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The Miami Heat rallied in a close game to beat the Detroit Pistons 118-112, extending their winning streak to four games on Thursday evening. Heat star Norman Powell dropped 36 points, and Bam Adebayo with 15 points and 14 rebounds. On the other hand, Pistons’ Cade Cunningham had 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds, […] The post Powell’s 36 led Heat past Pistons 118-112 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Knicks received a small but encouraging update as the calendar turned, with Landry Shamet beginning the early stages of his on-court return. According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, the reserve guard has started light basketball activity as he continues to recover from the right shoulder sprain that has kept him sidelined […] The post Landry Shamet nearing return from shoulder injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After missing two games last week because of soreness in his right groin, Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was again sidelined Tuesday against Detroit, this time due to discomfort in his right calf. While the situation has drawn some concern, the team does not believe the issue will linger long-term, according to reporting from Khobi Price […] The post Rui Hachimura’s return expected soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Philadelphia 76ers are beginning to look like a serious threat in the Eastern Conference as their health stabilizes, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. A three-game road winning streak has pushed Philadelphia within striking distance of the conference’s top tier, and the most notable development has been lineup continuity. For the first time in […] The post Joel Embiid gives Sixers needed lineup stability appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The shorthanded Denver Nuggets outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks in a close game, 108-104, on Sunday evening. Nuggets’ Tim Hardaway Jr. dropped 25 points, Aaron Gordon scored 23, while Peyton Watson with 19 points, had eight rebounds, and six assists, and Zeke Nnaji added 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. […] The post Nuggets survive late rally against Bucks 108-104 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors overwhelmed the Portland Trail Blazers 119-97 Tuesday night at Chase Center, turning a fast start into a decisive home victory. Golden State opened on a 38-24 first quarter and never relinquished control, building a lead that Portland could not overcome. De’Anthony Melton led the Warriors with 23 points off the bench […] The post Warriors dominate Trail Blazers 119-97 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Brooklyn Nets (15-45, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (32-29, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn will try to break its six-game road losing streak when the Nets take on Miami. The Heat are 16-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. Miami leads the NBA with 35.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Bam Adebayo averaging 7.8. The Nets have gone 11-26 against Eastern Conference opponents. Brooklyn is at the bottom of the Eastern Co...
Harrison Barnes sat the San Antonio Spurs' 131-91 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday with a sore left ankle, ending his streak of 364 straight games played. Barnes last missed a game on December 4, 2021. Barnes was an unexpected late addition to the injury report after waking up from a pregame nap with the sore ankle. Mikal Bridges has the current longest active consecutive games played streak with 616.
Trae Young hasn't even played for the Washington Wizards yet he's expected to get an extension
The Cavaliers say Max Strus is taking a step forward in his recovery. The team announced that Strus has progressed to individual on-court activities after recent imaging showed continued healing in his surgically repaired left foot. As part of the next phase, Strus will begin controlled team activities and practice sessions with both the Cavs […] The post Cavs: Max Strus progressing in recovery from foot surgery appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, joining Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as the only players posting 25-7-6 averages. The 25-year-old Israeli has emerged as a frontrunner for Most Improved Player and finished fifth in Western Conference All-Star fan voting with over 2.2 million votes. Avdija attributes his breakout to empowerment from former coach Chauncey Billups, chemistry with teammates who celebrate his s...
Bill Barnwell puts defensive players into six tiers based on their potential offseason contracts.
