about 2 months ago

Russell Westbrook’s Chaos Made Kevin Durant Walk In Expecting a Win

Durant said playing beside Westbrook gave him “the utmost confidence” because nobody matched Russ’ force. “I ain’t never seen somebody jump that high, run that fast or be that explosive,” he said. KD described Westbrook as a nightly physical advantage at point guard, the kind of relentless pressure that made every game feel tilted before tipoff.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Shaquille O'Neal Doesn't See Lakers As Contenders For One Reason

Reaves saved the Lakers in regulation by intentionally missing a free throw, getting his own rebound, and tying the game to send it to OT. "If you have to rely on that you're not going to win and not being a contender," said Shaq. The Lakers did eventually win 127-125 in OT with Luka and AR combining for 62 points.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Bam Adebayo Slams Officiating After Close 121–117 Loss vs Orlando

Adebayo feels frustration over being unable to say anything about officiating due to a fear of being fined. However, he stated that refereeing decisions changed the game vs. Orlando. "When you alter the game you should have to stand on that," Adebayo said. He added that refs make massive game-changing decisions without any consequence and sleep peacefully at night.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

LeBron James Comments On Austin Reaves' Intentional Missed Free Throw

LeBron called AR's intentional FT miss to force OT on the subsequent made bucket "perfect execution". He would commend him on the difficulty with which Reaves did this. "It doesn't happen much. It's a very difficult thing 'cus none of us practice to miss free throws. It was a great miss." Reaves dropped 32-7-6 in the win over Denver.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard Out Vs Kings With Left Ankle Injury

At around the 9:30 mark of the fourth, Kawhi twisted his left ankle while contesting a shot. He's been ruled 'OUT' with a left ankle injury. He also sustained a left eye injury that bled for quite some time earlier in the game. Leonard was at 31 points, making it a franchise record 45 straight games with 20+ points.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Luka Doncic Says Austin Reaves Executed Clutch Missed Free Throw Perfectly

Doncic joked that JJ wanted Reaves to miss right, so he missed left on the free throw. However, he acknowledged how tough it was for AR to get it right, especially under pressure. "For him to tie the game, that gave us the win, basically," Doncic praised. He added that the execution was perfect, sending the game to OT.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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