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Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Level-Headed Statement on SGA’s Foul Baiting Ahead of Round 2

Austin Reaves and the LA Lakers will have a tall task ahead of them in Round 2 as they face the top-seeded OKC Thunder led by MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.  Despite the tough order, Reaves remained level-headed in his approach for their second-round matchup, especially against Gilgeous-Alexander, who is notorious for his foul-baiting antics and […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Level-Headed Statement on SGA’s Foul Baiting Ahead of Round 2 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers' Austin Reaves Sides With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Polarizing Debate

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves is set to face reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Reaves recently shared his honest opinion of Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of Game 1 on Tuesday. The Lakers star was asked about ...

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“This Isn’t Even Basketball”: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Doesn’t Escape Fan Scrutiny After Another Foul Baiting Clip Goes Viral 

Fans were left livid following a bizarre call Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received during Game 4 of the OKC Thunder-Phoenix Suns clash.

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Jared McCain had the worst flop attempt of the NBA playoffs

The jokes are writing themselves now that Jared McCain is on the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain, the Thunder guard, went viral during Saturday’s Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns for his pathetic flop attempt. In the third quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., McCain was driving up the floor after a made free … The post Jared McCain had the worst flop attempt of the NBA playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series

Dillon Brooks took almost no time after knocking off the Golden State Warriors to set his sights on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Appearing on Prime’s “Nightcap” show, Brooks was asked by host Taylor Rooks about the importance of defending well without fouling against the Thunder. Brooks proceeded to put the Thunder — and perhaps the … The post Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup

The Phoenix Suns haven’t played a single playoff game yet, but Dillon Brooks’ trash talk is already in playoff form.After the Suns bested the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday night to clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and set up a first-round playoff series with the defending-champion […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Deni Avdija responds to the ‘foul-baiting’ accusations

Deni Avdija is issuing a response to the most popular criticism against him. The Portland Trail Blazers star Avdija appeared this week on “The Young Man and the Three.” During the episode, Avdija responded to the accusation that he is supposedly a “foul-baiter.” “I don’t think I’m a gross foul-baiter,” said Avdija. “I don’t do … The post Deni Avdija responds to the ‘foul-baiting’ accusations appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans React As Jaylen Brown Gives Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘A Dose of His Own Medicine’

Jaylen Brown spent the better part of two weeks listening to criticism after he called out foul-baiting tactics following the Boston Celtics’ heartbreaking 104-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 12. The broadcast caught him yelling, "That's not basketball!" when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ...

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