How Paolo Banchero And The Magic Used Trash Talk As Added Motivation To Beat Celtics Twice

The start to the 2022-23 season for the Orlando Magic was not particularly favorable, but the team has been trending upwards in the last two weeks. Orlando are 6-4 in their last ten and are on a six-game win streak. Over the weekend, the Magic did the impossible beating the Boston Celtics in consecutive games. Magic […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Dec 2022
Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis on loss to Lakers: ‘I felt like they were not at our level’

On Sunday, Kristaps Porzingis felt heartbroken over the Washington Wizards’ 119-117 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The seven-year veteran thought his team had this one in the bag, especially considering the Lakers were without Anthony Davis. “I felt like they were not at our level,” Porzingis said after the loss. “We just lost the […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Bulls guard Zach LaVine ’embarrassed’ by fourth consecutive loss

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is displeased and embarrassed by his team’s overall lack of effort so far this season. Through 29 games, the Bulls are 11-18 and rank 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. Not to mention, the team’s losing streak has now been extended to four games. “It’s frustrating for all of us,” […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Is Kyle Kuzma Interested In A Possible Chance To Play In LA Again With LeBron Again?

It’s been extremely rough for the Washington Wizards in their last stretch of games. They are 0-10 in their last ten games and have lost 13 of their last 14. That puts them at 11-20 this season which is third in the Southeast Division and twelfth in the Eastern Conference. One Wizards player has been […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Dec 2022
Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic Joins Elite Company With 40-Point Triple-Double

There is a reason that Nikola Jokic has won the past two league MVP’s in a row. His ability to dominate a game and get the most out of himself and his teammates is truly special to watch. He’s been the centerpiece of Denver’s franchise for a number of years now and the 27 year […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Dec 2022
Nets are 9-1 in their last 10 games, a league-best record

The Brooklyn Nets are 9-1 in their last 10 games, leading the NBA over this stretch. On Friday, in their 119-116 road win over the Toronto Raptors, Kyrie Irving knocked down a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer. The seven-time All-Star led Brooklyn in scoring with 32 points in 35 minutes played. In addition to finishing […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Russell Westbrook first Lakers player with multiple triple-doubles off bench

Russell Westbrook is the first Los Angeles Lakers player with multiple triple-doubles off the bench. Through 24 games in the second unit this season, the nine-time All-Star has recorded nine double-doubles and two triple-doubles. On Friday, in the Lakers’ 126-108 win over the Denver Nuggets, the 15-year veteran logged his second triple-double of the season. […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
LeBron James passes Hakeem Olajuwon in steals for ninth all time

On Friday, LeBron James surpassed Hakeem Olajuwon in steals for ninth all time, in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 126-108 win over the Denver Nuggets. The four-time MVP passed the Hall of Famer with 2,163 steals on his second steal of the night. Utah Jazz icon John Stockton is the all-time leader (3,265). Olajuwon played 18 […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Wizards’ Bradley Beal (hamstring) upgraded to questionable vs. Clippers

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (left hamstring strain) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday’s road game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Beal, 29, has missed the last five contests. While Kristaps Porzingis (back) was upgraded to probable on Friday, both Delon Wright (hamstring) and Rui Hachimura (ankle) remain out indefinitely. Of course, Washington is […]

James Foglio  •  17 Dec 2022