Denver’s Michal Porter Jr. makes another statement against Clippers — Press Telegram

This time it’ll be Michael Porter Jr.’s timely shot, block and rebound that’ll come up on sports talk shows, and not any ill-timed postgame comments. The 22-year-old from Missouri shared his frustration after the Clippers won Game 4, 96-85, saying: “We kept going to (Nikola Jokic) and (Jamal Murray) and I think they are two…

Denver’s Michal Porter Jr. makes another statement against Clippers — Press Telegram

mazing players, you can never get mad at that, but I just think to beat that team we got to get more players involved.”

Porter finished with 15 points in Game 4, but got no shots in the fourth quarter.

The talented rookie forward was sidelined last season by a back injury that caused his draft stock to fall to 14th overall, landing him in Denver with the Nuggets, for whom he’s been a contributor this postseason, averaging 11.7 points and 6.9 rebounds.

On Friday, Porter scored all seven of his points in the decisive fourth quarter as the Nuggets staved off elimination with a 111-105 comeback victory over the Clippers. Denver scored 38 points in the fourth quarter to deny L.A. its first conference finals berth in franchise history.

Lou Williams helping Clippers clamp down on Nuggets — Press Telegram

Doc Rivers often reminisces about his first sit-down with Lou Williams after the Clippers acquired the guy known as a professional scorer in 2017. The coach’s message then: “I just want to make it clear, when we’re bringing you in the game, we’re not bringing you in to be a defensive player, we’re bringing you…

Lou Williams helping Clippers clamp down on Nuggets — Press Telegram

Clippers pleased with Ivica Zubac’s effort against Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic — Press Telegram

The last that fans saw of Ivica Zubac on Monday night, the normally mild-mannered center was flinging a towel into the back row of the Clippers’ team seats, frustrated after fouling out with 4:07 left in the Clippers’ 113-107 victory over Denver in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. Entering Game 4 on Wednesday…

Clippers pleased with Ivica Zubac’s effort against Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic — Press Telegram

Clippers get past Denver Nuggets, take 2-1 lead in Western Conference semifinal series — Press Telegram

Los Angeles Clippers’ Landry Shamet (20) defends as Denver Nuggets’ Jerami Grant (9) takes a shot during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles Clippers’ Reggie Jackson, left, defends as Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (27) looks…

Clippers get past Denver Nuggets, take 2-1 lead in Western Conference semifinal series — Press Telegram

NBA fines Patrick Beverley $25,000 for “verbal abuse” of official — Daily News

The NBA fined Clippers guard Patrick Beverley $25,000 for “verbal abuse of a game official,” the league announced Monday in a statement from Kiki VanDeWeghe, executive vice president of basketball operations. The fine stems from an incident with 1:04 left in the Clippers’ 110-101 loss Saturday, when Beverley was assessed two consecutive technical fouls and…

NBA fines Patrick Beverley $25,000 for “verbal abuse” of official — Daily News

NBA Playoffs: Jamal Murray scores 27 points as Denver Nuggets tie series against Los Angeles Clippers | NBA News — The Latest News

[ad_1] Jamal Murray scored 27 points and Nikola Jokic had 26 points and 18 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-101 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semi-final on Saturday. Game leaders Denver Nuggets Points: Jamal Murray – 27 Assists: Jamal Murray – 6 Rebounds: Nikola Jokic – 18 Los […]

NBA Playoffs: Jamal Murray scores 27 points as Denver Nuggets tie series against Los Angeles Clippers | NBA News — The Latest News

Kiszla: As Nuggets got Clawed in loss to Clippers, Nikola Jokic just stood there and let it happen — Daily News

The Nuggets got Clawed, spindled and mutilated. This NBA playoff series opened with a statement game. There was no mistaking what Kawhi “The Claw” Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers bluntly said Thursday, during a decisive 120-97 victory. Denver is unworthy of being taken seriously as a championship contender. And know what really hurts? Nuggets…

Kiszla: As Nuggets got Clawed in loss to Clippers, Nikola Jokic just stood there and let it happen — Daily News

Congresswoman Karen Bass addresses Clippers, says she appreciates the NBA’s social justice efforts — Press Telegram

The week after the Clippers and the rest of the players in the NBA bubble walked off the job to make a point about police brutality and racism, Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) spoke to Doc Rivers’ team and expressed her support for their actions. “She was terrific,” said the longtime coach, whose impassioned postgame…

Congresswoman Karen Bass addresses Clippers, says she appreciates the NBA’s social justice efforts — Press Telegram

Clippers’ Marcus Morris Sr. fined $35,000 for striking Luka Doncic — Press Telegram

The NBA fined Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. $35,000 for “recklessly striking Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic” above the shoulders, according Kiki VanDeWeghe, the league’s executive vice president of basketball operations. In the NBA’s news release announcing the fine, the league stated that the amount of the fine – which was announced Wednesday, on Morris…

Clippers’ Marcus Morris Sr. fined $35,000 for striking Luka Doncic — Press Telegram

In the NBA’s news release announcing the fine, the league stated that the amount of the fine – which was announced Wednesday, on Morris Sr.’s 31st birthday – took into account the fact that Morris was disciplined on prior occasions for physical altercations on the court.

The incident that drew the fine came with 1:07 remaining in Game 6 of the Clippers’ Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks – a 111-97 closeout victory for L.A., which begins second-round action against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.

Clippers’ Game 6 vs. Mavericks among those postponed Thursday — Daily News

Game 6 of the Clippers’ first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks – originally scheduled to be played Thursday evening – has been postponed to a date yet to be determined, according to the league. Near midday Thursday, the NBA issued a statement from Executive Vice President Mike Bass that read: “NBA playoff games for…

Clippers’ Game 6 vs. Mavericks among those postponed Thursday — Daily News

SOURCE SPORTS: Paul George Admits He’s Been Battling Depression and Anxiety in the Bubble — CASHOPOLY

[ad_1] Paul George has been struggling to say the least. During the playoffs, George’s game has been off. Well, it finally appears that he is back on track. George scored 35 points on 12-of-18 shooting in a 154-111 blowout of the Mavericks. Afterward, he opened up on his struggles and how they impacted his mental […]

SOURCE SPORTS: Paul George Admits He’s Been Battling Depression and Anxiety in the Bubble — CASHOPOLY

Paul George has been struggling to say the least. During the playoffs, George’s game has been off. Well, it finally appears that he is back on track.

George scored 35 points on 12-of-18 shooting in a 154-111 blowout of the Mavericks. Afterward, he opened up on his struggles and how they impacted his mental health during the series.  

After the game, George was interviewed by TNT’s Jared Greenberg and gave some incredibly raw answers. 

“The bubble got the best of me… Shout out to everyone who stood behind me.”

Paul George on his start to the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/eleprREKT9

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 26, 2020

“The bubble got the best of me,” George admitted. “I was just in a dark place. I really wasn’t here. I checked out. These past couples of games, it was just difficult. But, shout out to the people who stood behind me, that was in my corner. The positivity, my family, friends. Everybody. Thank everybody that reached out to me.

The bubble presents a completely unique set of circumstances that a number of players have struggled to adapt to. Normally, a player returns home to his family after a bad game. This postseason? They are forced…

Paul George stands tall as Clippers rout Dallas, take 3-2 lead in series — Daily News

Los Angeles Clippers’ Montrezl Harrell (5) chases a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks,Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) Dallas Mavericks’ Maxi Kleber (42) blocks Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard during the second half of an…

Paul George stands tall as Clippers rout Dallas, take 3-2 lead in series — Daily News