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76ers’ Joel Embiid draws wild free throw merchant diss from Hornets broadcaster

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Philadelphia 76ers superstar and 2019 NBA MVP Joel Embiid has suffered through yet another injury-curtailed campaign that has restricted his playing time right from the start of the regular season. However, when fit, Embiid has still been his team’s main man, averaging 26.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and four assists per game with a shooting efficiency of […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid draws wild free throw merchant diss from Hornets broadcaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What JJ Redick blamed for Lakers’ constant free-throws

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The Los Angeles Lakers returned home from a six-game road trip, and found themselves in a tight game against the tanking Brooklyn Nets before ultimately pulling away for the 116-99 win. During their game, the Lakers shot 42 free-throws compared to the Nets 15 attempts. Of course, that brings out the conspiracy theorists on social […] The post What JJ Redick blamed for Lakers’ constant free-throws appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s honest take on Jaylen Brown’s free-throw disparity

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BOSTON — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown’s free-throw disparity in Wednesday’s 119-109 loss at TD Garden. Two weeks removed from going 13-of-14 from the line in a two-point loss (104-102), Brown made 12-of-14 free-throw attempts to help snap a 12-game winning streak. Daigneault, in searching for answers, […] The post Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s honest take on Jaylen Brown’s free-throw disparity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault points finger at defense after Celtics loss

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BOSTON — After a 119-109 loss on the road, which snapped a 12-game winning streak, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault gave the Boston Celtics all the credit for outplaying the defending champions on the road. Daigneault also addressed the Thunder’s second-half struggles against the Celtics, which helped keep the Thunder at bay in the […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault points finger at defense after Celtics loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free-Throw Comment on Jaylen Brown Raises Eyebrows

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did not need many words to stir conversation. After matchups between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics, his comments on Jaylen Brown’s free-throw success landed with subtle weight.The moment came shortly after Brown’s strong outing against Oklahoma City, where he dropped 34 points and earned 14 trips to the line. It also […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free-Throw Comment on Jaylen Brown Raises Eyebrows appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Thunder’s SGA praises Jaylen Brown over area of dominance after 2 games vs. Celtics

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BOSTON — As a reigning MVP who’s often labeled the “free-throw merchant” moniker, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave credit to Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown’s frequent trips to the charity stripe. Brown led the Celtics in a 119-109 win against the Thunder, snapping the defending champions’ 12-game win streak. Brown netted 12 of […] The post Thunder’s SGA praises Jaylen Brown over area of dominance after 2 games vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Florida basketball’s Todd Golden reveals bizarre end-of-game strategy that backfired in Iowa upset

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Less than a year after hoisting a national championship, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden is reeling from an upset loss during the Round of 32. Although Golden pulled all the right strings en route to a title a year ago, in a tight game vs. ninth-seeded Iowa on Sunday, a strategy he attempted to deploy […] The post Florida basketball’s Todd Golden reveals bizarre end-of-game strategy that backfired in Iowa upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fires back at critics of his free throws

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has acquired a reputation for baiting referees into calling fouls against him, and he responded to that in a new interview. Gilgeous-Alexander pointed out that the numbers do not back up the narrative that he gets more free throws than any other player. He said he understands why people … The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fires back at critics of his free throws appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Bam Adebayo’s complaint about officiating

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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo did not receive much sympathy after he complained about the officiating in his team’s loss Saturday. The Heat fell to the Orlando Magic 121-117 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla. on Saturday. The team was aggrieved at being called for a five second violation on an inbounds play with 36.6 … The post Everyone said the same thing about Bam Adebayo’s complaint about officiating appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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