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Shannon Sharpe Says Rudy Gobert’s Defense Flipped Wolves-Nuggets Game 2

Sharpe said Gobert’s box score missed the point, arguing Jokic “felt his presence” all night. He said if Denver’s star had shot his usual percentage on 20 attempts, “that 24, it’s going to be 32, 34.” Instead, Gobert’s rim deterrence helped swing the game, with Sharpe calling Rudy’s impact “the key, the difference in the ball game.”

By Raahib Singh

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4 months ago

Dillon Brooks Wants To Iso Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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Jaylen Brown Set to Surpass Paul Pierce for Playoff Games Played in Game 2 vs. 76ers

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Jaylen Brown Set to Surpass Paul Pierce for Playoff Games Played in Game 2 vs. 76ers

With game 2 vs. 76ers, Brown will surpass Paul Pierce for 7th most playoff games in Celtics history. They were previously tied, but now Brown has overtaken Pierce with his 137th playoff game. John Havlicek owns the top spot with 172 playoff games. Brown could finish his career surpassing that number should the Celtics remain competitive in the near future.

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76ers Face Major Injury Blow as VJ Edgecombe Exits Game 2 With “Significant Limp”

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76ers Face Major Injury Blow as VJ Edgecombe Exits Game 2 With “Significant Limp”

While fighting for a rebound, Edgecombe took a hard fall on the way down. Although he looked alright and played for a few minutes, VJ exited the game. Tim Bontemps described Edgecombe as having a "Pretty significant limp". Should he not return to play, the 76ers could be in trouble with Joel Embiid also sidelined for the foreseeable future.

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4 months ago

Mike Dunleavy Jr And Draymond Green Reportedly Not Seeing Eye-to-Eye On Contract

Green has a $27.6 million player option in 2026-27 for the Warriors. "I think Draymond wants to turn that (player option) into two more years," said Steiny and Guru. "I don't think Dunleavy wants to do that at all. In fact I think Mike Dunleavy has made it clear that he's willing to move Draymond... Draymond knows that."

By Samir Mehdi

NBA Analyst Claims “Fatigue” Could Be Key Factor in Steve Kerr’s Potential Warriors Exit

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NBA Analyst Claims “Fatigue” Could Be Key Factor in Steve Kerr’s Potential Warriors Exit

Marc J. Spears stated that Kerr has complete power over whether he signs an extension with the Warriors, with Golden State interested. However, fatigue might be a reason he steps away from the team and Steph Curry. "This is a franchise that is expected to have greatness whether it has it on the roster or not," Spears stated.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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