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Our experts pick every NBA franchise's most iconic dunker
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Thursday, 04 March 2021 04:49
A dunk is worth just two points, but the best dunkers in the world always find ways to make it feel like more.From signature in-game slams to unforgettable posterizations to you-had-to-be-there dunk contest moments, players from generations past and present have left an indelible mark on the game with their ability to finish at the rim.But which player holds the…
Lakers' Harrell: Tech for yelling 'and-1' was 'soft'
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Thursday, 04 March 2021 00:00
Montrezl Harrell offered a sharp rebuff to the technical foul he received in the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-120 loss at the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, calling the whistle a "soft" decision by the official."I think some of the referees -- and this is not bashing any referee in general -- but there cannot be any instances of calling the game…
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…
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