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Jalen Green drops Devin Booker wisdom ahead of Suns playoff chase

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns are cementing themselves in a playoff spot. Currently, they’re the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference and have known that’s where they’ll likely be once the regular season concludes. Jalen Green and Devin Booker have been the driving force since March, with both Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks being sidelined […] The post Jalen Green drops Devin Booker wisdom ahead of Suns playoff chase appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: Is Knicks-Thunder Game an NBA Finals Preview?

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] Sunday night’s national NBA game is a good one: New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder (NBC, 7:30 p.m. ...

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NBA analyst’s LeBron James ‘2 Stephs’ 2016 comparison will catch fans’ attention

An NBA analyst’s comparison between LeBron James and Stephen Curry during the 2016 NBA Finals is drawing renewed attention following recent remarks on a podcast appearance. Speaking on the Game Over podcast alongside Rich Paul, Max Kellerman revisited the debate over the best player in the world during that stretch, pointing to James’ historic postseason […] The post NBA analyst’s LeBron James ‘2 Stephs’ 2016 comparison will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nikola Jokic Has Heartfelt Reaction to Major NBA Accomplishment

The Denver Nuggets have one of the top duos in the NBA. Over time, the Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combination has racked up hundreds of wins. After taking down the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, March 25, they secured win No. 400. After the game, Jokic reflected on the journey playing alongside Murray. “I think […] The post Nikola Jokic Has Heartfelt Reaction to Major NBA Accomplishment appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Josh Hart tells Stephen A. Smith to ‘shut the hell up’

Josh Hart is disavowing Stephen A. Smith’s fandom of his team. The ESPN personality Smith went viral this week over his harsh comments about the New York Knicks. During an episode of “First Take,” Smith called out Knicks forward Mikal Bridges for supposedly failing to live up to expectations and also name-dropped some of the … The post Josh Hart tells Stephen A. Smith to ‘shut the hell up’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Josh Hart tells Stephen A. Smith to ‘shut the hell up’ amid Knicks criticism

The New York Knicks have been playing some improved basketball lately, creeping up on the Boston Celtics for the number two seed in the Eastern Conference. However, one wouldn’t know that if they got their news from ESPN’s “First Take,” where Stephen A. Smith routinely lambasts the Knicks, a team he claims to be a […] The post Josh Hart tells Stephen A. Smith to ‘shut the hell up’ amid Knicks criticism appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBC Sports Boston makes clever case for Jaylen Brown MVP

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics is making a late charge to win the NBA MVP award. And he made his biggest statement yet on Wednesday night. With Jayson Tatum slowly getting up to speed, Brown is still the top option on the Celtics. He led Boston to a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Read more... The post NBC Sports Boston makes clever case for Jaylen Brown MVP appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Thunder Announce Massive Jalen Williams News

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams was back in action Wednesday for just the second time since sustaining a hamstring strain early last month.Williams, 24, has been limited to just 28 games this season.The All-NBA swingman missed the first 19 games to start the year because of a surgically-repaired right wrist. Williams injured his shooting […] The post Thunder Announce Massive Jalen Williams News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Drops Candid Take on Lakers’ Luka Doncic

The Boston Celtics walked off TD Garden’s parquet Wednesday night having delivered one of their best wins of the season. They had snapped Oklahoma City’s 12-game winning streak, erased a double-digit deficit, and sent a message to the rest of the league. The locker room had every reason to feel good about itself. Jaylen Brown […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Drops Candid Take on Lakers’ Luka Doncic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Has Blunt Take on Jaylen Brown After Thunder Win

After the Celtics beat the Thunder, Jayson Tatum had a lot of praise for Jaylen Brown, especially for his growth as a No. 1 scoring option. The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Has Blunt Take on Jaylen Brown After Thunder Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Boston Celtics And Oklahoma City Thunder Announce Full Injury Reports

On Wednesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics will face off at TD Garden.For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports.Thunder And Celtics Announce Injury ReportsThe Thunder have ruled out Brooks Barnhizer, Payton Sandfort, Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topic.They are coming off a 123-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at the […] The post Boston Celtics And Oklahoma City Thunder Announce Full Injury Reports appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers’ Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart land on injury report for Pacers game

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will hit the floor to close out their East Coast trip with a game against the Indiana Pacers. Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura are on the injury report for this contest, with Hachimura listed as questionable, and Smart as doubtful. Here’s everything we know about Smart and Hachimura’s […] The post Lakers’ Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart land on injury report for Pacers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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