about 2 months ago

Shaquille O'Neal Takes a Shot at Lakers After Austin Reaves' Intentional FT Miss

"If you have to rely on that you're not going to win," Shaq said after Reaves missed a FT and hit a floater to force a 127-125 OT win. "I'm used to playing for coaches who wouldn't be happy with that game...You up 15 at home you have to beat them by 15," Shaq said.

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about 2 months ago

Michael Malone Makes His Case for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as NBA MVP

"He's the odds-on favorite right now to be the MVP," Malone said. "Good players can carry you for the first 46 minutes. Great players take over in the clutch." He brought up SGA leading the NBA in clutch points and step-back jumpers. "He's never ducked the spotlight. He puts his team on his back over and over," Malone added.

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about 2 months ago

Kevin Durant's Burner Accounts Hurting Houston Rockets: Kendrick Perkins

"I see a disconnect," Perkins said of the Rockets. "In my mind, I'm starting to think, are they over the allegations of the burner account? Because since the All-Star break when those allegations came out, this team hasn't been clicking." Perkins pointed to body language. "I don't see a lot of high fives, chest bumping," he added.

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about 2 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Barely Saves 20-Point Streak With a Clutch Jumper

With 1:46 remaining in the fourth quarter, SGA hit a heavily contested baseline jumper over Anthony Edwards to draw an And-1. He converted the free throw to reach exactly 20 points, preserving and extending his consecutive 20-point game streak to 128. Oklahoma City beat the Timberwolves 116-103 for their eighth straight win.

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about 2 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Downplays Keeping 20-Point Streak Alive

"At the end of the day it's basketball. More shots didn't fall tonight than usually do. Usually that's not the case," SGA said after keeping his consecutive 20-point game streak alive at 128 with exactly 20 points. "Some nights go your way, some nights don't. Regardless I feel I contributed enough for us to get the W."

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about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Compares Arkansas Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. to Allen Iverson

"Acuff is so damn special. He's up there for sure. Reminds me of Iverson. Whatever it takes, he can do it to get the job done," Stephen A. said after Acuff dropped 37 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. "Arkansas is loaded. Team to watch in the Tourney," he added.

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