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Lebron James is done for the season

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Brandon King

It appears Lebron James’ first playoff-less offeseason in over a decade will start even earlier than anticipated. In a statement, via Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Lakers President Magic Johnson made announcement that Lebron would not play in the team’s final six ballgames. “After consulting with our team doctors and medical staff, we have decided to hold LeBron out of games for the remainder of the season.This decision will allow his groin to fully heal, and is best for the future success of both LeBron and the Lakers.” Lakers President,…

NBA Recap March 29, 2019

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performers Stephen CurryGSW @ MIN 37 3 5 11-19 3-pt Damian LillardPOR @ ATL 36 3 7 Bobby PortisWAS @ UTA 28 13 4 6-12 3-pt Jamal MurrayDEN @ OKC 27 5 9 Bradley BealWAS @ UTA 34 3 6 2 stl D. MitchellUTA vs. WAS 35 5 5 Kyrie IrvingBOS vs. IND 30 2 5 3 stl R. WestbrookOKC vs. DEN 27 9 9 2 stl K. Caldwell-PopeLAL vs. CHO 25 4 4 6-10 3-pt Nikola JokicDEN @ OKC 23 16 3 Yesterday’s Scores Portland Trail Blazers 118…

Doncic out against Thunder with thigh contusion

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Brandon King

According to the Dallas Morning News’ Brad Townsend, Dallas Mavericks rookie extraordinaire Luka Doncic will Sunday’s road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a right high contusion. Doncic suffered the injury after gettting hit on knee during the team’s game against the Miami Heat on Thursday. Townsend also added that Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle has indicated that the team will take a “cautions approach” with Doncic. Doncic is enjoying a very productive rookie session, posting per game averages of 21.1 points, 7.6 rebounds 5.9 assists and has impressed…

Danilo Gallinari is out with ankle injury

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Brandon King

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari will miss the team’s game with the Cleveland Cavaliers with a sore ankle, according to the LA Times’ Brad Turner. Gallinari has been hampered by injuries in the past, but has been relatively healthy this game, playing in 64 games and averaging 19.4 rebounds and 6.1 rebounds per contest. He has helped the Clippers more than exceed the expectations of many, firmly entrenching themselves in the Western Conference playoff hunt.

Raptors’ McCaw out three weeks

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, Toronto Raptors guard is out with a sprained right thumb. The three weeks that he will have to wear the splint will likely mean that he will not be available for the Raptors in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Kyrie Irving and Al Horford out against Nets

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 Brandon King

Earlier today the Boston Celtics announced that point guard Kyrie Irving and center Al Horford will both miss the club’s Saturday road game against the Brooklyn Nets due to injuries; Irving has lower back soreness and Horford left knee soreness. According to The Athletic’s Jay King, Horford was not sure if he would be playing Saturday against the Nets, as the team is looking to get him rest as the regular season winds down. The Celtics are still fighting it out with the Indiana Pacers the fourth spot in the…

NBA Recap: March 28, 2019

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performers Joel EmbiidPHI vs. BRK 39 13 6 12-16 ft Khris MiddletonMIL vs. LAC 39 9 5 G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. LAC 34 9 5 12-14 ft James HardenHOU vs. DEN 38 6 6 13-14 ft Pascal SiakamTOR @ NYK 31 5 5 DeMar DeRozanSAS vs. CLE 25 2 8 10-12 fg Andre DrummondDET vs. ORL 18 18 4 6 blk Julius RandleNOP vs. SAC 34 10 3 M. RobinsonNYK vs. TOR 19 21 0 2 blk De’Aaron FoxSAC @ NOP 25 5 12 3 stl Yesterday’s Scores Orlando Magic…

NBA Recap : March 27, 2019

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 Brandon King

Top 5 Performers Devin BookerPHO vs. WAS 50 10 4 Kevin DurantGSW @ MEM 28 9 5 12-13 fg Steven AdamsOKC vs. IND 25 12 3 11-14 fg Jabari ParkerWAS @ PHO 28 15 3 Stephen CurryGSW @ MEM 28 10 7 Yesterday’s Scores Portland Trail Blazers 118 Chicago Bulls 98 PTS S.Harrison-CHI – 21 TRB W.Selden-CHI – 12 Golden State Warriors 118 Memphis Grizzlies 103 PTS 2 tied – 28 TRB 2 tied – 13 Indiana Pacers 99 Oklahoma City Thunder 107 PTS P.George-OKC – 31 TRB M.Turner-IND – 14 Washington Wizards 124…

Lebron James out vs Jazz

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 Brandon King

Earlier today the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Lebron James will not play in the club’s Wednesday night game against the Utah Jazz due to ( say it with me) load management. This will be his third game missed in the Lakers’ last seven outings. It seems the missed games will pile up as the Lakers will not be participants in this year’s postseason. Look to see more Kyle Kuzma and Lance Stephenson in James’ absence.

NBA Recap: March 26, 2019

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 Brandon King

Top 5 Performers Kemba WalkerCHO vs. SAS 38 9 11 Trae YoungATL @ NOP 33 1 12 Christian WoodNOP vs. ATL 23 9 1 3 stl, 6 blk Dwight PowellDAL vs. SAC 21 13 3 4 blk K. Caldwell-PopeLAL vs. WAS 29 5 1 Yesterday’s Scores San Antonio Spurs 116 OT Charlotte Hornets 125 PTS K.Walker-CHO – 38 TRB L.Aldridge-SAS – 15 Boston Celtics 116 Cleveland Cavaliers 106 PTS C.Sexton-CLE – 24 TRB K.Love-CLE – 11 Sacramento Kings 125 Dallas Mavericks 121 PTS L.Doncic-DAL – 28 TRB D.Powell-DAL – 13 Detroit Pistons 92 Denver Nuggets 95…