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Nikola Jokic on Nuggets’ blowout loss and team challenges against Knicks - TalkBasket.net

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Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic addressed Friday’s 142-103 defeat to the New York Knicks at Ball Arena, describing it as a “bad bad game for us.” He noted, “Of course, I think we started the game decent. We had open looks and then everything from that moment went downhill. It was bad energy, bad rebounding, […] The post Nikola Jokic on Nuggets’ blowout loss and team challenges against Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Tyronn Lue on Clippers’ collapse: “Zone made us really stagnant” - TalkBasket.net

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LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue addressed Friday’s 117-112 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center, calling the second-half performance a learning moment. “We didn’t execute good against the zone, and that’s what allowed them to get back in the game,” Lue said, reflecting on the Spurs’ comeback from a 25-point deficit. […] The post Tyronn Lue on Clippers’ collapse: “Zone made us really stagnant” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Mike Brown praises Knicks’ depth and defense after rout of Nuggets - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Mar 7, 10:14 AM ET

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown highlighted his team’s depth and defensive effort following a 142-103 rout of the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Friday. “The last five guys that we put in, they played the right way… that group got a little better today,” Brown said, pointing to contributions from Jeremy Sochan, […] The post Mike Brown praises Knicks’ depth and defense after rout of Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Blazers' Jrue Holiday hits impressive milestone with step-back 3-pointer

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Jrue Holiday achieved a career milestone with his solid scoring performance in the Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Holiday is going through the 17th season of his NBA career, his first with the Trail Blazers. Having missed the early portion of the 2025-26 season, he has settled into the […] The post Blazers’ Jrue Holiday hits impressive milestone with step-back 3-pointer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Jayson Tatum's stellar debut has Celtics fans thinking NBA Finals

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Updated Mar 7, 2:47 AM ET

Jayson Tatum is back in action, and the fans are having championship excitement following his season debut in the Boston Celtics’ game against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. Tatum tore his Achilles in last year’s playoff series against the New York Knicks in the East Semifinals. Following 10 months of rehab, he successfully made […] The post Jayson Tatum’s stellar debut has Celtics fans thinking NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Charles Lee, Brandon Miller gives props to Heat star Tyler Herro after loss to Miami

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The Miami Heat put together another explosive offensive performance Friday night, with Tyler Herro leading the charge in a statement victory that even drew praise from the opposing locker room afterward. Herro’s performance showcased Miami’s offensive ability when clicking, and reinforced how difficult the Heat’s perimeter attack can be for opposing defenses to contain. The […] The post Charles Lee, Brandon Miller gives props to Heat star Tyler Herro after loss to Miami appeared first on Clut...

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Jalen Green's 'buying a bucket' philosophy sparked Suns turnaround vs Pelicans

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PHOENIX– Jalen Green looks to have found his rhythm for the Phoenix Suns at a crucial time. After a rough stretch for the slashing guard, he made it up for it in a big way in the 118-116 win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. He posted 25 points on 47% shooting from the […] The post Jalen Green’s ‘buying a bucket’ philosophy sparked Suns turnaround vs Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard drops truth bomb following tough loss to Spurs

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Though he left the Alamo City on strained terms, Kawhi Leonard has largely been complimentary of the San Antonio Spurs since a 2018 trade that sent him to the Toronto Raptors. Following a 116-112 loss in which his Los Angeles Clippers blew a 25-point lead, The Klaw didn’t hesitate to praise the organization he helped […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard drops truth bomb following tough loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Why Heat's crucial win over Hornets was 'gratifying,' per Erik Spoelstra

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After the Miami Heat’s dominant win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, the team had a quick turnaround for a critical game on Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets, who were two games behind them in the Eastern Conference standings. However, the Heat would come out on top against the Hornets in the 128-120 win […] The post Why Heat’s crucial win over Hornets was ‘gratifying,’ per Erik Spoelstra appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Anthony Black suffers injury in Magic vs. Timberwolves

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Updated Mar 7, 8:46 PM ET

The Orlando Magic locked into a back-and-forth scoring fest with the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday. But watched Anthony Black go down for the second time since the Washington Wizards game on Tuesday. Black previously hurt his quad before heading into the Target Center. But what became his latest injury? This NBA Injury is a different one […] The post Anthony Black suffers injury in Magic vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Panathinaikos are painfully predictable

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Panathinaikos fell to their 11th straight rivalry loss to Olympiacos in Euroleague and their fourth straight to drop to 16-14. The Greens don’t lack talent but, Emmet Ryan writes, they are crying out for creativity. The final score papered over the cracks. For the 11th straight time in Euroleague, Panathinaikos lost to their arch rivals […] The post Panathinaikos are painfully predictable appeared first on BallinEurope .

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Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, LeBron James, West seeding

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Luka Doncic did not need much help Friday night. The Lakers were missing several key pieces but still rolled past the Indiana Pacers, 128-117, thanks largely to Doncic’s brilliance. The star guard poured in 44 points through the first three quarters, finishing with five assists in what became the Lakers’ fourth win in five games. […] The post Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, LeBron James, West seeding appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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