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“It felt great. I didn’t have any problems with my hand,” (John) Wall said after having 15 points, seven assists, four rebounds and four steals. “I was able to play aggressive and make plays so I was fine.” Wall, who was a game-time decision until about 50 minutes before tipoff, started and played for the […]
At the annual meeting of NBA general managers Wednesday in Chicago, there was no overwhelming consensus to change the rules to discourage teams from intentionally fouling poor free-throw shooters, league sources told CBSSports.com. “There is not enough support to change it,” one executive in the meeting said. “It’s one of those perception is bigger than […]
While Mike Conley put on a face mask and cape in Memphis’ win in Game 2 at Oracle Arena, Tony Allen was not able to play with a bad hamstring Wednesday night. The defensive repercussions were obvious, but the Grizzlies were actually somehow worse offensively without their jump shot-challenged tough guy. “It’s huge, being without […]
CLE’s (Matthew) Dellavedova has been assessed a technical foul for his involvement in altercation with CHI’s Gibson at 10:25 of 4Q . via NBA Communications on Twitter
“(Dennis) [Schroder] had a great drive, and then when I just saw the ball go up, I just ran in there,” (Al) Horford said. “It was just a hustle play, making a winning play. I just got the ball. My first instinct was just to put it in the basket.” Atlanta 82, Washington 81, which […]
Clippers point guard Chris Paul no longer has a minutes restriction after coming back from a strained left hamstring, coach Doc Rivers said. Paul played 34 minutes in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday in Houston. Rivers said the training staff is still keeping an eye on Paul, who missed the first […]
(Paul) Pierce hit a 3-pointer with 8.3 seconds left that gave the Wizards an 81-80 lead over the Hawks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday at Philips Arena. The potential game-winning shot came in front of the Hawks bench. Pierce turned to the bench and said, “Series.” The bravado was heard by […]
Not enough fans hate Austin Rivers yet. He’s patient. It will come. He went to Duke, the leading cause of hypertension in college basketball, because he’s so comfortable with contempt. “It would be weird,” Rivers said, “if people weren’t cheering against you. It would be boring. You want them to say crazy, bad things. That’s […]
LeBron James has scored more points, corralled more rebounds than those he accumulated in Game 5 against the Bulls Tuesday night. James has connected on more crucial shots – that buzzer beater from Game 4, anyone? – and his teams have won bigger games. He’s a two-time NBA champ and played in five Finals, after […]
Oh, it’s not “over over” yet. The Bulls can win Game 6 on Thursday, especially if Pau Gasol plays — maybe only if Pau Gasol plays — but you can almost hear that Bora Bora vacation breeze whistling in the Bulls’ ears. Because Game 7 against LeBron in Cleveland? Good luck. Hey, bartender, turn on […]
