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3 Takeaways: Luka Dončić looks indomitable, while ANT looks debilitated
The game-winning 3 by Luka Dončić not only gave the Dallas Mavericks a 2-0 lead in the WCF, but it may have taken the life out of the Timberwolves
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Ryan J. Van Dever
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NBA Draft Lottery 2024: 4 Big Winners and Losers
The significance of winning the NBA Draft Lottery may be slightly diminished this year due to the abundance of diamonds in the rough prospects. Here, we…
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Ryan J. Van Dever
Anthony Edwards is quickly becoming the new face of the NBA; there’s no way around it
Edwards' brilliance may lead the Timberwolves to defeat the Nuggets, but there's a bigger topic in play. Is he going to be the new face of the NBA?
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Ryan J. Van Dever
Draymond Green suspended indefinitely: Have the Warriors reached the tipping point?
On Wednesday, Draymond Green received his sixth suspension in his career. The most recent incident occurred when Green struck Jusuf Nurkić, the center…
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Ryan J. Van Dever
In-Season Championship: LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead L.A. to inaugural NBA Cup
Anthony Davis showcases his scoring prowess with a remarkable 41 points and demonstrates his dominance on defense as the Lakers conquer the Pacers to…
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Ryan J. Van Dever
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NBA Cup championship preview: Lakers, Pacers vie for coveted crown
The NBA couldn't have wished for a more optimal matchup for the In-Season Tournament final than the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers. The…
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Ryan J. Van Dever
NBA In-Season Tournament Bracket Set: Matchups and Power Rankings
With group play officially over as of Tuesday night, and the brackets set, it's time we take a dive into the matchups for the Knockout Round an added…
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Ryan J. Van Dever
Lakers suffer historic defeat at the hands of Joel Embiid, 76ers
The Los Angeles Lakers endured a significant defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, succumbing to a 138-94 loss, marking the…
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Ryan J. Van Dever
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Thunder’s Hot Start this season, are they a fluke?
The Thunder have been hot right out of the gates posting an 11-4 record coming into the matchup with the 76ers on Saturday, but is their record through…
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Ryan J. Van Dever
NBA In-Season Tournament: Lakers and Pacers punch their tickets to the knockout rounds
We analyze Tuesday's games as the Lakers and Pacers advance to the knockout rounds and preview what's ahead on Friday.
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Ryan J. Van Dever
Lakers’ win streak ends against the Kings, rumors of trade for Zach Lavine swirl
With the Lakers' winning streak ending and the Kings' win streak reaching four games, rumors of adding a superstar to the Lakers are spreading like…
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Ryan J. Van Dever
Warriors-Timberwolves brawl fallout; Clippers showing slow signs of progression
There was a game-changing scuffle in the NBA last night. Are the Clippers making progress?
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Ryan J. Van Dever
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