Donovan Mitchell scored or assisted on 99 points, second-most since Wilt Chamberlain

Donovan Mitchell scored a career-high 71 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 145-134 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, and the three-time All-Star scored or assisted on 99 points, the second-most in NBA history since Wilt Chamberlain (104). That was Chamberlain’s 100-point performance against New York on March 2, 1962. According to HoopsHype, […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2023
Nets Win 12th Straight, Kyrie Irving Shocks NBA World With Epic Put-Back Dunk

The Brooklyn Nets have been rolling for the past month as the team and only lost one game in the month of December. Kevin Durant and the Nets took that momentum into 2023 and beat the Spurs 139-103 for their 12th straight win. He had an impressive 25 points and 11 assists in the game, […]

Zach Wolpin  •  03 Jan 2023
Suns center Deandre Ayton on losses: ‘I’m not used to the no fight in us’

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is not accustomed to losing, and the fifth-year player feels his team lacks heart. Playing down to their competition is the textbook example. Through 38 games, Phoenix is 20-18 and ranks eighth in the Western Conference standings. “I don’t even know, man. I don’t even know what’s going on,” said […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2023
Cavaliers Rally Behind Donovan Mitchell’s 71-Point Performance In OT Win, Franchise Record

Donovan Mitchell has played 34 games as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers after being traded from the Utah Jazz in the offseason. He’s proved countless times this season that he was worth everything the Cavs gave up for him. His legendary 71-point game vs the Chicago Bulls last night was one for the ages […]

Zach Wolpin  •  03 Jan 2023
Heat forward Jimmy Butler on knee injury: ‘I can’t say I’m fully healthy’

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has made only 23 appearances this season due to a few knee injuries. The six-time All-Star missed seven straight games in November with right knee soreness. Of course, the wing then missed three more contests due to right knee injury management. Butler is listed as day-to-day on Miami’s injury report. […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hip) available against Suns

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hip) is available to play in Monday’s interconference battle against the Phoenix Suns. The fifth-year player is listed as questionable on the injury report. Brunson missed the last three games due to a sore right hip. Through 34 starts with New York, the guard is averaging career highs of […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
Miami Heat Need To Ditch Duncan Robinson For A ‘Win-Now’ Player

The Miami Heat have had a season riddled with injuries across the board so far with a number of their top players missing time. Despite that, Miami are still a float in the Eastern Conference with a 19-18 record. That is seventh in the East. Two seasons ago, the Miami Heat signed Duncan Robinson to […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Jan 2023
Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis: ‘I think we’re in a good rhythm now’

Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis believes his team can overcome adversity. Bradley Beal has missed the last three games due to a strained hamstring. On New Year’s Day, the Wizards won 118-95 over the Milwaukee Bucks, extending their win streak to five games. ” “I think we had the right mindset when we came out,” […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
NBA Insiders Hint At Memphis Grizzlies Making Trade Moves Before The Deadline

The Memphis Grizzlies are a top two team in the Western Conference with a 23-13 record. Ja Morant and the Grizzlies are just one game behind the Denver Nuggets in the standings. They’ve gone 6-4 in their last ten and are on a three-game win streak. Memphis has been drafting well in the past and […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Jan 2023