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Ryan Conwell: “I'm learning from the greatest” in Miami

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Ryan Conwell credited his work ethic, veteran teammates and growing confidence after scoring 20 points off the bench in the Miami Heat’s 133-121 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. The post Ryan Conwell: “I’m learning from the greatest” in Miami appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Erik Spoelstra: Bam Adebayo’s “superpower” drives Heat

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Erik Spoelstra called Bam Adebayo’s “force of will” his greatest strength after the center scored 37 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in Miami’s 133-121 win over Cleveland on Friday. The post Erik Spoelstra: Bam Adebayo’s “superpower” drives Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Tim Hardaway likes Lauri Markkanen for Pistons: ‘He would be a good addition’

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The Pistons have a star in Cade Cunningham and a roster that won 60 games last season. Tim Hardaway sees another player who could help them take the next step. Lauri Markkanen. Hardaway pointed to the Jazz forward’s size and offensive versatility during an appearance on the Crossover Podcast, suggesting Markkanen would give Detroit another […] The post Tim Hardaway likes Lauri Markkanen for Pistons: ‘He would be a good addition’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Darryn Peterson’s career-high explosion is 1 silver lining in Jazz’s 11th straight loss

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The Utah Jazz may be stuck in a losing cycle, but Darryn Peterson is giving fans a reason to keep watching. The Jazz suffered their 11th straight defeat after bowing to the Houston Rockets, 125-118, in the NBA Cup at Toyota Center on Friday. Peterson scored a career-high 28 points and added seven rebounds, two […] The post Darryn Peterson’s career-high explosion is 1 silver lining in Jazz’s 11th straight loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Assuming She’s Packing Her Bags”: Cari Champion Makes Bold Observation About Kelsey Mitchell Unfollowing Indiana Fever on Social Media

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Kelsey Mitchell appears to be distancing herself from the Indiana Fever before officially entering WNBA free agency. Mitchell unfollowed the Fever on Instagram, causing a bit of panic among fans who fear the move could mean the team is losing its veteran guard.

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Jamahl Mosley: "I'm disappointed by how we've played"

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New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley said defensive adjustments are necessary after his team surrendered 142 points in Friday’s 142-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The post Jamahl Mosley: “I’m disappointed by how we’ve played” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Saddiq Bey: Pelicans must stop making excuses and defend

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Saddiq Bey scored a season-high 30 points against Memphis but said the New Orleans Pelicans must take responsibility for their defensive struggles after Friday’s 142-111 defeat. The post Saddiq Bey: Pelicans must stop making excuses and defend appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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This Week in Bucks History: Five Overtimes, Michael Redd's 57 and Brandon Jennings' 55

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This Week in Bucks History The Bucks visit Orlando tonight in a tough spot: 1-11 and riding an eight-game losing streak in Taylor Jenkins' first season. It's a good week to remember that some of the most remarkable scoring nights in franchise history happened in this same stretch of November. Nov. 9, 1989: Five Overtimes in Milwaukee Thirty-seven years ago this week, the Bucks beat the Seattle SuperSonics 155-154 in five overtimes, one of the longest games in NBA history. Seattle's Dale Ellis...

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Brook Lopez leads Clippers past Thunder with late rally

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Brook Lopez scored 26 points as the Los Angeles Clippers erased a six-point deficit in the final 2:43 to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-112 on Friday night. The post Brook Lopez leads Clippers past Thunder with late rally appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Austin Reaves Day-To-Day With Bruised Heel

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Austin Reaves was diagnosed with a left heel bruise, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said on Friday. Reaves, who suffered the injury during Wednesday's win over the Bucks, is considered day-to-day. Collin Sexton, who required stitches on Wednesday, is also day-to-day but was cleared of a concussion. Redick also added that Luka Doncic, who turned his ankle in the Bucks game, was "fine."

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Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard lead Blazers past Kings

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Deni Avdija scored 34 points on 11-of-13 shooting as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-107 on Friday, opening a six-game road trip with their third consecutive victory. The post Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard lead Blazers past Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Bucks, Clippers expected to entertain offers, several veterans draw trade attention

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The Bucks and Clippers could give teams looking for veteran help plenty to consider before February’s trade deadline. Both are expected to listen broadly to offers, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, though there are qualifications to how each team is approaching the market. “Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma are the two players the Bucks […] The post Bucks, Clippers expected to entertain offers, several veterans draw trade attention appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Pacers star Kelly Oubre Jr. thanks fans for ‘gnarly’ energy during NBA Cup win over Knicks

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The Indiana Pacers made things difficult for the defending NBA Cup champion New York Knicks on Friday, securing a 106-104 win in their NBA Cup matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. While Indiana’s players gave everything on the court, the Pacers’ fans also played their part by creating an energetic atmosphere. Kelly Oubre Jr. couldn’t help but […] The post Pacers star Kelly Oubre Jr. thanks fans for ‘gnarly’ energy during NBA Cup win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Jared McCain shows limitless range with 30-foot buzzer-beater

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Jared McCain may be smiling all the time, but make no mistake: He will destroy you on the basketball court. With Ajay Mitchell still out with an ankle injury, McCain remained in the starting lineup as the Oklahoma City Thunder visited the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome in the NBA Cup on Friday. McCain […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain shows limitless range with 30-foot buzzer-beater appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs guard Stephon Castle has jokes about dunk contest, 3-point contest duel entry

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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has already shown he can put on a show during All-Star Weekend. However, the former Slam Dunk Contest finalist recently had some fun with the possibility of competing in two different events. During a conversation with former NBA star Blake Griffin, Castle was asked whether he was considering entering […] The post Spurs guard Stephon Castle has jokes about dunk contest, 3-point contest duel entry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves day-to-day, Luka Doncic expected to play against Suns

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The Lakers expect Luka Doncic to be available Sunday against the Suns. Austin Reaves’ status remains less certain, though coach JJ Redick said the team decided against additional imaging on his injured heel. “Luka is fine,” Redick said Friday, via Mark Medina, as relayed by Fadeaway World. “The expectation would be that he’s available.” Doncic […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves day-to-day, Luka Doncic expected to play against Suns appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Donovan Mitchell Preferred NBA Postpone Cavs-Mavs Game On Saturday

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Updated Nov 14, 8:36 PM ET

Due the nationwide ground stop that had flights across the United States postponed or cancelled on Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers travel back home to face the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday was severely disrupted. Cleveland was already not happy about the back-to-back circumstances of the game, with the delay only adding to their concerns. The Cavs didn't leave Miami, where they played on Friday, until 9:00 AM on Saturday morning. That put the team back in Cleveland sometime around 12:00 noon,...

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Pacers’ Rick Carlisle proud his ‘underdog’ squad took down Knicks

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Rick Carlisle was proud of the Indiana Pacers for punching above their weight in a close 106-104 win over the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks during NBA Cup action on Friday night. Carlisle has been a head coach in the league since 2001, going through his 10th season with the Pacers. He looks to […] The post Pacers’ Rick Carlisle proud his ‘underdog’ squad took down Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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