about 2 months ago

Jalen Brunson Reluctantly Praises Josh Hart After Win vs. Celtics

Hart dropped 26 points in a big 112-106 win vs. Celtics. Brunson appreciated his efforts, but hilariously didn't want to praise him. "I don't wanna say anything too good about him, but he played really well," Brunson said. Hart hit 5-7 on his shots from three-point range, making the Celtics pay for not guarding him properly late in the game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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about 2 months ago

Udonis Haslem Gives Deandre Ayton Words of Encouragement After Big Game vs. Warriors

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By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Bam Adebayo Says Heat Have to Will Themselves to Win With Play-In Approaching

"At this point we gotta figure out how to will one," Adebayo said. "Frustrating for sure. We’re going to have ups and downs — we’re in a funk right now." Bam stated that the Heat need to compete on the ball and limit second chance points. He wants to focus on finishing the regular season before looking at the play-in.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Knicks Have a Real Playoff Formula After Beating Celtics: Brian Windhorst

After Knicks' 112-106 win over Boston, Windhorst called it a “high-quality win” and said Knicks’ late-game execution is what makes them dangerous. He pointed to Brunson orchestrating clutch offense and the defense holding Tatum scoreless over the final eight minutes. Windhorst added the Knicks can now “look you squarely in the eye and say, we can beat the Celtics.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Paul Pierce Claims NBA Draft Lottery Is Rigged Behind Closed Doors

Pierce said he believes the NBA Draft Lottery is “rigged,” arguing billionaires and league officials decide the No. 1 pick in private instead of leaving it to chance. He pointed to Dallas landing the top selection after losing Luka and questioned why the lottery is not shown live, saying, “This is what’s going on in the back room.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Lakers Will Lean on LeBron’s Old-School Formula in Playoffs, Says Brian Windhorst

After the Lakers’ win over Warriors, Windhorst said Los Angeles will keep going back to a familiar LeBron setup when pressure rises: spread the floor, put him at the top, and let him create. He said that plan can still work, but the real test comes against a defense like Houston’s. “That’s where the rubber’s gonna meet the road.”

By Raahib Singh

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