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Embiid not 'scared,' flaunts D in front of Gobert
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Thursday, 04 March 2021 00:00
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid said his dominant performance in a 131-123 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night was fueled by playing against Rudy Gobert.Embiid, who had 40 points -- including the game-tying 3-pointer with 6.5 seconds left to go with 19 rebounds, three assists, a steal and two blocks in 40 minutes -- told ESPN's Jackie MacMullan…
Harden gets mixed response from Houston fans
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Thursday, 04 March 2021 00:00
Toyota Center public address announcer Matt Thomas attempted to use the same tone and excitement Wednesday night when James Harden's turn came up in the starting lineup introductions as he did throughout the previous eight seasons.The circumstances, of course, were quite different. So was the reaction from Houston Rockets fans, who greeted Harden with a mixture of cheers and boos…
Heated Mitchell calls out 'ridiculous' officiating
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Thursday, 04 March 2021 00:00
After Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was hit with technical fouls on two separate plays in the final minute of overtime and was ejected with 30.5 seconds to go in Utah's 131-123 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers, the All-Star said he is tired of the Jazz being "screwed" by the referees, calling the way his team's games are officiated "f---ing…
Wednesday takeaways: Embiid makes MVP case, Harden back in Houston, triple-double oddities
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Wednesday, 03 March 2021 21:53
Wednesday night's NBA slate of games included numerous intriguing matchups, from the top team in the East facing the top team in the West, the drama of James Harden's return to Houston, All-Stars going up against each other with the Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine facing the New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson, and two of the league's top scorers squaring off…
Dubs' Oubre Jr. hurts wrist on dunk try in practice
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Wednesday, 03 March 2021 18:07
Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. will not play in Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of a sprained left wrist.The injury took place during Tuesday's practice in Los Angeles after Oubre went up for a dunk and landed awkwardly after falling from the rim."He's just out tonight and then we'll see [Thursday]," Warriors coach Steve Kerr…
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Wednesday, 03 March 2021 11:20
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Wednesday, 03 March 2021 00:29
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LeBron to sit out first game Wed. against Kings
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Harden: Hope Rockets fans show 'love' in return
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Streaking Lakers will take on Suns without Gasol
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Curry, Booker look to repeat as 3-point champs
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Kawhi late scratch vs. Celtics with back spasms
Tuesday, 02 March 2021 15:25
OKC won't host fans this season; first to say so
Tuesday, 02 March 2021 15:25
Sources: Two-way contracts to be more flexible
Tuesday, 02 March 2021 15:25
McMillan: Balked at Hawks job, swayed by Pierce
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What's wrong with the Celtics?
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'He was a basketball genius': How a 17-year-old Kobe wowed Jerry West and the Lakers
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Irving on latest Harden display: 'Get used to it'
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Zion won't back down from anyone, including Rudy Gobert and the red-hot Jazz
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Spurs latest in NBA to OK limited attendance
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