about 2 months ago

Matas Buzelis Won’t Trash Talk Luka Doncic After His Dominant 51-Point Game vs. Bulls

Buzelis learned the hard way that it's not a good idea to trash talk Doncic mid-game. Luka dropped 51 points as the Lakers outlasted the Bulls 142-130. "He started killing obviously when I started talking to him," Buzelis said. When asked what he took away from talking trash to Doncic, Matas added, "Probably not to talk to him."

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Zach Lowe Puts Heat in 5th Best Team in the East Conversation After 7-Game Win Streak

"Something is happening with the Heat. There's something more interesting than another late run by a meh team," Lowe said, pointing to Bam, Ware and Herro's improved play. Injuries helped resolve the Herro-Powell minutes battle. "I don't think they can beat the top 4, but they're now in the question of 5th best in the East," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Paul Pierce: Bam Adebayo's 83 Wasn't as Organic as Kobe's 81 but Will Stand in 10 Years

Pierce acknowledged Bam's 83 wasn't as organic as Kobe's 81 but insisted the record stands regardless. "The story came out the next morning and it was asterisk, you heard words like that," Pierce said. "But 10 years from now all you going to remember is he had 83. A man scored 83 in an NBA game. Period," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Draymond Green Claims Bam Adebayo's Critics are Plagued by "Loser Mentality"

"Y'all want Spo to feel bad for that organization and take Bam out and not let him go after records? F*ck that," Draymond said. "I hate these unwritten ass rules about don't score because y'all are ahead. It's not his fault they stink," he added, shouting out Bam for going for 83. "This loser ass mentality is actually pathetic."

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Draymond Green Backs Steve Kerr's 72-Game Schedule Push

"The fastest pace team in the 90s would probably be the slowest pace team today," Draymond said, backing Steve Kerr's push for a 72-game schedule. He pointed to pace as the key difference between eras. "You're putting all these things to protect stars, 65 game rule, all these things. The reality is, it's just too many games," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

JJ Redick Praises LeBron James for Embracing Complementary Role With Lakers

Redick said LeBron "wants to do everything possible to help his team win. And he understands the importance of making sure Luka and AR can be at their best. And that's incredible with him." LeBron returned to the Lakers on Thursday with a commitment to a complementary role alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, prioritizing their success over personal stats.

By Adit Pujari

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