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 .
San Antonio’s dreams of the first seed fade in loss to the Nuggets
The Lakers will be without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for the rest of the season. Where do they go from here?
The Los Angeles Lakers star said Saturday that the two cities he doesn't like playing in right now are Milwaukee and Memphis.
Cameron Payne will miss at least the next two weeks for the Sixers with a right hamstring strain, reports The Athletic’s Tony Jones (Twitter link). Payne left Saturday’s loss to the Pistons after playing just nine minutes due to the injury and did not return to the game. An MRI today revealed the strain. The […]
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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...
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
The Washington Wizards had a strong defensive effort, holding Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo to 69 points fewer than he scored the last time these teams faced each other. Editor’s Note: The Wizards allowed more than 150 points for a second straight game and the 15th time in franchise history. Kevin’s Note: Hey, their defensive […]
