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Scottie Barnes Says Dennis Schroder Was the Difference-Maker for the Cavs in Game 5

Barnes acknowledged Schroder as an X-factor for the Cavs, especially in the second half. "He gave them a spark. 19 points off the bench. Got to do a better job guarding him," Barnes said. Schroder's play helped the Cavs stay alive in the second half. His shooting, 3-6 on three-pointers, was key. Schroder also provided 2 assists and respectable defense.

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Austin Reaves Opens Up on Return Process, Wishes He Played Better in Game 5 vs. Rockets

Reaves stated that it feels good to be back and playing the game that he loves so much. "I've been running around Los Angeles doing everything I could possibly do to get back to this moment," Reaves admitted. However, despite scoring 22 in game 5, he wishes that he took more shots and helped the lakers win the game.

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Austin Reaves Details Feeling “Chills” in Game 5 Return vs. Rockets

Reaves stated that returning after from injury, he felt "chills" playing in front of a home crowd in game 5. "I think that's because when something you love is taken away from you for 4 weeks with injury," Reaves said, explaining his emotions. Although the Lakers lost game 5, Reaves wants to regroup and close it out in game 6.

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Kevin Durant Ruled Out for Game 6 vs Lakers

Durant will miss Game 6 against the Lakers with a bone bruise in his left ankle carrying a two-week minimum recovery, per Shams Charania. He is just over one week into the injury and will have missed five of six games. Houston has had full control of the last three games with their young core carrying the load, Charania noted.

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What Playoffs Games Are on Tonight? NBA Schedule (April 30th)

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What Playoffs Games Are on Tonight? NBA Schedule (April 30th)

Thursday's playoff slate features three elimination games with three teams one win from the second round. New York can close out Atlanta at 7 p.m. ET, Boston can do the same in Philadelphia at 8 with Embiid back from a knee scare, and Minnesota looks to end Denver's season at Target Center at 9:30 without Anthony Edwards.

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John Wall Named President Of Basketball Operations At Howard University

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John Wall Named President Of Basketball Operations At Howard University

Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has been named president of basketball operations at Howard, returning to Washington to partner with the top-ranked HBCU, per ESPN. Wall spent a decade with the Wizards from 2010 to 2020 and has already taken a hands-on role at Howard in team meetings while helping evaluate recruits and transfer targets.

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