about 2 months ago

NBA Games Results (March 16th): Lakers Beat Rockets, Hawks On 10-Game Win Streak

Lakers beat Houston behind Luka's 36 points in a crucial West standings matchup. Celtics beat the Suns 120-112, Hawks have now won 10 straight after beating Orlando, and GSW wins 125-117 against Wizards, ending their losing streak. 129-111 Pelicans-Mavericks, 114-95 Blazers-Nets, and 132-107 Bulls-Grizzlies. The Spurs beat the Clippers 119-115 in Kawhi's absence as LAC put up a solid fight.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Vince Goodwill Is Ready to “Make Reservations for June in Boston”

Goodwill said Tatum’s return erased his lingering Celtics doubts. “I’m able to now say, let’s make reservations for June in Boston,” he said after Boston’s latest win. He pointed to Brown’s late-game presence, Derrick White’s playoff reliability, and Joe Mazzulla’s coaching, adding Tatum’s minutes should keep climbing until he’s ready for “full throttle” by Game 1.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Rudy Gobert Says He Wants to Win a Championship and Be the Best Defender in NBA History

"Being an NBA champion, that's an objective. Yes, champion. Best defender in history, four times," Gobert said of his goals before retiring. Gobert has four Defensive Player of the Year awards. "I'm really focused on the present moment," he said. "The day I retire, I'll have plenty of other things on the side to keep me busy."

By Adit Pujari

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

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