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The Cavaliers are 3-2, have blown a 29-point lead, nearly blown a couple of other games and have yet to win on the road. And they’re still considered one of the NBA’s nine best teams. So apparently, the national folks aren’t quite ready to give up on the Cavs. Nor should they be. In his […] The post Cavs still getting respect nationally, even if they haven’t earned all of it yet appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Scottie Barnes was a major bright spot with his scoring outburst despite the Toronto Raptors’ NBA Cup loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Barnes started the sixth season of his rising NBA career with the Raptors. He made his way up the ranks to become one of the best players in the league, […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes sets new career high in loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Analysis

The NBA's recent draft lottery changes are meant to deter teams such as the Brooklyn Nets from tanking but may actually encourage them to do so.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoOct 31, 3:41 AM ET

Mavericks Kyrie Irving had been working his way back into form. Friday looked a lot more like the version the Mavericks were waiting for. Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and added nine assists as Dallas handed the Rockets their first loss, 116-111. As Austin Veazey of Mavs On SI […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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DeWanna Bonner made history tonight by securing her …

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoOct 31, 2:57 AM ET

Warriors Stephen Curry hit eight threes, which certainly helped. But the Warriors also got something Friday that can make life a whole lot easier for a star. Their bench outscored the Lakers’ reserves, 50-7. As Joey Akeley of Warriors On SI writes⁠, several of the team’s less-celebrated roster decisions paid off in the 112-95 comeback […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Pistons, Ron Holland, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire.