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On Wednesday night, Damian Lillard recorded a season-high 60 points in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 134-124 win over the Utah Jazz, but what shocked the six-time All-Star was finding out that it was the most efficient 60-point performance in NBA history. “It’s the most efficient 60-point game ever, for real?” Lillard asked. “That’s crazy. I […]
Indiana Pacers forward Bennedict Mathurin logged his 19th 20-point game off the bench in Wednesday’s 126-120 loss against the Orlando Magic, tying him for the second-most 20-point games off the bench by a rookie since starters were first listed on box scores in 1970-71. Through 50 appearances, the No. 6 overall pick from last year’s […]
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is now the fourth player in NBA history to record a triple-double with multiple steals and blocks prior to turning 21, joining Magic Johnson, Antoine Walker, and Lonzo Ball. Sengun is the first center in league history to register more than one triple-double before the age of 21. Through 44 […]
Dallas Mavericks centers Maxi Kleber (right hamstring tear) and Christian Wood (left thumb fracture) have been ruled out for Thursday night’s away game against the Phoenix Suns. Kleber, 30, hopes to make his return prior to the All-Star break. The 6-foot-10 big man has missed 22 games since his injury, and he has been absent […]
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (left groin strain) is listed as questionable for Thursday night’s road game against the Houston Rockets. In Cleveland’s 105-103 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday, the three-time All-Star reaggravated his groin strain. Before this matchup, he had missed the previous three games due to this injury. On the […]
The Charlotte Hornets are interested in retaining forward PJ Washington this offseason, per multiple sources. Washington is currently in the final year of his original contract, but he also earned an $8.4 million qualifying offer for the 2023-24 season. His $5,808,435 team option for this season was exercised in October 2021. “Someone I would try […]
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (left foot soreness) is questionable, and guard Furkan Korkmaz (right shoulder) is out for Wednesday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets. James Harden (right foot tendon strain) was upgraded to probable on the injury report. Embiid has missed a total of 12 games so far this season. Kormaz was […]
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson believes the Memphis Grizzlies are one of the biggest threats to the reigning champs in the Western Conference. Beyond the halfway point of the 2022-23 season, the Dubs are 23-24 and rank 10th in the standings. “They’re knocking on the door of championship contention, trying to knock us off,” […]
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has recorded 33 30-point games this season, the third most in NBA history prior to the month of February, ranking below Michael Jordan (1986-87) and James Harden (2018-19). Through 44 starts, the soon to be four-time All-Star is averaging career highs of 33.8 points and 1.5 steals per game. Along […]
Spencer Dinwiddie of the Dallas Mavericks believes Washington Wizards players care more about getting paid than winning games. The former Wizard might know a thing or two on this topic. “They’re not playing for nothing for real… it’s a showcase,” says Dinwiddie. “They’re over there trying to get paid, not trying to play winning basketball. […]
