Happy Friday! We’ve now completed over 70% of the season and are just seven weeks away from the playoffs. As we approach the weekend of Week 19, here are some notable things… 1. Caruso magic Typically, when you look at the plus-minus column in a box score, the figures for the substitutes from the same …
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Happy Friday! We’re already past 70% of the season, with the playoffs only seven weeks away. As we approach the weekend of Week 19, here are some noteworthy points… 1. Caruso magic Typically, when you examine the plus-minus column in a box score, the figures for substitutes on the same team don’t differ significantly. This …
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Happy Friday! We have surpassed 70% of the season and only have seven weeks to go until the playoffs. Here are some noteworthy points as we approach the 19th week’s weekend… 1. Caruso magic Typically, when you look at the plus-minus column in a box score, the figures for the substitutes on the same team …
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* * * Who are the true contenders to win it all in the West? (Eastern Conference answers) * * * Steve Aschburner: Can I just say “Los Angeles” and cover my bets? The Lakers beat the other teams, the Clippers beat the Lakers. That’s how this season has gone out West. I can’t ignore …
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* * * Who are the true contenders to win it all in the West? (Eastern Conference answers) * * * Steve Aschburner: Can I just say “Los Angeles” and cover my bets? The Lakers beat the other teams, the Clippers beat the Lakers. That’s how this season has gone out West. I can’t ignore …
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* * * Who are the true contenders to win it all in the West? (Eastern Conference answers) * * * Steve Aschburner: Can I just say “Los Angeles” and cover my bets? The Lakers beat the other teams, the Clippers beat the Lakers. That’s how this season has gone out West. I can’t ignore …
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For Week 10, the NBA Players of the Week were Jaylen Brown, a forward for the Boston Celtics, and Brandon Ingram, a forward for the New Orleans Pelicans. Take a look at their performances from the action-packed week just past. Jaylen Brown • Celtics 118, Raptors 102 (Dec. 25) 30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists …
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Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics and Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans, both forwards, were awarded the NBA Players of the Week for Week 10. Take a look at their performances from the last week of action. Jaylen Brown • Celtics 118, Raptors 102 (Dec. 25) 30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists • …
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Head coach Alvin Gentry announced that New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson underwent a full practice on Thursday for the first time since his right knee surgery. New Orleans is beginning a two-game road trip on Friday, but Williamson will not be active just yet, according to Gentry. Still, both sides remain hopeful that Williamson …
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Anthony Davis traveled with the Los Angeles Lakers on their upcoming road trip after suffering a bruised tailbone injury, but he won’t be active for Friday’s game against Dallas (9:45 ET, ESPN). The MRI exam carried out on Davis revealed no significant problems, and his X-rays came back negative. Despite being in severe pain, his …
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