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Luka’s Eight-Game Tear Forced His Way Into the MVP Race

Stephen A. Smith made it official after Doncic powered the Lakers’ eight-game win streak. “That ends now,” he said of leaving Luka out of MVP talk. Doncic has scored 30-plus in all eight wins and 100 across his last two games, while Brian Windhorst praised the Lakers’ new defensive culture and Luka’s five-steal effort on air.

By Raahib Singh

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2 months ago

Chris Finch on How Timberwolves Are Taking Care of Ball-Handling Without Anthony Edwards

With Edwards out for the next week or 2, suffering an inflamed right knee, Finch acknowledged that the Timberwolves are without a primary ball-handler. "We're really defusing that through pace and just early movement," Finch said. He added that the Timberwolves have been able to keep the ball moving with quicker decisions and playing a fast-paced brand of basketball.

By Pranay Mukherjee

NBA Analyst Stunned by Jared McCain’s “Perfect Fit” in OKC, Can’t Believe 76ers Traded Him

2 months ago

NBA Analyst Stunned by Jared McCain’s “Perfect Fit” in OKC, Can’t Believe 76ers Traded Him

Kevin O'Connor is in disbelief over how seamlessly McCain has fit on the Thunder roster, stating that it looks like he's played with the team all year. "Just the flow he brings and the crispness of his actions," O'Connor said. Playing slightly more minutes, 16.8 to 18.8mpg, McCain has nearly doubled his scoring with OKC, going from 6.6ppg to 11.9ppg.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Rick Pitino Yells at His St John’s Team Despite Being Up 20–3 in the First Round

Despite being up 20-3 in the first half of Round 1 vs. Northern Iowa, Pitino wasn't happy. Instead, he was seen yelling at his players, ripping into them. Despite the 17-point gap, something about their play displeased him. Fans on X reacted to Pitino's outburst, seeing it as normal. One said, "Never satisfied." Another fan said, "Standards !".

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Timberwolves HC Praises Donovan Clingan’s Growth as a Second-Year Player

Finch stated that Clingan has really come into his own as a second-year player and does everything at a high level. "The rim protection's elite. Rebounding is elite, particularly the offensive end," Finch said. He also praised Clingan's growth offensively, especially adding the 3-point shot as a relatively reliable weapon. Finch believes Clingan changes the game when he plays.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Reed Sheppard Gets Unbelievable Chasedown Block on Onyeka Okongwu

Early in the first quarter, Okongwu got a steal off Kevin Durant and was jogging to the rim, thinking he had an open dunk. While rising for the dunk, Sheppard can be seen running towards Okongwu and getting an incredible chasedown block. Durant was hyped up by the defensive play, pointing at Sheppard before celebrating with a high five.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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