Victor Wembanyama Unwilling to Celebrate Game 5 Win, Preparing for Game 6 vs. T-Wolves

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Victor Wembanyama Unwilling to Celebrate Game 5 Win, Preparing for Game 6 vs. T-Wolves

Fresh off a 126-97 blowout victory in game 5 vs. the Timberwolves, Wembanyama is unwilling to relax. "I'm focused. I was focused on the game today, and now I'm focusing on the game in Minnesota in three days," Wembanyama said. He highlighted how it's the playoffs and that he and the team have to move on to the next game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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P.J. Tucker Says There Is No Right Answer for How to Guard Victor Wembanyama

Tucker said teams should try putting “somebody smaller” on Wembanyama, “go small,” and “be physical,” but admitted, “There’s no right answer.” He said Wembanyama is getting to the paint too easily, where he is “making passes” and “making easy shots.” The panel noted Minnesota’s physical approach stopped working against Wembanyama in Game 5.

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Kendrick Perkins: American Players Have No Hope of Taking the League Back From Wembanyama

"Just when I thought American players was catching back up, then all the sudden Wemby comes along," Perkins said. "Wemby will be the best player on both ends of the floor for the next decade." Wemby, 22, won the DPOY unanimously this season and dropped 39 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks in Game 3 against Minnesota.

By Adit Pujari

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Mad Dog Russo Calls Daryl Morey the Most Overrated GM in NBA History

"Daryl Morey is the most overrated general manager in the history of the NBA," Russo said. "He don't know his a** from his elbow." Morey was fired Tuesday after six seasons in Philadelphia, never advancing past the second round in five playoff appearances despite winning the NBA Executive of the Year award in 2018 with Houston.

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LeBron James Reportedly Felt Taken for Granted by Lakers

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LeBron James Reportedly Felt Taken for Granted by Lakers

James reportedly felt the Lakers took him for granted when Rob Pelinka gave the game ball to JJ Redick on the night when he broke the NBA record for most wins The moment was viewed as another example of Pelinka’s priorities not matching James’ stature after eight seasons in Los Angeles and a 2020 championship delivered to the franchise.

By Raahib Singh

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Kendrick Perkins Calls Knicks More Dangerous Than Thunder

Perkins said the Knicks are “playing arguably the best basketball in the postseason” and are more dangerous than Oklahoma City. He said Mike Brown has “unlocked an offense,” called Karl-Anthony Towns a “point center” in his “Joker's bag” and praised Jalen Brunson as “one of the best closers.” Perkins said New York is coming out East.

By Raahib Singh

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