about 2 months ago

NBA East/West Standings Update (March 16th)

Hawks move up to 8th after beating Orlando, tied at 37-31 with Philly. Warriors/Wizards, Celtics/Suns, and Blazers/Nets all remain the same. Pelicans move to 12th after beating Dallas. Bulls/Grizzlies remain stagnant. Rockets are now 1.5 behind the Lakers as they remain 4th. Clippers are still 8th despite losing to San Antonio due to GSW's loss.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Pat Riley Reveals How He Got Shaquille O'Neal to Lose 60 Pounds With a Blue Card

"When he got here he was 383 and 18 percent," Riley said of Shaq's conditioning. Riley gave him a blue card. Shaq lost 60 pounds. "At the end, the eight guys playing in those last four games, there was a little more energy, a little more pop in our step than there was in theirs," Riley added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Believes Houston’s Ceiling May Be Lower Than Its Record

Smith said Houston’s playoff ceiling is capped by one roster flaw. “They’ve hit this ceiling because they don’t have a point guard,” he said, arguing the Rockets lack the floor general needed when postseason games slow down. He added Fred VanVleet’s injury changed everything and said a veteran organizer like Chris Paul could’ve elevated Houston’s title chances.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Spurs' Title Run Has Already Begun, According to Kendrick Perkins

Perkins doubled down on San Antonio as a real contender, declaring, “The San Antonio Spurs are going to win the NBA championship this year.” He pointed to Wembanyama’s balance, Stephon Castle’s growth as a facilitator, De’Aaron Fox’s playoff shot-making, and a roster playing “agenda-free basketball.” Perkins said the Spurs are already peaking, with playoff intensity building game by game.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Jaylen Brown Wants the MVP, but Has Eyes On Bigger Prize: Stephen A. Smith

Brown admitted Tatum’s return could complicate his MVP push, but Smith praised the honesty behind it. “I want the championship, plus I want to win league MVP,” Smith claimed Brown was essentially admitting. Perkins disagreed that Tatum changes the race, saying SGA is the real obstacle, while Boston now looks like his favorite to win the East.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Fires Back at Critics After Hawks 10th Straight Win

Alexander-Walker addressed critics questioning the quality of the Hawks' 10-game winning streak. "The talk of kind of being around 'We beat nobody.' It's NBA players. It's NBA teams. I'll never disrespect who they put out in front of me," he said. "Throughout these 10 games, we've approached it as true professionals and respect for the game," he added.

By Adit Pujari

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