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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a complete performance Sunday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 121-111 at Ball Arena. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 34 points and 13 assists, guiding Oklahoma City past Denver in the first meeting this season between the top two teams in the Western Conference. Cason Wallace provided a major boost […] The post Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The New York Knicks continued their surge Sunday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 112-100 at Madison Square Garden in a nationally spotlighted matchup. OG Anunoby scored a team-high 25 points and Landry Shamet added 23 off the bench, as New York matched a season high with its sixth consecutive victory. Josh Hart contributed 20 […] The post Knicks pull away from Lakers at MSG as Anunoby, Shamet fuel sixth straight win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Zubac registered 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-9 FT), 20 rebounds, one assist and one block across 33 minutes during Sunday's 117-93 victory over the Suns. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

JJ Redick addressed the Lakers’ struggles from three-point range following Sunday’s 112-100 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. “We generated good shots. They’re number one in the league in generating corner threes,” Redick said, highlighting New York’s combination of transition play and half-court execution. He credited Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson […] The post JJ Redick reflects on Knicks’ shooting dominance after Lakers fall at MSG appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James addressed the Lakers’ 112-100 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. “Obviously, three-point shooting. We couldn’t consistently make shots from the perimeter and then extra possessions. They got extra possessions they kicked out for corners and knocked him down. I think that was a game right there,” James […] The post LeBron James on Lakers’ struggles and All-Star milestone after Knicks’ win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Deandre Ayton spoke after the Los Angeles Lakers fell 112-100 to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. “Honestly coming out into the second half they were making shots. And you know that was a big difference. You know it brought them momentum off good possessions and good defensive possessions,” Ayton said […] The post Deandre Ayton breaks down Lakers’ loss to Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jalen Brunson praised his teammates’ contributions following the Knicks’ 112-100 victory over the Lakers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. “Comes and works every day. It’s a pleasure playing with him,” Brunson said, reflecting on Landry Shamet’s role. Brunson admitted it felt unusual seeing Luka Doncic in a Lakers uniform. “Yeah, definitely weird. I think […] The post Jalen Brunson lauds Knicks’ defense and teamwork after win over Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla credited his players’ consistency and effort after their 107-79 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. “I think just the consistency in which [Jordan] has to play… that was very noticeable. His on-ball defense and offensive rebounds, he had five offensive rebounds. He takes pride in that role,” Mazzulla […] The post Joe Mazzulla praises Celtics’ effort, defense, and leadership after rout of Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers acknowledged the team’s shooting woes after a 107-79 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday. “Couldn’t make shots… it’s just hard to create shots for us,” Rivers said, highlighting the team’s offensive struggles despite Ryan Rollins’ 25 points. Rivers credited individual efforts but noted the team’s scoring stopped when […] The post Doc Rivers reflects on Bucks’ struggles after blowout loss to Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jaylen Brown praised the Celtics’ defensive intensity after Boston routed the Milwaukee Bucks 107-79 on Sunday at TD Garden. “Work first half… we rebounded in that second quarter, made some shots and just continue to play defense,” Brown said. He emphasized controlling the boards as a key factor. “Just trying to stop us, rebound, not […] The post Jaylen Brown on Celtics’ dominant win over Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma addressed the team’s offensive issues following a 107-79 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday at TD Garden. “Team not going to make everything for a whole game but what disconnected… offensively we just couldn’t quite score enough,” Kuzma said, describing the Bucks’ underwhelming 35% shooting. He credited Boston’s defense […] The post Kyle Kuzma: “We got to shoot threes” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .