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Dosunmu finished Thursday's 116-113 loss to the Heat with 23 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Durant ended with 31 points (12-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 34 minutes during Thursday's 104-86 victory over the Hawks. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Smith posted 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, five blocks and three steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 104-86 win over Atlanta. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Brooks tallied 40 points (13-22 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 10-12 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 33 minutes during Thursday's 114-96 victory over the Pistons. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Porter recorded 38 points (13-28 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks across 37 minutes during Thursday's 107-103 loss to the Nuggets. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jamal Murray scored nine of his 27 points in the final 2:26 to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 107-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday at Ball Arena. Michael Porter Jr. had a season-high 38 points and 10 rebounds in his return to Denver, but Brooklyn extended its losing streak to seven games. […] The post Murray leads Nuggets past Nets in Porter Jr.’s Denver return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe credited his team’s defense and bench contributions in Thursday’s 109-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. “Yeah, I thought they were terrific. We played smaller tonight and we played Jamir and Justin at the four and five. Thought Malachi gave us good minutes in there. They kept us game steady […] The post Brian Keefe praises Wizards’ defense and bench in win over Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reflected on Milwaukee’s 109-99 loss to the Washington Wizards on Thursday, highlighting rebounding and foul trouble as key issues. “I think 42% from the field tonight for you, 26% from three. I’m not worried about the percentage, honestly. It was a dog fight. Let’s just keep that real,” Rivers said, […] The post Doc Rivers addresses Bucks’ struggles after Wizards loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee praised his team’s focus and execution after a 123-121 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. “No doubt. Never worried. I trust these guys. This was a great game for us. They controlled what they can control. Love the execution down the stretch,” Lee said on his team’s […] The post Charles Lee lauds Hornets’ resilience as Knueppel’s late heroics lift team past Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel described his matchup against Duke teammate Cooper Flagg as “fun,” acknowledging the competitiveness between them. “He’s really good. He’s the best player on the floor tonight and probably the best player I’ve faced all season,” Knueppel said. Knueppel recounted the decisive defensive play that set up his clutch free throws. […] The post Kon Knueppel reflects on career night as Hornets hold off Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd praised the effort of his team after a 123-121 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. “A lot of good basketball down the stretch. They shot the three extremely well. I thought our group competed and found a way to get back into the game,” Kidd said. Kidd highlighted Cooper Flagg’s […] The post Jason Kidd on Cooper Flagg’s historic night despite Mavericks’ narrow loss to Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged Minnesota’s early shooting as a major factor in Thursday’s 123-111 loss at Target Center. “It’s always a combination. I thought they made some tough ones tonight, especially in the second half,” he said, noting lapses in defensive schemes that allowed open looks. Daigneault highlighted Anthony Edwards’ early impact. “Edwards […] The post Mark Daigneault on turnovers and Timberwolves’ hot shooting after Thunder’s loss appeared first on TalkBasket...