Month: November 2021

College Football Playoff Rankings: Think, Know, Believe On The Penultimate CFP Top 25

College Football Playoff rankings: Quick analysis with what I think, what I know, and what I believe on the penultimate CFP Top 25

College Football Daily Cavalcade: What I think, what I know, and what I believe after the penultimate round of College Football Playoff Rankings.

College Football Playoff Rankings: Daily Cavalcade on the Top 25

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Sorry if this take sucks, it’s not my fault …

Before finishing this piece – and not knowing how it would turn out – I left for LSU.

Never, EVER, let a chance to be pretentious go unused.

I think … I refuse to refer to these as the penultimate College Football rankings until the committee goes all in and calls last week’s version the antepenultimate rankings.

I know … I took four years of Latin. I averaged a rock-solid C+.

I believe … penultimate is Latin for “these don’t really matter until we know who wins the Power Five conference championships.”

I think … Notre Dame is more alive in this College Football Playoff thing than many are letting on.

I know … Brian Kelly just had to bolt for LSU a few days before knowing whether or not the team he was coaching was actually out of the College Football Playoff.

I believe … this would be an all-timer if Notre Dame had a shot to get in, but the committee left it out because its former head coach chose to go live his best life …

I think … Notre Dame might be in if gets two losses this weekend between Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma State, and Cincinnati.

I know … College Football Playoff committee chairman Gary Barta pointed out that all factors are considered – like if a star quarterback gets hurt, or if a team doesn’t have its head coach.

I believe … there aren’t enough candles at the Grotto to save Brian Kelly with the fan base if his early departure costs the Irish a College Football Playoff spot.

I think … Brian Kelly left for LSU to try to win a national championship.

I know … it was for gobs and gobs of money, too.

I believe … YOU DON’T LEAVE FOR ANOTHER JOB when the team you just led through the season has a shot at being two wins away from winning a national championship.

I think … defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman could step in and do the job if needed.

I know … no one would sell Notre Dame better over that lobbying period after the conference championships and before the final rankings are announced on Sunday morning.

I believe … Notre Dame would all of a sudden become America’s team to root for if it’s in without its head coach.

I think … Oklahoma State is fine at 5.

I know … if it beats No. 9 Baylor, that would make it two top ten wins – Oklahoma was 10 last week – to close out the season.

I believe … 12-1 Big 12 Champion Oklahoma State is in over Cincinnati if Alabama beats Georgia.

I think … this is easy peasy if Georgia beats Alabama in the SEC Championship.

I know … Georgia would get the 1, Michigan would be the 2 if that goes to plan.

I believe … Alabama is out. Maybe.

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I think … the committee and the College Football Playoff types would love nothing more than for Oklahoma State to play in AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

I know … the committee doesn’t think about location when it does its rankings … really.

I believe … Oklahoma State jumps Cincinnati to the 3 if wins the Big 12 Championship, and it’s a no-brainer if it beats Baylor in a blowout.

I think … we’re WAY overdue for something wacky to happen.

I know … we have yet to have a monster upset in one of the significant conference championships in the College Football Playoff era.

I believe … the College Football Playoff won’t somehow be Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ohio State when I see it.

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I think … Ohio State at the 7 is a big deal.

I know … Iowa is in the Rose Bowl if it beats Michigan.

I believe … unless Alabama beats Georgia, Michigan still has a decent shot of getting in if loses to Iowa tastefully.

I think … it’ll be fascinating how this all plays out, because …

I know … Oklahoma State is up first on Saturday. Everyone else will know what they need to do after the early Big 12 Championship.

I believe … Oklahoma State is going to secure a spot by about 3:30 ET on Saturday, and then the pressure is on.

I think … Cincinnati will know it needs to be impressive against Houston.

I know … Houston is good enough to win the American Athletic Conference Championship.

I believe … Cincinnati will win, but beating the No. 21 team won’t be enough to overcome Oklahoma State beating the No. 9 team.

I think … I’m totally torn on Georgia-Alabama.

I know … Auburn had the chance to kill the zombie, and it didn’t do it.

I believe … Alabama is deadly when it can do the Nobody Believes In Us thing.

I think … Iowa can’t come close to beating Michigan unless Iowa forces at least three turnovers.

I know … Michigan will turn the ball over three times.

I believe … Iowa doesn’t have enough of an offense to take advantage of the three turnovers.

I think … about 12 people are going to watch the ACC Championship because …

I know … it’s on at the same time as the Big Ten Championship.

I believe … Pitt vs Wake Forest might be the most entertaining game of the weekend.

I think … on Sunday it’s going to be 1. Georgia, 2. Michigan, 3. Oklahoma State, 4. Cincinnati.

I know … it’s not going to be quite that easy.

I believe … Alabama will somehow be a part of this, just because.

I think … I know it’s all going to be okay.

I know … I believe it’s all going to be okay.

I believe … I think it’s all going to be okay.

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Michigan State football at No. 11 in latest College Football Playoff Rankings

Michigan State football at No. 11 in latest College Football Playoff Rankings

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The latest College Football Playoff rankings are live, and Michigan State football will come in just outside of the top ten at No. 11. That should put them squarely in the sights of a New Year’s six game which should be celebrated after being projected to be one of the worst teams in the Big Ten.

Michigan places firmly at No. 2, a position they will have to defend this weekend against No. 13 Iowa in the Big Ten Championship.

Ohio State moves down to No. 7 following their loss to Michigan.

Your top four are:

  1. Georgia
  2. Michigan
  3. Alabama
  4. Cincinnati

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Cowboys’ DT Brent Urban to miss the remainder of 2021 season

Brent Urban has been on injured reserve since October with a triceps injury and news of his surgery came from a reliable source. | From @StarConscience

Dallas Cowboys’ defensive tackle Brent Urban has been on injured reserve since October with a triceps injury. The hope was he could return soon to assist a run defense that has struggled as of late.

The Cowboys received some unfortunate news about Urban on Tuesday via his wife, Kate. He had surgery to repair his triceps and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season.

Urban was one of the Cowboys’ prized offseason signings. Although his stats won’t blow anyone away, he was a force on the interior of the Cowboys’ defensive line averaging about 27 snaps with four starts in the six games he played in.

The Cowboys will rely on rookie Osa Odighizuwa, Tysten Hill, Justin Hamilton, Carlos Watkins, and the soon to return Neville Gallimore to hold down the middle of the defensive line.

Oklahoma commit Xavion Brice set to visit Texas

Texas to host Oklahoma ATH commit on an official visit.

While Lincoln Riley is getting started at his new job at USC, the Oklahoma program is scrambling. The Sooners have seen a number of decommits and transfers in recent days as they look for a new coach.

Texas special teams coach Jeff Banks met with Oklahoma commit Xavion Brice for an in-home visit on Tuesday afternoon and he is now set to visit Texas on Dec. 10.

Brice is a three-star athlete according to 247Sports. The Arlington Seguin product has offers from Oklahoma, Texas, Texas Tech, Baylor and multiple others.

After accounting for 12 touchdowns and three interceptions his senior year at Seguin, it is unclear which side of the ball Brice will play at the next level.

Texas currently has the top-ranked recruiting class in the Big 12 conference and the No. 7 class in the country.

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NBA takes away Kevin Porter Jr. triple-double, credits rebound to Sengun

Kevin Porter Jr. will wait longer for his first official triple-double, since the NBA credited his clinching rebound from Monday’s game to Alperen Sengun.

Third-year Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. will have to wait longer to record the first triple-double of his NBA career.

The 21-year-old thought he had secured a triple-double during Monday’s home victory over Oklahoma City, when teammates such as rookie big man Alperen Sengun made sure that Porter retrieved a missed shot by the Thunder during the game’s final 90 seconds. But upon further review, the league on Tuesday decided to credit the rebound to Sengun as a “controlled tip,” according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe.

As a result, Porter will officially be credited with 11 points, 11 assists, and only 9 rebounds during Monday’s game at Toyota Center.

Porter will have his next shot at a triple-double when the Rockets and Thunder meet again on Wednesday night in Oklahoma City, where tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Central.

For the 2021-22 season as a whole, the 6-foot-6 guard is averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.8 rebounds in 31.9 minutes per game.

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NFL Week 12: Former Vols’ stats

Former Vols’ stats in the NFL for Week 12.

Week 12 of the NFL season has concluded.

The season started with 18 former Vols on active rosters.

Kyle Phillips played his second game for the New York Jets after beginning the campaign on injured reserve.

Atlanta’s Dustin Colquitt was on the COVID-19 reserve list last week and Alvin Kamara was inactive for the Saints for a third consecutive week due to a knee injury.

Former Vols’ stats for Week 12 are listed below.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Los Angeles Lakers (11-11) play against the Sacramento Kings (13-13) at Golden 1 Center Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday November 30, 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 0, Sacramento Kings 0 (10:00 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kyle Goon @ kylegoon …

The Los Angeles Lakers (11-11) play against the Sacramento Kings (13-13) at Golden 1 Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday November 30, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers 0, Sacramento Kings 0 (10:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Must be some pretty hellacious traffic in Sac as we get ready for tip pic.twitter.com/TRhwyxk50y – 10:09 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
You have to ask the questions because you have to ask the questions, but considering Frank Vogel hates to reveal even the starting lineup before a game, the odds getting any details about LeBron in the health and safety protocols felt… low. AK – 10:02 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Let’s get this going. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/XNICqnCSFF – 9:58 PM

Alan Hahn @alanhahn
Mitch got hand and ball. No reason to blow that whistle. Melo wouldn’t have gotten that call! 🤬 – 9:57 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Starters for tonight. THT and Ellington replace Bradley and LeBron: pic.twitter.com/O10CVi7Na2 – 9:49 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Talen & Wayne join the starting five.
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/Zcqg8vCTZK – 9:47 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
For my friends in Portugal, Neemias Queta will not be active tonight. You can all go back to sleep. His time will come. – 9:44 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings starters vs. Lakers
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
G – Terence Davis
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Richaun Holmes – 9:40 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
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👑 @De’Aaron Fox   
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton
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👑 @Chimezie Metu 
👑 @Richaun Holmes pic.twitter.com/iXXxXNLuMg – 9:35 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Updated story on LeBron James in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols: ocregister.com/2021/11/30/lak… – 9:35 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Updated Injury Report vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 11/30:
Marvin Bagley III (illness) – OUT
Harrison Barnes (right foot sprain) – OUT
Moe Harkless (left knee soreness) – OUT
Robert Woodard II (left ankle soreness) – OUT – 9:35 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 11/30:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
G – Terence Davis
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Richaun Holmes – 9:34 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The Lakers are starting Wayne Ellington and Talen Horton-Tucker tonight, in addition to regular starters Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and DeAndre Jordan. – 9:33 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings vs Lakers tonight’s starters for Sacramento:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
G – Terence Davis
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Richaun Holmes – 9:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers starters: Westbrook, Ellington, THT, AD and Jordan. – 9:30 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Shoutout to the fans 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/6ZYPdOIfxF – 8:44 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Frank Vogel declined to say whether LeBron James feels asymptomatic after entering the NBA’s health and safety protocols. – 8:39 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel says the team “found out this morning” that LeBron would be out due to health & safety protocols. – 8:38 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Lakers coach Frank Vogel says the team found out this morning LeBron James would be entering NBA health and safety protocols. Vogel added the team then arranged for him to get safe transportation back to Los Angeles. – 8:37 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Frank Vogel said he found out this morning that LeBron would enter the health and safety protocols and that the team arranged for safe transportation back to LA from Sacramento. – 8:37 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Lakers coach Frank Vogel says he found out LeBron James was placed in the health and safety protocols this morning and he got “safe transportation” back to Los Angeles. – 8:37 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Frank Vogel says the team became aware of LeBron James entering the health and safety protocols on Tuesday morning and arranged for James to travel back from Sacramento to Los Angeles shortly thereafter. – 8:36 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Frank Vogel said he found out this morning that LeBron would enter the protocols; the team arranged private transit for him to Los Angeles. – 8:35 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Frank Vogel on LeBron James being in the health and safety protocol: “We arranged for him to get transportation for him to get back to L.A. safely.” – 8:35 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Frank Vogel says the team’s thoughts are with LeBron after he entered COVID protocols: “It’s a huge loss. It’s disappointing.” Adds that he thinks that the Lakers are further along in their cohesion than they were when LeBron missed games earlier in the season. – 8:34 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel says it’s going to “hurt” not having Avery Bradley tonight. – 8:34 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Lakers coach Frank Vogel on LeBron James entering NBA health and safety protocols: “Obviously, it’s a huge loss. It’s disappointing. We just want the best for him right now. That’s where our thoughts are and we have a next-man-up mindset.” – 8:34 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel on LeBron being out: “Obviously it’s a huge loss. It’s disappointing. … We have a next-man-up mindset.” – 8:33 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings forward Marvin Bagley III is out vs. the Lakers tonight due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. – 8:32 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Alvin Gentry on LeBron James entering health and safety protocols: “He’s been such an ambassador for the game, arguably the second-best player that’s ever played the game. Everybody wants to see him play, so it’s unfortunate that he won’t be able to play tonight.” – 8:30 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Alvin Gentry says Mo Harkless, Harrison Barnes and Marvin Bagley III are out against the Lakers tonight. – 8:30 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Get a $2.50 bottled water with #ApplePay. Add your card to Apple Wallet before the game to get started. pic.twitter.com/MRUuJ10gum – 8:30 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Play Lakers Pick ‘Em for your chance to win tickets to the December 12 game vs the Magic. – 8:30 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Alvin Gentry says Marvin Bagley (non-Covid illness) won’t play for Kings tonight. – 8:28 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Marvin Bagley is out sick tonight. Non-COVID related illness. – 8:28 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Marvin Bagley is out tonight with a non-COVID illness. – 8:28 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Marvin Bagley is out due to a non-covid illness. – 8:28 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Nico Batum (Health and safety protocols) will miss tomorrow’s game against the Kings, according to the Clippers. – 8:25 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Correcting prior tweet: Richaun Holmes is back tonight for SAC.
Harrison Barnes and Moe Harkless are both out. – 8:24 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Alvin Gentry, as expected, said Harrison Barnes and Moe Harkess will be out again tonight vs. Lakers. Richaun Holmes will be back and will be free from any minutes restrictions tonight – 8:23 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
According to Alvin Gentry, Richaun Holmes does not have a minutes restriction. – 8:23 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Alvin Gentry says Richaun Holmes will not have any minutes restrictions vs. the Lakers tonight after missing the past three games, one due to an eye injury and two due to illness. – 8:23 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nicolas Batum remains out due to health and safety protocols for tomorrow vs Kings – 8:23 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
No Harrison Barnes or Mo Harkless for the Kings tonight against the Lakers, Alvin Gentry says. – 8:21 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Both Moe Harkless and Harrison Barnes are out again tonight. – 8:21 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
No Harrison Barnes or Moe Harkless tonight for the Kings. – 8:21 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Alvin Gentry says Harrison Barnes (foot) and Maurice Harkless (knee) will be out again tonight. – 8:21 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
From earlier: Canes bring in AD candidate for second interview, continue conversations with candidates, while Diaz twists in wind. How Canes football is operating in parallel universes, in a weird state of suspended animation: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 8:19 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Neemias Queta and Damian Jones working on jumpers during pregame. pic.twitter.com/nYzqAtymGz – 8:02 PM

Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
What you think Laker Fans, do you have confidence AD and Russ can lead with Bron out? So far that has not been the case, 4-7 without LBJ – 8:00 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
Jaden Ivey would be helping the Lakers more than Russell Westbrook is right now. I don’t know who else to compare Ivey to coming out of college. – 7:50 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The Lakers have the NBA’s hardest remaining schedule.
They are just 11-11 against the 2nd-easiest schedule so far.
LeBron James is out at least the next 4 games. – 7:40 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Lakers’ LeBron James has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols after increased testing was instituted leaguewide post-Thanksgiving.
Teams were notified Nov. 19 that all players would have to test daily for COVID-19 from Nov. 28-Dec. 1 unless the team had an off day. – 7:36 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron James enters COVID health, safety protocols, out vs. Kings and at least 10 days nba.nbcsports.com/2021/11/30/leb… – 7:36 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Get to know your NBA media: which NBA beat writer once ate 9 oatmeal raisin cookies during a Kings game? – 7:34 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Lakers only play 5 games over the next 11 days. At Kings, Clippers, Celtics, at Memphis, at OKC.
But from December 11 until the end of the season… pic.twitter.com/shePO0gmAW – 7:27 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron is the only positive on the Lakers this season.
They are +1 with LeBron and -63 without LeBron in point differential. pic.twitter.com/gMuiWWsQrK – 7:18 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The 2021-22 Lakers: Brought to you by “Absolutely No Fun Whatsoever!” AK – 7:13 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
LeBron James — who the Lakers are listing in health and safety protocols — is expected to miss several games, source tells ESPN. Players with positive Covid cases must be out a minimum of 10 days. – 7:09 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Lakers star LeBron James out vs. Kings after entering NBA health and safety protocols. @sacbee_news story ⬇️
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 6:55 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Lakers star LeBron James to miss time after entering NBA’s covid-19 health & safety protocols @washingtonpost @PostSports https://t.co/xLViU5KiiY pic.twitter.com/ssjUYHULnJ – 6:54 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron James is out for tonight due to the league’s health and safety protocols. – 6:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron missed games in career
First 15 seasons: 71
Last 4 seasons: 71 (and counting) pic.twitter.com/YGRv8xtai3 – 6:44 PM

Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
Lakers fans are now listed as ‘questionable’ (mental health and safety protocols) – 6:42 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James is out tonight against the Kings because of Health and Safety protocols, per the Lakers. – 6:40 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers say that LeBron James has entered the health and safety protocols and is out for tonight’s game in Sacramento. – 6:39 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Uh oh…LeBron James out tonight due to being in health and safety protocols. – 6:39 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Los Angeles Lakers say LeBron James has entered NBA’s health and safety protocol. – 6:39 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James is in NBA’s health and safety protocols and is out for Lakers game at Sacramento tonight, the Lakers just announced. – 6:38 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers announce LeBron James is OUT tonight due to health and safety protocols. – 6:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron James is out tonight against Sacramento due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols. – 6:36 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
LeBron James has entered the NBA’s Health & Safety protocols, per the Lakers. L.A. plays in Sacramento tonight. – 6:36 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
LeBron James has entered health and safety protocols and is out tonight vs. Sacramento, Lakers say. – 6:35 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
The Lakers say LeBron James will be out tonight in Sacramento due to health and safety protocols. – 6:34 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder were incredibly fortunate after KD left to have Sam Presti and Russell Westbrook.
Sooners are incredibly fortunate after Riley left to have Joe Castiglione and Bob Stoops. – 5:54 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Anthony Davis says he will continue to shoot 3s “whether it goes in or not” nba.nbcsports.com/2021/11/30/ant… – 5:54 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast, YouTube version. Among the topics, a viewer’s complaint that Anthony Davis isn’t playing like a true superstar. Is this fair criticism? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/6CyTgc0eGXA?t=… – 5:09 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Jalen Rose swiftly crushed LeBron James’ case for GOAT status over Michael Jordan.
#NBA #Lakers #LakeShow
sportscasting.com/jalen-rose-cru… – 5:06 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Warriors & Suns Reign Over The West + Can Lakers Bounce Back? | Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast w/ @Gary Tanguay presented by @calm & @LinkedIn twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:00 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Is this, from a Sacramento dumpling spot, a commentary on the Lakers chances tonight vs the Kings? pic.twitter.com/lHcrTpPYpt – 4:59 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: A day after becoming a U.S. citizen and changing his last name to “Freedom,” Enes Kanter Freedom says he’d like to meet with LeBron James and “educate” him on humans rights issues in China. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:27 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
My bro @Jalen Rose is my guest on the Posted Up w/ C. Haynes Pod. MJ vs Bron, what Rockets’ chips meant without MJ, rap videos he was in, who should go against @BustaRhymes in @verzuzonline & provides secrets to his hair.
🎧: https://t.co/WzOQJhqQTf
🎥: https://t.co/xEAqbJYQ7G pic.twitter.com/FPgc1AvrUm – 4:04 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free pod: Awards 11.29.21 Part 2 w/ @Danny Leroux: https://t.co/0gWBPs84JY
Dunc’d On Total Access members get this episode ad-free, plus our other 4 pods per week. Subscribe: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/jATJYuYIPu – 4:00 PM

Detroit Pistons vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Detroit Pistons (4-16) play against the Portland Trail Blazers (11-11) at Moda Center Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday November 30, 2021 Detroit Pistons 2, Portland Trail Blazers 3 (Q1 09:50) What’s the buzz on Twitter? James Edwards III @ …

The Detroit Pistons (4-16) play against the Portland Trail Blazers (11-11) at Moda Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday November 30, 2021

Detroit Pistons 2, Portland Trail Blazers 3 (Q1 09:50)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Jerami Grant just had one of the longest toilet bowls I can remember. – 10:14 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
If the blazers get three 3-point attempts on every possession they will win. – 10:12 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Blazers vs Pistons. Who is ready? – 10:11 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors have used Draymond Green as the primary defender on Damian Lillard and Chris Paul in the last week. – 10:10 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Tony Snell/DSJ revenge game incoming? – 10:10 PM
Mike Richman @mikegrich
Now that Knicks-Nets is over it’s time for the main event: Some of the Blazers vs. the Pistons. – 10:00 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Simons and Snell round out tonight’s starting 5.
1⃣ @Anfernee Simons
3⃣ @CJ McCollum
1⃣7⃣ @Tony Snell
3⃣3⃣ @Robert Covington
2⃣7⃣ @bosnianbeast27
#RipCity | @stormxio pic.twitter.com/TdsgMVgWyk – 9:54 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
For the 3rd straight game, the Raptors fail to break 100 points. They’ve lost 10 of their last 13 games and fall to 2-8 in Toronto, tying them with Detroit for the 2nd-worst home record in the NBA (only the 1-8 Magic are worse). The reigning champion Bucks come to town Thursday. – 9:54 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons starters: Hayes, Cunningham, Bey, Grant and Stewart – 9:45 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
First 5 off the Rip 💥
@Kia | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/fgmN8jkFB3 – 9:45 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
📍 City of Roses🌹
10PM ET | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/C5jxv3MH4d – 9:28 PM

Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
🏀 #RipCity vs @Detroit Pistons
⌚️ 7:00PM
📺 @ROOTSPORTS_NW | https://t.co/yBftNpfldh
📻 @RipCityRadio620 pic.twitter.com/Epmp7p9kKL – 9:14 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
What I like and don’t like about the Pistons’ first 20 games freep.com/story/sports/n… – 9:00 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Tonight’s @HenryFordNews status/injury report against the Portland Trail Blazers: pic.twitter.com/CjBi8J7mTc – 8:42 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Casey said he’s assuming Frank Jackson is good to go tonight. Hasn’t heard otherwise. – 8:35 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Chauncey Billups said the Pistons play really hard and that their offense is “random,” which can create real problems when shots are falling. – 8:27 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Chauncey Billups on Cade Cunningham: “He’s a special player in this league right now, he’s a special talent. he does everything you want out there.” – 8:20 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Blazers coach Chauncey Billups on facing the Pistons tonight: “Every time I get an opportunity to play, or coach, or be in contact with the Pistons, it’s always special to me. Everyone knows my feelings on the organization, the city and the fans there.” – 8:18 PM
Jay Allen @PDXjay
Chauncey Billups says he’ll start Anfernee Simons, CJ McCollum, Tony Snell, Robert Covington, and Jusuf Nurkic tonight against the Pistons. #RipCity @RipCityRadio620 – 8:17 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Tonight’s agenda:
☑️ Take a power nap
☑️ Share your #Pistons pics with us in our @UWMLife Reppin’ the D shoutout → https://t.co/js4XQ9JbRs
☑️ Watch our 10PM ET game in Portland pic.twitter.com/k1Hi84tjHa – 7:00 PM

Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Tonight’s Gameday Poster for our Moments Mixtape Celebration game vs Detroit.
🎨 by Daniel Santollo pic.twitter.com/VsEZdROWeC – 7:00 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Frank Jackson is questionable tonight with a right tibia contusion – 6:57 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Grab your coffees, it’s a late one tonight.
📍 PNW
📺 : @BallySportDET pic.twitter.com/dUJSH7wGMT – 6:00 PM

Greg Brown @gb3elite
Hey, hey #RipCity it’s about that time!!! It’s Game Day! pic.twitter.com/v2RWayDzdU – 5:15 PM

Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Mercy-Mercy Jerome Kersey!
Get the new book, “Jerome Kersey: Overcoming the Odds” at tonight’s game & get your copy signed by author, @Kerry Eggers & Blazer great, @terryporter30 pregame or halftime on the concourse.
All net proceeds benefit the Jerome Kersey Scholarship Fund. pic.twitter.com/6LE1MNbDUz – 5:15 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
We send our thoughts and prayers to the victims and families affected by today’s tragic events in Oxford, MI. Our hearts go out to the students, teachers, families, and the entire Oxford community. – 4:32 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Tonight is Moments Mixtape Night celebrating the squad from 1990!
Give us 🖐, @terryporter30 pic.twitter.com/qcRwpCwEPB – 4:15 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
This Nuggets’ roster — without MPJ and with a ramping up Jamal Murray — is a 𝙬𝙖𝙮 better one than what Denver beat Portland with in 6 games. It’s one of the reasons why it’s hard to see Denver punting on this season.
Another key reason: Nikola Jokic
thednvr.com/tank-punt-on-t… – 4:04 PM

Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Golden State Warriors (18-2) play against the Phoenix Suns (3-3) at Footprint Center Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday November 30, 2021 Golden State Warriors 15, Phoenix Suns 18 (Q1 06:00) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Rob Peterson @ ShotDrJr …

The Golden State Warriors (18-2) play against the Phoenix Suns (3-3) at Footprint Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday November 30, 2021

Golden State Warriors 15, Phoenix Suns 18 (Q1 06:00)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Rob Peterson @ShotDrJr
Suns-Warriors … I want 188-186 tonight – 10:14 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton feasting inside early with 8 points on 4-6 FG. Warriors are also good. It’s extremely loud in here. Fun game so far! – 10:14 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Max Playoffs Deandre Ayton is here. That’s four offensive rebounds in the first six minutes of the game. He’s been the difference so far. – 10:14 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
Trying to catch my breath from Knicks-Nets and the Warriors and Suns are already going blow-for-blow. No time for rest watching the NBA tonight. – 10:13 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
The fact that you can have a game plan with Draymond defending CP3 … – 10:10 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors have used Draymond Green as the primary defender on Damian Lillard and Chris Paul in the last week. – 10:10 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker lost Steph Curry on that one. Pretty – 10:09 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
What makes Golden State so good…Draymond’s passing. Curry’s screening. When the best shooter in the game screens as aggressively as he does, puts so much stress on the defense, guys like Looney get layups. – 10:09 PM
Drew Shiller @DrewShiller
Steph Curry sets a cross screen in the paint to free Looney up for the first bucket of the game = pic.twitter.com/2tcSAVYNzn – 10:08 PM
Golden State Warriors @warriors
First on the board ✔️
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/bpiQOFBtfq – 10:08 PM

Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
According to TNT, Suns vying to become sixth team in NBA history to have an undefeated month during the season. 1993-94 Knicks had one of those five months, going 14-0 during the month of March. – 10:08 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
The putback on the first bucket. 😤 pic.twitter.com/JhGRAJptpI – 10:07 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Bridges on Curry
Booker on Wiggins
Green on Paul
Wiggins on Booker – 10:07 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
very much here for ayton vs. otto porter’s death lineup – 10:05 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Warmin’ up the bunnies. 🐰 pic.twitter.com/AP7KZhJ1hn – 10:03 PM

Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Hoping this Suns-Warriors game is fantastic. – 10:02 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I am irrationally excited about this Suns vs Warriors game. – 10:02 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
All you need to know ahead of Tuesday’s primetime contest between the Warriors and Suns. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/30/war… – 10:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
James Harden tonight:
34 PTS
10 REB
8 AST
9-10 FT
OK, on to Suns Warriors. pic.twitter.com/egYcX0rqW1 – 10:00 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Awfully fun game that is tied at 110 with 17 seconds left and many fans hope will be untied quickly so it doesn’t run into the Warriors-Suns main event. – 9:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Game night in Phoenix. #Suns #Warriors pic.twitter.com/HG7sooDZce – 9:46 PM

Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
Keys for Phoenix against the Golden State Warriors – backsportspage.com/keys-for-phoen… #NBA #BackSportsPage @james_dalpino – 9:45 PM
Golden State Warriors @warriors
#DubNation ROLL CALL
Where’s everyone tuning in from tonight? – 9:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Saw Dario Saric in arena tonight.
Had big smile. In great spirits. Walking around OK.
People talk about teams having guys out, and rightfully so, but imagine #Suns with Saric?
They missed him in the finals.
He’s expected to miss all regular season. Could use him postseason. – 9:42 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Andrew Wiggins is a go tonight against the Suns – 9:41 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Almost that time Suns fans. 👀 pic.twitter.com/lXXenbVJJM – 9:39 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns #DubNation starting lineups: pic.twitter.com/mKE27fC6Sp – 9:38 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“They present a ton of problems offensively.” #Warriors coach Steve Kerr on facing #Suns, who are riding a 16-game win streak. pic.twitter.com/Tus7uERSuu – 9:36 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tonight’s @BannerHealth Health Update: pic.twitter.com/PMK522FpJT – 9:33 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Starters vs Warriors
#ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/CPHTVjCnAI – 9:31 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“His size and strength is a challenge.”
Steve Kerr on Deandre Ayton as #Warriors have task of defending him and JaVale McGee w/small ball unit w/Draymond Green at center.
“Draymond’s strength is literally his strength. He’s been guarding guys like that his whole career.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/Xc6aA03TQz – 9:31 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Walking into prime time.
#YouDoYou | @PlayAtGila pic.twitter.com/ohrm8nzAH4 – 9:29 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s a competitor. That’s what I love about him.”
Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Devin Booker as the two got to know each other from Olympic experience in helping Team USA win gold in Tokyo. #Suns #DubNation pic.twitter.com/LyRO6DSRtX – 9:25 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Brutal end of quarter D by Memphis as Raptors 8th string gets a dunk off inbound with 1 second left. Denied Malachi Flynn like he was Steph Curry. – 9:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I don’t remember many details. That was so long ago, but I’ve always admired Monty.”
Steve Kerr when asked about interviewing Monty Williams for #Suns head coach job when he was the GM.
“Since that time, I’ve gotten to know him. So impressed with him and the job he’s done.” pic.twitter.com/DFDlWPnLcX – 9:21 PM

Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Official word from the Warriors is Andrew Wiggins will play tonight. – 9:16 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Knicks 88-84. Harden has 30, Durant 16, Thomas 12. Thomas is the lone reserve to have logged over 12 minutes so far. Similar to the Phoenix game, Nash only leaning a handful of guys. – 9:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s good to be back in that position.” #Warriors coach Steve Kerr on being that “road show” as they play Phoenix tonight. #Suns pic.twitter.com/J8zpAK0saN – 9:12 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Think it only took until the second try for Deandre Ayton to hit: pic.twitter.com/joWYynBFkz – 9:12 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Unlike myself who wore an Ice Cube t-shirt to Monday’s practice and a blue blazer to tonight’s game, #Suns will look to be themselves for to tonight’s much anticipated matchup against #Warriors. pic.twitter.com/Mod0n4fB1B – 9:09 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I’m not that boring.” Monty Williams on hype for #Suns @Golden State Warriors game. #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/vt6PGA1ZNk – 9:06 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Nets and Warriors are the two teams that can take a game from back-and-forth to blowout in the blink of an eye. – 9:03 PM
Golden State Warriors @warriors
Gettin’ loose.
Gettin’ ready.
@Moses Moody || #DubNation pic.twitter.com/TYHGmop7s9 – 8:53 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Andrew Wiggins just finished his pregame workout in Phoenix. Nodded to trainer Drew Yoder “I’m good,” so it appears he’s a go against the Suns. But monitor the way he moves early. Pregame workout was light. Back spasms this morning. – 8:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I asked Steve Kerr about the challenges Deandre Ayton presents for the Warriors’ small-ball lineups with Draymond at center. Here’s what he had to say: pic.twitter.com/wDg6YUXy5y – 8:45 PM

Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
TNT offering Knix-Nets, then Warriors-Suns. “We can’t compete with that, so we moved our Tuesdays to Thursdays,” said Roger Goodell. – 8:42 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kerr doubts that Iguodala (sore knee) will be back Friday for the rematch vs. the Suns. – 8:40 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr said he doubts Andre Iguodala will be back on Friday against Phoenix. He will miss his seventh straight game tonight after some recent right knee swelling. Was on the court post practice in LA yesterday. – 8:39 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Steve Kerr says he doubts Andre Iguodala will be available on Friday. He expects Damion Lee to be available. – 8:39 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Steve Kerr said losing in the Finals is devastating and loved that Devin Booker was still ready to fly halfway across the world and compete for Team USA in Tokyo right after going through that. Said Booker was a huge part of the team with his versatility. – 8:36 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Per Kerr, Andrew Wiggins, who’s on the injury report as questionable with back spasms, will warm up and see if he can go versus the Suns. The spasms flared up this morning. – 8:34 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Steve Kerr didn’t have an update on Andrew Wiggins, who was a late add to the injury report. Nothing serious but if his back spasms are bothering him too much he will sit. – 8:33 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Andrew Wiggins is still a game-time decision. Back spasms flared up this morning. He will test it pregame in Phoenix. – 8:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Steve Kerr said he’s not sure about Andrew Wiggins’ status for tonight yet. He’s warming up on the court now and the Warriors will see – 8:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams talked about how when they were in Orlando bubble they had 10 to 12 players for voluntary practices and sharing courts with other teams that had 1, 2 players.
The 1-2 players from other teams were looking at them funny. That was big sign of culture change. #Suns – 8:31 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Dueling MVP chants from the Knicks and Nets fans here, which I guess means they are hoping to make it to a bar in time to watch the start of Steph Curry and the Warriors after this game. – 8:30 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
We are Open! What are you rocking tonight?
@Opendoor | #ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/o6F0Afrn7P – 8:30 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams was asked about Steph Curry’s ability to get shots off from anywhere and make them. He laughed.
“What do I think about it? I don’t like it!” – 8:28 PM
Baxter Holmes @Baxter
NEWS: Lawyers leading the NBA’s investigation into the Phoenix Suns and Robert Sarver have begun scheduling and conducting interviews of current and former Suns employees, but some who have signed NDAs are unclear if they’ll be allowed to participate. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:14 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Dillon Brooks is trying to do to Fred VanVleet what Fred VanVleet does to Steph Curry. Smart strategy by Grizz. – 8:09 PM
Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
The four players with 2,500 threes, and their percentages
1. Ray Allen (2,973), 40.0%
2. Stephen Curry (2,937), 43.3%
3. Reggie Miller (2,560), 39.5%
4. James Harden (2,500), 36.3% – 7:58 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton on the court early for his pregame work pic.twitter.com/RahB6aRauh – 7:53 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
James Harden looks like someone who senses his team needs him to score. Different looking player than the last game against the Suns for sure. – 7:45 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: James Harden (1-of-1 3FG) just knocked down the 2,500th 3-pointer of his career.
He becomes the fourth player in NBA history to make 2,500 threes, joining Ray Allen (2,973), Stephen Curry (2,937) and Reggie Miller (2,560).
Miller is here calling the game for TNT – 7:38 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
James Harden just became the fourth NBA player ever with 2,500 career 3-pointers. He joins Ray Allen (2,973), Stephen Curry (2,937) and Reggie Miller (2,560) as the only players in NBA history to make 2,500 or more 3-pointers. pic.twitter.com/RsQ40qThF7 – 7:36 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Help @Cameron Payne spread holiday cheer to 15 deserving families. @intel has been the first to help support our families this year, you can be next! 🎁
Learn More: https://t.co/GOBy5lfna1
Purchase gifts: https://t.co/UPT3kEvCMO pic.twitter.com/12pHDbnJll – 7:34 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays Center. Nets-Knicks tip shortly. Good test for BK. Curious to see what the Nets’ rotations look like after James Johnson was the lone reserve to log 12+ minutes against Phoenix. Does Cam Thomas get a bigger role? Updates to follow. – 7:25 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Our prediction and best bet for Tuesday’s Warriors vs. Suns game, with odds from Tipico Sportsbook. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/30/war… – 7:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
One last time before tonight’s clash of titans, here’s what the Suns need to focus on to beat the Warriors and win their 17th straight game: bit.ly/3D1G4Du – 7:02 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Warriors vs Suns is a must watch tonight at 10pET on NBA Radio!
Hear from @Phoenix Suns part owner Larry Fitzgerald on the “Let’s Go! with Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray” Podcast!
Stitcher https://t.co/Jdf8VCs6Ph
Apple https://t.co/Ux5QE7ZGiv
Pandora https://t.co/QMEbzJVK0Z pic.twitter.com/Kx0Ri0O3PK – 7:01 PM

Golden State Warriors @warriors
Game on the line in today’s scrimmage in Santa Cruz
& Klay came in clutch 🎯 pic.twitter.com/kETau3FSzv – 7:00 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Things To L👀k Out For In The Nets vs. Knicks Game:
▪️Brooklyn’s bench only scored 11 points last game against the Suns.
▪️Evan Fournier has put up 16 PPG in his past five games.
▪️Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris & Nic Claxton are out. – 7:00 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Some key minutes I’m watching tonight are Booker + bench and CP3 + bench vs. Curry + bench
Book/Payne/Johnson: 9.4 net rating in 105 minutes
CP3/Shamet/McGee: 14.0 net rating in 78 minutes
Steph/GP2/Porter: 24.2 net rating in 73 minutes – 6:37 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
about to hop on @NBATV to talk about the suns and this piece si.com/nba/2021/11/24… – 6:17 PM
Golden State Warriors @warriors
Battle of the two best records in the league.
It’s goin’ down tonight in Phoenix. – 6:10 PM
Ethan Strauss @SherwoodStrauss
Pushing my Callin show start to 10:00 PM. PST because I do want to watch the end of Warriors-Suns. Join us! callin.com/?link=bMGkbDTi… – 5:59 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
PSA: before y’all get into Suns-Warriors, here’s a friendly reminder that today’s the drop dead deadline to let all that Thanksgiving food go. pic.twitter.com/JBM1lwAIvX – 5:55 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
We get Suns-Warriors tonight AND Friday?! pic.twitter.com/v4jczBLF9x – 5:32 PM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
Before the Warriors and Suns face off tonight, I wrote about why I have them as the top two teams in the league.
You can see where I placed the rest of the league in my most recent NBA power rankings, too:
bit.ly/3o7iJfi – 5:22 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
I’m pumped for Suns-Warriors tonight, and my @PrizePicks entry reflects that! pic.twitter.com/FJ5OiFXCxx – 5:16 PM

Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Mercy-Mercy Jerome Kersey!
Get the new book, “Jerome Kersey: Overcoming the Odds” at tonight’s game & get your copy signed by author, @Kerry Eggers & Blazer great, @terryporter30 pregame or halftime on the concourse.
All net proceeds benefit the Jerome Kersey Scholarship Fund. pic.twitter.com/6LE1MNbDUz – 5:15 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Through it all, there’s been one constant:
Steph & Dray.
Somehow, someway…
They are basketball, in the Bay.
Learn these lessons, before May.
New @UnderdogFantasy: the historical context story of Curry & Green’s chemistry, and how they’ve managed to be better now — than ever. pic.twitter.com/FXjml9k1s9 – 5:09 PM

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Warriors & Suns Reign Over The West + Can Lakers Bounce Back? | Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast w/ @Gary Tanguay presented by @calm & @LinkedIn twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:00 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon on the teams that are within a game of .500, Wolves on the rise, Jonas Valanciunas going off, love for the Suns and Warriors, Kemba Walker and other injuries, Boogie’s back, and much more. open.spotify.com/episode/3hKbWQ… – 4:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
I’m being told Frank Kaminsky isn’t out for the season with the stress reaction to his right knee.
Still haven’t heard it timetable on his return, but he’s still out indefinitely. Have seen him doing rehab in a weight room area next to the courts.
Missed last seven games. #Suns – 4:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns have only had 1 sellout home game this season out of 10.
I’m sensitive to people who can’t afford 🎟. Times are hard.
TickPick says avg. ticket 💵 #Warriors game tonight $167.
Avg. 💵 last season? $77.
BUT can’t call Phoenix a basketball town if tonight isn’t sold out. pic.twitter.com/x8baF4kL7c – 4:34 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Getting in rhythm for tonight.
📍 @Verizon 5G Performance Center pic.twitter.com/4nUvvfypfm – 4:33 PM

Golden State Warriors @warriors
11.30 is one of our favorite dates on the calendar 🗓️
Happy Splash Brothers Day, #DubNation pic.twitter.com/kAUprR15dj – 4:20 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
great stat via @jj_redick:
The Warriors are one of only 5 teams in the NBA this season to make more than 400 shots within five feet of the rim.
GSW is shooting a league-best 69% on those close-range attempts.
Speaks to how Steph Curry just decimates defenses with his presence. – 4:13 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Capped-off his Western Conference Player of the Week with a 30-point performance against the Nets!
@Devin Booker with the @efirstbank Money Drive of the Week pic.twitter.com/CDCn3dApuP – 4:06 PM

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Take a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Twitter after Steph Curry dropped 33 points to lead the Warriors to a win vs. the Clippers. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 4:00 PM

Miles Frazier talks transfer portal, Rutgers visit this weekend and schools showing interest

Rutgers football will be getting a visit from Miles Frazier this weekend.

 

Miles Frazier is listening to all offers coming his way, the FIU offensive lineman now with 25 offers after entering the transfer portal this week.

The Camden, N.J. prospect, who had just five offers coming out of high school and 13 offers after finishing a post-graduate year, tells ‘Rutgers Wire’ that he will be visiting Rutgers this weekend for an unofficial visit. Frazier was offered by Rutgers on Tuesday afternoon.

He said that within five minutes of entering the portal, a Rutgers assistant coach reached out to him. Talk about efficiency.

In fact, Rutgers was the first school to make contact with him. Then assistant coach Fran Brown made the next contact.

“And then I know coach Fran – he’s from where I’m from. He recruited me at Temple and I know him as well. So I got on the phone with him for the past two days,” Frazier told ‘Rutgers Wire.’

“I got on the phone with the offensive line coach yesterday, coach Fran and the offensive coordinator and today I got on the phone with all three of them and coach Schiano. And then he offered me.”

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Frazier hopes to make a decision in or around Christmas time.

Last season as a redshirt freshman, Frazier made 12 starts for FIU.

 

Of the programs that have offered, Frazier says that Florida State, Rutgers, Arizona State, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Miami, Virginia and Syracuse. He doesn’t have any favorites right now even as things are beginning to heat up for him.

Florida State, Iowa State and Arizona State are planning visits for him at his house. The following weekend, he hopes to make unofficial visits at North Carolina and North Carolina State while down in the area for his brother’s graduation.

The Rutgers offer does have certain appeal for the fact that Frazier is from south Jersey. But location isn’t the only factor for Frazier.

“Right now I’m weighing my a lot because like how much growth I feel like I’ve had coming down south,” Frazier said. “But at the end of the day, I’m a Jersey guy. I got a Jersey tattoo. I look forward to breaks from school to go home, see my family for that so so it is appealing, but I’m still open to going anywhere.”

In terms of what he is looking for, he’s looking for fit as well as support. It doesn’t matter, he says, if a program is established or rebuilding. Location doesn’t matter.

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Fit does.

“Basically, a place that can help me develop as a human being and a player. I love competition, I love working. So, really, I’m ready to work anywhere I go,” Frazier said.

“A lot of schools have told me their o-line situation and I’m just trying to help a team. If they’re not winning yet, then win and get to a bowl game or championship. Because to turn that up, the players on the team as well as myself get noticed by NFL scouts. What we didn’t have at FIU, we’d have the university have the football team’s back.”