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Lakers’ Luka Doncic reaches absurd Michael Jordan territory in win vs. Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the win column on Wednesday after defeating the Indiana Pacers, 137-130, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The final score did not really reflect the nature of the game, as the Lakers took control for the majority of it. The Lakers led by as much as 29 points and never trailed. They […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic reaches absurd Michael Jordan territory in win vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Porter Jr. got roasted for his comments about Bam Adebayo’s 83 points

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. is getting mocked on social media for his stance on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game. Porter Jr. is among those who find it wrong that Adebayo has the second-highest points total in an NBA game, surpassing Kobe Bryant. In an appearance on social media personality Deshae Frost’s stream, Porter said … The post Kevin Porter Jr. got roasted for his comments about Bam Adebayo’s 83 points appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Why Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. believes he needs to break Heat star Bam Adebayo’s 83-point record

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. recently shared why he believes he needs to surpass Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance, pointing to Kobe Bryant’s legacy as a key motivation. Porter Jr. made the comments during a recent livestream while reacting to Adebayo’s historic outing. “I’m trying to drop 80 [points]. Shoutout to Kobe […] The post Why Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. believes he needs to break Heat star Bam Adebayo’s 83-point record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves tells LeBron James Kobe Bryant is his favorite player ever

Austin Reaves has built a reputation as one of the most confident rising pieces on the Lakers roster, and that mindset showed again during his latest podcast appearance. Reaves joined LeBron James and Steve Nash on “Mind the Game,” continuing a trend of making the rounds on player-led shows. The conversation covered everything from film […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves tells LeBron James Kobe Bryant is his favorite player ever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith Admits He Is 'Ashamed' For Snubbing Luka Doncic

"It was a superhero performance." That's how Los Angeles Lakerscoach JJ Redick describedLuka Doncic following the historic show put up by the 27-year-old NBA star on Thursday night. It seems the 'Luka magic' is not stopping anytime soon and the Lakers guard, in his second season for the purple and ...

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Former All-Star claims Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game is bad for the NBA

Former NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward is not a big fan of Bam Adebayo’s record-setting night. Hayward spoke candidly about Adebayo’s 83-point performance during a recent appearance on ESPN’s “Unsportsmanlike” radio show. The 14-year NBA veteran made his case for why the stellar scoring night from the Miami Heat center was not “great for the league.” … The post Former All-Star claims Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game is bad for the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pat Riley has strong words for Bam Adebayo’s critics

Miami Heat president Pat Riley is the latest to come to Bam Adebayo’s defense amid criticism of the center’s 83-point performance. The Heat were criticized in some circles for going out of the way to get Adebayo more possessions by intentionally fouling or missing a free throw late in Tuesday’s 150-129 win over the Wizards. … The post Pat Riley has strong words for Bam Adebayo’s critics appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Historic $5,200,000 sale sees Aaron Judge join Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant in extraordinary list: All you need to know – Sportskeeda

Historic $5,200,000 sale sees Aaron Judge join Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant in extraordinary list: All you need to know  Sportskeeda

Read moreHistoric $5,200,000 sale sees Aaron Judge join Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant in extraordinary list: All you need to know – Sportskeeda

"It was about being one of the guys and bringing the team together" – Michael Redd says Kobe Bryant was learning to play dominoes during the 2008 Olympics for the team's chemistry – Basketball Network

"It was about being one of the guys and bringing the team together" – Michael Redd says Kobe Bryant was learning to play dominoes during the 2008 Olympics for the team's chemistry  Basketball Network

Read more"It was about being one of the guys and bringing the team together" – Michael Redd says Kobe Bryant was learning to play dominoes during the 2008 Olympics for the team's chemistry – Basketball Network

"I always said follow the example of Kobe Bryant" – Mychal Thompson on watching Klay enter the NBA and live out their shared dream – Basketball Network

"I always said follow the example of Kobe Bryant" – Mychal Thompson on watching Klay enter the NBA and live out their shared dream  Basketball Network

Read more"I always said follow the example of Kobe Bryant" – Mychal Thompson on watching Klay enter the NBA and live out their shared dream – Basketball Network

"I guess Kobe knows who my name is now" – Mike D’Antoni recalls what Jeremy Lin told him in the locker room after scoring 38 points against Kobe Bryant – Basketball Network

"I guess Kobe knows who my name is now" - Mike D’Antoni recalls what Jeremy Lin told him in the locker room after scoring 38 points against Kobe Bryant  Basketball Network

Read more"I guess Kobe knows who my name is now" – Mike D’Antoni recalls what Jeremy Lin told him in the locker room after scoring 38 points against Kobe Bryant – Basketball Network

Exclusive: Jeanie Buss interview with Sportskeeda featuring stories on LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and more – Mark Medina – Sportskeeda

Exclusive: Jeanie Buss interview with Sportskeeda featuring stories on LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and more - Mark Medina  Sportskeeda

Read moreExclusive: Jeanie Buss interview with Sportskeeda featuring stories on LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and more – Mark Medina – Sportskeeda

"You 20-something years old and thinking you're gonna go to jail for the rest of your life" – Gary Payton recalls Kobe Bryant fearing his career was over amid off court troubles in 2003 – Basketball Network

"You 20-something years old and thinking you're gonna go to jail for the rest of your life" – Gary Payton recalls Kobe Bryant fearing his career was over amid off court troubles in 2003  Basketball Network

Read more"You 20-something years old and thinking you're gonna go to jail for the rest of your life" – Gary Payton recalls Kobe Bryant fearing his career was over amid off court troubles in 2003 – Basketball Network

"They were talking about us beating the Chicago Bulls record" – Gary Payton says the 2004 Lakers would have been historic had it not been for Kobe Bryant's off-the-court issues – Basketball Network

"They were talking about us beating the Chicago Bulls record" – Gary Payton says the 2004 Lakers would have been historic had it not been for Kobe Bryant's off-the-court issues  Basketball Network

Read more"They were talking about us beating the Chicago Bulls record" – Gary Payton says the 2004 Lakers would have been historic had it not been for Kobe Bryant's off-the-court issues – Basketball Network

"We worked for about five hours straight" – Kobe Bryant revealed what it was like to work out with Hakeem Olajuwon – Basketball Network

"We worked for about five hours straight" – Kobe Bryant revealed what it was like to work out with Hakeem Olajuwon  Basketball Network

Read more"We worked for about five hours straight" – Kobe Bryant revealed what it was like to work out with Hakeem Olajuwon – Basketball Network