about 2 months ago
Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson Combine for 54 Points, Rockets Get Close Win vs. Blazers
The Rockets had a tough time putting away a stubborn Blazers side, winning 106-99. Alperen Sengun dropped 28 points and 6 rebounds with Amen Thompson dropping 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Thompson also played a crucial role defensively, getting 2 steals and a block. Kevin Durant chipped in with 20 points as well, ensuring the Rockets won.
By Pranay Mukherjee
about 2 months ago
Luke Kennard Says Luka Doncic’s 22-Point First Quarter vs. Pacers Motivated Lakers
Kennard said that seeing a guy like Doncic getting to his spots and hitting his shots brought a different level of play to the team. "He did what he does. It got me ready to play," Kennard said. He added that the rest of the Lakers' fed into it, with Doncic setting the tone. The Lakers won 128-117 vs. Pacers.
By Pranay Mukherjee
about 2 months ago
Shaq: Jaylen Brown Should Stay the No. 1, Let Tatum Ease Back as the “Second Guy”
Shaq said Brown has to keep an “I’m the first option” mindset even with Tatum returning, and let Tatum “ease your way in.” He argued it used to be “always Tatum’s team” with Brown as the second option, but “tables have turned,” so Boston should flip it for now: keep Brown leading, slide Tatum into the No. 2 role.
By Raahib Singh
about 2 months ago
JJ Redick on Luka Doncic’s Ref Complaints: “I’ll Take Luka All Day Long”
Asked how he manages Luka’s competitive fire around officiating, Redick defended his star as “a special kind of competitor.” He said he’d “much rather have someone who is trying to go out every night and kill than someone that you have to literally revive with a defibrillator every other day,” then closed: “So I’ll take Luka all day long.”
By Raahib Singh
about 2 months ago
Kawhi Leonard on Spurs’ Fast Rise: “Nobody Thought They’d Be This Good This Early”
Kawhi said it’s too soon to declare Spurs “ahead of schedule,” but admitted, “probably nobody thought they would be this good this early.” He credited “great individual players,” a “great coaching staff,” and an organization that “always knows how to win.” Kawhi the pace, and if you “shoot threes and block shots,” “your chances are even higher to win.”
By Raahib Singh





