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Luka Doncic addressed the Lakers’ 135-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, highlighting the impact of Charlotte’s hot shooting. “They made a lot of shots. We gave up a lot of offensive rebounds. They just hit what we call daggers. I think that was the game there,” Doncic said. The star […] The post Luka Doncic on Hornets’ rout: “They just hit what we call daggers” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed Milwaukee’s 119-101 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Thursday, analyzing the critical second-quarter stretch that swung momentum. Giannis pointed to Victor Wembanyama’s return as a turning point. “Momentum. One of the best players came back, was able to get a rhythm from defense, got a block, then […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo reflects on Bucks’ loss to Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr credited his team’s energy for Thursday’s 126-113 victory over the New York Knicks at Chase Center. “I think the energy that [Moses Moody] brought, right from the beginning, helped just with everything,” Kerr said, highlighting the forward’s recent aggressive play. Kerr praised Moody’s shooting and team contribution. “Moses […] The post Steve Kerr praises Warriors’ energy and depth after win over Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Jimmy Butler highlighted Moses Moody’s shooting as key to Golden State’s 126-113 victory over the New York Knicks at Chase Center on Thursday. “When Moses gets going from three, it opens up everything for you guys… that’s one more person you cannot leave on the floor. It makes my job easier, Dre, even Steph’s,” Butler […] The post Jimmy Butler on Warriors’ hot shooting, chemistry, and Kuminga trade talk appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Writers centuries ago turned sea life into page-turners with buried treasure and narrow escapes. Players like Big Pirate casino-style games because people just kept loving stories about ocean rogues decade after decade. Films pushed pirate culture further when Hollywood movies hit theaters and drew massive crowds. Video games scooped up these concepts quickly because they came loaded […] The post Big Pirate in Gaming Culture: Why They Never Go Out of Style appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have identified Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton as a potential trade target, league sources told HoopsHype on Friday, January 16. Sexton is on an expiring $18.98 million contract, making him a viable option for a short-term roster boost. Earlier this season, Minnesota showed interest in Memphis’ Ja Morant, conducting due diligence with […] The post Timberwolves target Collin Sexton in trade talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .