Steve Kerr on Pat Spencer: “I think the other thing is that his coach realized that Pat is that motherfucker. I was getting the inkling, it was beginning to seep in, but I didn’t realize it until he told the world. And tonight it was very clear.”
[Highlight] Amen Thompson turns on the rocket boosters for a block on AD
[Highlight] Christian Braun to reporter “Is that gum good?” Reporter “It’s to much in my mouth”
Jalen “Jriple Jouble” Johnson vs the Wizards: 30 PTS | 12 REB | 12 AST | 2 STL | 10⁄18 FG | 2⁄5 3FG | 8⁄8 FT
Michael Porter Jr. today: 35/9/3 on 14-23 from the field
[Post Game Thread] The Pat Spencer led Golden State Warriors (12-12) defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers (14-11), 99-94.
Ryan Nembhard says he thinks the Mavs are a little “too focused” on getting Anthony Davis the ball in the paint
Jonas Valanciunas has finally been the backup center that Denver have needed for years. In 261 minutes with him on the floor and Jokic on the bench, the Nuggets have an almost neutral -0.46 net rating. This is a massive improvement from the past when they’d constantly bleed points.
Adam Silver: “People love scoring, the one thing I think maybe that the league over-calibrated in terms of offense at times, because what fans clearly love too, is defense… they wanna see physical defense.”
Pat Spencer in his first career NBA start against the Cavaliers: 19 PTS (7⁄12 FG), 4 REB, 7 AST, +9
[Highlight] Jaylen Brown reacts to Jordan Walsh getting an in game interview on Prime: “I’m like a proud dad”
Thunder Injury report vs Jazz tomorrow: SGA, Dort, Hartenstein, Caruso, Joe, Topic, Sorber all OUT
Aaron Gordon’s first ten years in the NBA: 32.3% 3PT on 3.2 3PA, 68.3% FT on 3.2 FTA. Aaron Gordon’s last two years in the NBA: 43.8% 3PT on 3.7 3PA, 82.4% FT on 3.7 FTA.
SGA is averaging 0.98 points per minute this season, which would be the highest points per minute mark since Wilt’s 50 PPG season in 1962.
With the loss against the Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers are now 14-11 coming off a 64-18 record last season. They are ranked 8th in the East
[Post Game Thread] The Golden State Warriors (12-12) defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers (14-11), 99-97 behind Pat Spencer’s 19/4/7
[Highlight] Cooper Flagg DETONATES in transition
[Slater] Steve Kerr on Jonathan Kuminga: “I’m really urging for him to get up the floor instead of holding back and asking for the ball.” Kerr on Brandin Podziemski: “He’s got to get off the ball early. When he gets into trouble is when he tries too hard to make plays on his own.”
[Post Game Thread] The Dallas Mavericks (9-16) defeat the Houston Rockets (15-6), 122-109. Behind AD’s 29 points on 14⁄19 shooting from the field!
Nic “Nicola” Claxton in a win over the Pelicans: 14/10/10 on 5-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 4-6 FT with 3 blocks
[Haynes] During the Clipper loss to the Mavericks, Chris Paul told Kawhi that he should to switch off Klay because Kawhi was struggling to keep up with him. Jeff Van Gundy told Chris Paul “You might’ve had leeway in other places to change up defensive coverages, but you don’t have that leeway here”
[Highlight]Amen Thompson blocks Anthony Davis’ dunk attempt! With replays. Rockets and Mavericks commentaries
Johnathan Kuminga despite the win: 4 points on 1⁄10 FG
[Post Game Thread] The Minnesota Timberwolves (15-8) defeat the Los Angeles Clippers (6-18), 109-106.
[REUPLOAD] Ty Lue at Clippers practice “F**k CP” 👀
The LA Clippers are now 3-16 in their last 19 games and 14th in the West
[Highlight] James Harden passes Carmelo Anthony to move to 10th on the all-time scoring list
[Highlight] Danny Wolf grabs the offensive board, swishes the floater, and Michael Porter Jr. with the no-look over the head pass to Ziaire Williams for the fastbreak dunk, who also does the nose bleed celebration (with a replay)
Anthony Davis is done for the night: 29 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, +11, 30 MIN
[Post Game Thread] The Atlanta Hawks (14-11) defeat the Washington Wizards (3-19) 131-116 behind Jalen Johnson’s 30/12/12
Bobby Portis to a fan courtside: “That’s what your mama said, b*tch ass, N-Word”
Pat Spencer in his last three games: 17.3⁄3.7⁄5.7 on 58.8⁄75.0/100.0 splits to only 1.0 turnovers
[Highlight] Shai. Bag work. Unwatchable.
[Highlight] Naz Reid sinks a massive three to give the Wolves a late lead
Jalen Johnson with another huge night: 30/12/12 to beat the Wizards
Blake: “[Ballmer] can build a new arena, be at games, cheer on the team…but at the end of the day, an organization is built on a foundation of respect & it’s built on how you treat people & I don’t think that in this situation Chris was treated right. I’m sorta at a loss for words a little bit.”
[Highlight] Reed Sheppard elevates and yams it for a Rockets lead
Jaden McDaniels in the win vs Clippers: 27 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, +1, 37 MIN
Chris Haynes reports on a direct conversation with Giannis, claims Giannis has his feet planted and said, “There are people who see a door, and want to escape through that door. I see a wall. And I want to run through the wall and make things work.”
Clippers are 6-18 now after 24 games
[Highlight] James Harden misses the potential game tying shot and the game is over
[NBA on Prime]“Blake Griffin shares the perfect story to describe Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla 🥋”
[Highlight] Michael Porter Jr. with a classical “the possession ends here” buzzer-beater to end the 1st half, off a close range fadeaway (with a replay)
[Highlight] Naz Reid hits the corner 3 to go up 3 with 13 seconds remaining (+ With Full Replay)
Neemias Queta in his first season a starter for the Boston Celtics: 10.1 Pts, 8.0 Reb, 1.6 Ast, 1.4 Blk; 104.0 Net Rating (10th in the Nba, 3rd in non-OKC players)
LA Clippers cancel Chris Paul Bobblehead night
Kevin Porter Jr in the 1st half vs the Pistons: 20/2/4 with 5 stocks and 87.5% shooting
Last season the Cavs won 56 games before their 11th loss. This season they’ve won 14 games before their 11th loss.