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Jaxson Hayes on Nikola Jokic: "He’s the best player in the world right now" - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Mar 6, 9:06 AM ET

Jaxson Hayes discussed his performance in Thursday’s 120‑113 loss to the Denver Nuggets, saying, “Felt like there was more we could have done. I could have done especially on the defensive end… little lapses, just dropping back, giving up points.” On facing Nikola Jokic, Hayes said, “He’s like 350 pounds and has the best footwork […] The post Jaxson Hayes on Nikola Jokic: “He’s the best player in the world right now” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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JJ Redick on Lakers’ resilience, LeBron’s performance, and injuries after Nuggets loss - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Mar 6, 9:39 PM ET

JJ Redick reflected on the team’s slow start in Thursday’s 120‑113 loss to the Denver Nuggets. “I didn’t think we started the game, didn’t start the first possession. It was 15‑2, so actually 13 points, and our group showed a lot of resiliency tonight,” he said. On defending Nikola Jokic, Redick noted, “The full front […] The post JJ Redick on Lakers’ resilience, LeBron’s performance, and injuries after Nuggets loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Draymond Green Grabs Jabari Smith Jr.'s Previously Injured Ankle, Gets 12th Technical Foul

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Updated Mar 5, 11:52 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets faced for just the second of three matchups this 2025-26 regular season. Golden State entered this contest without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis, Moses Moody, Seth Curry, Will Richard, or Gary Payton II. The Warriors, however, maintained a lead for the entire first half by as many […] The post Draymond Green grabs Jabari Smith Jr.’s previously injured ankle, gets 12th technical foul appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Magic survive Mavericks 115-114 after Carter's last-second dunk - TalkBasket.net

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The Orlando Magic survived the Dallas Mavericks 115-114 with Wendel Carter Jr. making a go-ahead dunk with 1.4 seconds left on Thursday night. Flagg hit a three-pointer with 37.3 seconds left to have a four-point cushion for Dallas, but the Magic scored the last five points when Jalen Suggs made a three-pointer with 32.2 seconds […] The post Magic survive Mavericks 115-114 after Carter’s last-second dunk appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Milan survives late Barcelona rally to keep EuroLeague playoff hopes alive - TalkBasket.net

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EA7 Emporio Armani Milan held off a furious fourth-quarter comeback from FC Barcelona to secure an 87-84 victory on Thursday at Allianz Cloud, keeping its EuroLeague playoff hopes firmly alive. The Italian club improved to 15-15 and snapped a two-game losing streak in a tightly contested race for postseason positioning. Milan controlled the game for […] The post Milan survives late Barcelona rally to keep EuroLeague playoff hopes alive appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Doug Christie addresses player development, media coverage after Kings’ loss to Pelicans - TalkBasket.net

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Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie spoke Thursday after the team fell 133‑123 to the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center. “I thought that that he [Russ Westbrook] played hard and competed at a really high level tonight. So that’s who he is and that’s what he brings to the game and that’s what […] The post Doug Christie addresses player development, media coverage after Kings’ loss to Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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James Borrego praises Pelicans’ team effort after win over Kings - TalkBasket.net

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New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego highlighted a complete team performance following Thursday’s 133‑123 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. “That one was probably as about as team effort as it gets. A little bit of contributions from everybody,” Borrego said. “Especially on the road, you need team wins like […] The post James Borrego praises Pelicans’ team effort after win over Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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David Adelman highlights Jokic, Braun, and Nnaji in win over Lakers - TalkBasket.net

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Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman highlighted his team’s defensive performance following Thursday’s 120‑113 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. “Yeah, it was really good… the issue was the live ball turnovers. You’d rather throw the ball out of bounds, but we gave great effort,” he said. Adelman emphasized the importance of limiting second-chance points. […] The post David Adelman highlights Jokic, Braun, and Nnaji in win over Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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J.B. Bickerstaff on Pistons’ struggles against Spurs - TalkBasket.net

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Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff addressed the challenges his team faced in Thursday’s 121‑106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. “They’re a good team. When they’re making shots, especially to start the game, they’re difficult to guard,” Bickerstaff said. Bickerstaff highlighted the impact of losing key players early in the game. “Obviously it means […] The post J.B. Bickerstaff on Pistons’ struggles against Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Al Horford: “Intensity in the second half made the difference” - TalkBasket.net

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Golden State Warriors center Al Horford praised his team’s focus after Thursday’s 115‑113 overtime victory at Houston. “Feels really good. Last game we came out with good energy and just couldn’t sustain it. Draymond hit it on the nail with us tonight. We have to make sure that we keep that intensity in the second […] The post Al Horford: “Intensity in the second half made the difference” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Jalen Suggs credits Goga Bitadze for strong fill-in start - TalkBasket.net

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Reserve center Goga Bitadze had fallen out of the Orlando Magic’s regular rotation lately, appearing in just one of the team’s previous nine games entering Tuesday’s matchup. But with Wendell Carter Jr. unavailable because of a left ankle injury, Bitadze moved into the starting lineup against Washington and made the most of the opportunity. The […] The post Jalen Suggs credits Goga Bitadze for strong fill-in start appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Mavericks vs Celtics injury report for March 6 - TalkBasket.net

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The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics enter their Friday night matchup at TD Garden with several key players on the injury report, creating uncertainty ahead of the 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Boston holds a 41-21 record and sits second in the Eastern Conference, while Dallas arrives at 21-41 and currently ranks 12th in the Western […] The post Mavericks vs Celtics injury report for March 6 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Trey Murphy III: I’ve sharpened up my toolbox/grown mentally - TalkBasket.net

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New Orleans Pelicans star Trey Murphy III spoke proudly of his personal growth this season after Thursday’s 133-123 road win vs. the Sacramento Kings (21 points/7 rebounds/4 assists/2 steals/1 block/7-14 FG/4-6 3-PT/3-4 FT/+13 +/-). (via New Orleans Pelicans): “I feel like the biggest thing for me is I sharpened up my toolbox, but I also […] The post Trey Murphy III: I’ve sharpened up my toolbox/grown mentally appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Devin Booker hopes Suns ugly loss vs Bulls is 'learning lesson'

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PHOENIX– There have been few instances this season where the Phoenix Suns have been outworked. Another instance came against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Although the 105-103 signaled a close game, don’t let the score fool you. Even for someone like Devin Booker, he knew that his team didn’t bring the right energy. Normally, they […] The post Devin Booker hopes Suns ugly loss vs Bulls is ‘learning lesson’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Is Pascal Siakam playing tonight? Pacers vs. Lakers injury report

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The Indiana Pacers face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, and Pascal Siakam once again sits at the center of the injury report. The Pacers list Siakam as probable with a left wrist sprain, placing Indiana’s leading scorer in focus as the team looks to snap a seven-game losing streak. The Pacers enter the […] The post Is Pascal Siakam playing tonight? Pacers vs. Lakers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Charles Lee goes full 76ers with 'embrace the process' admission on Hornets' hot streak

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After the Charlotte Hornets extended their winning streak to six following a 118-89 victory against the Boston Celtics, head coach Charles Lee may have reminded Philadelphia 76ers fans of their old “trust the process” slogan. Injuries have been a consistent hurdle for the Hornets, which has limited their growth in the past. With a young […] The post Charles Lee goes full 76ers with ’embrace the process’ admission on Hornets’ hot streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Draymond Green gives Rockets' Reed Sheppard his flowers after Warriors game

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green praised Reed Sheppard following the Houston Rockets guard’s standout performance in Friday night’s matchup between the two teams. The Rockets fell 115-113 in overtime to the Warriors, but Sheppard delivered one of the most impressive performances of the night, finishing with a game-high 30 points while showcasing his scoring […] The post Draymond Green gives Rockets’ Reed Sheppard his flowers after Warriors game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Cooper Flagg makes honest admission about playing in clutch moments

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The Dallas Mavericks welcomed back rookie star Cooper Flagg to the lineup on Thursday against the Orlando Magic, a game that came down to execution in the clutch. It was the Magic who hung on late to pull off the 115-114 win after Wendell Carter Jr.‘s late-game dunk. But Cooper Flagg had clutch moments of […] The post Cooper Flagg makes honest admission about playing in clutch moments appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Recap: Lakers Snap Winning Streak As Comeback Attempt Falls Short Vs. Nuggets

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ schedule has entered a tough stretch, beginning with Thursday night’s matchup with the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. If the Lakers want to be taken seriously as contenders then they need to beat some quality teams during this stretch, but that didn’t happen in this one as they battled but came […]

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