Devin Booker Fined $35,000 Over Criticism Aimed at Refs After Game 2 Loss vs. Thunder

4 months ago

Devin Booker Fined $35,000 Over Criticism Aimed at Refs After Game 2 Loss vs. Thunder

Following his blunt criticism aimed at refs after the 120-107 loss vs. Thunder, the NBA has fined Booker $35,000. According to a press release, the League conducted investigations into the game officials and reportedly found no basis to claim bias or misconduct. However, they found that Booker's technical foul in the 3rd quarter was improperly assessed and have rescinded it.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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4 months ago

Chris Finch Unhappy With “Irresponsible Fouling” in Game 3 Win vs. Nuggets

Finch didn't like the way the Nuggets were fouling at times, calling it out as "irresponsible" during the 113-96 T-Wolves' win. "A lot of fouling of course. When they really didn't have a lot else going on," Finch said. He also criticized the Timberwolves' "grindy" offense when they struggled, but eventually things got going in the big win.

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4 months ago

Jaden McDaniels Dismisses “Trash-Talker” Label, Says Playing Nuggets “Motivates” T-Wolves

Having dropped 20 points 10 rebounds in a huge 113-96 Game 3 win vs. Nuggets, McDaniels denied being a trash-talker despite his provocative comments. Playing against the Nuggets is enough to get the Timberwolves ready to fight. "We don't really care what they say, just the number and the name across their chest make us play like this" McDaniels said.

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4 months ago

Donovan Mitchell Says Cavaliers Shouldn’t Overreact After Blowout Game 3 Loss to Raptors

"The biggest thing is to not overreact. It’s one loss. The sky’s not falling," Mitchell said. "The biggest thing is how we respond." Despite the 126-104 loss, Mitchell is preaching a calm approach to the next game, with him, James Harden and Evan Mobley expected to respond. Mitchell had a rare bad playoff game, scoring just 15 points.

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NBA Playoff Series Update (April 23rd)

4 months ago

NBA Playoff Series Update (April 23rd)

The Nuggets goes down 2-1 Minnesota, losing 113-96 in Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson's absences. Ayo Dosunmu led the Wolves in scoring off the bench with 25. Raptors clutched up and blew out Cleveland 126-104 with Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett combining for 66. Cleveland's up 2-1. CJ McCollum drained the game-winning jumper to beat New York; Atlanta up 2-1.

By Samir Mehdi

4 months ago

David Adelman Admits Denver Miss Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson, Says Offense Has to Click

When asked if the Nuggets are missing Watson and Gordon, Adelman admitted they are but that the offense really failed him. "You're gambling if you play small against their team, but you're hoping it translates offensively," Adelman said. He stated that there's no update on Watson or Gordon and will continue playing Spencer Jones and Zeke Nnaji, guys who battle.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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