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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 .
The Miami Heat has once again turned on the heat as we approach the business end of the season, with their 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards their sixth straight win. However, there is very little doubt that Heat fans will remember the day not for the win, but for Bam Adebayo’s mammoth 83-point performance. […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo drops ‘special’ admission on dropping 83 in front of A’ja Wilson appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers have quietly played the best basketball of their season, winning three in a row and going 5-1 in March. Significantly, the team has relied on suffocating defense to beat teams. Coach JJ Redick has been encouraged by the Lakers’ improved defense in wins over the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves, […] The post JJ Redick ‘encouraged’ by Lakers’ improved weakness vs. Knicks, Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Against the Celtics, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can break the NBA record for consecutive games with at least 20 points.
The Atlanta Hawks are currently on a seven-game winning streak, and they plan to make it eight when they face off against the Brooklyn Nets. It was a win against the Nets that started their streak, and the hope is that they can continue to keep it going as they try to climb the Eastern […] The post Is Jonathan Kuminga playing tonight? Hawks vs. Nets injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Olin Chamberlain will have the Oklahoma City Thunder game on TV and his phone nearby, just he does any time one of his uncle’s NBA records is getting challenged. The family group chat tends to blow up a bit each time Wilt Chamberlain – that’s “Uncle Dippy” to Olin and others close to the late Hall of Famer – might have another record toppled. The latest instance comes Thursday night when reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts against Boston to make it 127 straight games with at ...
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...
The Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference, but they have a few things to fix before the playoffs.
Gilgeous-Alexander would be the 11th player to win two MVPs through their age-27 season
The Knicks owner spoke publicly for the first time in three years on Monday
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 on Wednesday night, moving above .500 with their third straight victory and sixth in seven games. Eighth in the Western Conference at 33-32 after opening 6-21, the Clippers had their highest points total of the season. Leonard was 15 of 20 from the the field, 6 of 9 on 3s and made 9 of 10 free throws.
