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Joel Embiid’s Health Still Defines Philadelphia’s Ceiling

Stephen A. Smith asked for “compassion” around Embiid, noting he missed his first two NBA seasons and has battled “practically every injury.” He said a healthy Embiid is “one of the best big men ever” and “doesn’t fade in big moments.” At 85% or better, Smith believes Philadelphia would still be viewed as a title contender.

By Raahib Singh

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NBA Analyst Addresses Uncertainty Surrounding Steve Kerr’s Warriors Future

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NBA Analyst Addresses Uncertainty Surrounding Steve Kerr’s Warriors Future

Tim Kawakami is leaning toward Kerr returning but stated that nobody, not even Kerr, knows whether he'll return to the Warriors next season. "This was not just one person deciding, it's a lot of intermingling things," Kawakami said of Kerr's decision. Steve himself has said that a lot of different things would have to align for him to return.

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Brandon Ingram Exits Cavaliers Game With Heel Injury

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Brandon Ingram Exits Cavaliers Game With Heel Injury

Ingram scored just a single point and went 0-2 from the field in 11 minutes in Game 5 of Raptors-Cavaliers. He's now been ruled out for the rest of the game due to right heel inflammation. Toronto needs to now fend the Cavs off without their offensive leader. Ingram has played poorly this series, averaging 14.8 points on 33.9 FG%.

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JJ Redick Hopes Deandre Ayton Can Be an Outlet for the Lakers in Game 5 vs. Rockets

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JJ Redick Hopes Deandre Ayton Can Be an Outlet for the Lakers in Game 5 vs. Rockets

Redick was happy with how Ayton got out of screens early and was involved in plays during game 4 vs. Rockets. He expects the same in game 5. "He's got to continue to be an outlet for us and be a threat for us in the middle of the paint," Redick said, counting on Ayton against Rockets' small ball lineups.

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Pistons Win Game 5 116-109 Vs The Magic, Force Game 6

Pistons survive Paolo Banchero's monster 18-point 4th quarter to stave off elimination. Cade dropped the would-be dagger at the 31.3s mark and had a total 45 points on the night as the Pistons head to Orlando for Game 6. Only six 8-seeds since 1984 have beaten a first seed in the first round. Magic looks to be the seventh.

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Ime Udoka Praised Austin Reaves Ahead of Game 5, Lakers Guard Now Cleared to Play

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Ime Udoka Praised Austin Reaves Ahead of Game 5, Lakers Guard Now Cleared to Play

Before game 5, Udoka has praised Reaves, stating that he has guys prepped to face his scoring. "He's one of the better one-on-one scorers than the guys that they have out there right now," Udoka said. That preparation will now pay off as Reaves has been listed as available for the game, giving the Lakers a stronger offense.

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