Doris Burke after Anthony Edwards gets called for the push off: “I’m gonna be honest with you. Oklahoma City fans are going to start hating on me right now. How many times does Shai get away with that exact kind of [play].”
Jonathan Kuminga in his first 3 games in ATL: 21.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game on 79% TS, +59
LeBron James on Zhuri (his daughter) potentially playing basketball one day: “She’s a volleyball player. Don’t get my wife mad. My wife is done with this basketball sh*t. She’s done with it.”
[Highlight] Karl-Anthony Towns to the ref after being called for the offensive foul: “He’s 7’4”, 260!”
[Dua] Zion Williamson has been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Clippers. His consecutive games played streak ends at 35.
Jalen Suggs has finally shaved his head
[Highlight] SGA slices through the defense and goes up for the slam
“I wish I was playing, too. I’d flagrant his ass to the next game.” Shaq’s reaction to Donte DiVincenzo saying “I shoot free throws like Shaq.”
Cam Johnson after 23 minutes against the Wolves - 0/4/3 on 0-6 from the field
[Highlight] Jonathan Kuminga with the powerful windmill dunk and then points at Dominique Wilkins (with replays). Hawks and Blazers commentaries
[Highlight] Wemby is admired as he enters MSG
[Post Game Thread] The New York Knicks (38-22) defeat the San Antonio Spurs (43-16), 114-89.
[Highlight] V.J. Edgecombe leaps into the crowd to save the ball and accidentally hits a woman in the face with his shoes
Victor Wembanyama on the Knicks physicality: “I was surprised. Yeah. They’re a good basketball team, they have good actual basketball players. It’s not like the nastiest ugly team you know. They’re not an ugly team to watch but they made our game ugly”
[Slater] Kerr walks back comments on Kristaps Porzingis’ diagnosis: “It’s a medical issue way beyond my capabilities explaining anything. He’s sick. He won’t play”
[Highlight] The New York Knicks hold the San Antonio Spurs to a season-low 41 first-half points and snap their 11-game winning streak with a 114-89 victory at Madison Square Garden. The 25-point loss is the largest for the Spurs this season as the Knicks improve to 39-22.
[Krishnamurthy] Tyler Herro poked fun at Kevin Durant for his burner accounts during Heat vs. Rockets game - “I know what burners you run… You a b**ch”
LeBron was asked about shooting 19% from 3 prior to last nights game: “I’m comfortable with every shot I take. I could shoot 0.0% from 3 and I’ll believe I’ll make the next one. Been playing ball my whole life. Not much of a numbers guy to be honest”
[Highlight] Jonathan Kuminga switches hands in mid-air for the powerful lefty dunk over the business decision by Yang Hansen (with replays). Hawks and Blazers commentaries
Jeremy Lin talks about the night the Miami Heat ‘ended’ his Linsanity run: “When the spotlight is on me, I get nervous. I start sweating…. I shrink. It’s overwhelming for me. Linsanity was that x100,000. Going into the Heat game, I had so much hype, that everybody had me circled on their calendar.
[Highlight] Victor Wembanyama with lefty poster dunk ALL OVER OG Anunoby (with replays)
[Highlight] Naz Reid shows off the handles on back-to-back possessions to get two tough buckets for the Timberwolves.
[Highlight] Holmgren makes Powell stumble and finishes with the finger roll
[Highlight] Jonathan Kuminga with the beautiful windmill dunk!
SGA exits the game with another 30 point performance with 5 ast and 3 stl
[Highlight] Technical called on Andre Drummond for gun gesture after draining a 3
[Post Game Thread] The Minnesota Timberwolves (38-23) defeat the Denver Nuggets (37-24), 117-108.
[Post Game Thread] The Atlanta Hawks (31-31) blow out the Portland Trailblazers (29-33) 135-101 and return to their rightful record of 0.500
Neemias Queta in the win over Philadelphia: 27/17/2/1/3 on 71.4⁄0.0/70 shooting
Neemias Queta tonight: 27 points, 17 rebounds, and 3 blocks. He is the first Celtic to put up this statline since Mark Blount in 2004
[Post Game Thread] The Oklahoma City Thunder (47-15) defeat the Dallas Mavericks (21-39), 100-87.
Luke Kennard has scored more points with the Lakers than Dorian Finney-Smith has scored with the Rockets this season.
[Post Game Thread] The Detroit Pistons (44-14) defeat the Orlando Magic (31-27), 106-92, as Cade leads the way with 29/11/7/2.
Nikola Jokic and Rudy Gobert battled for the 50th time, including playoffs (27-23 Gobert). This is now the 3rd-most prolific center rivalry since the 90s began.
[Highlight] After an undefeated month that saw San Antonio lead the league with 124.8 PPG and 31.6 APG in February, the Spurs look to make it 12-straight wins as they begin the month of March. Take a look at some of their best highlights from their 11-game win streak.
[Highlight] Hartenstein to Joe connection leads to back to back 3s
[Highlight] Baylor Scheierman, who is playing through a thumb fracture, drills the buzzer beater 3 to end the half, and gives a thumbs up
Hawks fans chanting Thank You Warriors
[All-Access] “Oh my goodness!” The arena workers at Madison Square Garden can’t believe how tall Victor Wembanyama is as he arrived for the game.
[Post Game Thread] The Boston Celtics (40-20) behind the strong efforts from Neemias Queta defeat the Philadelphia 76ers (33-27), 114-98.
[The Sporting News] The Knicks’ Mahamed Diawara just set the NBA record for most 3-point attempts per minute in a game, shooting 13 times in 14 minutes.
[Highlight] Stacey King impersonates Doc Rivers’ voice
Grizzlies Zach Edey to undergo (another) surgery to resolve ongoing discomfort and talar bone stress in his left ankle.
[Post-Game Thread] The Chicago Bulls (25-36) Overcome a Deficit With a Massive Run to Beat the Milwaukee Bucks (26-33) 97-120
Charles Barkley: “I get sick of people saying they’re contenders… The Lakers are not a good team. I just think it’s funny how the media’s turned on Luka [Doncic]… I guess we’re contractually obligated to talk about them every day.”
Chicago had a 27-0 run to end the 3rd/start of the 4th Q Bucks haven’t scored in over 7 minutes.
[Highlight] Landry Shamet with the poster dunk on De’Aaron Fox off a steal by Mikal Bridges (with a replay)
Neemias Queta has 16 points and 10 rebounds. It’s the 7:20 mark of the 2nd quarter. Additionally, he is on his personal 8-0 run.