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Walker: Tatum 'best player on the court' vs. Clips
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Thursday, 13 February 2020 22:42
BOSTON -- Since Kemba Walker signed with the Boston Celtics last summer, he has repeatedly spoken about the potential Jayson Tatum possesses.And after Tatum turned in a master class performance Thursday night, finishing with 39 points and nine rebounds in just under 48 minutes in Boston's 141-133 double-overtime victory over the LA Clippers in the final game before he appears…
Celtics reveal they'll retire KG's No. 5 next season
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Thursday, 13 February 2020 17:32
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics played a surprise video during the first quarter of their double-OT win against the LA Clippers on Thursday night, previewing Kevin Garnett's No. 5 jersey joining the team's retired numbers in the rafters at TD Garden.A nearly two-minute video of Garnett highlights -- set to the rap song "I Got 5 on It" by Luniz…
Blazers: Lillard to be re-evaluated in a week
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Thursday, 13 February 2020 20:03
The Portland Trail Blazers say an MRI on star guard Damian Lillard confirmed a right groin strain, and he will be re-evaluated in one week.Lillard suffered the injury on a drive to the basket in Thursday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. He attempted a tough shot around Memphis big man Jonas Valanciunas, then landed awkwardly with about 3:22 left…
In Chicago, candid Rose reflects on mental health
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Thursday, 13 February 2020 21:27
CHICAGO -- Chants of "M-V-P" echoed throughout the University of Illinois-Chicago on Thursday, just as they have in Derrick Rose's recent returns to the United Center, as he appeared on stage inside Dorin Forum for an intimate panel discussion.In the lead-up to NBA All-Star Weekend, the Chicago native and Detroit Pistons guard used his platform to normalize the conversation around…
Clips' George strains left hamstring again in loss
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Thursday, 13 February 2020 18:35
BOSTON -- The LA Clippers limp into the All-Star break with injury concerns after Paul George suffered a strained left hamstring again and was ruled out of Thursday night's 141-133 double-overtime loss to the Boston Celtics.The Clippers announced George was out at halftime because of the same injury that cost him nine straight games in January and a total of…
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