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The Miami Heat will travel to Houston on Saturday, March 21, without Jaime Jaquez Jr. (left hip) and Andrew Wiggins (left big toe), while Norman Powell is questionable with left calf tightness. Vladislav Goldin, Trevor Keels, Terry Rozier, and Jahmir Young remain out, forcing Miami to rely on Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and Pelle Larsson […] The post Heat vs Rockets injury report for March 21 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBALakers forward Jake LaRavia already knew about the achievement.
The Knicks are on a five-game winning streak and flooded with concerns.
Khris Middleton thought about pursuing a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks last month to join a contender, but ultimately chose to remain with the team, who hold his Bird rights, as Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal reports. The 34-year-old has since indicated that he would be open to continuing his tenure with the team […] The post Khris Middleton likes Mavericks direction appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Guard Max Christie and head coach Jason Kidd both made the case on Friday for Cooper Flagg to win Rookie of the Year, as Eddie Sefko of Mavs.com reports. The Dallas Mavericks rookie star is competing closely for the award with fellow former Duke standout Kon Knueppel. “To see what he’s doing on a nightly […] The post Jason Kidd says Cooper Flagg deserves Rookie of Year appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Trae Young may not play again this season.
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 .
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 .
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 .
Jalen Johnson recorded 18 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds for his seventh triple-double of the season, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday at Madison Square Garden. Atlanta trailed 30-29 in the first quarter before taking control and never relinquishing the lead. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 […] The post Jalen Johnson triple-double propels Hawks past Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Orlando Magic visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday, January 2, at United Center with tipoff set for 8:00 p.m. ET. Injuries could play a key role as both teams try to extend winning streaks heading into the new year. Orlando enters 19-15 after a 112-110 win over Indiana and a 127-126 victory against Denver. […] The post Magic vs. Bulls injury report: Who will play on January 2 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Denver Nuggets travel to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, January 2, with injuries shaping the outlook at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET as both teams arrive trending in opposite directions. Denver holds a 23-10 record and snapped a brief skid with a 106-103 win over Toronto on December […] The post Nuggets vs. Cavaliers injury report: Jokic sidelined as Denver visits Cleveland on January 2 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .