3 months ago

JB Bickerstaff Defends His Pistons Postgame Following Massive Brawl Against Hornets

Moussa Diabate and Jalen Duren got into a fight which led to benches clearing and Miles Bridges exchanging punches with Isaiah Stewart. All four were ejected. Postgame, Bickerstaff said, "I hate that it got as ugly as it got. If you go back and watch the film. they're [Hornets] the ones that crossed the line." Suspensions are highly likely.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

LeBron James' Blunt Assessment Of The Differences Between OKC And The Lakers

"You want me to compare us to them?" questioned LeBron to reporters after the Lakers lost to OKC 119-110. "That's a championship team right there. We're not. We can't sustain energy and effort for 48 minutes and they can." OKC dished out a serious level of physicality and pace that the Lakers couldn't keep up with tonight.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Jalen Williams On His Clutch Performance in Win vs Lakers: “Can’t Take Health for Granted”

Back after a 10-game absence, Williams said, “Can’t take basketball for granted. Can’t take health for granted,” crediting OKC’s staff. Asked about his clutch play to beat Lakers 119-110, he said the Thunder “did a good job moving the ball” and had to “work for possessions.” He added, “just playing hard” and getting “back on defense” flipped the fourth.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Anthony Davis Has “Questions” for Wizards as He Nears 33

Davis, who is eligible for an extension, wants clarity on Washington’s plan. “He has questions [for the Wizards]. He’s going to be 33 next month,” Aldridge said, suggesting Davis won’t sit through a long rebuild. He framed the next few weeks as a window for the Wizards to show a path toward competing, not drifting in the lottery.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Trey Murphy III: “I Would Have Participated” in 3-Point Contest If Invited

Murphy said he would have done the 3-point contest if asked. “I would have participated if I was invited, for sure.” Asked if it was a snub, he said, “I’ll let y’all be the judge of that.” A career 38.2% shooter from three, he added, “At some point it will be recognized that I’m one of the better shooters.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Hakeem Olajuwon on How Shot Blocking Created Fear

"The toughest part for a shot blocker is to get a shot block. That's like you feel so defeated," he said, explaining how players would settle for bad attempts rather than risk embarrassment. "There's a different respect for a shot blocker...anytime you go in the lane, you know, he's coming," Olajuwon added.

By Adit Pujari

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