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James Harden had the lamest comment about getting torched by Jalen Brunson

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden spent much of Tuesday’s Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 getting torched by Jalen Brunson, and his comments about the performance are not inspiring much confidence that things will change in Game 2. Harden admitted that Brunson made some “tough ones” during the Knicks’ dramatic comeback win over Cleveland at Madison … The post James Harden had the lamest comment about getting torched by Jalen Brunson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ben Stiller and Timothee Chalamet lead star-studded Celebrity Row for Knicks' huge game against the Cavaliers… but there's no sign of Kylie Jenner

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Diehard Knicks fans Ben Stiller and Timothee Chalamet were front and center once again as they cheered on their team during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Wendy’s has the perfect Victor Wembanyama marketing idea

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The Victor Wembanyama buzz following his incredible performance in Game 1 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals has gone bananas — or potatoes. Even fast-food giant Wendy’s is riding the hype of the San Antonio Spurs star big man, who put the team on his back and carried them to a 122-115 double overtime win … The post Wendy’s has the perfect Victor Wembanyama marketing idea appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mike Breen had to cancel his ‘bang’ mid-call after Game 1 dagger rolls out

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Mike Breen was forced to hit the eject button on his “bang” call late in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs had possession with the game tied at 101 in the closing seconds of regulation at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. The Knicks … The post Mike Breen had to cancel his ‘bang’ mid-call after Game 1 dagger rolls out appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blazers pulling yet another cost-cutting move

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The Portland Trail Blazers continue to find ways to win the war against spending money. The Blazers have laid off at least 50 “long-term” team employees, according to NBA reporter Evan Sidery. Other reporters have mentioned that the number could be as high as 70, with cuts primarily being on the business side of operations. … The post Blazers pulling yet another cost-cutting move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pistons GM addresses Jalen Duren’s future with team

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Jalen Duren’s rough playoffs have not changed the organization’s opinion on him. Pistons president Trajan Langdon addressed Duren’s future during his end-of-season press conference Tuesday and left little doubt that the team intends to keep him for years to come. “JD had a fantastic season. All-Star. One of the biggest contributors to us being a … The post Pistons GM addresses Jalen Duren’s future with team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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