[Highlight] Bill Simmons on Rockets poor chemistry & body language: Sengun makes this INSANE block at the buzzer to preserve the tie and send the game to overtime, one of the best plays of his career, he busts his lip on the floor. None of his teammates celebrate or even seem to acknowledge him.
Jaylen Brown “Lu Dort smacked me upside the head like I’m one of his grandkids.”
[NBA.com] NBA MVP Ladder: 1. Victor Wembanyama 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 3. Nikola Jokić
ESPN “Knueppel should win the Rookie of the Year award, and for as well as Flagg has played, the decision shouldn’t be that close.”
Hornets center Moussa Diabate on if he’s ever been in a car driven by LaMelo Ball: “Hell nah. Never will.”
[Highlight] A fan tries to hit the high arc shot from over the backboard and hits the back of Kon Knuppel’s head (with a replay)
Zach Lowe yesterday on the MVP Race (paraphrasing): “Either Wemby, SGA, Jokic, or Luka are going to somehow end up 4th in MVP voting, and it’s going to be a travesty no matter who it is”
Atlanta Hawks are 14-2 since trading for Gabe Vincent
The Hornets Are On Their Way to the Most Improbable Mid-Season Turnaround in NBA History
[NBC] NBA HOFer George Gervin Is Challenging Bears QB Caleb Williams’ Effort to Secure Trademark Protection for the Term “Iceman”
[Post Game Thread] The Charlotte Hornets (39-34) defeat the New York Knicks (48-26), 114-103.
Impressive stat: DeMar DeRozan has played 60 or more games every single season of his career (17 years). Averaging over 30mpg for his career
Charlotte Hornets have played 32 games with the starting lineup of LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, and Moussa Diabaté. Of those 32 games, they are 27 and 5.
Timberwolves fan politely tells the Rockets players how they feel after Houston gave up the largest OT lead in league history (up 13 points)
[Highlight] LeBron claps back at fan that points out his hair loss during a game.
[Charania] The NBA presented three comprehensive anti-tanking concepts to its Board of Governors on Wednesday, with modifications expected to each before a formal vote in May, per ESPN sources.
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is the fastest ever to make 250 3s - in only 72 games
SGA says he’s glad that the Spurs are challenging the Thunder for 1st place: “Personally speaking, I like it. Last year, I had too much time off before the playoffs, so I think I was a little bit rusty going to the playoffs. I just love to play, so I’ll get a chance to go out there and play.”
At age 22, Victor Wembanyama is already anchoring lineups with an on-court net rating that surpasses peak seasons from LeBron, Shaq, Kobe and other all time greats, with significant room for team context to improve.
[Bill Simmons] ‘I think this has been one of the worst coaching jobs of the year. Ime makes no adjustments, the vibes are awful…I don’t think he likes the team.’
[Highlight] Kon Knueppel hits his 250th 3-pointer of the season
Kon Knueppel is on fire tonight against the Knicks: 26 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, +15 (9⁄14 FG, 6⁄10 3PT)
[Charania] Adam Silver on tanking: “There is an aspect of team building that is called a genuine rebuild, a rebuild with integrity.” An in-depth breakdown of the new proposed lottery changes:
The NBA has a problem with what counts as an assist or not. All of these shots were attributed as assists to Jokic, but are they really when the other player is creating everything himself?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “Every time you play a Boston Celtics, you get a playoff feel… No matter who’s out there. They’re super well-coached. They have really good players… It’s a game that you see where you really are and they test you. We got a test tonight; we didn’t pass it.”
Dear Adam Silver, There is no tanking problem. There is, however, a gambling and officiating epidemic.
Julian Reese (brother of 2-time WNBA rebounding champ Angel Reese) had 27 points and 17 rebounds last night. Since being promoted from the G-league, he has tied Shaq as the fastest player to ever reach 60 rebounds in their career.
Reaves on Luka beating him for 1 hole in golf: “I let him win. It’s a confidence thing. We need him at his best at 7 o’clock at night.” Reporter: “Your brother didn’t let you win when you were a kid.” Reaves: “That’s why I’m nicer than him. I had learned the hard way and so I keep my friends happy.”
Spurs are +26.3 when Victor Wembanyama is on the court since ASB
[Highlight] LaMelo Ball with back to back 3s, the rebound, and the assist to Kon Knueppel, who hits a 3 of his own.
Knicks timeout
[Highlight] Charles Lee works extra hard in order to get the timeout
[Highlight] LaMelo Ball passes to Grant Williams in the paint, who continues with the over the head tap pass to in mid-air to Moussa Diabaté for the dunk (with replays)
How is Scott Foster still allowed to referee in the NBA?
Pistons are 9-3 without Cade this season.
[Highlight] Miles Bridges with the sledgehammer dagger dunk with his off hand - Hornets win (with replays). With many replays.
LaMelo Ball recieves MVP chants, and the Hornets mascot brought some tissues for the Knicks fans in the arena
Jalen Duren with 30 points (10-12 FG) 10 rebounds 7 assists 2 blocks 2 steals in win vs Pelicans
Cooper Flagg has scored the 7th most points in a single season by a teenager in NBA history, passing Kobe Bryant
[Highlight] Jaylen Brown catches SGA with the pumpfake
[Highlights] Luka Doncic StepBack Variety
The L2M Report for the Timberwolves/Rockets game reveals six missed/incorrect calls in the final two minutes and overtime: Three in favor of the Timberwolves. Three in favor of the Rockets.
[Highlight] Jalen Duren drives and finishes with the power one-handed dunk to give him 30 points (with replays)
[Eichten] Julius Randle just now walking down the hallway to the locker room: “That shit didn’t work Scott Foster”
[Highlight] Jalen Duren hits a rare turnaround jumper over Zion Williamson and then taps him on the butt (with a replay)
[Highlight] Naz Reid is called for the offensive foul OT, the Timberwolves challenge the call, but to the surprise of the announcers and the Timberwolves players/coaches, the call was not overturned, and Scott Foster tosses Naz Reid from the game after a protest.
[Post Game Thread] The Detroit Pistons (52-20) defeat the New Orleans Pelicans (25-48), 129-108.
[Highlight]5 seconds is plenty for Zion
Paolo Banchero against SAC: 30/9/7 on 59% TS. His third 30-point outing in four nights.
[Highlight] LeBron bodies a couple of Pacers on the way to the hoop and has something to say about it