Game 2 Loss vs. Lakers Continues Unfortunate Playoff Streak for Kevin Durant

4 months ago

Game 2 Loss vs. Lakers Continues Unfortunate Playoff Streak for Kevin Durant

Durant has now lost seven consecutive playoff games with his last win coming on May 7 2023 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against Denver. In Rockets' game 2 101-94 loss vs. lakers, KD scored just 3 points in the second half, stifled by opposing defense. This result has added more doubt to Durant's lackluster post-Warriors playoff resume.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Liberty, Spotify Team Up to Bring Music Deeper Into the Game-Day Experience

4 months ago

Liberty, Spotify Team Up to Bring Music Deeper Into the Game-Day Experience

The Liberty and Spotify have agreed to a multiyear partnership, giving New York its first official music-partner deal and marking Spotify’s first official team partnership in the U.S. The rollout includes a home opener block party, a season-long Liberty playlist, in-arena activations at Barclays Center, mascot content, and player storytelling woven into the game-day brand experience.

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4 months ago

Paul Pierce Demands Better From Jalen Brunson

Pierce called out Brunson after McCollum scored 32 to stun the Knicks 107-106, tying the series 1-1. He noted Brunson was also hunted on defense and OG Anunoby missed two late free throws. "CJ McCollum can't continue to outplay Brunson. That's just it," Pierce said. "Brunson that's your best player...a second opinion can't outplay another team's first option."

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Why Caitlin Clark Wants More Off-Ball Reps This Season

Clark said it is “exhausting” bringing the ball up against full-court pressure every trip, which is why Indiana needs more help in the backcourt. She still expects to be the primary handler in transition, calling herself “the best transition player in the league,” but wants more chances to work off the ball on dead-ball possessions.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Nick Wright Compares 41-Year-Old LeBron to Prime Magic Johnson

Wright said even the current version of LeBron can still reach elite playmaking levels in stretches. “For a night, what can age 41 LeBron look like? Prime Magic Johnson,” Wright said. He added, “what will 45 year old LeBron look like?… peak point God Chris Paul,” describing how his game could evolve.

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Victor Wembanyama's Concussion Could Keep Him Out Until Game 5

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Victor Wembanyama's Concussion Could Keep Him Out Until Game 5

Mitch Johnson confirmed Wembanyama has a concussion, per Jared Weiss, requiring 48 hours of low-exposure recovery before a return-to-play evaluation. He could technically play Friday's Game 3 in Portland, but typical concussion recovery of 7 to 10 days would push his return to at least Game 5 in San Antonio. The Spurs lost Game 2 106-103.

By Adit Pujari

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