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The San Antonio Spurs finished the month of February undefeated, posting a perfect 11-0 record L'articolo San Antonio Spurs: Seeking 12th Straight Victory Against the New York Knicks proviene da Sportando .
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Miami Heat 124-112 to obtain their third straight win on Sunday night. Despite a slow start, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 29 points, Jalen Williams scored 19, while Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchel added 16 for the Thunder. On the other hand, Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points, including seven three-pointers, to […] The post Thunder outgun the Heat for third straight win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After a hard-fought win in Orlando, the Houston Rockets travel to South Beach for a game about 40 hours later. This is a recipe for disaster. At least James Harden isn’t on the team anymore. The Heat are 31-29 and are coming off back-to-back losses against the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers. They play offense […]
The NBA doesn’t have a comeback player of the year award like the NFL, but if it did, Saddiq Bey would be among the frontrunners, says Rod Walker of NOLA.com. The Pelicans wing missed the entire 2024/25 while recovering from a torn ACL, but he has been highly productive in his first season in New […]
While the Knicks have had a relatively successful season to this point, one thing has stood out on the negative side, according to the New York Post’s Stefan Bondy: Karl-Anthony Towns‘ role in coach Mike Brown‘s offensive scheme. The responsibilities allocated to Towns have, at times, appeared the least stratified, and have been partially to […]
Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Erik Spoelstra praised his team’s defense in the 115-105 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday at Kaseya Center. “The biggest thing … we held them to 22 in the fourth and then we don’t see it as a coincidence,” Spoelstra said. “All of a sudden guys start making plays on the other end … […] The post Erik Spoelstra on Heat’s fourth-quarter surge and defensive focus against Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jeff Van Gundy emphasized defensive fundamentals when addressing the media on Saturday ahead of the Clippers’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans. “The biggest thing is to not beat yourself,” Van Gundy said, adding that transition defense, reckless fouling, and leaving the wrong guys open behind the three are common pitfalls. “The focus is always […] The post Jeff Van Gundy on Clippers’ progress and coaching dynamics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
During a pre-game media session, the Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said Kyshawn George, Tristan Vukcevic, and Tre Johnson were all operating under minutes restrictions Saturday against Toronto, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. George missed Thursday’s game because of a knee contusion, Vukcevic has been dealing with a left hip impingement, and Johnson’s […] The post Brian Keefe explains restrictions and plans for young Wizards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers delivered his strongest performance since returning from a calf strain, finishing with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks in the matchup against the Detroit Pistons. After the game, head coach Kenny Atkinson said Mobley appears to be regaining rhythm and confidence as he works his way back into […] The post Evan Mobley regaining form, says Kenny Atkinson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Questions surrounding Darryn Peterson’s availability this season, as he has moved in and out of Kansas’ lineup, are not expected to affect his position in the upcoming NBA draft meaningfully, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports in a subscriber-only story. Peterson, widely projected as a top-three selection and a potential No. 1 overall […] The post Darryn Peterson’s draft stock remains strong despite absences appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Despite the Detroit Pistons’ impressive record, many NBA executives believe the Eastern Conference remains wide open heading into the playoffs, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst. Around the league, decision-makers see multiple teams with legitimate chances to emerge, largely because every contender carries noticeable weaknesses. One Eastern Conference general manager said as many […] The post Executives see wide-open race in Eastern Conference appeared first on TalkBasket.n...
