Jayson Tatum Says Joel Embiid “Put a Lot of Pressure” on Celtics in Game 5 Loss

about 2 months ago

Jayson Tatum Says Joel Embiid “Put a Lot of Pressure” on Celtics in Game 5 Loss

Tatum credited Embiid for dropping 33 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists in their game 5 win vs. Celtics. "He put a lot of pressure on us, especially on the defensive end," Tatum said. "We’ll go back and watch the film and make some adjustments." The Celtics will have to focus on shooting, having struggled in game 5.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Shaquille O’Neal Calls Victor Wembanyama the First “Perfect” Big Man Created

Following the Spurs' success against the Blazers, Shaq labelled Wembanyama the first "perfect big man" ever created. "He can shoot, free throws, play defense, play offense, he’s a great team player. I’m happy for Wemby," Shaq said. He added that Wemby plays the new form of the game so perfectly, that it's a joy to watch, even while shooting jumpers.

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What Playoff Games Are On Tonight? NBA Schedule (April 29th)

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What Playoff Games Are On Tonight? NBA Schedule (April 29th)

Orlando visits Detroit at 7 ET on Prime Video, with the Magic leading 3-1 and chasing a closeout win. Toronto heads to Cleveland at 7:30 ET on ESPN with that series tied 2-2. Houston visits Los Angeles at 10 ET on ESPN, where the Lakers hold a 3-1 lead and can advance at home.

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Stephen A. Smith Pushes Logan Paul Toward WWE Heavyweight Spotlight

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Victor Wembanyama Says Spurs Were Right to Keep Their Core

Wembanyama said outside trade chatter never changed how he viewed San Antonio’s future. “I wasn’t really speculating about anything or getting any player,” he said. He praised Brian Wright for trusting the process and keeping the group together, adding the Spurs executive “should get Executive of the Year also for not making a move.”

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Mike Wilbon: Knicks Finals Talk Is Not a Wild Overreaction

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Mike Wilbon: Knicks Finals Talk Is Not a Wild Overreaction

Wilbon said predicting a Knicks Finals run is “not that big of an overreaction” after New York’s dominant Game 5 win. He said Boston “routinely” throws in one clunker per series, but a second home dud is “bothersome.” Wilbon praised Karl-Anthony Towns’ playmaking wrinkle and asked if everyone has “overrated and overstated the Celtics,” with the East open.

By Raahib Singh

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