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April 28, 2022 NBA Playoff StatCap: CP3 is perfect, Suns, Mavericks and Sixers advance

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Chris Paul Chris Paul absolutely perfect from the floor, and we are not talking 3/3 or 4/4; Paul nailed all 14 of his field goal attempts and all four of his free throws, which was good for 33 points to help Phoenix defeat a very game and competitive New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 to advance to the second round, where they will meet up with the Dallas Mavericks. The 14/14 marks the most consecutive field goals made in a playoff game since this particular metric…

CP3’s perfect night helps Suns advance

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Staff

Via nba.com Staff Suns guard scores 33 points on a perfect 14-14 FGs to lead Phoenix to a series-clinching victory over the Pelicans in Game 6 of their first-round matchup. Suns point guard Chris Paul turned in one of the finest performances of an illustrious career on Thursday, setting an NBA Playoffs record while helping the Suns close out the Pelicans in their first-round series. Just eight days shy of his 37th birthday, in a season highlighted by being named a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, in a city…

NBA Fines Jimmy Butler and Miami Heat

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Brandon King

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat’s bank accounts will both be $15,000 lighter after both were fined by NBA. The Association made the announcement Thursday afternoon the reasons for the fines was for Butlr making an obscene gesture and the organization was hit for posting the incident on social media. With 1:43 to go in the second quarter in Game 5 against the Hawks in their opening round playoff series Max Strus hit a three-pointer that put the Heat up 47-40. Butler, who did not play in the game, celebrated…

Who will, Who won’t and Who might: April 28, 2022 NBA Playoff Injury Report

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Clint Capela C Apr 26 Day-To-Day Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Apr 26 Day-To-Day Lou Williams SG Apr 25 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Ben Simmons PG Apr 24 Out Simmons is listed as out for Monday’s Game 4 against the Celtics, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Joe Harris SF Mar 21 Out Harris (ankle) underwent successful left ankle ligament surgery Monday and…

April 28, 2022 NBA Playoff StatCap: Warriors and Bucks advance

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Brandon King

Who Got It Done Giannis Antetokounmpo made sure there was no hope for a Chicago Bulls comeback, scoring 33 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in the Bucks 116-100 mercy killing of the Chicago Bulls to end their series. Giannis averaged 28.6 points, 13.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists in the opening round. The Bucks will face the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Rk Player Tm Opp MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc…

Who will, Who won’t and Who might: April 27, 2022 NBA INjury Report

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Brandon King

NBA fines DeMarcus Cousins $15k for towel kick

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Brandon King

Tuesday afternoon the NBA announced the league had fined DenverNuggets center DeMarcus Cousins. The Association relieved the veteran big man of $15,000 for kicking a towel into the stands; the incident occurred in Game 4 of their opening round playoff series against the Golden State. After heading to bench, an unhappy Boogie Morten Andersen’d towel into the stands. It wasn’t a total loss as the Nuggets did win the game 126-121.

Who will, Who won’t and Who might: April 26, 2022: April 26, 2022 NBA Injury Report

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Apr 25 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic (knee) is questionable for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Clint Capela C Apr 25 Day-To-Day Lou Williams SG Apr 25 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Ben Simmons PG Apr 24 Out Simmons is listed as out for Monday’s Game 4 against the Celtics, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.…

Who will, Who won’t and Who might: April 25, 2022 NBA Injury Report

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Lou Williams SG Apr 23 Out Williams (back) is out for Sunday’s Game 4 against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks’ official site reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Ben Simmons PG Apr 24 Out Simmons is listed as out for Monday’s Game 4 against the Celtics, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Joe Harris SF Mar 21 Out Harris (ankle) underwent successful left ankle ligament surgery Monday and is expected to be ready for the start of next season’s…

Stephen Curry says why he wouldn’t want to play with Lebron James

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 Brandon King

Stephen Curry made some waves a few weeks ago when asked if he wanted to play with Lebron, which was in response to comments the Lakers superstar made on his show in which he said Curry was a player he’d like to play with. In responding to the statement in an interview with 95.7 ”The Game”, Curry, softly poo-pooed the idea of joining forces with Lebron, amongst other things, saying he ”was good”on that ever becoming a reality. In a recent sit-down with Draymond Green, the all-time three point leader…