about 2 months ago

James Harden Takes Blame For Game 1 Loss, Blames His Turnovers

James Harden has 43 turnovers this Playoffs, notching another seven tonight. After the 111-101 Game 1 loss, Harden said, "You look at my turnovers and a lot of them are just on me and nothing they did, which led them to have way to many transition points. That's the game right there. I gotta and will be better."

By Samir Mehdi

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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

Austin Reaves Posts Lowest Playoff Field Goal Percentage by a Laker in 35 Years

about 2 months ago

Austin Reaves Posts Lowest Playoff Field Goal Percentage by a Laker in 35 Years

Reaves struggled in game 1 vs. OKC, dropping just 8 points on 3-16 shooting from the field and 0-5 from 3-point range. Doing so, he had the lowest field goal percentage by a Laker in the Playoffs over the last 35 years at 18.8%. Despite dishing out 6 assists and grabbing 5 rebounds, Reaves largely struggled in the game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

What Playoff Games Are On Tonight? NBA Schedule (May 6th)

about 2 months ago

What Playoff Games Are On Tonight? NBA Schedule (May 6th)

New York hosts Philadelphia at 7 PM ET after a 137-98 opener powered by Brunson’s 35 points, while Minnesota visits San Antonio at 9:30 PM after stealing Game 1, 104-102. Maxey said the Sixers “will be ready.” Anthony Edwards finished with 18 points, and Victor Wembanyama’s 11-15-12 line wasn’t enough, as both series hit early pressure points before shifting sites.

By Raahib Singh

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