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Stephon Castle Says Spurs Can’t Be as Physical as OKC on Defense, Hints at Unfair Whistle

Castle believes the Spurs can't defend the same way the Thunder do, especially when it comes to physicality. "How physical they are, we don't get that same luxury to be able to play as physical on the other end at times," Castle said. Although the Spurs try to play through it on offense, it didn't work in game 5.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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2 months ago

Shannon Sharpe Rips Officiating After Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 5 Win

Sharpe said officials had “a bad stretch” in Thunder-Spurs Game 5, insisting “that was a goaltending” and asking, “How did they miss that?” He also said the ball went off Chet Holmgren’s foot, joked players had “a boat” and “a yacht” for shoes. He joked the NBA may need a 10-free-throw cap, questioning Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 17 free throws.

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Kendrick Perkins Blasts Victor Wembanyama for Trying to Play Like a Guard in Game 5 Loss

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Kendrick Perkins Blasts Victor Wembanyama for Trying to Play Like a Guard in Game 5 Loss

"Wemby got punked last night," Perkins said on ESPN. "When I saw Wemby come out and want to be a guard, I said it was going to be a long night. When he decides to be a big man first with guard skills, it's when he dominates." Wembanyama had 20 points and 6 rebounds in 114-127 loss to OKC.

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2 months ago

Vincent Goodwill Says San Antonio Spurs Are Still Learning Playoff Weight

Goodwill said Spurs youngsters are learning that “playoff basketball is more akin to wrestling” than the regular season, especially as fatigue grows. Wilbon agreed, saying the postseason locker room is “so quiet” and “exacting.” He believes San Antonio can win titles with health, but they do not seem to be emotionally ready for this moment yet.

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2 months ago

OKC Didn't Just Win Because of SGA's 17 Free Throws, Claims Danny Green

"Shai had 17 free throws. He wasn't in rhythm, but he made 17 in the first half. It got him in rhythm by hitting that many free throws," Green said on NFG. He also acknowledged shaky officiating but claimed OKC were better, "Chet came to play finally. Isaiah Hartenstein 15 rebounds. That’s clutch. And other guys hooped."

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2 months ago

Paul Pierce: Jalen Brunson Needs More Years to Catch Patrick Ewing as Greatest Knick

Pierce said a championship would put Brunson “in the conversation,” but not automatically ahead of Ewing because of his overall Knicks career. He said after “eight or nine years” in New York, with a title, more All-Star runs, and better stats, Brunson could “definitely be in the conversation for the number one.”

By Raahib Singh

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