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The Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons are set to meet Wednesday, March 25 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Both teams enter the game carrying several injuries that could influence rotations and minutes. For Atlanta, RayJ Dennis, Keshon Gilbert, and Asa Newell are listed as doubtful, all two-way […] The post Hawks vs Pistons injury report for March 25 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The San Antonio Spurs will travel to FedExForum on Wednesday with multiple players sidelined. De’Aaron Fox is out due to low back tightness, while Luke Kornet is unavailable for right knee management. Harrison Ingram, David Jones Garcia, and Emanuel Miller are inactive as two-way players assigned to the G League. Memphis Grizzlies enter the game […] The post Spurs and Grizzlies face heavy injury lists ahead of March 25 matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Miami Heat have now matched their longest losing streak of the season, falling for the fifth game in a row after their loss to the Spurs. As Anthony Chiang writes for the Miami Herald reports, Miami has also struggled against stronger competition, holding a 16-26 record this season versus teams that had a winning […] The post Norman Powell: Heat fold when facing adversity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride has been sidelined since January 27 with a core muscle injury that required surgery. At the time, the team expressed hope that he could make it back before the regular season concludes, and now he appears to be making steady progress toward that goal. Ahead of Tuesday’s game against […] The post Miles McBride close to a return after injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, currently with the Milwaukee Bucks, opened up about his unexpected selection by the New York Knicks in the 2014 NBA Draft. In a detailed interview, he said, via HoopsHype, “I don’t know why they drafted me because when I was sitting down they were asking me about players and they kept saying… because […] The post Thanasis Antetokounmpo opens up about Knicks draft confusion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Rudy Gobert has appeared in 69 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 72 games this season, putting him on pace to reach 70 games for the fourth straight year, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year emphasized that his strict diet is key to staying healthy and avoiding injuries. Gobert […] The post Rudy Gobert: diet key to staying injury-free appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie recently discussed the group’s recurring issue with short offensive stints that lead to a lack of energy (19-54 record). (via Sacramento Kings): “For our group, it’s kinda been like that all year. It’s been a 60-second, a 90-second, a two-minute stint where we allow our offense to dictate how […] The post Doug Christie: We allow our offense to dictate how we’re playing on defense appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson likes where the team’s offensive identity is compared to back in late October (10-6 record/118.4 PPG since the All-Star break). (via New Orleans Pelicans): “We have a lot of talent on this team. I feel like we had some growing pains at the beginning of the year because we […] The post Zion Williamson: Pelicans tried to maximize everybody at the beginning of the season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Charlotte Hornets big man Moussa Diabate credited Russell Westbrook for inspiring/guiding him when they were teammates with the Los Angeles Clippers following Tuesday’s 134-90 home win vs. the Sacramento Kings (17 points/5 offensive rebounds/6 defensive rebounds/2 assists/1 steal/2 blocks/6-7 FG/5-7 FT/+26 +/- in 24 minutes at starting center). (via Charlotte Hornets): “He was my vet. […] The post Moussa Diabate: Russell Westbrook taught me a lot appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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 .
