ClutchPoints: “I definitely hit D-Lo a little bit… it may have been a foul but it was barely any contact.” Michael Porter Jr talks about the controversial foul call on D’Angelo Russell that the refs reversed in game 2 👀 (via @fullsendpodcast) pic.twitter.com/R8e6cIxmEG
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
When asked if there was any chance that Zion Williamson makes the playoffs following his hamstring injury, host Shams Charania said the Pelicans star is “hopeful that as the playoffs go on…he could make a return.” Shams added that “the Pelicans would have to make it out of the 1st round to open up his window for a return.” He also mentioned that Zion suffered a hamstring injury last year which resulted in him sitting out for months, noting that “hamstrings are tricky…lower body injuries aren’t... Читать дальше...
2003 | 6’10 | 225 lbs | 7’1 WS
Team: Cairns Taipans (Australia)
Best aggregate mock draft rank: 21 / Worst rank: NR
2023-24 stats:
In 2023-24, Klintman averaged 9.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. He shot 44.3 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from three.
Eric Nehm: Bucks coach Doc Rivers told reporters that Khris Middleton (right ankle sprain) did not practice today. He sprained his ankle in the 1st quarter and then played 36 minutes. Asked if there was concern about him being able to play in Game 3, Rivers said, “Yeah, there’s a little.”
Source: Twitter @eric_nehm
Stefan Bondy: The Sixers passed on all the Villanova champions in the draft. Josh Hart said today he was “bummed” they didn’t take him with the 25th pick (he went 30th to the Lakers): “I wanted to go here. They were at 25. They did a draft-and-stash, some European guy that I can’t pronounce his name. But this is the place I wanted to go. It was right down the street. Unfortunately, they felt they wanted a draft-and-stash. But draft night I was a little bummed out that 25 came and I wasn’t there.”
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NBA: Playoffs-Miami Heat at Boston Celtics
Adorned fan seats before game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against…
Adorned fan seats before game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at TD Garden.
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Rachel Nichols: From today’s Bully Ball: Boogie Cousins says to be less injury-prone, Joel Embiid needs to follow in Tim Duncan’s footsteps & slim down as he gets older: “He’s gotta come down in weight. It’s hard to play at 300+ pounds every night, the wear & tear will get the best of you”
Source: Twitter
The Miami Heat tied the first-round series against the Boston Celtics 1-1 after beating them 111-101 in Game 2.
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Ira Winderman: Jayson Tatum, “Especially with that team, it’s never going to go how people expect it to go.”
Source: Twitter @IraHeatBeat
Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92 SGA – 33 points, 5 assists Chet – 26 points, 7 rebounds JDub – 21 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds Valanciunas – 19 points, 7 rebounds Ingram – 18 points, 4 rebounds Jones – 18 points OKC leads 2-0
Source: Twitter @CAlmanza1007
ClutchPoints: The Miami Heat come into Boston and SHOCK the Celtics to tie the series at 1-1 🔥 Tyler Herro: 24 PTS, 14 AST, 5 REB Bam Adebayo: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST Caleb Martin: 21 PTS,2 REB, 5-of-6 3PM pic.twitter.com/pEGpjjSHaK
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Danny Cunningham: #Cavs have ruled Dean Wade out for the rest of the first round against the Magic.
Source: Twitter @RealDCunningham
Khobi Price: No changes to the Lakers injury report for Game 3 vs. Nuggets. Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood remained sidelined. pic.twitter.com/A95uaIdQnd
Source: Twitter @khobi_price
Shams Charania: Minnesota Timberwolves C/F Naz Reid has won the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. pic.twitter.com/6kGtymrvvg
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
So as Davis looks ahead to Game 3 on Thursday in L.A., he knows that the team needs to lean on the success they’ve had within the first two games. With that being said though, he admitted that there are points in the game where the team doesn’t know what they’re doing. “Just got to focus on Game 3. We’ve shown that we’re more than capable. We’ve also had stretches where we don’t know what we’re doing on both ends of the floor. And those are the ones that cost us. We got two days to get it right... Читать дальше...
ClutchPoints: “The frustration sets in a little bit… Being frustrated, you know it’s an emotional game the way it ended… But I agree to disagree on that one.” Lakers coach Darvin Ham on Anthony Davis’ comments after Game 2 against the Nuggets 🗣️ (via @michaelcorvo_) pic.twitter.com/l0C1Z4oi7N
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
It’s all about the rings, as we’re reminded over and over again online every day. But what if the NBA operated like FIBA with National Team tournaments and gave medals to the squads in the Top 3 instead of just championship rings to the players on the winning team? Who would have the most medals in NBA history if that were the case?
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That could change in July when the Philadelphia 76ers project to have a massive cache of cap room. While it’s believed to be earmarked for Paul George, multiple NBA sources expect George to re-sign with the LA Clippers.
Source: Bleacher Report
Run It Back: “I’m told [Giannis Antetokounmpo] has at least started to do some stationary jump shooting…But still not much cutting, no scrimmaging, no all out running yet…I think the Bucks have to be prepared to keep playing on without Giannis.” @ShamsCharania updates on Giannis Antetokounmpo. 📺: https://fanduel.com/watch
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