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Celtics HC Plans to Slow Down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Offense, Says “Execution” Matters

Joe Mazzulla details how stopping Shai is key to slowing down the Thunder, but that it's all dependent on the situation on court. "The first challenge is keeping him off the free throw line," Mazulla said. However, he added that although they executed well last time against OKC, missing out on a rebound cost them a 104-102 loss vs. Thunder.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Stephon Castle Highlights Spurs’ Defensive Improvement Since Last Season

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Stephon Castle Highlights Spurs’ Defensive Improvement Since Last Season

Following the Spurs' 123-98 win vs. Grizzlies, Castle commented on how the team's defense has evolved since last season. "I think everybody's individual defense has taken a step since last year," Castle said. However, he acknowledged that Victor Wembanyama's seemingly unbeatable presence makes it easier for other Spurs players to be aggressive on defense and not worry about the backline.

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Jaylen Brown Says His Complaining Brought “Notoriety” to Officiating, Praises Recent Calls

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Jaylen Brown Says His Complaining Brought “Notoriety” to Officiating, Praises Recent Calls

Having shot 25 free throws over his last 2 games, Brown attributed it to his complaining, stating that he hasn't changed how he plays at all. "Complaining has given a little bit more notoriety to how the game is officiated, and I feel like I've gotten more calls," Brown said. He understands it'll never be perfect, but just wants fairness.

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Nuggets HC Hopes All-NBA Is an “Obvious” for Jamal Murray amid Career-Best Season

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Nuggets HC Hopes All-NBA Is an “Obvious” for Jamal Murray amid Career-Best Season

Following an unbelievable 53-point performance in Nuggets' 142-135 win vs. Mavericks, David Adelman hopes All-NBA is a foregone conclusion for Murray amid an incredible season. "I really hope that All NBA is something that’s obvious and not an argument," Adelman said. Murray is averaging a career-high 25ppg and 7.1apg, having earned his first All-Star nod earlier this year.

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Cooper Flagg Stunned by Nikola Jokic’s 23–21 Game, Says “Seems Like He’s Not Even Trying”

Flagg praised how Jokic impacts games and said it was crazy to be a part of his 23-point, 21-rebound and 19-assist game. "Sometimes it seems like he's not even trying out there. Ends up with 20-20-20," Flagg said. He added that there's a lot he can learn from Jokic's game, but doesn't know if he'll ever play that way.

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NBA East/West Standings Update (March 25th)

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NBA East/West Standings Update (March 25th)

Rockets are now 1.5 GB from the 5th seeded Timberwolves. Hawks move past Raptors for 5th while Miami moves to 8th from 10th. 76ers are 0.5 games away from 6th and Boston is merely 0.5 games ahead of the Knicks. Nuggets and Clippers remain 4 and 8, respectively. Warriors now 2 GB from 8th. Lakers are 1.5 ahead of Nuggets.

By Samir Mehdi

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