about 2 months ago

Cooper Flagg Wins ROTY, Confirms He Was Keeping Up With Kon Knueppel's Stats

Flagg edged out his former Duke teammate, Kon, for ROTY. Flagg ranked first in PPG, T-1 in assists, and joined MJ as the only rookies to lead their team in total points, rebounds, assists, and steals. "I see the game every night and check [Kon's] box score. We'll be there for each other for the rest of our lives."

By Samir Mehdi

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about 2 months ago

Ja Morant Does His Gun Celebration After A Desmond Bane Three

Morant and JJJ are in attendance for Game 4 of Magic-Pistons to support their former Grizzlies teammate, Desmond Bane. Upon Bane lighting it up from beyond the arc, Ja did his signature finger guns celebration. Given his track record with firearms, this may have been ill-advised but also, it's been quite some time and fans need to get over it.

By Samir Mehdi

Magic Take 3-1 Lead Over The Pistons With 94-88 Win

about 2 months ago

Magic Take 3-1 Lead Over The Pistons With 94-88 Win

There was over a 4 minute period late in the fourth that Detroit didn't score a single field goal. Combine that with a brilliant banked-in three from Bane at the 1:16 mark and the Magic lead 3-1. Bane, Banchero, and Wagner combined for 59 points. Since 1984, only six 8-seeds have beat a 1-seed. Magic can be the seventh.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Desmond Bane Grateful Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr Were In Attendance At Game 4

Bane dropped 22 including the eventual dagger 3 in Orlando's win. Ja and JJJ were present to support their former Grizzlie teammate. "Those are guys that I spent 5 years with, started my career with, made a lot of memories with. It's a friendship that'll last forever. Those are guys that mean a lot to me," said Bane postgame.

By Samir Mehdi

OKC Wins Game 4 Vs The Suns 131-122

about 2 months ago

OKC Wins Game 4 Vs The Suns 131-122

Shai dropped 31 points in Game 4 and led the Thunder to a sweep over the Suns. Despite Jalen Williams' absence, the Thunder were able to find themselves in a comfortable spot vs Phoenix, a team that fought their way into the Playoffs through the play-in. OKC now awaits the winner of the Lakers-Rockets series to play in the WCSF.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Confirms He's Been Watching Lakers-Rockets Film

Shai averaged just over 33 points per game in OKC's sweep over the Suns. After dropping 31 tonight and advancing to the second round, he said, "I've already been watching all of the Lakers and Houston series. Just continue to do so, watch both teams, see their strengths and weaknesses." Lakers are up 3-1 over the Rockets.

By Samir Mehdi

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