2 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Confirms He's Been Watching Lakers-Rockets Film

Shai averaged just over 33 points per game in OKC's sweep over the Suns. After dropping 31 tonight and advancing to the second round, he said, "I've already been watching all of the Lakers and Houston series. Just continue to do so, watch both teams, see their strengths and weaknesses." Lakers are up 3-1 over the Rockets.

By Samir Mehdi

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Austin Reaves Optimistic to Return for Game 5 After Four Weeks Absence

about 2 months ago

Austin Reaves Optimistic to Return for Game 5 After Four Weeks Absence

Reaves is optimistic to return for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Rockets after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, per Shams Charania. He will be a game-time decision for the third consecutive contest, with the Lakers looking to close out the series at home leading 3-1. Reaves averaged 18.7 points and 5.6 assists this season.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Kevin Durant Is Expected to Miss Game 5 With a Bone Bruise

Shams Charania said the Rockets are expected to be without Durant as the Lakers try to close out the series. He missed Game 1 with a right-knee patellar tendon bruise, returned in Game 2, then sprained his left ankle. “He’s dealing with stability, stiffness issues, lack of mobility,” Shams said, calling it “a bone bruise.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Draymond Green Calls It Ridiculous to Question Kevin Durant's Love for the Game

Draymond fired back at accusations Durant quit after he missed Game 4, a series the Rockets trail 3-1. "To question a guy who's injured that shows nothing but love for the game of basketball is bulls**t...people say he quit? I think it's ridiculous. The respect around our game is at an all time low," Draymond said.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Believes Wolves Are in ‘A World of Trouble’ if They Lose Game 6 at Home

Smith said Minnesota is “in a world of trouble” after Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo went down in Game 4. “They got to win Game 6,” he said, warning the Wolves “ain’t winning in Denver in Game 7” without both guards. He still believes Minnesota can win at home, but called this “the series” before a possible first-round exit.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Magic Players' Tunnel 'Cocaine' Handshake Raises Eyebrows Before Game 4 Win

Before Orlando’s 94-88 Game 4 win over Detroit, Noah Penda and Goga Bitadze performed a tunnel handshake that appeared to include chopping up and snorting an imaginary substance, raising eyebrows. Penda did not play, while Bitadze had two points and six rebounds. Desmond Bane led the Magic with 22, putting Orlando one win from advancing in the first-round series.

By Raahib Singh

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