about 2 months ago

Joe Johnson Pleads With Luka Doncic to Control His Emotions

"In the game of hoops, you have to be able to control your emotions bro. Bro they done gave you 15 strikes already," Johnson said of Luka's 16th technical. "You the hottest thing since fish grease in the league right now...we need you bro! We don't need you sitting out. They don't need Luka out bro!" he added.

By Adit Pujari

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about 2 months ago

Eric Collins Takes Shots At Joel Embiid: "He's A Free Throw Merchant"

As the third quarter winded down, Embiid drove from the top of the key into the lane. He tried to draw contact but fell to the floor. He was awarded free throws. "This guy is an absolute merchant... he's a free throw merchant," said Collins on the broadcast. Embiid's shot 11 free throws with 6 minutes left in the 4th.

By Samir Mehdi

Illinois Avoid Upset Vs Iowa, Move On To Final Four

about 2 months ago

Illinois Avoid Upset Vs Iowa, Move On To Final Four

Iowa led with 7:27 left in the second half after Bennett Stirtz hit two FTs. Illinois, however, regained the lead and never relinquished it, avoiding an upset against 9-seeded Iowa. Keaton Wagler led the way with 25 points in the 71-59 win as Illinois entered the Final Four, where they will face the winner of Duke vs. UConn.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama Dismisses NBA’s No-Defense Narrative, Admits His Initial Surprise

Wembanyama admitted that he was surprised by the quality of defense in the NBA, after having been told that players don't take it seriously. "People actually do guard in the NBA and do lots of scouting," Wembanyama said. He added that the no-defense narrative is just not true, with teams and staff putting a lot of dedication into it.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Tyrese Maxey Mocks Miles Bridges After Baptizing Him With Left-Handed Poster Dunk

Early in the 4th quarter, Maxey grabbed a rebound and went on the fastbreak, with Miles Bridges aiming to stop him. Maxey drove into the paint and rose for the dunk, posterizing Bridges. After the dunk, Maxey laughed, mocked Bridges and even pointed at him, enjoying the moment. He let Bridges know that he got him on the dunk.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Rudy Gobert Blames Lack Of Rhythm For Loss To Detroit

Pistons blew out Minnesota without Cade Cunningham 109-87 with Detroit dominating the boards (52-38) and assists (28-18). "We didn't have as much of a rhythm," said Gobert on the loss, blaming their 14 turnovers as well. He credited Detroit physicality as well. "Overall, I think we did a great job defensively outside of the points we give them off turnovers."

By Samir Mehdi

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