Day: May 22, 2023

22 May 2023 NBA Injury Report

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Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Danilo Gallinari PF May 22 Out Gallinari (knee) has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat on Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Dorian Finney-Smith PF Apr 26 Day-To-Day Finney-Smith underwent a procedure Wednesday to correct a fracture of the right fifth finger but is expected to be cleared for offseason workouts in six weeks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports Ben Simmons PG…

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The LeMedia is setting the excuse table

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As great as LeBron James is, whenever his teams come up short it seems there is always an extenuating circumstances that were the cause of their defeat. The excuses, as varied and impuissant as they often are, rarely are attributed to the opponent simply being better. Cavalierly chucking teammates under the bust to cosplaying are previous and favorite tactics employed by James and his media retinue. Down 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers are likely on the path to postseason slaughter courtesy of the Denver Nuggets. As such,…

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May 21, 2023 NBA Playoff StatCap: Heat Culture crushes Celtics

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title image via Bangor Daily News Player Spotlight – Gabe Vincent and Duncan Robinson Gabe Vincent did work against the Boston Celtics, connecting on 11 of his 14 field goal attempts, including canning 6 of 9 from downtown in scoring 29 points. His fellow undrafted Heat compatriot Duncan Robinson also lit the Celtics up, scoring 22 points of his own, hitting 7/11 from the floor, including 5/7 from downtown. Who Got It Done Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB…

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“Unfinished Business” spurred Matthew Dellavedova’s NBL Return

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Courtesy of Dan Woods of NBL.com.au South East Melbourne wing Ryan Broekhoff believes “unfinished business” is a key reason as to why Matthew Dellavedova has returned to the NBL with Melbourne United. Broekhoff – who represented the Boomers alongside Dellavedova at the 2016 Rio Olympics – lined up on the other side of the court to the former Cleveland Cavalier in his most recent campaign with United. Melbourne ended the regular season at the top of the table with a 20-8 record, but suffered semi-final elimination at the hands of…

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“Rush Fuchsia” Nike Dunk Low Twist Official Images

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This upcoming women’s specific Nike Dunk Low sports a rush fuchsia foundational layer overlaid with black at the toe eye rows and wrapping the heels. The Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides break tradition in that they are disconnected to the upper leading toward the heels. Bumpers are presnt at the toe and rear heel with jewelled branding on the tongue. Below the aforementioned upper resides a midsole featuring a vintage aesthetic and a black rubber outsole. The “Rush Fuchsia” Nike Dunk Low Twist is set to debut…

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Take a look at the “Royal Reimagined”Air Jordan I High OG

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The “Royal: Air Jordan I is the latest original Air Jordan to get the “Reimagined” treatment. This iteration features the same color blocking of the original colorway -royal blue at the toe, wrapping the ankles, flanking the heels as well as the Swooshes on the sides- but sports a suede upper rather than the leather of the classic silhouette. Black is present on the “Wings” logo and the inner, with royal blue showing up on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue. Underneath resides a white midsole and a royal…

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Sergio Llull’s basket gives Real Madrid 11th EuroLeague championship

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Courtesy of Aris Barkas of eurhoops.net Kaunas, Lithuania – For Isaiah Canaan who doesn’t have the right to compete in the Greek League due to the limit of non-Greek players and this was his last game for the season. Plus he had his birthday. With just one made shot in the game, he had one kill and decided the outcome of the final, giving Real Madrid the 79-78 win and stunning Olympiacos. Olympiacos with Vezenkov scoring 29 points and tying the record for a final in the modern EuroLeague era, plus Canaan adding 21 and tying the record…

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