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WATCH: HBO releases trailer for new Jeremy Lin documentary, ’38 at the Garden’

HBO just dropped the latest trailer for its “Linsanity” documentary, 38 at the Garden.

HBO just realeased a new trailer for its latest documentary “38 at the Garden,” a piece chronicling former NBA point guard Jeremy Lin and his heralded run during the 2012 season. The film is set to premiere on Oct. 11 on HBO Max.

HBO bought the film this summer following its successful screening at the Tribeca Film Festival. In addition to revisiting the magic that was “Linsanity,” the documentary explores Lin’s effect on Asian-Americans and fans overseas.

The film is a conversation between Lin and comedian Hasan Minhaj and features journalists Lisa Ling and Pablo Torre, according to Deadline. Former Knicks teammates Tyson Chandler and Iman Shumpert also share their memories of that season.

HBO shared the latest trailer for “38 at the Garden” below. Long live Linsanity.

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Where Rockets rank among the greatest nicknames in NBA history

“Hakeem the Dream” and “Clyde the Glide” are among Houston’s best contributions to elite NBA nicknames, but they’re far from alone. Here’s a comprehensive list through Rockets history.

The best sports nicknames are colorful accents that effortlessly add a dash of flavor to the games we watch and play.

Some originate as terms of endearment, while others are bestowed as labels of ineptitude. That got us wondering about where some of the greatest players in basketball history — such as Michael Jordan (Air), LeBron James (King James) and Earvin Johnson (Magic) — rank in the pantheon of great NBA nicknames.

Baseball, with its long and rich history, once generated vivid monikers such as the Sultan of Swat (Babe Ruth) and the Splendid Splinter (Ted Williams). But basketball, with its playground roots and hip-hop culture, arguably is the sport with the most imaginative sports nicknames today.

With that in mind, Thomas Neumann of Rookie Wire took a shot at ranking the 101 greatest nicknames in NBA history. See below for where players with ties to the Houston Rockets were ranked in that list.

All nickname commentary and history is from Neumann.

‘Linsanity’ 9 years later: Jeremy Lin is still grasping at impact

Believe it or not ‘Linsanity’ was almost a decade ago. Jeremy Lin says he’s still to this grasping at the impact it had on the sports world.

Believe it or not ‘Linsanity’ was almost a decade ago. Jeremy Lin says he’s still to this grasping at the impact it had on the sports world.

‘Linsanity’ 9 years later: Jeremy Lin is still grasping at impact

Believe it or not ‘Linsanity’ was almost a decade ago. Jeremy Lin says he’s still to this grasping at the impact it had on the sports world.

Believe it or not ‘Linsanity’ was almost a decade ago. Jeremy Lin says he’s still to this grasping at the impact it had on the sports world.

How do injuries and shakeups across NFL change Super Bowl picture?

There is a lot of news swirling around the NFL right now. We examine the impact of these shakeups and injuries between now and the postseason.

There is a lot of news swirling around the NFL right now. We examine the impact of these shakeups and injuries between now and the postseason.

How do injuries and shakeups across NFL change Super Bowl picture?

There is a lot of news swirling around the NFL right now. We examine the impact of these shakeups and injuries between now and the postseason.

There is a lot of news swirling around the NFL right now. We examine the impact of these shakeups and injuries between now and the postseason.

Jeremy Lin helps Santa Cruz secure win with fifth 20-point game

Lin on Saturday scored 13 in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead the Warriors to a 113-103 victory over the OKC Blue.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — When the Santa Cruz Warriors needed a basket late, the team turned to Jeremy Lin and the nine-year NBA veteran came through in the clutch during the regular-season finale.

Lin scored 13 of his 26 total points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead the Warriors to a 113-103 victory over the OKC Blue. He shot 9-of-17 from the field, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range, to finish with his fifth 20-point game of the season.

The Warriors finished with an 11-4 record on the season to secure the second seed in the NBA G League playoffs, which are set to begin on Monday.

Santa Cruz, who received a team-high 29 points from Isaiah Reese, led for much of the contest on Saturday and looked poised to close out Oklahoma City in the fourth quarter. However, the Blue finished regulation on a 6-0 run to force overtime.

From there, Lin and Reese took the Warriors home to pull out the victory.

Behind the play of Lin, and several others, including Golden State Warriors assignees Jordan Poole and Nico Mannion, Santa Cruz emerged as one of the top teams in the G League this season. Although Poole and Mannion have since re-joined Golden State, the group is poised to continue its strong run into the postseason.

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G League: Nico Mannion, Jeremy Lin combine for 52 points in Santa Cruz’s 109-104 win over Austin Spurs

During the Santa Cruz Warriors’ eighth consecutive win in the Orlando bubble, Jeremy Lin and Nico Mannion combined for 52 points against the Austin Spurs.

After scoring a season-high 25 points against the Long Island Nets on Saturday, Nico Mannion doubled-down with another impressive performance for the Santa Cruz Warriors.

On Sunday morning, the Arizona product notched another new season-high with 27 points on 10-of-21 shooting from the field. Mannion got hot from beyond the arc, drilling five triples on nine attempts from long distance. The 2020 second-round pick added four assists, two boards and a steal in 37 minutes against the Austin Spurs.

Via @nbagleague on Twitter:

Adding to Santa Cruz’s 109-104 victory over Austin in the Orlando bubble, Jeremy Lin registered a 25 point effort in his first game back from injury. In his return, the NBA veteran recorded 25 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field with four rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes.

Along with the backcourt duo of Mannion and Lin, Selom Mawugbe, Isaiah Reese and Nate Hinton recorded double-figure scoring efforts in Santa Cruz’s victory. 

Jordan Poole, the G League’s second-leading scorer, was sidelined for the contest with a lower leg injury.

With the chance to tack on another mark to their win streak, the Sea Dubs will be back on the court in Orlando on Tuesday morning against the Eerie Bay Hawks. 

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Jeremy Lin scores 18 points in Santa Cruz Warriors debut vs. G League Ignite

In his debut with the Santa Cruz Warriors, Jeremy Lin scored 18 points in 30 minutes in a 109-104 loss to the G League Ignite in Orlando.

On Wednesday, the Santa Cruz Warriors opened the 2021 season in Orlando with a contest against the G League Ignite team. After falling behind early, a strong fourth-quarter rally from the Warriors wasn’t good enough for a comeback bid against the Ignite. Santa Cruz dropped the opener to the Ignite, 109-104. 

Top potential 2021 draft prospect Jonathan Kuminga impressed, scoring 19 points on 9-of-18 shooting from the field with four assists and, two rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes. Former Warriors’ point guard Jarrett Jack led the way for the Ignite, tallying a game-high 23 points on 9-of-10 shooting from the field on 19 minutes off the bench. The veteran NBA guard was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting a trio of triples on three attempts from deep. 

Wednesday’s contest at the Disney World campus brought on Jeremy Lin’s debut with the Santa Cruz Warriors. Lin drew the start, recording 18 points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field in 30 minutes. The former New York Knicks point guard dished out five assists and grabbed three boards. 

Via @nbagleague on Twitter: 

Golden State Warriors representatives Nico Mannion and Jordan Poole registered steady performances on Wednesday. Mannion notched 17 points on 6-of-18 shooting from the field with six assists and three rebounds. As his comfortability increases, Mannion will need to work on limiting turnovers. Against the Ignite, Mannion was responsible for a team-high seven turnovers. 

Via @GLeagueWarriors on Twitter: 

Poole led the Warriors in scoring on Wednesday, marking 22 points on 7-of-22 shooting with three boards, three steals and three assists in 34 minutes against the Ignite. 

 

After Wednesday’s loss, the Santa Cruz Warriors will seek their first win with a matchup against the Delaware Blue Coats on Friday at 4 p.m. PST. 

Notable names to know during the G League bubble season

Top prospects like Jonathan Kuminga and Jalen Green are competing against NBA veterans like Jeremy Lin.

The 2021 NBA G League season, featuring big names like Jonathan Kuminga and Jalen Green, kicked off Wednesday afternoon.

Even before the pandemic, this season was going to look and feel different than any other because it was the debut of the G League Ignite squad. This is the inaugural campaign for the team, an alternative to the NCAA that offers a pathway to the NBA for top prospects.

But this season is also different than normal because, just like the NBA did to finish out the 2019-20 season, the league is playing in a bubble location at the ESPN Wide World of Sport Complex in Florida.

The seventeen teams that opted into playing will have a condensed schedule of fifteen games between Feb. 10-March 6. Single-elimination playoffs begin on March 8 and the NBA G League Finals is on March 11.

Below are some of the most interesting players worth tracking as the games continue over the next few weeks.