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Stephen A. Smith Couldn't Have Made A More Embarrassing Mistake While Calling Out Warriors

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As a wise man once said, “Don’t let facts get in the way of a good story.” Stephen A. Smith appears to subscribe to this mantra. Earlier today on ESPN’s “First Take,” Smith said there’s “no question” that head coach Steve Kerr is “exceptional” at his job but pointed out the team’s lack of postseason […] The post Stephen A. Smith calls out Warriors while forgetting they made playoffs last season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic make NBA history with wire-to-wire Game 1 stunner over Pistons

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The Orlando Magic didn’t just steal Game 1. They also rewrote playoff history in the process. In a stunning 112-101 road victory over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena, Orlando became the first No. 8 seed in NBA history to lead wire-to-wire in a playoff opener. The result handed the Magic a 1-0 […] The post Magic make NBA history with wire-to-wire Game 1 stunner over Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets vs. Mavericks injury report: Key absences shape Saturday matchup

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The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, January 3, with injuries playing a major role in how this Western Conference matchup could unfold. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Center as both teams enter the game on very different trajectories. Houston Rockets comes in with a 21-10 record and a […] The post Rockets vs. Mavericks injury report: Key absences shape Saturday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Quin Snyder praises Hawks’ defense and ball movement in win over Knicks

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Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder highlighted his team’s defensive effort after Friday’s 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. “I think just playing the style of play that fits us… we’ve got to defend,” Snyder said, noting that rebounding and transition opportunities fueled their offense. Snyder emphasized the importance of […] The post Quin Snyder praises Hawks’ defense and ball movement in win over Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Tuomas Iisalo reflects on Lakers’ shooting and Grizzlies’ adjustments after loss

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Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo addressed the challenges of containing Los Angeles’ stars after the 128-121 loss at Crypto.com Arena. “We had a very clear game plan… get the ball out of Doncic’s hands and make other guys finish. Only today, those guys shot with a great percentage,” he said. Iisalo noted that Lakers’ mid-range […] The post Tuomas Iisalo reflects on Lakers’ shooting and Grizzlies’ adjustments after loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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