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Why the Cavaliers are dominating this throwback series against the Magic
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Thursday, 25 April 2024 08:32
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsJUST 90 SECONDS into Monday's Game 2 of their first-round series, the Cleveland Cavaliers had already set the tone against the Orlando Magic.Magic guard Jalen Suggs attempted to pull up for a 3-pointer at the top of the arc. Sensing Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen closing, Suggs took two steps toward the bucket but backed out with Allen on…
Film don't lie: Lakers bemoan G2 shooting woes
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Thursday, 25 April 2024 01:43
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Lakers reconvened on Wednesday for the first time since their Game 2 collapse Monday against the Denver Nuggets.As crushing as the Denver's 20-point comeback might have felt in the moment, LeBron James said that Wednesday's film session let the Lakers see some encouraging signs."We generated some great shots," James said. "We…
Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote
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Thursday, 25 April 2024 07:17
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMinnesota forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night, becoming the first Timberwolves player to win the award.Reid, 24, averaged career highs of 13.5 points and 5.2 rebounds to help Minnesota finish with the second-best record in franchise history (56-26) and clinch the third seed in the Western Conference.He also…
Thunder roll to 2-0 lead behind Holmgren, SGA
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Thursday, 25 April 2024 01:42
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsOKLAHOMA CITY -- After a narrow win in Game 1, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault warned his team about the New Orleans Pelicans coming out with more aggression in Game 2 on Wednesday night. And the Pelicans did hit first, with their first 11 points coming from bruising center Jonas Valanciunas.But after that first punch, the Thunder…
Heat get even, shock Celts with 3-point barrage
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Thursday, 25 April 2024 01:42
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- The day before his short-handed Heat sought to even the score with the heavily favored Celtics, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra made an intriguing comment about his team's identity.After being deluged by Boston's 3-point shooting in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series, Spoelstra said his team needed to do a better job of letting it…
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