about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic Has Statline Not Seen in 30 Years vs. Rockets, on Pace for a Quadruple-Double

Jokic dropped 6 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals at halftime vs. Rockets, something that hasn't been done since the 1996-97 season. Despite his slow scoring start, Jokic is playing an all-around game and is on pace to secure a quadruple-double. He put on a show, helping the Nuggets to a 53-47 lead at halftime over the Rockets.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Doc Rivers Couldn’t Believe Bam Adebayo Dropped 83 on Washington

Rivers reacted to Adebayo’s 83-point eruption with straight disbelief. “Is it true a real human being scored 83 points tonight?” he asked, before adding, “Holy goodness.” Doc noted Bam’s 43 free throws and said Milwaukee now gets “to watch the prep tape,” considering Bucks play Heat next. His final verdict was simple: “Wow. 83 points? That’s amazing!”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Anthony Edwards Calls Kawhi Leonard One of the Best Ever When Healthy

"In all honesty, Kawhi may be one of the best players to ever play the game when he's healthy," Ant said after Kawhi dropped 45 points and hit 6 of 9 threes in a 153-128 Clippers win. "I think a lot of his peers feel the same way. When he's 100%, ain't no stopping Kawhi," Edwards added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Tyronn Lue Calls Bam Adebayo Facing criticism Over 83-Points Stupid

"He shouldn't listen to it. He scored 83 points. It's Wilt, Bam, Kobe," Lue said, dismissing the criticism around Bam's performance. "It doesn't matter what people are talking about or saying. It's stupid," he added. Lue noted 83 points is hard to score against any level of competition and said he was very happy for Bam and Spo.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

The Stop Sign That Sent Jaylen Brown to Cal and Changed His Career

Brown said a high school traffic stop changed everything. On the way to an awards assembly, he was arrested after running a stop sign, then watched headlines make it sound like his career was in danger. Coaches backed off, McDonald’s All-American status got questioned, and Brown decided to stay “in the driver’s seat,” a shift that pushed him to Cal.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard Credits Health, Confidence, and Freedom for Career Scoring Year

Averaging 28.3 points, Leonard said his best scoring season starts with simply being available. “The man above. Me just obviously able to play games,” he said. Kawhi added that a strong offseason, Clippers’ belief in him, and freedom to “be aggressive and make mistakes” helped unlock his rhythm. He said focus stays on sharpening his shot, handle, and passing.

By Raahib Singh

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