2 months ago

JJ Redick Believes The Lakers' Losses Are Much Exaggerated Than Their Wins

The Lakers lost a nailbiter to the shorthanded Suns tonight 113-110. Redick drew up a brilliant SLOB play for Reaves who happened to miss the game-tying three. "Our losses are louder than other teams. Because we're the Lakers, and because of the way we lose. I make mistakes," said Redick. The Lakers went a mediocre 4-4 in their previous homestand.

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Monica McNutt Pumps Brakes on Spurs Hype: “Real Concerns About the Nature of a Series”

McNutt said she’s not sold Spurs can translate its surge into a deep playoff run because a series tests teams differently than regular-season momentum. She pointed to their NBA Cup loss to Knicks in Vegas as the only “non-regular season” environment they’ve faced, noting players admitted it “felt different.” McNutt said that taste isn’t enough to trust them through yet.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Max Kellerman: Luka Doncic's Easy Buckets Create Bad Habits For Teammates

Kellerman said Doncic can get “a high percentage shot whenever he wants,” but that’s “stunted his development” because teammates “are standing around,” not moving, and never find rhythm. He added Luka “complains on every call” and “doesn’t play defense hardly ever,” calling him “one of the worst defenders in the game” despite having the size to defend.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Shannon Sharpe After Suns Loss: Lakers Are “Bad,” Luka “Can’t Play Defense”

Sharpe said the Lakers are “a bad basketball team” and wouldn’t be a contender with or without LeBron James. He questioned a Reaves-Doncic backcourt as a title core, arguing Luka’s big scorelines “don’t correlate to winning.” Sharpe added Doncic “just can’t play defense” and won’t stop arguing calls: “That’s who you are. That’s your makeup.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Monica McNutt, Windhorst Doubt Rockets’ Clutch Offense Despite KD's Surge

Durant hit 40 vs Orlando and passed 32,000 career points as Houston moved into the West’s No. 3 seed. McNutt said the Rockets’ point guard situation is “a nightmare,” and she’s worried about postseason clutch execution even with KD’s firepower. Windhorst agreed, saying their defense can win series, but their offense isn’t built for a deep West run.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Brian Windhorst Sticks With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP: “He Is Still My MVP”

Windhorst said Gilgeous-Alexander remains his MVP pick even after missing nine games, noting he’s “had a fabulous season” and OKC is “an incredibly formidable opponent.” He added the absences helped their depth, saying players “7, 8, 9, 10 on the roster” have “blossom[ed] in this opportunity.” With SGA cleared to return, he stayed “number one.”

By Raahib Singh

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