It might be impossible to find an elite athlete who plays with more joy than Stephen Curry. It might also be difficult to look beyond Curry’s playful smile and childlike enthusiasm on the court to see what really drives the Warriors’ star. It’s tempting to view him as just a hard-working, gifted man chasing exuberance…
Warriors’ Kerr talks about secret to Stephen Curry’s success — East Bay Times
“I felt like coming in, the rule change wouldn’t affect me, because… I don’t do the trick plays, and t’s just unacceptable.”
Damian Lillard: “I feel like the way the game is being officiated is unacceptable” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Texas Rangers have signed Tim Hyers as their hitting coach after he spent four seasons in the same role for the Boston Red Sox.
Rangers name Hyers hitting coach, reunite him with Woodward — MLB | NBC Sports
GAME #12 – TORONTO RAPTORS (6-5) vs. BOSTON CELTICS (4-6)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 – 7:30 P.M. (ET) – TD GARDEN
TV: SPORTSNET – RADIO: SPORTSNET 590 THE FAN
• The Toronto Raptors (6-5) play the first game of a back-to-back set Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics (4-6) at TD Garden. The Raptors visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Wednesday marks the
second of four meetings between the division rivals this season. Scottie Barnes had season highs of 25 points and 13 rebounds and the Raptors beat Boston 115-83 to spoil the Celtics’ home opener. Toronto has never defeated the Celtics in Boston twice in the same season.
• Toronto has started a season with four straight road wins for the first time in franchise history. The Raptors will play eight of their next nine games on the road (Nov. 10-26).
• Pascal Siakam returned to the starting lineup Sunday vs. Brooklyn. Siakam missed the first 10 games of
the regular season recovering from left shoulder surgery. He underwent surgery in June to repair a torn labrum. Siakam scored 15 points in 25 minutes of action against the Nets.
• Fred VanVleet (581) passed Andrea Bargnani (579) for fourth on the Raptors’ all-time three-point field goals list Sunday vs. Brooklyn. Kyle Lowry holds the franchise record with 1,518 three-pointers, followed by Morris Peterson (801) and Terrence Ross (598).
• Rookie Scottie Barnes tied the Raptors rookie record for steals in a game with five Sunday afternoon against the Nets. Jamario Moon had five steals Jan. 18, 2008 vs. Atlanta, while Damon Stoudamire recorded five steals Jan. 11, 1996 also against the Hawks. Barnes currently leads all rookies in scoring (16.6
ppg), rebounds (8.7) and field goal percentage (.524 – min. 50 FGA). He has led the team in scoring in four of his first nine games played, scored 20+ points three times and earned two double-doubles.
• Gary Trent Jr. (48) and Fred VanVleet (45) rank first and second, respectively, in the NBA in deflections. Trent Jr. also leads the NBA in steals per game (2.73) and has already tied his career high with five steals three times this year. VanVleet has led the league in deflections per game each of the past two seasons.
• The Raptors had a season-low eight turnovers Sunday against the Nets. Toronto currently ranks third in the NBA in turnovers per game (12.8). Over the last four games (Nov. 1-7), Toronto has committed just 39 turnovers, while forcing opponents into 64 turnovers (+25 differential).
• OG Anunoby is averaging a team-high 20.2 points this season (+4.3 ppg from 2020-21). Anunoby leads the Raptors with 31 threes and is shooting 36 percent (31-86) from beyond the arc. Anunoby has scored 20+ points six times, including a career-best 36 points in a victory Nov. 1 at New York.
The Warriors have taken advantage of a soft schedule to get off to a fast start.
NBA Power Rankings: Stephen Curry shoots Warriors into top spot — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Why wouldn’t the Celtics be interested in Simmons?
Report: Celtics not discussing Ben Simmons trade with 76ers — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
LOS ANGELES — A youngster in the front row mimicked Paul George late in Tuesday’s 117-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, jumping out of his courtside seat to flex his biceps back at the flexing All-Star, whose continued heavy lifting helped the Clippers notch their fifth consecutive victory. George had just converted a basket…
Paul George, Clippers flex on Blazers for 5th straight win — Daily Breeze
In 2018, as the playoffs were approaching, I noted that the Warriors and specifically Andre Iguodala had been sandbagging all season. The Dubs, of course, started playing their best basketball late in the campaign and in the postseason, winning their third title in four years. 864 more words
Warriors 3 Things: Sandbagging Andre Iguodala showed that he has much more in the tank for the Warriors — Santa Cruz Sentinel
Brown is Boston’s leading scorer at 25.6 points a game and they are 17.7 points per 100 possessions better when he is on the court.
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown could miss “weeks” with hamstring injury — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 102, TORONTO RAPTORS 101
DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2021 ATTENDANCE: 19,800 (Sellout)
| FINAL SCORE | RECORD | HIGH POINTS | HIGH REBOUNDS | HIGH ASSISTS | |
| Cleveland | 102 | 6-4 | Garland – 21 | Allen – 15 | Garland – 8 |
| Toronto | 101 | 6-4 | Anunoby – 23 | Barnes – 9 | VanVleet – 6 |
| KEY RUN |
Cleveland entered the fourth quarter down six points (80-74) but went on a 13-5 run midway through the quarter tie the game at 94 with 4:42 remaining.
| KEY STAT |
The Cavaliers outscored the Raptors 28-19 in the fourth quarter … Darius Garland tallied 12 of his team-high 21 points in the final frame, including a pair of free-throws that put Cleveland ahead 102-101 with 4.8 seconds remaining in the game.
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RAPTORS 905 ANNOUNCE OPENING NIGHT ROSTER
Raptors 905, NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, announced Saturday its opening night roster for the 2021-22 season.
Head Coach Patrick Mutombo leads the 12-man roster which includes two-way players Justin Champagnie and David Johnson, along with returnees Breein Tyree and Kevon Harris. Jawun Evans also returns to the 905, after dressing for the team during the 2019-20 season.
NBA affiliates Alex Antetokounmpo, Ashton Hagans, Josh Hall, and Reggie Perry join the 905 this year, as well as Romaro Gill and Andrew Rowsey, acquired in trades during the offseason. Obadiah Noel completes the roster, earning his spot through the open tryout process. A full roster is below.
The 905 open the regular season, in pursuit of the Showcase Cup, beginning Nov. 11 when they host the Westchester Knicks for a 7:30 tip-off. Tickets are available here.
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The Timberwolves were rolling. They were playing their best defense of the year, which is saying something. The offense was fluid and effective. Shots were falling and the lead was growing. It was the definition of a complete performance. Minnesota was up 49-29 over the Clippers midway through the second quarter, and appeared destined to…
Timberwolves fall apart in second half, lose fourth straight — Twin Cities
The view from left field 