Rudy Gobert takes umbrage with comments from Mavericks reserves — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Luka Doncic and Rudy Gobert got into it during the Mavericks’ win over the Jazz last night.

Rudy Gobert takes umbrage with comments from Mavericks reserves — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Andrew Bogut: Rumor is Bradley Beal will join James Harden and Joel Embiid on 76ers — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

The rumor James Harden would decline his player option to allow the 76ers to open max cap space for a third star to join him and Joel Embiid…

Andrew Bogut: Rumor is Bradley Beal will join James Harden and Joel Embiid on 76ers — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Report: Ben Simmons expected to file grievance against 76ers — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Ben Simmons said he wasn’t mentally ready to play for the 76ers this season.

Report: Ben Simmons expected to file grievance against 76ers — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Cleveland Cavs Wing Caris LeVert Doubtful Sunday vs. Raptors — NESN.com

Losers of three straight, the Cleveland Cavaliers are likely to be without one of their best players for Sunday’s contest against the Toronto Raptors.

Cleveland Cavs Wing Caris LeVert Doubtful Sunday vs. Raptors — NESN.com

Tatum scores 54, leads Celtics to 126-120 win over Brooklyn — Boston Herald

Glen Davis showed up wearing a “Respect the Logo” T-shirt and, during one break in the action, stood and exchanged chatter with Kevin Durant from his second row baseline seat. 866 more words

Tatum scores 54, leads Celtics to 126-120 win over Brooklyn — Boston Herald

Celtics Notebook: Tatum takes charge in the presence of his idols — Boston Herald

Asked about Sunday’s difference, Kyrie Irving offered a name: “Jayson Tatum.” The Celtics star scored 54 points in the presence of two of his friends and idols — Irving and Kevin Durant — and once again left little doubt about his ascendance into the NBA’s upper tier. Including his 51-point performance in last season’s play-in…

Celtics Notebook: Tatum takes charge in the presence of his idols — Boston Herald

Jaylen Brown ‘Felt Good’ Vs. Nets In Return From Ankle Injury — NESN.com

Jaylen Brown suffered what looked like a pretty serious ankle injury on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. But Celtics head coach Ime Udoka told reporters Wednesday that Brown’s ankle sprain wasn’t as bad as it looked, and the guard would be day-to-day. When Brown returned to the floor Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets, it was […]

Jaylen Brown ‘Felt Good’ Vs. Nets In Return From Ankle Injury — NESN.com

Andre Iguodala’s return could be nearing, and the Warriors need him — East Bay Times

LOS ANGELES — The post-practice action at American Airlines Center this week should give Warriors fans a bit of hope about the team’s injured players. 855 more words

Andre Iguodala’s return could be nearing, and the Warriors need him — East Bay Times

Nuggets’ Will Barton sets franchise’s all-time 3-point record in rout over Rockets — The Denver Post

After days of waiting and more than a dozen misses in a row, Will Barton finally seized his moment. It came in a 116-101 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night made the sequence that much sweeter. With consecutive 3-pointers late in the third quarter, Barton surpassed J.R. Smith to become the Nuggets’ all-time…

Nuggets’ Will Barton sets franchise’s all-time 3-point record in rout over Rockets — The Denver Post

MAGIC 103, RAPTORS 97

TORONTO & ORLANDO POSTGAME VIDEO: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2j8fgl17gig3szo/AAB_ze09Pd9gbmQ4iXZXs3URa?dl=0

TORONTO RAPTORS
POSTGAME NOTES

FINAL SCORE: ORLANDO MAGIC 103, TORONTO RAPTORS 97

DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 ATTENDACE: 19,081

 FINAL SCORERECORDHIGH POINTSHIGH REBOUNDSHIGH ASSISTS
Orlando10316-48Anthony/Suggs – 15Anthony – 12Suggs – 7
Toronto9734-29Siakam – 34Siakam – 14Flynn – 8
KEY RUN

After the Raptors cut a 14-point deficit down to seven points (95-88) with 2:47 left in the fourth quarter, the Magic went on an 8-2 run to build their lead back to 13 points (103-90) with just 1:21 remaining in the game, preserving the win.

KEY STAT

Orlando had seven players score in double-digits tonight, led by Cole Anthony (15) and Jalen Suggs (15) … The Magic have had six-or-more players score 10+ points in each of the last four games (Feb. 25 – Mar. 4) … Eleven of Orlando’s 16 wins have come when six or more players score in double figures.

RAPTORS NOTES:

  • With the loss, Toronto falls to 34-29 this season and 17-15 at home … Toronto will begin a six-game road trip (Mar. 6-16), Sunday in Cleveland.
  • Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 34 points and added 14 rebounds in 40 minutes … Siakam leads the Raptors with a career-best 20 double-doubles this year and tonight marks the second time this season where he has recorded 30+ points and 10+ rebounds … Siakam (14) ranks third in franchise history in 30-point double-doubles, behind only Chris Bosh (40) and Vince Carter (17).
  • Malachi Flynn recorded a season-high 20 points and matched a season best with eight assists in 39 minutes … Four of Flynn’s five starts this season have come after the All-star break and he is averaging 12.5 points and 4.5 assists over this stretch (Feb. 25 – Mar. 4).
  • Precious Achiuwa tallied 11 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench … Achiuwa has scored in double-digits in four of the last five games (Feb. 26 – Mar. 4), averaging 14.8 points and shooting .483 (28-58) during this stretch … Achiuwa has led the bench in scoring 13 times this season, including in six of the last seven games (Feb. 16 – Mar. 4).

MAGIC NOTES:

  • With the win, Orlando is now 16-48 this season, including 9-26 on the road … The Magic snap a nine-game winless streak against Toronto and are now 3-1 since the All-star break …  Orlando will play the second half of a back-to-back set tomorrow night in Memphis.
  • Franz Wagner finished with 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes … Wagner reached 1,000 career points tonight, becoming the fifth rookie in franchise history – and first since Victor Oladipo (2013-2014) to reach the milestone … Wagner (64 games) is the second fastest rookie to reach the 1,000-point mark, behind only Shaquille O’Neal (43 games).
  • Cole Anthony tallied 15 points, a team-high 12 rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes … Anthony has recorded eight double-doubles in his career (all this season) … In four games since the All-star break, Anthony is averaging 12.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
  • Chuma Okeke recorded 10 points and a career high 11 rebounds in 30 minutes … Okeke has now tallied three career double-doubles (all this season).

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2021-22 SEASON-SERIES ALL-TIME RECORDS
DATESITERESULT  RAPTORS WINSMAGIC WINS
10/29/2021TorontoW 110-109 Overall:5440
03/04/2022TorontoL 103-97 at Toronto:3019
04/01/2022Orlando at Orlando:2421
    

Knicks executive William Wesley’s reported plan: Acquire Donovan Mitchell — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

The Knicks’ plan: Trade for a disgruntled star.

Knicks executive William Wesley’s reported plan: Acquire Donovan Mitchell — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports