about 2 months ago

Donovan Mitchell Vocalizes Wanting To Flop To Get Calls After Loss To Detroit

"A friend of mine got fined for talking about flop," said Donovan postgame, referencing Jaylen Brown getting fined $50k for criticizing refs on stream. "I feel like that's what I gotta do at this point. I'm trying to get to the bucket...I'm just not getting the calls. I don't know why. I don't flop maybe that's why."

By Samir Mehdi

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about 2 months ago

Austin Reaves Says Thunder Capitliazed on Their Mistakes in Lakers’ Game 1 108–90 Loss

Reaves stated that the Lakers made a few too many mistakes, which the Thunder capitalized on. "Felt like we got some good looks and just didn't make them," Reaves said. "Every time you make a couple of mistakes in a a row, they capitalize on it." JJ Redick also mentioned that there are things the Lakers can clean up.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Thunder on the Brink of Franchise History After Game 1 WCSF Win vs. Lakers

about 2 months ago

Thunder on the Brink of Franchise History After Game 1 WCSF Win vs. Lakers

Going back to their game 7 win in the 2025 NBA Finals, the Thunder have won their last 6 consecutive playoff games after beating the Lakers in game 1. This ties a franchise record for consecutive playoff games won. With game 2 incoming, OKC have a chance to make franchise history and after winning 108-90, look set to achieve it.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

“We’re Down 1–0”: LeBron Brushes Off Holding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Under 20 Points

Despite holding Shai under 20 points for the first time this season, LeBron wasn't happy after the Lakers' loss. "We're down 1. This ain't Shai vs the Lakers. It's Lakers vs the Thunder We're down 1-0. Keep the main thing the main thing," LBJ said. He's focused on winning games for the Lakers rather than minor statistical wins.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Chet Holmgren Defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 7 Turnovers in Game 1 WCSF Win vs. Lakers

Holmgren doesn't believe Shai's 7 turnovers vs. Lakers are his fault and doesn't blame him for them. "Those turnovers aren't on him. We gotta improve, be better, be where we got to be," Holmgren said. He added that SGA could choose to shoot the ball all the time, but instead he's trying to make the right plays for the team.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Chet Holmgren Didn't Think He'd Play Against LeBron James In A Series

Much has been said about LeBron playing at the level he currently is at age 41 years old and yet it still doesn't feel enough. When asked about playing against Bron, Chet after the Game 1 win said, "Maybe with him coaching or something... It's fun to go at it with great players and he's one of them."

By Samir Mehdi

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