about 2 months ago

Lamar Odom Thinks Luka Doncic’s Defense Still Comes Last

Odom said Doncic has been so gifted for so long that defense was never forced onto him. “He’s probably spoiled,” Odom said, arguing teams now have to build around “a weak defensive player” with extra coverages and help. His point wasn’t about talent. It was that Luka’s offensive brilliance still doesn’t erase the work others must do behind him.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Luka Doncic Hits Game-Winner Vs Nuggets

LAL trusted Luka to get a shot off for the Lakers int he clutch in OT. Doncic delivered with a tough, fadeaway on the left baseline to put the Lakers up by 2 as he hit it over Spencer Jones. With 0.5 seconds remaining, the Nuggets would end up missing. Luka and Austin combined for 62 in the 127-125 win.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

JJ Redick Amazed By LeBron James' Diving/Hustle Play

In the clutch, dove for the ball with his arms fully stretched out and got a jumpball with Murray. "in 23 years of watching you play in the NBA and the 3 years I watched you play in high school I never saw you make a full out extension dive like that," said JJ, who claimed James agreed with him.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Shaquille O'Neal Doesn't See Lakers As Contenders For One Reason

Reaves saved the Lakers in regulation by intentionally missing a free throw, getting his own rebound, and tying the game to send it to OT. "If you have to rely on that you're not going to win and not being a contender," said Shaq. The Lakers did eventually win 127-125 in OT with Luka and AR combining for 62 points.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Bam Adebayo Slams Officiating After Close 121–117 Loss vs Orlando

Adebayo feels frustration over being unable to say anything about officiating due to a fear of being fined. However, he stated that refereeing decisions changed the game vs. Orlando. "When you alter the game you should have to stand on that," Adebayo said. He added that refs make massive game-changing decisions without any consequence and sleep peacefully at night.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

LeBron James Comments On Austin Reaves' Intentional Missed Free Throw

LeBron called AR's intentional FT miss to force OT on the subsequent made bucket "perfect execution". He would commend him on the difficulty with which Reaves did this. "It doesn't happen much. It's a very difficult thing 'cus none of us practice to miss free throws. It was a great miss." Reaves dropped 32-7-6 in the win over Denver.

By Samir Mehdi

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