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Mike Brown weighs in on Joel Embiid flopping discourse with Tyrese Maxey stray

In the aftermath of the Boston Celtics’ Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Celtics star Jaylen Brown complained about 76ers star Joel Embiid flopping. The New York Knicks drew the 76ers next in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and following their Game 1 win, head coach Mike Brown also threw Tyrese Maxey’s name into the […] The post Mike Brown weighs in on Joel Embiid flopping discourse with Tyrese Maxey stray appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown justifies hiring with 1 sentence after 39-point 76ers rout

NEW YORK – A coaching change after a team’s best season in 25 years is indicative of a lack of organizational faith in the approach behind those results. The New York Knicks hired Mike Brown to improve their process of finding ways to win basketball games. The team’s 39-point victory in Game 1 against the […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown justifies hiring with 1 sentence after 39-point 76ers rout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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‘Tough Topic to Talk About’ — Austin Reaves Makes Feelings Clear on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Divisive Foul-Drawing Techniques

Austin Reaves gets candid on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's high free-throw volume ahead of the Lakers' Round 2 series vs. the Thunder.

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Joel Embiid Lands Another Jab From Jaylen Brown After 76ers-Celtics Series

Following a Game 7 battle between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics, the NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown made headlines for accusing Joel Embiid of flopping throughout the game. “Embiid put a lot of pressure on us, on all our bigs and our guards. We didn’t really have an answer for him,” Brown told reporters […] The post Joel Embiid Lands Another Jab From Jaylen Brown After 76ers-Celtics Series 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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Austin Reaves fires back at allegations of free-throw grifting lobbed at him, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers know that coming into their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, one thing they’re going to have to watch out for is Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to draw fouls and get free-throws. But the Lakers believe they have a free-throw counter of their own […] The post Austin Reaves fires back at allegations of free-throw grifting lobbed at him, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamahl Mosley unleashes 3 things that handed Pistons Game 5 win over Magic

The Orlando Magic had a chance to break the hearts of the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night by defeating them in five games on home court. The Pistons had high hopes entering the playoffs as the first seed in the Eastern Conference, but dug themselves a 3-1 hole that will be tough to get out […] The post Jamahl Mosley unleashes 3 things that handed Pistons Game 5 win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets HC David Adelman bluntly addresses Chris Finch’s claim on Jamal Murray’s FTs

David Adelman fired back at Chris Finch’s comments about Jamal Murray’s free throw activity ahead of the Denver Nuggets’ Game 2 clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Murray was active in his 39 minutes of action against Minnesota’s defense in Game 1. He finished with a stat line of 30 points, seven assists and […] The post Nuggets HC David Adelman bluntly addresses Chris Finch’s claim on Jamal Murray’s FTs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reveals True Feelings About Getting Free Throws

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got candid about getting to the free-throw line after the OKC Thunder blew out the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday.  In the game, Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 free throws, and 15 of them as the Thunder took control early and never looked back to beat the Suns, 119-84.  […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reveals True Feelings About Getting Free Throws appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains art of drawing fouls for free throws

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a knack for drawing fouls in many different ways. The Oklahoma City Thunder star explained his approach to pulling off that trait after the Game 1 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander has firmly risen up the ranks to become one of the top players in the entire league, […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains art of drawing fouls for free throws appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Deni Avdija responds to Victor Wembanyama’s ‘free throw’ jab at him

The Portland Trail Blazers have a tall task ahead of them with the San Antonio Spurs waiting for them in what will be Victor Wembanyama’s highly anticipated NBA playoff debut. But the series will also mark the playoff debut of another rising star in Deni Avdija. The Spurs and Blazers are set to tip off […] The post Deni Avdija responds to Victor Wembanyama’s ‘free throw’ jab at him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic drops ‘interesting’ quip after Jaden McDaniels’ cheap shot in rugged Game 1

The Denver Nuggets were able to take Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning 116-105. Of course, it was not an easy win, as both teams always make it hard for each other when they face off. It’s been that way for the past few years, and it’s obvious that they’re not fond of each […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic drops ‘interesting’ quip after Jaden McDaniels’ cheap shot in rugged Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray sends ‘irrelevant’ warning to Timberwolves after dominant Game 1

The Denver Nuggets got a gritty win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1, and they were led by their star players, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. Murray led the way with 30 points, and though it wasn’t an efficient game for him, he was still able to come up big when the team needed […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray sends ‘irrelevant’ warning to Timberwolves after dominant Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray flabbergasted by Timberwolves complaining about historic free throw parade

The Denver Nuggets took a solid 1-0 lead in their opening-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 116-105 victory on Saturday. The dynamic duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the charge, with Jokic recording a triple-double and Murray scoring a game-high 30 points. Despite struggling with their shooting, most notably going […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray flabbergasted by Timberwolves complaining about historic free throw parade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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