about 2 months ago

Rachel Nichols: LeBron James Is No Longer “Immortal”

Nichols said Lakers debate isn’t about James being washed, but about fit and aging. “What LeBron is not anymore is that immortal designation,” she said, arguing he’s now “more mortal” at 41 and no longer automatically overrides every roster question. Her point was blunt: James is still great, but Luka-Reaves version of L.A. may fit better without him.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes History With 20+ Point Game Streak

Shai reached 21 points midway through the third quarter vs the Celtics and did so with a middy bucket. This marks his 127th straight game with 20+ points, passing Wilt Chamberlain who had a streak of 126. Prior to the game, Thunder HC, Mark Daigneault said, "The large majority of this run, no one's even aware of it."

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Payton Pritchard Hits Buzzer-Beater 3-Pointer to End First Half vs. Thunder

With 3.4 seconds on the clock, Pritchard received the ball just beyond the arc, with his back to the basket. He turned around, stepped into the 3-point line before rising for the step-back 3-pointer. Pritchard hit the shot as the buzzer sounded, giving the Celtics a 59-56 lead at halftime. Pritchard dropped 10 points in the first half.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Luka Doncic And Matas Buzelis Chirp At One Another Repeatedly

Luka has been having his way with Matas tonight, scoring repeatedly over him. By the 2:39 mark of the second quarter, Luka's scored 24 points. They've also began chirping at one another. One basket saw Luka drain a fadeaway over him and do the "keep talking" gesture to him. A ref intervened and told them to stop it.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

“That’s Not Basketball”: Jaylen Brown Rages at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Foul-Baiting

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander baited a foul while driving into the lane in the third quarter. Refs blew the whistle and gave him free throws. Jaylen Brown was angry at his actions and called SGA out. "That's not basketball," Brown shouted out. SGA didn't react, dapped up his teammates and calmly walked to the free throw line for his 2 shots.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Thunder Beat Celtics 104-102 In Thriller

In a historic night where Shai had his 127th straight game with 20+ points, passing Wilt, OKC came away with a 104-102 win over Boston. SGA had 35 while Brown had 34. Payton Pritchard airballed the potential game-winner. This came after Marl Daigneault's brilliant decision to not call a timeout, leading to Boston not being able to call in subs.

By Samir Mehdi

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