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Anthony Davis back Monday against Pacers?

The Los Angeles Lakers expect star big man Anthony Davis to return Monday night against Indiana, sources told ESPN. The eight-time All-Star sat out the 143-138 win Saturday night over the San Antonio Spurs because of a left calf contusion. Source: …

The Los Angeles Lakers expect star big man Anthony Davis to return Monday night against Indiana, sources told ESPN. The eight-time All-Star sat out the 143-138 win Saturday night over the San Antonio Spurs because of a left calf contusion.

Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) is expected to return to the lineup Monday vs. the Pacers, sources told ESPN. – 10:41 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 143, Spurs 138
The Lakers win without Anthony Davis to improve to 7-11. LeBron James had a season-high 39 points on a season-high seven 3s. Dennis Schroder had 21 points. Six Lakers scored in double figures. LA has won 5 of 6.
Up next: vs. Indiana on Monday. – 10:36 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Austin Reaves is 5-for-5 tonight. He came into the game shooting 50.5% — second best on the team among all the guys averaging at least five shot attempts per game, behind only Anthony Davis. He’s really sharpened his game from Year 1 to Year 2. – 9:45 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Haven’t mentioned the Pacers guys yet tonight so here’s the obligatory “they wouldn’t have given up 70 first-half points to the Spurs if they’d had Myles Turner” tweet.
The gap between AD and every other supposed rim-protector on this team is staggering. – 9:09 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jakob Poeltl, who had 12 pts and 9 reb in 10 mins already, is out for the rest of the game with right quad soreness, per the Spurs. The Lakers, without AD, catch a break. – 9:00 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Poeltl, taking advantage of the absence of Anthony Davis (bruised calf, is in the locker room with 12 points on 6 of 8 in 10 minutes to go along with 9 rebounds and a block. – 8:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jakob Poeltl, who has taken advantage of AD’s absence for 12 points and 9 rebounds already, just limped to the locker room after apparently hurting himself on a dunk. – 8:43 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Lakers held the Spurs to 94 points last night with Anthony Davis on the floor.
With no Anthony Davis tonight, the Spurs are on pace for 147 with 8:40 remaining in the second quarter. – 8:41 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Spurs were doubling LeBron in the post last night, when Anthony Davis was playing. Tonight they can more or less throw all of South Texas on him with the spacing the Lakers have put around him. – 8:38 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Spurs we’re doubling LeBron in the post last night, when Anthony Davis was playing. Tonight they can more or less throw all of South Texas on him with the spacing the Lakers have put around him. – 8:38 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Wenyen Gabriel with a steal and buzzer three, his second 3-pointer of the game.
AD era over. Gabriel era has arrived. – 8:33 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
… yeah the Lakers are missing AD – 8:21 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) is out for the second time this season, opening the door for Thomas Bryant to start es.pn/3F4S2R3 – 8:20 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
With no Anthony Davis patrolling inside, San Antonio has 12 points in the paint in the first 3+ minutes, including B2B layups to put them up 14-12 into the first Lakers time out. – 8:16 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Anthony Davis is out for Lakers at Spurs because of bruised left calf. LeBron James is playing tonight – 6:42 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
LeBron is in tonight, but Anthony Davis is out with a bruised calf after getting kicked in the second half last night. – 6:41 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) is out for tonight’s game vs. San Antonio. pic.twitter.com/cOiR6JqZO0 – 6:38 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Anthony Davis is out tonight, per Lakers. – 6:35 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Los Angeles Lakers say Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) is out for tonight’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. – 6:35 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis (calf contusion) has been ruled OUT for tonight’s game. – 6:34 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Lakers say Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game at San Antonio. – 6:34 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Lakers say Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game at San Antonio. – 6:34 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) is out against San Antonio tonight. – 6:34 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis will be out. He was kicked in the calf last night; the Lakers are being cautious, Ham calls it “the smart and right thing to do.” – 6:34 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis will be out tonight with a calf injury, per Darvin Ham. He was kicked in the calf on Friday, per Ham. – 6:34 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron is probable for tonight’s game with the left adductor strain he came back from to play in last night’s game. He said afterwards that he expects to play tonight.
AD is questionable with a left calf contusion suffered vs. SAS last night. No longer on report w/back soreness. – 1:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD this season:
26.3 PPG
12.8 RPG
57.0 FG%
3.8 S+BPG
Those numbers are either career high or best since his Pelicans days. pic.twitter.com/qWrQSrWLBD – 11:34 AM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Anthony Davis last night:
✅ 25 PTS
✅ 15 REB
✅ 10-13 FG
Davis has recorded five straight 25p/15r games in which he’s shot at least 60% from the field.
The only player in NBA history with a longer such streak is Charles Barkley (6, 1990).
More here: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 10:14 AM

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“Just it being a back-to-back, the load he was carrying, specifically with [LeBron James] out, it’s just the smart and right thing to do,” Ham said of the decision to rest Davis. “We don’t want to push him this early in the season. And when you’re talking about different muscles and ligaments, it’s something that can easily turn into a year-long issue. So just to avoid that, we don’t want to put any additional strain on the area. -via ESPN / November 27, 2022
Mike Trudell: Anthony Davis is out tonight with a left calf contusion that he suffered last night against San Antonio. LeBron James officially a game-time decision, but plans to play. -via Twitter @LakersReporter / November 26, 2022

Paul George and Kawhi Leonard ruled out against Pacers

Marc J. Spears: Clippers say Paul George (right hamstring tendon strain) and Kawhi Leonard (right ankle sprain) are out tomorrow against Indians. Source: Twitter @MarcJSpears What’s the buzz on Twitter? Marc J. Spears @ MarcJSpears Clippers say Paul …

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Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Clippers say Paul George (right hamstring tendon strain) and Kawhi Leonard (right ankle sprain) are out tomorrow against Indiana. – 8:24 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi, Paul George and Luke Kennard remain out on Sunday against Indiana although Ty Lue doesn’t believe the Clippers stars’ injuries will be a long-term issue. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:24 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Clippers say Paul George (right hamstring tendon strain) and Kawhi Leonard (right ankle sprain) will remain out for Sunday’s game against surprising Indiana.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 8:23 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Clippers say Paul George (right hamstring tendon strain) and Kawhi Leonard (right ankle sprain) are out tomorrow against Indians. – 8:23 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they beat the Clippers 114-104.
-No Kawhi/PG and the Clips struggled accordingly to score
-AG: 29 points on 12/16 FG, just a monster in the paint
-Joker: 19-13-6, did not attempt a shot in the second half. Didn’t have to.
-Murray: 21-6-9 pic.twitter.com/zUbBbgdF9I – 1:01 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Moses Brown missed two more free throws… but got his rebound and finished a lefty bank hook that got him dap from PG and Kawhi.
Take the highlights you can get at this point.
Michael Malone takes a timeout to empty his bench with 5:12 left to play. Nuggets up 103-88. – 12:48 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Without Kennard-Kawhi-PG, Ty Lue called the margin for error “very slim” before tipoff. The Clippers have set out to prove their coach right. Despite 53% shooting, probably John Wall’s best game and solid Mann/Morris nights, turnovers and free throws have cut away at that margin. – 12:40 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC has a history of scorers they could give the ball to in tight games to go get a game-winning bucket:
Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Paul George, Chris Paul.
And now Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 11:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Michael Malone takes nothing from Nuggets-Clippers preseason game played in Ontario in October despite both teams playing full squads for most part (no Jamal, no Kawhi last month but that was it).
Malone also did not sound happy about the condition of the floor that night either – 9:05 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Re: Kawhi, PG and Kennard, Ty Lue said late in his pregame talk with reporters that he has a good feeling for how the injured Clippers are progressing. He said he hasn’t tried to reorient the offense like he did last season because he didn’t think the absences would be long term. – 9:03 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Ty Lue says PG, Kawhi and Luke are all out tonight and Sunday. – 9:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luke Kennard, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George already ruled out for Sunday.
Like I said yesterday, I’m not necessarily expecting them to play until next Saturday at earliest. – 8:57 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
I need a good night out of Denver’s defense. Clippers have the 28th ranked offense and are without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Nuggets have the 27th ranked defense — the only teams worse are the Rockets, Pistons, Spurs. This defensive turnaround has to start soon. – 7:42 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Key number to know for tonight’s Nuggets-Clippers game:
In 300+ minutes, the Clippers have a -10 Net Rating in the minutes when both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are off the floor. They score just 100 points per 100 possessions. Horrible offense.
Both are out tonight. – 6:36 PM
Austin Burton @Amaar_206
Clippers fans reading another Kawhi and/or PG13 injury update pic.twitter.com/CIP2DdHVFq – 12:42 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
I’m blaming my injury report tardiness on the tryptophan. But yeah, Kawhi, Paul George and Luke Kennard have all been ruled out for Clippers-Nuggets tomorrow. – 11:07 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi and PG are out for Friday’s game; Ty Lue says no timetable for either espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 9:11 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers injury report for Black Friday is unchanged from yesterday.
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Luke Kennard, and the Ontario trio are out vs Nuggets.
Wouldn’t be surprised if the injured Clippers are done until December. – 7:53 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Patrick Beverley here talking about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “He a killer, ain’t he?” “He just locked in on basketball, and we held him to that.” “He was mad about [the trade] saying you could’ve had me and Paul George. That’s a balls-y thing to say.” pic.twitter.com/XnQgt4DO5e – 3:40 AM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue says there’s currently no timetable for injured Kawhi and Paul George espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:23 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers are trailing 32-29 in San Francisco, their 5 turnovers keeping them from possibly having a lead despite playing without Kennard, Kawhi and PG. – 10:39 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Reporting on Paul George and Kawhi Leonard’s injuries. Both players had treatment in Los Angeles today. Leonard will be re-evaluated in the coming days, putting his availability for Friday’s game in question. More from our @NBA on ESPN broadcast: pic.twitter.com/Ll9uh3rGig – 10:29 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
No Kawhi Leonard or Paul George tonight for the Clippers. Traditional starters for Golden State. pic.twitter.com/kO3VpzlPan – 9:44 PM

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Law Murray: Asked Tyronn Lue today about what happens with the team when Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are recovering instead of in their place of leading by example. Lue praised the other vets, and also said Leonard and George having a voice means a lot to the team even though they’re hurt pic.twitter.com/HcnS2ZxznC -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / November 25, 2022

Jakob Poeltl does not return against Lakers

Kyle Goon: Spurs say Jakob Poeltl is out for the rest of the game with right quad soreness. Source: Twitter @kylegoon What’s the buzz on Twitter? Matthew Tynan @ Matthew_Tynan Spurs say Jakob Poeltl is out for the rest of the game with a sore quad. …

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Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Spurs say Jakob Poeltl is out for the rest of the game with a sore quad. – 9:03 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Jakob Poeltl (right quad soreness) is out for the remainder of tonight’s game, per Spurs PR. – 9:02 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jakob Poeltl is out for the night due to right quad soreness. – 9:00 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Spurs center Jakob Poeltl out rest of game wit a right quad soreness. – 9:00 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jakob Poeltl, who had 12 pts and 9 reb in 10 mins already, is out for the rest of the game with right quad soreness, per the Spurs. The Lakers, without AD, catch a break. – 9:00 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Spurs say Jakob Poeltl is out for the rest of the game with right quad soreness. – 8:59 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jakob Poeltl, who has taken advantage of AD’s absence for 12 points and 9 rebounds already, just limped to the locker room after apparently hurting himself on a dunk. – 8:43 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
10 points for Jakob Poeltl, all in the paint
SA +14 in the paint – 8:41 PM

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Clutch Points: Jakob Poeltl went to the locker room following his landing after this dunk. Hope it’s nothing too serious 🙏 pic.twitter.com/AM8ranq9RJ -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / November 26, 2022
Tom Orsborn: Spurs have ruled Vassell (ankle) out tonight at LAC. Poeltl (knee) is questionable. Johnson, McDermott, Branham, Barlow are available. -via Twitter @tom_orsborn / November 19, 2022

Landry Shamet returns to lineup against Jazz

Gerald Bourguet: Monty Williams confirms Landry Shamet is available tonight Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet What’s the buzz on Twitter? Duane Rankin @ DuaneRankin Landry Shamet in. #Suns – 7:18 PM Gerald Bourguet @ GeraldBourguet Monty Williams …

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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Landry Shamet in. #Suns – 7:18 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams confirms Landry Shamet is available tonight – 7:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul (heel) out, Landry Shamet (concussion protocol) probable tonight vs. #Jazz. #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… – 4:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Landry Shamet (concussion protocol) PROBABLE, Chris Paul (heel) OUT. #Suns – 2:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Landry Shamet has been upgraded to probable for tonight’s Suns game against the Jazz after missing the last seven due to concussion protocol.
Chris Paul, Cam Johnson and Jae Crowder remain out for Phoenix. – 2:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He probably wanted to play last week.” Monty Williams on Landry Shamet (concussion protocols), who is out tonight vs. #Pistons, but hopes to play tomorrow vs. #Jazz. #Suns pic.twitter.com/AVD1GWCyle – 9:07 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Landry Shamet shared a few details about his concussion and what the road back has been like for him: arizonasports.com/story/3397505/… – 8:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I feel really, really good. Progressing back. I’m excited to get back going here tomorrow, hopefully.”
Landry Shamet (concussion protocols) as he hopes to play tomorrow against Utah.
Will miss his 7th straight game tonight against #Pistons. #Suns pic.twitter.com/NU9xHulUCl – 3:21 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Landry Shamet says he thinks the concussion first stemmed from the Portland game, the Minnesota game was when he first started feeling symptoms. He also said he’s on the last stage of his checklist to return and hopes to play tomorrow against Utah: pic.twitter.com/MVwV0GOUKC – 1:07 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Landry Shamet (concussion protocols) said he feels great, hopes to play Saturday against #Jazz.
He’s out Friday night vs. #Pistons . #Suns pic.twitter.com/1ivbx06AYz – 12:59 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Landry Shamet and Ish Wainright getting up shots. #Suns pic.twitter.com/AzYvW8L9y3 – 12:38 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix #Suns update: Chris Paul (heel), Landry Shamet (concussion protocol) out Friday vs. #Pistons (w/videos) https://t.co/fC5b1ukteb via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/PF2emCIPMj – 3:22 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul (right heel soreness) and Landry Shamet (concussion protocol) remain out for tomorrow’s game against the Pistons – 2:55 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Same injury report for the Suns ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Pistons. No Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, Cam Johnson or Jae Crowder for Phoenix. – 2:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix #Suns update: Chris Paul (heel), Landry Shamet (concussion protocol) close to returning?
Both went through Wednesday’s practice as the team is taking #Thanksgiving off (w/videos). azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:50 AM

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Anthony Davis will sit out against Spurs

Mike Trudell: Anthony Davis is out tonight with a left calf contusion that he suffered last night against San Antonio. LeBron James officially a game-time decision, but plans to play. Source: Twitter @LakersReporter What’s the buzz on Twitter? Brad …

Mike Trudell: Anthony Davis is out tonight with a left calf contusion that he suffered last night against San Antonio. LeBron James officially a game-time decision, but plans to play.

Source: Twitter @LakersReporter

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Anthony Davis is out for Lakers at Spurs because of bruised left calf. LeBron James is playing tonight – 6:42 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
LeBron is in tonight, but Anthony Davis is out with a bruised calf after getting kicked in the second half last night. – 6:41 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) is out for tonight’s game vs. San Antonio. pic.twitter.com/cOiR6JqZO0 – 6:38 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Anthony Davis is out tonight, per Lakers. – 6:35 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Los Angeles Lakers say Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) is out for tonight’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. – 6:35 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis (calf contusion) has been ruled OUT for tonight’s game. – 6:34 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Lakers say Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game at San Antonio. – 6:34 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Lakers say Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game at San Antonio. – 6:34 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis (left calf contusion) is out against San Antonio tonight. – 6:34 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis will be out. He was kicked in the calf last night; the Lakers are being cautious, Ham calls it “the smart and right thing to do.” – 6:34 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis will be out tonight with a calf injury, per Darvin Ham. He was kicked in the calf on Friday, per Ham. – 6:34 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis is out tonight with a left calf contusion that he suffered last night against San Antonio.
LeBron James officially a game-time decision, but plans to play. – 6:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron is probable for tonight’s game with the left adductor strain he came back from to play in last night’s game. He said afterwards that he expects to play tonight.
AD is questionable with a left calf contusion suffered vs. SAS last night. No longer on report w/back soreness. – 1:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD this season:
26.3 PPG
12.8 RPG
57.0 FG%
3.8 S+BPG
Those numbers are either career high or best since his Pelicans days. pic.twitter.com/qWrQSrWLBD – 11:34 AM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Anthony Davis last night:
✅ 25 PTS
✅ 15 REB
✅ 10-13 FG
Davis has recorded five straight 25p/15r games in which he’s shot at least 60% from the field.
The only player in NBA history with a longer such streak is Charles Barkley (6, 1990).
More here: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 10:14 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron said AD was playing like the best player in the league over the last several games when he was out.
Davis took only 13 shots tonight, but went for 25 and 15 with four assists and three blocks. – 10:58 PM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
Anthony Davis said he wished he had gotten a tribute video from New Orleans (like the Spurs gave to Lonnie Walker tonight). 🤨
https://t.co/p7mpfaC0Qw #LakeShow #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/iEeYfjp1Bc – 10:55 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron and AD combined for 46 points tonight.
Myles Turner and Buddy Hield combined for 49. – 10:37 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Anthony Davis on LeBron: I think it was really good for us. It looked like he felt good out there, and hopefully he continues to feel good and he’ll be out there for us tomorrow. – 10:35 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 105, Spurs 94
The Lakers win their first road game of the season to improve to 6-11. LA has won 4 of its past 5 games. AD had 25 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks. LeBron had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in his return.
Up next: at San Antonio tomorrow. – 10:19 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Wherever you thought Anthony Davis fell in the NBA hierarchy in March, 2020 is where you should slot him back in now.
The bubble shooting ain’t coming back but otherwise he’s the exact same guy he was in the championship season. – 10:19 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Anthony Davis’ streak of 30-plus ends, but he still had 25 points (19 in the second half), 15 rebounds, 3 blocks and was plus-16. – 10:15 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers didn’t score in the final 3:44 of the 3rd Q, as SAS ripped off an 8-0 run to trim the LAL lead to 4, with LeBron and AD on the bench.
LAL led by as many as 20 in the 1st half, before a 34-20 3rd Q for San Antonio nearly made it a new ball game. – 9:44 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Seems like the Lakers came out with a mandate to get Anthony Davis (who has 30-plus in four straight) more involved on offense. Davis looks a little more engaged, too. – 9:21 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. the Spurs:
Dennis Schroder
Lonnie Walker IV
Troy Brown Jr.
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 7:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers starters:
Dennis Schroder
Lonnie Walker IV
Troy Brown Jr.
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 7:30 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers say that Anthony Davis (low back tightness) and LeBron James (left adductor strain) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at San Antonio. – 7:02 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both playing tonight in San Antonio, per the Lakers. – 6:56 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The Lakers say LeBron James (left adductor strain) is AVAILABLE tonight in San Antonio, making his return after five games out.
Anthony Davis is also available. – 6:55 PM

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Jayson Tatum out Sunday with sprained ankle

Chris Forsberg: Celtics say Jayson Tatum is out Sunday with a sprained ankle. Source: Twitter @ChrisForsberg_ What’s the buzz on Twitter? Bobby Manning @ RealBobManning Good day for the #Celtics to steal Tatum some rest vs. Washington on the front …

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Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Good day for the #Celtics to steal Tatum some rest vs. Washington on the front end of the B2B since others will inevitably rest on the back. Will be interesting to see what Boston looks like without him – 5:09 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Jayson Tatum (left ankle sprain) is out Sunday against Washington, Celtics say.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 4:50 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Celtics say Jayson Tatum is out Sunday with a sprained ankle. – 4:41 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jayson Tatum is OUT for tomorrow’s game vs Washington due to a sprained left ankle. – 4:41 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics announce Jayson Tatum is OUT tomorrow with an ankle sprain – 4:41 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics giving Jayson Tatum a day off Sunday, declaring him OUT for Sunday with a sprained left ankle. – 4:40 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Jayson Tatum will miss tomorrow’s game against the Wizards with a left ankle sprain, per the Celtics. – 4:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Celtics say Jayson Tatum will miss tomorrow’s game with a sprained ankle. – 4:40 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Is Jayson Tatum already one of the best Celtics ever?
@GlobeBobRyan tells @Brian Geltzeiler and @Sam Mitchell Tatum is forcing his way into the conversation #BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/ljcXOuGMX1 – 1:30 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Only 5 players have 100+ 4th quarter points this season on 50% shooting:
Steph Curry- 53%
Jayson Tatum- 51%
Giannis Antetokounmpo- 51%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander- 50%
Bam Adebayo- 59% !!!
That type of efficiency in the 4th on high volume, while having a high mid-range diet is wild – 12:04 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Sam Hauser (+21 Friday in 21 minutes, +142 for the season) regained the NBA lead in +/- earlier tonight, with Jayson Tatum moving into 4th.
(Nikola Jokic about to reclaim the league lead though in the late game) – 12:58 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
36 for Kevin Durant at the Fieldhouse Friday night, enough to take the NBA scoring lead by a nose from Jayson Tatum. pic.twitter.com/AQVjE2H9cw – 12:29 AM

Jay King @ByJayKing
Jayson Tatum: “It felt good just not to be the guy to get a tech tonight.” – 11:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tatum tonight:
30 PTS
8 REB
4 AST
Leading the league in PTS. pic.twitter.com/di8UMxMS4h – 10:24 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics win 122-104
Tatum – 30/8/4
Brown – 25/5/4
White – 16 points
Horford – 13/4/5
Celtics – 49.4% FGs
Celtics – 16-37 3Ps
Celtics – 10 TOs
Fox – 20 points
Sabonis – 18/10/6
Mitchell – 13 points
Barnes – 12 points
Kings – 41.4% FGs
Kings – 9-36 3Ps
Kings – 18 TOs – 10:23 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 94-84 after three
Tatum – 30/7/3
White – 16 points
Brown – 15 points
Horford – 8/4/5
Celtics – 50% FGs
Celtics – 13-28 3Ps
Celtics – 9 TOs
Fox – 20 points
Sabonis – 14/9/5
Mitchell – 13 points
Barnes – 12 points
Kings – 42.6% FGs
Kings – 6-27 3Ps
Kings – 14 TOs – 9:55 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
With that big finish to the 3rd quarter, Jayson Tatum (4,005) just joined Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker as the only 3 players to score 4,000 points at TD Garden.
(Jaylen Brown is on pace to join them before the end of the year.) pic.twitter.com/JpAhaQ2aHP – 9:55 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
16-0 #Celtics run to end 3Q. BOS 94, SAC 84. Tatum 30, White 16, Brown 15; Fox 20, Sabonis 14, Mitchell 13, Barnes 12. – 9:53 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum hits a 3 off glass, blows a kiss and sends the Garden into a frenzy.
He has 30 through 3. #Celtics lead 94-84. – 9:53 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Go-ahead 3 for Payton Pritchard. Five straight points off the bench, and Luke Kornet throws down an alley-oop from Tatum on the next play. Huge boost from a pair of players that didn’t play in the 1st half. – 9:50 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet both seeing their first minutes of the night.
Celtics are working around some foul trouble right as Brown, Smart and Tatum all have four fouls. – 9:44 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Four fouls on Jayson Tatum. – 9:43 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Davion Mitchell takes a charge. Fourth foul on Tatum. Ring the bell. – 9:43 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart all have four fouls. Still four minutes to go in the third quarter. – 9:43 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Davion Mitchell beats Tatum to the spot for the charge call. That’s 4 fouls on Tatum. – 9:43 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Mazzulla may want to challenge this charge on Tatum, but he won’t. #Celtics #Kings – 9:42 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
7 free throw attempts for Tatum. If he gets to 10, it will be his 7th double digit free throw attempt game of the season. He had 9 all last year – 9:32 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#kings making Tatum work even if the shot chart looks great for him. pic.twitter.com/qrX1nl3s8C – 9:31 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
This is where Boston just needs to go to Tatum on every trip. Everything else is a mess, so let your star get things under control. – 9:31 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics scrap out the final basket and lead at half, 64-62.
1. No bench bigs again (0 min. for Kornet/Vonleh/Griffin)
2. Hauser -7, Brogdon +1, Grant +0
3. Tatum and the offense got complacent early in the 2nd and opened the door, defense collapsed and #Kings scored 40 in 2Q – 9:12 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 64-62 at the half
Tatum – 16 points
Brown – 15 points
White – 14 points
Horford – 8/3/3
Celtics – 47.9% FGs
Celtics – 9-21 3Ps
Celtics – 6 TOs
Fox – 14 points
Sabonis – 12/6/4
Mitchell – 10 points
Monk – 9 points
Kings – 51.1% FGs
Kings – 4-18 3Ps
Kings – 12 TOs – 9:10 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics allow 40pt 2Q, lead #Kings 64-62 at halftime. Tatum 16, Brown 15, White 14; Fox 14, Sabonis 12, Mitchell 10.
BENCH SCORING
SAC: 30
BOS: 9 – 9:08 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Nice drop pass from Tatum to Horford for the layup. – 9:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Delay of game on Tatum dribbling the ball off the floor after a loose ball foul on Brown. #Kings about to pull from 16 down to within 1, and this is starting to mirror their rough games against Chicago a little bit. – 9:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics finishers within 5 feet entering today:
Brown 63.6%
Tatum 68.4%
Brogdon 49%
Weird year for Brodgon around the rim. – 8:52 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Kings rattle off 5/7 FG to start the second while Tatum tries some tough jumpers. 41-32 #Celtics with things getting a little dangerous. KZ Okpala in guarding Tatum and getting physical. – 8:46 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tatum has gotten so good working out of the post. That’s another dimension to his game that he’s added. – 8:43 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 36-22 after one
Brown – 8 points
Tatum – 8 points
White – 8 points
Horford – 6 points
Celtics – 48.1% FGs
Celtics – 5-10 3Ps
Celtics – 10 assists
Barnes – 6 points
Monk – 5 points
Sabonis – 4 points
Kings – 35% FGs
Kings – 2-10 3Ps
Kings – 10 turnovers – 8:41 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tatum, Brown, White all have 8. C’s end up shooting 48% & 50% from 3. Kings shoot 35% (20% 3pt) and 10 TO for 11 C’s points. C’s up 14 after 1, putting up 36 and holding SAC to 22 – 8:41 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brogdon grabs a steal and goes show time with 2 passes around the rim through Hauser to Tatum for the right-handed slam to fire the crowd up. One of the plays of the year. – 8:39 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tatum yammed that one. Damn. – 8:39 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Horford blocks Murray and hits a 3 after a perfect shooting night on Wednesday. Murray’s 0/4, #kings are 2/11 and #Celtics lead 11-6 after a Tatum transition finish through Huerter’s foul. – 8:19 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tatum was too quick and too big for Huerter there. – 8:19 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Derrick White
Marcus Smart
Kings starters:
Domantas Sabonis
Keegan Murray
Harrison Barnes
Kevin Huerter
De’Aaron Fox – 7:34 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Kings at Celtics – TD Garden – November 25, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Sacramento – De’Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
OUT: Boston: R. Williams, Gallinari Sacramento: None pic.twitter.com/XnxxsWurYO – 7:33 PM

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Bobby Manning: Jayson Tatum on biggest difference offensively: “A lot of randomness. Not a lot of playcalling, but trust. Just trusting that each guy’s going to make the right read …” If you make the right play, you’re going to get it back, he says, which was a struggle early last year. -via Twitter @RealBobManning / November 24, 2022
Tim Bontemps: Luka Doncic on playing against Jayson Tatum: “It’s always the best. He’s an amazing player. He’s top 10, in the MVP (conversation) … he’s shown he’s not a future face of the league, but he already is, & he’s an amazing player & it’s always fun to play with those kind of guys.” -via Twitter @TimBontemps / November 24, 2022

Markelle Fultz could make season debut against former team, 76ers, on Sunday

Khobi Price: NEWS: Magic guard Markelle Fultz could make season debut Sunday vs. 76ers orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando… Source: Twitter @khobi_price What’s the buzz on Twitter? Khobi Price @ khobi_price NEWS: Magic guard Markelle Fultz could make …

Khobi Price: NEWS: Magic guard Markelle Fultz could make season debut Sunday vs. 76ers orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando…

Source: Twitter @khobi_price

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Khobi Price @khobi_price
NEWS: Magic guard Markelle Fultz could make season debut Sunday vs. 76ers orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando… – 2:42 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Markelle Fultz, who practiced Wednesday, getting up shots pregame.
Fultz remains out after fracturing a bone in his left big toe but is making progress in his rehab. Pregame shooting and participating in practice are encouraging steps. pic.twitter.com/kQxhVIN9ZI – 6:40 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Wendell Carter Jr and Chuma Okeke are questionable for the Magic tomorrow.
Cole Anthony, Markelle Fultz, and Jonathan Isaac already out.
The Sixers have not released their injury report for tomorrow yet. – 3:59 PM

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Markelle Fultz sponsored his Fultzgiving turkey dinner distribution event for the Eatonville community. More than 400 Thanksgiving meals were provided to underserved families at the Denton Johnson Center. It was the third time Fultz has held this event. Fultz was joined by his mother Ebony, Magic Community Ambassador Bo Outlaw, and many other volunteers. Community partners Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, St. Lawrence, Ward Chapel, Mt. Tabor, and New Bethel joined the Magic in providing food donations and assisting with the event. -via NBA.com / November 21, 2022
Through his growing platform, Fultz is on a mission to provide a boost to as many people as possible. “This is something that’s just like second nature to me,” he said. “It’s not really something that’s special or anything like that. I feel like it’s just who I am as a person and who my family are as people. Anybody that we can help, we are going to try to do that.” -via NBA.com / November 21, 2022

Bob Myers: DeMarcus Cousins called me a month ago to ask why he wasn’t in the NBA

Bob Myers: “DeMarcus Cousins called me a month ago and he said, ‘Why am I not in the NBA?’ ” Myers told Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on the “All The Smoke” podcast earlier this week. “And I said, ‘You want that answer? … Because people are afraid …

Bob Myers: “DeMarcus Cousins called me a month ago and he said, ‘Why am I not in the NBA?’ ” Myers told Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on the “All The Smoke” podcast earlier this week. “And I said, ‘You want that answer? … Because people are afraid of how you’re going to act.’ And he’s like ‘Why?’ And I said, ‘Well whatever the reason is, it’s here now.’ And I like DeMarcus. You guys may know him. He’s just, I can’t blame him for him because of all he’s been through.”

Source: YouTube

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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Boogie Cousins called Warriors GM Myers and got reality check on why he’s not in NBA nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/26/boo… – 2:06 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Thurs recap: Bills -5.5 1H..fail to get stop on last Lions poss., get 3 instead of 7 on their last one. Bills/Lions OVER 54.5. ends on FG instead of OT. 🇧🇷/🇸🇮 Over 2.5 finished 2-0. Vols up 8 with a minute to go laying 4.5 1H vs. USC. Boogie Ellis 3 at the buzzer to pull within 3 – 6:50 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
DeMarcus Cousins to play in Taiwan’s T1 League? sportando.basketball/en/demarcus-co… – 4:09 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
DeMarcus Cousins is heading to Taiwan now too? The T1 league is becoming an overseas haven for former NBA All-Star big men! – 12:29 PM

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DeMarcus Cousins is moving and will join his fellow compatriot Dwight Howard in the T1-League. Earlier in the season, we saw Howard, who was denied a contract extension by the Lakers, move forward to free agency only to be rejected again as no team was willing to match his contract expectations. In the end, the former NBA champion decided to join the Taoyuan Leopards in T1 League. -via Taiwan News / November 24, 2022
It was reported that another NBA star, 32-year-old DeMarcus Cousins, also known as “Boogie,” will be joining Dwight Howard in Taiwan’s T1 League very soon. Media outlets on Wednesday (Nov. 23) reported that DeMarcus Cousins is preparing to move to Taiwan, based on a tip from a sports reporter at UDN, Lee Yi-Shen (李亦伸), and several anonymous T1 players. -via Taiwan News / November 24, 2022
There has still been no public confirmation from the T1 League or Cousins about his signing, and it is still unknown which team Cousins will join. However, a TVBS report suggests that it will be a team based in southern Taiwan, which would be either the Tainan TSG Ghosthawks, or the Kaohsiung Aquas. The Basketball Network published a report quoting Cousins as saying “Hi Dwight, I’m coming!” It noted that Cousins became a free agent earlier this year after the Denver Nuggets did not renew his contract. -via Taiwan News / November 24, 2022

Giannis Antetokounmpo on Evan Mobley: He can be better than me

Flash forward to now. The Cavs still see similarities between Evan Mobley, their 7-foot, 215-pound franchise pillar, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the chiseled six-time All-Star, two-time MVP and NBA champion And they aren’t the only ones. “He can be …

Flash forward to now. The Cavs still see similarities between Evan Mobley, their 7-foot, 215-pound franchise pillar, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the chiseled six-time All-Star, two-time MVP and NBA champion And they aren’t the only ones. “He can be better than me,” Antetokounmpo told cleveland.com in an exclusive interview while walking out of Fiserv Forum following Milwaukee’s 117-102 win Friday night. “I don’t see why he can’t. It’s up to him. I will always try to improve. Every day. But he has the skill set to be a very, very good player. He’s 7-feet tall. He can move really well. He can shoot. He is very smart. As you said, he watches tapes of other players, which is very, very good for a young player. If he takes this seriously, he is going to be great.”

Source: Chris Fedor @ Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Only 5 players have 100+ 4th quarter points this season on 50% shooting:
Steph Curry- 53%
Jayson Tatum- 51%
Giannis Antetokounmpo- 51%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander- 50%
Bam Adebayo- 59% !!!
That type of efficiency in the 4th on high volume, while having a high mid-range diet is wild – 12:04 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Everyone forecasts greatness w/ #Cavs Evan Mobley. That includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of 2 guys Mobley told me he studies most. I walked out of the arena with Giannis last night & we discussed that, plus Mobley’s future
“He can be better than me”
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/11/g… – 10:45 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Giannis throw down career-high nine dunks, score 38 in comeback win over Cavaliers nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/26/wat… – 10:21 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Ever since #Cavs Evan Mobley’s 1st game against Giannis, he has been watching film of the 2-time MVP, trying to take pieces & implement them. I spoke with Giannis about that tonight and asked him whether he sees similarities
“He can be better than me”
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/11/g… – 2:45 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
You can throw Giannis Antetokounmpo alley-oops from the parking lot, he’ll still finish it 😎
🎥 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/2kiSAuOxa1 – 2:12 AM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo takes over in second half as #Bucks beat #Cavs 117-102:
⏱️”Big fella” scores 9 in just 2 min.
💫 Jevon Carter goes deep on the lob.
🙅‍♂️Robin Lopez picks gets up close & personal
⛰️ Brook Mountain DPOY?
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via ⁦@journalsentinel⁩ – 12:29 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Giannis Antetokounmpo was dominant for the Bucks tonight. He scored 38 points. And then immediately went onto the court after to work on his free throw form. pic.twitter.com/uBQi9C5n6n – 11:24 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
No skills. No talent. Only self belief and hard work. pic.twitter.com/Jlx9GVdBrS – 11:23 PM

Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Jarrett Allen couldn’t get loosened up fully after hurting his hip in the first quarter. That was just the start of Cleveland’s third quarter problems. All that great work early buried under a Giannis-influenced third-quarter avalanche.
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/11/c… – 11:05 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Giannis led the Bucks to the 117-102 W over the Cavs 😤 pic.twitter.com/jKe1dmguJu – 10:24 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis tonight:
38 PTS
9 REB
6 AST
Only Luka has more 35/5/5 games this season. pic.twitter.com/QGfgp9jKuo – 10:21 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Bucks 117, Cavaliers 102
– Antetokounmpo 38pts/9reb/6ast
– Carter 18pts/3reb/2ast
– Portis 14pts/8reb/4ast
– Holiday 9pts/3reb/5ast – 10:21 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Now Thanasis Antetokounmpo checks in for the #Bucks. pic.twitter.com/b2VeNu1b3j – 10:16 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
And the Bucks have the lead on a Giannis Antetokounmpo 3.
He’s feeling himself now. – 9:40 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Really rough night for Evan Mobley so far. He’s 2-of-10 from the floor. – 9:38 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo is up to 26 points in 20 minutes on 9 of 13 shooting. The #Bucks trail 65-64. – 9:38 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
I have NO IDEA how Giannis Antetokounmpo caught that alley-oop from Jevon Carter from beyond halfcourt.
And I really am clueless to how he finished it through two people in traffic. That’s unbelievable. – 9:36 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
OH MY GOD, GIANNIS. – 9:35 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs lead the Bucks 63-52 at the break in Milwaukee. Really good defensive effort from the Cavs in that half and some big time shot making by Mitchell (21pts) and Garland (17pts). Antetokounmpo has 22pts for the Bucks and no one else on that side is in double figures. – 9:15 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Half: Cavaliers 63, Bucks 52
– Antetokounmpo 22pts/5reb
– Carter 8pts/2reb
– Allen 8pts/3reb/2ast – 9:12 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Wactching Giannis take 15 seconds to squeeze off a free-throw makes me realize Sunday’s game might take 2:45 to play. – 9:10 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo subbed out just before the end of the first quarter after playing 10 minutes. He hasn’t come back in just yet – #Bucks trail 43-31 with 6:20 to go in the first half. – 8:55 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After one quarter, the Cavaliers lead, 30-25, even with a buzzer-beating 3 from Jevon Carter.
Carter has 8pts/2reb thus far and Giannis Antetokounmpo is up to 9pts/3reb for the Bucks. – 8:38 PM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
The only way to stop Giannis pic.twitter.com/LxBiSRv65P – 8:37 PM

Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The #Cavs and Bucks really just played 4v4. Brook Lopez face guarded Giannis all the way in the backcourt. – 8:36 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks and Cavaliers are currently playing 4-on-4. Literally.
Robin Lopez just face-guarded Giannis behind the half-court line for a full-possession. Bucks just played 4-on-4 offense. – 8:36 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
What a block by Giannis. Never fails to amaze. – 8:27 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Jarrett Allen not only picks up his second foul in the first two minutes but goes crashing hard to the floor on a Giannis pumpfake. He was able to get up and walk under his own power. He is talking to the training staff on the bench. – 8:15 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
That’s a hard fall for Jarrett Allen.
Went up to block a Giannis Antetokounmpo shot, but Antetokounmpo was just gathering and Allen came down on top of Antetokounmpo with his body somewhat perpendicular to the floor. Ouch. – 8:14 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jarrett Allen hit the deck hard fouling Giannis Antetokounmpo for the second time – fell awkwardly and very slow to get up at the 10:16 mark of the first quarter. – 8:14 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
NBA Front Office Confidential: Giannis, Beverley catching unfair heat? foxsports.com/stories/nba/nb… – 6:18 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Top 4:
Luka Doncic
Joel Embiid
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Anthony Davis
Guess the stat. pic.twitter.com/pVe2evv6vb – 2:32 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton is getting another run in with the #Herd today. MarJon Beauchamp and Thanasis Antetokounmpo are joining him, too. – 12:22 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell owes Evan Mobley dinner for taking his double-double, and the youngster plans on making Mitchell pay up.
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/11/d… – 9:44 AM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Another solid win for the #Cavs, as they beat the Trail Blazers 114-96 to extend their win streak to four games.
Donovan Mitchell: 34 pts
Darius Garland: 24 pts, 12 assists
Jarrett Allen: 24 pts, 13 rebounds
Evan Mobley: 10 pts, 12 rebounds – 9:22 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
justise winslow chose a business-decision floater over challenging evan mobley. i respect it. pic.twitter.com/bz76gweqLv – 9:00 PM

Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Justise Winslow looked like he was flying down the lane ready to obliterate the rim and then he saw Evan Mobley step up and said, “nah, let me try this floater instead.” – 8:57 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The #Cavs having two big men that can hold their own defensively in isolation is such a game changer. Evan Mobley is among the best in isolation in the league and Jarrett Allen has been really impressive as far as the eye test goes, too. – 8:40 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Perhaps I’m expecting too much, especially when the Cavs added Donovan Mitchell, but I thought Evan Mobley would take a more aggressive tone this season – 8:28 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Given the success they have had with it, #Cavs are sticking with their new starting lineup again tonight, I’m told.
Darius Garland. Donovan Mitchell. Lamar Stevens. Evan Mobley. Jarrett Allen. – 5:59 PM

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“As soon as we knew him, he did different things that other kids,” Hernangomez said after the Raptors practised Friday. “I didn’t know he was going to be top one, top three in the world, with guys like KD, LeBron, Giannis. We didn’t know he was going to be that good. We thought he could be an all-star, but he got way better and I’m happy for him. He worked hard, he deserves it, he’s a good kid.” -via SportsNet / November 26, 2022
Darius Garland saw a different side of Evan Mobley late in Friday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. He saw an angrier Mobley. “I loved it,” Garland said with a smile. “We always tell Evan that he is the man. He’s him.” -via The Athletic / November 20, 2022

Kevin Porter Jr. refers to Trae Young as ‘lil fella’ in trolling Instagram post

Clutch Points: Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. trolling Trae Young after the Rockets comeback win over the Hawks  pic.twitter.com/cHQyMWweNa Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp What’s the buzz on Twitter? Trae Young @ TheTraeYoung Another Day, …

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Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
Another Day, Another Opportunity💯 – 10:18 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Rockets spoiled Dejounte Murray and Trae Young’s 83-point night 👀 pic.twitter.com/p2jR0QVY1w – 12:48 AM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Not sure anyone is better at subtly initiating contact to create space than Trae Young – 10:29 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Before tonight’s game, I asked Silas if Trae + Dejounte was some of blueprint to follow in terms of a fully developed backcourt-led offense. 76 combined points from them. – 10:21 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Rockets and Hawks got into it in the 3rd quarter.
Technicals were assessed to Jabari Smith Jr., Dejounte Murray, Trae Young and Jalen Green. pic.twitter.com/SJ7Wil767k – 10:00 PM

Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
40-piece watch for Trae Young? He’s already got 35 they haven’t even played the 4th yet. – 9:59 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Black Friday sale on technical fouls. Double techs for Jabari + Murray. Double techs for Trae + Jalen. – 9:43 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Double technicals on Jabari Smith and Dejounte Murray, then Jalen Green and Trae Young for the altercation. – 9:43 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Some friendly back-and-forth jawing between Jalen and Trae. – 9:36 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Dejounte and Trae have 52 combined points in 39 combined minutes. – 9:34 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
trae and ja are casually making 35 footers look like layups right now. the point guard position is comically loaded. – 9:15 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
You should get an extra challenge for games against Trae Young – 8:58 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Someone in section 126 is yelling “Trae Young, you suck” every 30 seconds. – 8:35 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jalen Green picks up Trae Young after the timeout – 8:32 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Trae Young drew a foul by jumping into Jalen Green without making contact with him. That doesn’t bode well for how this game is going to be officiated – 8:14 PM
Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
Another Day, Another Opportunity💯 – 1:00 PM

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The teams ended up getting in each other’s faces for a bit before both sides had to get separated by the officials. After some brief pushing and shoving, which involved Trae Young, cooler heads prevailed and all were able to go on with their evening. During the separation period, however, Murray gestured that someone on the Rockets (presumably Smith) was “too small” to guard him. -via For The Win / November 26, 2022
StatMuse: Trae Young tonight: 33 PTS 12 AST Leading the NBA in 30p/10a games since being drafted. -via Twitter @statmuse / November 20, 2022
Adam Spolane: Kevin Porter Jr was added to the Rockets injury report. He’s questionable to play tomorrow with left low back soreness. Rest of the Rockets injury report is the same -via Twitter @AdamSpolane / November 17, 2022
What did you see as your role last season being a mentor for Kevin, Jalen and the rest of the group? John Wall: Just trying to be a leader. Try to talk to these guys, teach them everything I’ve seen from being a professional on and off the court. Enjoy it, don’t take anything for granted. Just try to be professional and do things the right way. Don’t ever get accustomed to losing. I went through losing my first two years in the league, but don’t ever accept it. As long as you’re playing basketball the right way and you put your work in, the tape will always turn for you. Don’t fall into the trap of “If I’m going to be a loser in the league, I’ll just do it this way.” -via The Athletic / November 16, 2022