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Joe Johnson Frames James Harden's Playoff Heat Through a Lamar Jackson Lens

Johnson compared the pressure on Harden to the way Lamar gets judged every postseason. “They scrutinize James because they know the situations he’s been in,” Johnson said, adding, “it’s like when you look at Lamar Jackson and know he’s going to be great during the regular season.” The real question, he said: “can he win us some games in postseason?”

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Carmelo Anthony Hilariously Shouts Out Nico Harrison After Cooper Flagg's ROTY Win

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Jordan Ott Credits OKC For Their Low Turnover Rate

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Erik Spoelstra Likely Successor To Pat Riley As President Of Heat Ops

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Erik Spoelstra Likely Successor To Pat Riley As President Of Heat Ops

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