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Doncic leads Los Angeles against Oklahoma City after 42-point game

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Los Angeles Lakers (50-26, third in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (60-16, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles plays the Oklahoma City Thunder after Luka Doncic scored 42 points in the Lakers' 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Thunder have gone 37-9 against Western Conference opponents. Oklahoma City is fourth in the NBA with 34.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Chet Holmgren averaging 7.0. The ...

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Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, Kawhi Leonard Lead NBA PER In March

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Victor Wembanyama finished the month of March with the highest PER in the NBA with a mark of 32.3 ahead of Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard at 30.3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who remains the betting favorite to win NBA MVP ahead of Wembanyama, ranked fourth at 29.7. Over 15 games in March, Wembanyama averaged 26.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 3.7 blocks in 29.9 minutes and the Spurs went 14-1 in games he played. NBA March PER: 1. Victor Wembanyama: 32.3 2. Luka Doncic: 30.3 3. Kawhi Leo...

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NBA's Gap Between Playoff, Lottery Teams Reaches Historic Levels Exposing Two-League Problems

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The divide between playoff contenders and lottery-bound teams has reached unprecedented levels this season, exposing a structural problem that is fundamentally altering the competitive landscape of the NBA, according to a report by Yahoo's Tom Haberstroh. The combined gap between the No. 10 and No. 11 seeds in each conference has ballooned to 20.5 games, nearly double the previous record this century. In the Eastern Conference, the No. 10-seeded Charlotte Hornets hold a 9.5-game cushion over ...

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Bob Myers Emerges As Most Frequently Mentioned Mavericks GM Candidate

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Former Golden State Warriors president Bob Myers has surfaced as the most commonly cited target in the general manager search of the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources. Myers currently serves as president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, overseeing consulting roles across multiple pro sports franchises. Myers has already declined overtures from the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks and undoubtedly other NBA teams since departing Golden State following the 2022-23 season. His HBS...

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