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Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs has put up strong offensive numbers this season, averaging 16.6 points and 7.0 assists per game. Still, he views his defensive impact as his most important contribution. Castle said he has made a conscious effort to take pride in that end of the floor and embrace whatever assignments […] The post Mitch Johnson: Stephon Castle has All-NBA defensive potential appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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Harden (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
The Knicks' win streak coincides with a major rotation shift.
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Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee loves what Grant Williams has brought since returning from a torn ACL/meniscus in his right knee (averaging 4.7 PPG/3.4 RPG/1.1 APG/0.6 SPG/0.2 BPG/0.6 TOV/1.1 PF/17.4 MPG through nine games played). (via After the Buzzer): “I think he’s been playing well. I think he’s finding his rhythm, his groove every […] The post Charles Lee: Grant Williams is adding physicality/basketball IQ to our group appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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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 .