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Doc Rivers gives former assistant Natalie Nakase her flowers after Valkyries’ WNBA championship win

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Natalie Nakase is having a moment. She deserves every second of it. She earned it. She worked her way up and did not take shortcuts. She toiled in different roles, including in Japan, pushing herself to learn everything she could. Now, Nakase has led the Golden State Valkyries to a historic championship after defeating the […] The post Doc Rivers gives former assistant Natalie Nakase her flowers after Valkyries’ WNBA championship win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Syracuse’s Gerry McNamara Uses 1 Shocking Word To Describe Win Over New Haven

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Gerry McNamara is back in the Dome — they call it the JMA Wireless Dome now, not the Carrier Dome, but it’s the same building, the place where G-Mac became a college basketball legend for SU. It’s been 23 years since he nailed six 3-pointers in the first half as a true freshman as Syracuse […] The post Syracuse’s Gerry McNamara Uses 1 Shocking Word To Describe Win Over New Haven appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander switches MVP mode on with clutch shot to beat Cavaliers

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Facing a deluge of injury woes, the Oklahoma City Thunder turned to good ol’ reliable Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to put an end to their two-game losing streak heading into their Monday night contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Gilgeous-Alexander dealt the decisive blow, scoring 43 points to power the Thunder to a much-needed 117-112 victory against a […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander switches MVP mode on with clutch shot to beat Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks guard Max Christie exits Kings game with troubling injury

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The Dallas Mavericks lost starting guard Max Christie to a right hip injury during Monday’s home game vs. the Sacramento Kings, adding another concern to an already depleted Mavericks lineup. Christie played approximately eight minutes before exiting at American Airlines Center. He missed all five of his shots, each from 3-point range, and finished with […] The post Mavericks guard Max Christie exits Kings game with troubling injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Pitino Sends A Message During St. John’s Win

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St. John’s started off on the right foot, picking up a season-opening 78-63 win over Monmouth on Monday night.The Red Storm are loaded with talent, more than capable of winning a third straight Big East title. It helps that they’re led by none other than head coach Rick Pitino.Pitino made a surprising personnel decision tonight, […] The post Rick Pitino Sends A Message During St. John’s Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Could LeBron James Get Fined After 76ers-Bulls Game?

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During the Philadelphia 76ers‘ matchup against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday night (November 2), LeBron James was spotted having a rare moment with a fan. Behind the basket, James grabbed a cup from a fan and reportedly took a sip. According to ESPN’s Kris Rhim, the fan, who was identified as […] The post Could LeBron James Get Fined After 76ers-Bulls Game? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Career-High, Makes History in Major Thunder Win 

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117–112 road win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Nov. 2. Gilgeous-Alexander had four rebounds and eight assists in the game, playing 39 minutes in the major win that ended their two-game losing streak.  His performance also tied his career high with 35 […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Career-High, Makes History in Major Thunder Win  appeared first on HEAVY.

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Carmelo Anthony’s Son Kiyan Surprises in Syracuse Season Debut

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Kiyan Anthony has already been at Syracuse University longer than his father, Carmelo, was. ‘Melo was one-and-done before going to the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks for the majority of his legendary NBA career. Kiyan, though, isn’t quite the player his pops once was. He had a bumpy freshman season and is back this […] The post Carmelo Anthony’s Son Kiyan Surprises in Syracuse Season Debut appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mike Brown’s Son Rips Domantas Sabonis For Hurting Kings

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The Sacramento Kings are in a terrible position trying to figure out a Domantas Sabonis trade. Sacramento is dealing with the embarrassment of being the only NBA left without a win after two weeks. More drama is unfolding with rumors of Sabonis wanting a faster trade due to his issues with rookie Darius Acuff running […] The post Mike Brown’s Son Rips Domantas Sabonis For Hurting Kings appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder’s Sam Presti Reveals 2 Words That Sealed Russell Westbrook’s Fate Despite Awful Audition

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have built their identity around identifying talent, developing people and trusting evaluations that do not always match outside expectations. Sam Presti’s account of drafting Russell Westbrook brings those principles together. Before Westbrook became a franchise cornerstone, Presti needed to know whether the young guard could withstand the pressure accompanying an unconventional […] The post Thunder’s Sam Presti Reveals 2 Words That Sealed Russell Westbrook’s Fate Despite Awful Audition appeared first on HEAVY.

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Watch 76ers’ LeBron James take a sip from fan’s drink midgame vs. Bulls

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Prior to signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, reports came out saying that LeBron James was going to prioritize his happiness. And it surely looks like James is having a blast in the early goings of his stay in the City of Brotherly Love. Millions know of the viral clip that saw James […] The post Watch 76ers’ LeBron James take a sip from fan’s drink midgame vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic drops incredibly humble reaction to recent scoring blitz

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LOS ANGELES – To say Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is on a hot streak would be an understatement. The early MVP candidate has been averaging 39.6 points in his last five games. That includes games of 52, 45 and 41 points. The Lakers have gotten off to a 5-2 start to the season […] The post Luka Doncic drops incredibly humble reaction to recent scoring blitz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks gives sarcastic ‘mind reader’ NBA ref quip following ejection vs Nuggets

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Following Dillon Brooks’s ejection on Friday against the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns forward wasn’t exactly surprised. Unfortunately, neither were his Suns teammates when asked about it. That being said, Brooks wasn’t available on Friday to talk about his ejection. His teammates believe it was a reputation thing. Luckily, he caught up with AZCentral’s Duane […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks gives sarcastic ‘mind reader’ NBA ref quip following ejection vs Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama had surprising take on living in America

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Victor Wembanyama showed some self-awareness with his latest comments about living in the United States. The San Antonio Spurs star recently appeared on “60 Minutes” and shared his perspective on several topics. Wembanyama opened up about his bond with Gregg Popovich, his love for walking around barefoot, and his offseason sabbatical with Shaolin monks. L. … The post Victor Wembanyama had surprising take on living in America appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe sets new career-high in 1st half vs. Bulls

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The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday, looking to notch their fourth straight win. The 76ers have been on a roll, proving the offseason hype was quite real. Multiple players have contributed consistently on both ends of the ball, making everything look easy with their synergy and activity. Against […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe sets new career-high in 1st half vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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