Tag: NBA basketball

March 19, 2022 NBA StatCap: Big night for Grant, another Lebron milestone comes in loss

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight – Jerami Grant Miles Bridges got it done against the Dallas Mavericks, putting 23 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, handing out 2 assist and a pair of swats in helping the Hornets get a 129-108 victory, despite 37 from Luka Doncic. pt rb ast Jerami GrantDET @ CLE 40 2 1   7-9 3-pt LeBron JamesLAL @ WAS 38 10 6 Luka DončićDAL @ CHO 37 4 3   8-12 3-pt K. TownsMIN vs. MIL 25 11 5   2 stl  Anthony EdwardsMIN vs. MIL 25 5 4…

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Russell Westbrook is not the main reason the Lakers stink

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Criticizing Russell Westbrook is en vogue right now. Turn to nearly any national sports show and at some point and listeners will be subjected to Westbrook slander of varying degrees. The problem is not with the critical light shone upon Westbrook, per so, but the issue is the false narrative that the spets media is attempting to spin that Russell Westbrook is the anchor that is dragging the Lakers to the bottom of the Western Conference. Any and every Westbrook miscue is magnified to the highest degree, while the gaffes…

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Who is, Who won’t and Who might: March 19, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Trae Young PG Mar 19 Day-To-Day John Collins PF Mar 18 Out Collins received an anti-inflammatory injection for his sprained right ring finger Thursday and is scheduled to undergo a non-surgical procedure to address his strained right foot within the next couple days. His status will be updated in 10-to-14 days. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Aaron Nesmith SF Mar 9 Out Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that Nesmith (ankle) will remain out for “a while,” Jared Weiss of…

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March 19, 2022 NBA StatCap: Keep the same energy for Russ

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight – Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook came up huge for the floundering Los Angeles Lakers in a much-needed 128-123 win over the Toronto Raptors. The oft-maligned Westbrook made a critical steal with 12.5 seconds stole an inbound pass and proceeded to knock down a three pointer to tie the game at 116 and force the game to overtime. Westbrook also recorded his first triple double since New Year’s Eve, with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. pt rb ast Christian WoodHOU vs. IND 32…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: March 18, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Mar 18 Out Collins (finger, foot) will be sidelined indefinitely due to a sprained right ring finger and torn plantar fascia in his right foot, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Trae Young PG Mar 17 Day-To-Day Young is questionable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies due to a left quad bruise, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Danilo Gallinari PF Mar 17 Day-To-Day Gallinari (biceps) is considered questionable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Sarah Spencer of…

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March 18, 2022 NBA StatCap: Career night for Saddiq Bey

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Who Got It Done pt rb ast Saddiq BeyDET @ ORL 51 9 4   10-14 3-pt Franz WagnerORL vs. DET 26 5 2 Isaiah StewartDET @ ORL 16 10 1 M. BagleyDET @ ORL 20 11 2   2 stl  Saben LeeDET @ ORL 12 1 7   3 stl  Moritz WagnerORL vs. DET 16 5 3 Terrence RossORL vs. DET 17 2 2 Mo BambaORL vs. DET 10 12 2 Cory JosephDET @ ORL 13 4 7 Kelly OlynykDET @ ORL 9 3 2 POINTS 1. Saddiq Bey DET 51 2. Franz…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: March 17, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Mar 17 Out Collins (finger) has been ruled out of Friday’s game against Memphis, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. Trae Young PG Mar 17 Day-To-Day Young is questionable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies due to a left quad bruise, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Danilo Gallinari PF Mar 17 Day-To-Day Gallinari (biceps) is considered questionable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Sarah Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT…

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March 14, 2022 NBA StatCap: Career-night for KAT

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight – Karl-Anthony Towns There were several guys that got it done but the night belonged to Karl-Anthony Towns, who dropped a career-high 60 points on the San Antonio Spurs. In addition to the 60-piece, Towns also snagged 17 boards and connected on 7 of his 11 three point attempts. top 5 are pictured pt rb ast K. TownsMIN @ SAS 60 17 3   7-11 3-pt Stephen CurryGSW vs. WAS 47 6 6   7-14 3-pt Trae YoungATL vs. POR 46 6 12   11-11 ft Keldon…

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Durant and Doncic named NBA Players of the Week

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Monday afternoon the NBA announced its week 21 Players of the Week based on games played March 7-13. Kevin Durant was named Eastern Conference POTW,with Luka Doncic taking honors for the Western Conference. It is no coincidence that Kevin Durant’s return jibed with the Nets pulling them selves out their recent tailspin.Durant lead the Nets to a 3-0 week, including a 129-100 shellacking of recently traded forner teammate James Harden’s new the Philadelphia 76ers and a 53-point outburst against the Knicks. Don the week KD averaged 30,7 points, 7.7 rebounds…

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Feast your eyes on the “UNC” Air Jordan XXXVI Low PE

Brandon King

In addition to the prestige of putting on that gamer and hooping at the Dean Dome one of the perks of balling at the University of North Carolina is the Player Exclusive footwear that are bestowed upon the players and this Air Jordan XXXVI Low is the latest example. It sports a university blue upper built of mesh overlaid with a university suede rand. On the navy tongues are seen a Jumpman and a Tar Heel logo, while on the rear pull tab of the same hue, “TAR HEEL” is…

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