Tag: Oklahoma City Thunder

The Warriors give up a lackluster defensive effort again, losing their seventh straight road game

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The first clip of the Warriors’ 137-128 loss Tuesday night in Oklahoma City is from the Thunder’s first possession. The defensive foul is located at the bottom of the screen near the left block. He’s a mix between Draymond Green and Donte DiVincenzo, two of the Warriors’ best and most reliable defensive players. DiVincenzo thinks he’s passing his assignment, Aaron Wiggins, to Green, but Green has Jaylin Williams in the opposite corner and would like to stay close to the paint, where he can provide a paint protection threat. So…

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Hollinger: Why Victor Wembanyama race might not be widespread down the stretch

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That alarm bell you just heard? It’s tank o’clock in the NBA. The trade deadline has passed, the All-Star break is over and now it’s time for the league’s bottom feeders to get down to the dirty business of acting in the enterprise’s best long-term interests. With two franchise-caliber talents available at the top of the draft in French center Victor Wembanyama and G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson, the temptation will be strong for teams to give themselves the best possible odds at May’s lottery. However, the actual mechanism…

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NBA Power Rankings: Sixers make jump to contenders tier; Nuggets rise; Team-by-team quarter analysis

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Game flow! Teams would love to be great from the first quarter through the fourth quarter every single night, but that’s not realistic for all 30 teams. We have some teams who consistently start slow and then turn it on. We have teams that begin with a fury and then fade away, hoping to hang on desperately to the victory. Some teams are bad in the first and fourth quarters, but great in the middle. And vice-versa. Some teams come out of halftime with their hair on fire and some…

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NBA All-Star Game 2023: Team James vs Team Antetokounmpo Draft Rosters

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SALT LAKE CITY — The NBA All-Star teams were set for Sunday’s game in a first-of-its-kind stadium-style draft about half an hour before warning. Here’s what you need to know: Team LeBron (led by Michael Malone, Denver). LeBron James (Lakers)Joel Embiid (76 years old)Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)Luka Donjic (Mavericks)Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)Jaylen Brown (Celtics)Paul George (Clippers)Tyrese Halliburton (Pacers)Julius Randle (Knicks)Daron Fox (Kings)Jaren Jackson Jr. (grizzlies) Team Giannis (coached by Joe Mazzola, Boston) Giannis Antetekounmo (Bucks)Jason Tatum (Celtics)Ja Morant (Grizzlies)Donovan Mitchell (jazz)Laurie Markkanen (jazz)Damian Lillard (Blazers)Jrue Holiday (bucks)Gilgos Alexander Tea (Thunder)DeMar…

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Throwback: Zombie Celtics rivalry

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Want this content straight to your inbox every day for free? Register here. How many games do you have to play to win MVP? Let’s discuss. Zombie Celtics rivalry Down four starters, the Celtics nearly beat the Bucks We spent all of yesterday at The Bounce outdoing the Bucks and Celtics in the fight for East supremacy. What happened? Al Horford, Jason Tatum, Marcus Smart And Jaylen Brown missed all of the game! Fortunately, the remaining Celtics took it seriously and pushed the money into overtime last night. Sam Hauser…

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Heat, Jimmy Butler defeated the Thunder also defeated Miami Record 40 free throws without a miss

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The Miami Heat went 40-for-40 from the free throw line against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the FTX Arena on Tuesday night, setting an NBA record. Here’s what you need to know: Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored with less than 13 seconds on the clock in the fourth quarter to tie the score. He drew a foul and made the final bucket to lift Miami to a 112-111 win. Butler’s 23 free throw attempts tied Dominic Wilkins for second in NBA history without a miss, behind only James Harden (24-for-24…

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NBA Style Ranking: Damar Hamlin’s Indiana Love, Denver Western Night, and more

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Week 12 of the NBA Style Rankings, Week 2 of 2023, represents an assortment of coats, suits, and cowboy hats. Nikola Jokic He remained true to his statement When suits are worn during pre-match, one player’s casual outfit may be more impressive than most players’ best. And of course, we’ve covered this week’s new arrivals. Let’s get it in. When the weather outside is the weather.@tweet || # duponition pic.twitter.com/rL9zElHBlu – Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 7, 2023 Welcome to the rankings, Paul. Not only does his yellow jacket look…

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Hollinger’s Showcase notebook: Suns’ $4 billion sale renews NBA expansion buzz

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LAS VEGAS — Usually the G League Winter Showcase marks a beginning point for a big chunk of the NBA’s trade conversations. Even in our networked/texting/Zooming world, face time matters. Nearly every exec in the league spends at least a day here hobnobbing. Front office members and staffers see each other at the two courts where the event is held, and perhaps at the bar at the end of a long day, too, since virtually everyone is in the same hotel. Relaxed without the prying eyes of fans around, they…

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Kawhi Leonard Scratch Late, Clippers Attack Record Scratch In Oklahoma City

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Tuesday wasn’t going according to the Los Angeles Clippers’ plan before the game started. The team already knew they would start their mini-series on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder without winning Paul George (non-COVID illness) and Marcus Morris Sr. (personal). The plan was to play Kawhi Leonard on Tuesday in Oklahoma City and then rest him Thursday night for Game Two. Leonard went through the shooting and reported stiffness in his surgically repaired right knee. The Clippers decided to fire Leonard on Tuesday night and bring him back…

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