about 2 months ago

Devin Vassell Finds Victor Wembanyama's Smile "Infectious"

Wemby dropped 27 and 11 after making his return from concussion protocol in Game 4. Post-win, Vassell said, "Vic is special. Coming in the next day after that situation and him just be smiling and lighting up the room, it’s infectious. No matter what he had going on, he wanted to show that he’s still here for the team."

By Samir Mehdi

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about 2 months ago

JJ Redick Defends Deandre Ayton's Ejection Vs The Rockets

Ayton was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected after elbowing Sengun in the head during a play towards the rim in Game 4. Redick post-game said, "DA got such a sweet, kind soul. That wasn't dirty or intentional. He was trying to brace himself with that off arm against Sengun's body and it looked like his arm kind of slipped."

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Ime Udoka Calls Out Deandre Ayton For His Flagrant Foul On Alperen Sengun In Game 4

"It looked intentional," said Udoka on Ayton elbowing Sengun in the head as the latter was driving to the rim. He would get ejected for this, something that actually took Ime by surprise. "I was surprised it was a flagrant 2. But that's the NBA nowadays and they call it a little softer than they used to."

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Kevin Durant Considered Game-To-Game, Could Return Vs Lakers

about 2 months ago

Kevin Durant Considered Game-To-Game, Could Return Vs Lakers

KD missed Game 3 due to his bone bruise and was out for the same reason tonight in Game 4. Luckily for him, the Rockets live to fight another day as they avoided getting swept with a 115-96 win. The starting lineup combined for 95 points KD, being game-to-game will be a gametime decision for Game 5 in LA.

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about 2 months ago

LeBron James Is Pissed Off About Refs Kicking Adou Thiero Out Of Game 4

Adou Thiero and Aaron Holiday were ejected at the 1:11 mark of 4Q for having a bit of a testy shoving match under the rim. "I'm more pissed off about them kicking Adou out. It was unwarranted and it made no sense. Give him two technicals, the kid just got in the game, that was ridiculous," said James.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Alperen Sengun Didn't Think Deandre Ayton Would Get Ejected For His Flagrant Foul

JJ defended Ayton's elbow to Sengun's face while Udoka called it "intentional". Sengun agrees with Udoka's later comments on it being "soft" by refs to eject him for it. "I don't want to like make the officials crazy but I didn't expect him to be ejected. I think it was a little bit soft. I'm glad they called it."

By Samir Mehdi

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