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'Vintage' Kyrie scores 40, embraces C's after win
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Thursday, 11 March 2021 21:58
NEW YORK -- Kyrie Irving tied his season high of 40 points on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics, notching his fifth game with 40 or more points since joining the Brooklyn Nets prior to the 2019-20 season. Only two players -- Vince Carter and John Williamson -- have had more such games for the franchise.After the Brooklyn Nets' 121-109…
Silas: Tucker not expected to return to Rockets
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Thursday, 11 March 2021 21:58
Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker decided not to play on Thursday night and is not expected to return to the team, coach Stephen Silas said.Tucker has grown increasingly frustrated that he has yet to be moved to a contender and made it clear that he'd prefer to sit out games until the front office finds a deal for him ahead…
LeVert 'getting closer,' could return on road trip
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Thursday, 11 March 2021 19:18
Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert could return from an extended absence during the team's three-game road trip that begins Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers.LeVert, who was acquired in the four-team trade that sent James Harden to the Nets and Victor Oladipo to the Rockets, had been out since a post-trade physical revealed a small mass on his kidney."Caris LeVert…
Fresh LeBron locked in on 2nd half: 'It's go time'
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Thursday, 11 March 2021 19:18
LOS ANGELES -- With the week-and-a-half All-Star break behind him to rest his 36-year-old legs, LeBron James said he's locked in for the home stretch as the Los Angeles Lakers attempt to defend their title."It's go time," James told reporters on a video conference call Thursday before the Lakers' first practice since the break ended. "It's time to get prepared…
Pels' Redick has nonsurgical procedure on heel
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Thursday, 11 March 2021 16:01
New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick underwent a nonsurgical procedure Thursday to relieve inflammation and soreness in his right heel and will be out of the lineup for at least a week.The Pelicans said Redick will remain away from the team and continue to adhere to the NBA's health and safety protocols while receiving follow-up treatment. An update to his…
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