Russell Westbrook’s knee injury has played a part in the closing of the Thunder’s window. Photo by Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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Russell Westbrook has been out since late October with a broken wrist. The Thunder have understandably struggled since then. A sight for sore eyes to see the Thunder’s all-star point guard back in the lineup.
Milwaukee’s attempts to box Antetokounmpo as a point guard may back fire. Photo by Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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Jeff Green heard a rumor. And he did not like it. Someone apparently reported Green wanted out of Boston and had asked for a trade. And so, out of the blue, Green blasted the report and put things to bed: Before you start, I just want to clear the air about some B.S. rumor that […]
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0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 11/27/2014
Tyson Chandler changed the Mavericks with his defense. It was enough to lead them to a championship. When he arrived in New York, he created a different environment and ethic. His presence changed that team defensively and pushed them to the second seed in the East. Last year was an unmitigated disaster then. Chandler was […]
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The Cavaliers were in the dumps. A four-game losing streak and questions about their offense and defense and everything. This was not how things were supposed to go. James came forward and said he had to be better. It was him that needed to improve and be better. A better leader. All that was to […]
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Gregg Popovich not coaching tonight due to medical issue. Ettore Messina is filling in: http://t.co/IIzH4pD78Y pic.twitter.com/tAo9LfJdSo — The Crossover (@TheCrossover) November 27, 2014
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In this week’s MVP rankings, DeMarcus Cousins pulls ahead. It was just a week ago that Anthony Davis and Cousins combined for 52 points — 28 for Davis and 24 for Cousins. These are your two front runners for MVP. Their teams are not necessarily considered Playoff teams.
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Last week, Kentucky unleashed its talent on an unsuspecting basketball public. Playing on national TV against Kansas at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in front of a host of NBA scouts and executives the Kentucky monolith — featuring likely Lottery picks for next year Karl Towns, Willie Cauley-Stein, Dakari Johnson and Andrew Harrison — the squad of […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiOgd3h4zAg Score Off. Rtg. eFG% O.Reb.% TO% FTR Phoenix 104 102.2 54.8 27.5 20.4 13.1 Toronto 100 103.9 47.6 20.5 12.0 39.0 Eric Bledsoe (PHX) — 25 pts., 7 rebs., 6 assts.; Markieff Morris (PHX) — 17 pts. Jonas Valanciunas (TOR) — 27 pts., 11 rebs.; DeMar DeRozan (TOR) — 23 pts. Game to Watch […]
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The early season storyline for big men has been Anthony Davis this and DeMarcus Cousins that. Sure, LeBron James and Chris Paul are still part of the MVP conversation. Kevin Durant has not gotten started and Derrick Rose has had his false starts. Davis and Cousins are it — the guys that have blown everyone […]
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Anthony Davis is a stud in the NBA. Its next rising star. Everyone sees this. Everyone sees his soaring blocks and monstrous numbers. His dynamic offensive game that is a mix of speed, size and power with finesse around the rim and an underrated, improving jumper. This is a dominant player in the making that […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSzLqYhw-kY That is right, Raptors fans travel and invaded LeBron James’ kingdom. The players noticed too with DeMar DeRozan telling Mike Ganter of the Toronto Sun: I can’t even explain it, man. It felt like a playoff game, honestly, with our fans being in there, cheering and singing the national anthem. It was just an amazing […]
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0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 11/23/2014
James Harden defense memes are all over the place. It has become the running joke in the NBA. Harden even took time this week to make fun of his own defensive shortcoming.
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0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 11/21/2014
The Cavaliers’ trip to Washington on Friday was a total loss. John Wall scored 28 points. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving scored 22 points but got little help. The Cavaliers offense produced just 78 points and shot 36.0 percent from the floor. It was an ugly game for the Cavaliers. An ugly, ugly game that […]
“I don’t think people in the league office ever thought that would happen. Ever since then, they’ve done their best to educate the fans and the players. More than that, they beefed up security. It would be very difficult for that to happen.
“I said it to a few people but, fans and players have to understand, fans especially, they’re playing and you’re watching for a reason. They have no business being in the crowd and you have no business being on the court.”
—Pistons play-by-play announcer George Blaha as told to Vincent Goodwill, Jr. of The Detroit News
The fateful moment between the Pacers and Pistons occurred 10 years ago Wednesday.
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