LeBron James had a triple-double as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of All-Star forward Anthony Davis and defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 122-114 on Sunday night. Davis, who averaged 36 points as the Lakers won the first three meetings with his former team, sat out because of knee soreness one night after […]
NBA roundup: LeBron, Lakers outlast Zion, Pels — Stabroek News
Boston Celtics third-year forward Jayson Tatum has had a list of stats to depict just how impressive he has been recently. But Tatum earned another one showcasing how special he’s been since he entered the league as the No. 3 overall pick in 2017. In fact, Tatum is quite literally on a list of his…
This Jayson Tatum Career Stat Literally Puts Him On A List Of His Own — NESN.com
Here’s the criteria: Tatum is the first player in NBA history to hold career averages of more than 17.0 points per game in the regular season and 17.0 points per game in the postseason (minimum of 20 games) under the age of 21, per Boston Sports Info. Tatum averages an exact 17.0 points per game in his career, benefiting from his 23.5 average this year. He averages 17.4 pointer per game in his 28-game playoff career. Read more at:
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Shooting guard Landry Shamet grew up rooting for his new teammates Marcus Morries — and his twin brother Markieff — when they starred at Kansas.
Marcus Morris finds opportunity — and fans — with Clippers — Daily News
The Boston Celtics just can’t seem to get a clean bill of health. Kemba Walker, who has missed the last five games with a sore knee, practiced Monday and could play in a limited capacity Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, according to the Celtics. Obviously, that’s very good news for a Celtics team that went…
Celtics Injuries: Good News On Kemba Walker, Bad News On Jayson Tatum — NESN.com
However, the positive update came alongside news of Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum both missing practice due to undisclosed illnesses. Their respective statuses for Tuesday night are uncertain.
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NEW ORLEANS — Of LeBron James’ many talents, this one might remain underrated: The man has a sense for the moment. He felt that moment arrive with just over two minutes, as he grabbed a rebound securing a triple-double for the night, then seconds later pulled up for a 3-pointer over Zion Williamson — the…
LeBron James notches triple double as Lakers knock off Zion Williamson, Pelicans again — Press Telegram
Shake Milton who tied an NBA record for most consecutive triples made with 13 on his way to a career-high 39 points, but it was not enough as the Sixers fell to the Clippers on Sunday 136-130.
LeBron James doesn’t know Ja Morant personally but his two sons are sure familiar with him.
LeBron James recalled how a rookie referred to his wife as ‘Auntie’ — The Rookie Wire.
Walk into a locker room after a tough loss and one can often learn a lot about a team simply by keeping one’s eyes open. Friday night was one of those times. It was clear as soon as the room was open to the media that Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was taking this one rather hard and […]
Raptor vets know exactly what to say and when to pick up teammates — Toronto Sun
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots ahead of Memphis Grizzlies guards Yuta Watanabe (18) and Dillon Brooks (24) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) plays in the second half of an NBA basketball game…
Lakers look sluggish in loss to Ja Morant, Grizzlies — Press Telegram
LOS ANGELES — The Clippers put a 132-103 smackdown on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. But little good that did you if your fantasy basketball team was depending on members Doc Rivers’ team to significantly stuff the stat sheet. Unless your rotisserie team needed 3-pointers (Paul George had six) or blocks (Montrezl Harrell came…
Clippers’ egalitarian effort nets big win over Nuggets — Press Telegram.
by Chris Camello (@chris_camello) LOS ANGELES – It took some time for the Los Angeles Clippers to get everyone healthy. The season has been filled with injured players, load management, and some late additions. It even appeared the sky was falling, when they lost three straight and four of five overall earlier this month. However, […]
Clippers Strike Fear In Western Conference (VIDEO) — NITEFALL MEDIA
Most Boston Celtics fans probably have shared a similar experience while watching Marcus Smart play over the last six seasons. He pulls up for a 3-pointer, you cringe at the shot selection based on his track record from beyond the arc, and as the ball hits its highest trajectory and falls towards the hoop, he…
Celtics’ Marcus Smart Surprisingly Leads the NBA In This Type Of Shot — NESN.com
He pulls up for a 3-pointer, you cringe at the shot selection based on his track record from beyond the arc, and as the ball hits its highest trajectory and falls towards the hoop, he sinks it and surprises you. Maybe the first four years of his career will forever prevent people from considering him a shooter, but believe it or not, he leads the NBA in one specific type of triple. Twitter user @statcenter looked into the best 3-point shooters off the dribble (per 100+ attempts) and found that Smart’s 42.2 percent was tied with J.J. Redick to lead the NBA. That’s pretty good company. MassLive’s Tom Westerholm asked Celtics coach Brad Stevens about what the tipping point was for Smart. “I think the biggest thing — and we’ve talked about this ad nauseum — when he’s got a good look, take the good ones, and he’s done a pretty good job of that,” Stevens said. “Obviously had some big scoring games, but he’s not forcing that. And I think that’s important, because when you force the tough ones off the dribble, that’s when your percentage will go way down.” Off the dribble or the pass, Smart’s gotten much better from deep. The improvement can be traced back to when Smart signed a four-year contract extension with Boston before the 2018-19 season. He shot a career high 36 percent from three last season, and currently sits at 35.9 percent. He’s made 109 of 306 attempts from beyond the arc so far this year compared to last season’s breakout year of 126 triples on 346 tries. He’s improved every year since the 2015-16 season, where he finished with a career-low 3-point average of 25.3 percent, per the NBA’s stat site. When it comes to catch-and-shoot 3-pointers, Smart is hitting 32 percent of his 194 attempts. Though he says throwing up a trey off a pass is easier for him, Smart explained to Westerholm why he likes shooting off the bounce. “I’m able to get my rhythm even more,” Smart said. “Catch and shoot, you’ve got to generate your own rhythm, whereas with the ball, you kind of got a pace. You can kind of feel it. But catch and shoot is easier for me. For some guys, it’s harder because you have to generate that, but for me that’s catch and shoot and let it fly. But I love shooting off the dribble, just because I’m able to get a rhythm that way as well.” Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Images
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The view from left field 