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[ad_1] Brown, Celtics lament lack of physicality in loss to Thunder originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston BOSTON — Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and his players were on the same page about what cost them in Wednesday night’s 118-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden. Despite converting only 20 of their franchise-record 63 3-point attempts, …

[ad_1] It’s been a topic around the NBA — players and coaches in the West saying they don’t fear the Thunder. It’s not simply a hot take in search of clicks, a couple of scouts/front office people have told NBC Sports that they see Oklahoma City as a regular season team that can be beat in the playoffs. Someone might …

[ad_1] Steph shares realistic outlook on how much longer he’ll play originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors superstar Steph Curry is signed with Golden State through the 2026-27 NBA season, but what happens after that? Even he doesn’t know — but he certainly has hopes. “Man, I don’t know,” Curry told 95.7 The Game’s “Steiny & Guru” on …

[ad_1] How Kuminga’s return puts Warriors in experimental mode originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Jimmy Butler III has played 13 games with the Warriors, none with Jonathan Kuminga. Quinten Post has appeared in 27 NBA games, all with the Warriors, none with Kuminga. Change is expected Thursday night, when the young forward returns after a …

[ad_1] Why Hield wishes Warriors traded him instead of Wiggs for Butler originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ blockbuster trade to acquire Jimmy Butler at this year’s deadline struck players emotionally after realizing what they had to give up for the six-time NBA All-Star. The move included parting ways with fan and team favorite Andrew Wiggins, in …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers fall to Raptors in key NBA draft lottery odds game originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The 2025 NBA draft lottery will be held in exactly two months. As the Sixers and Raptors faced off Wednesday, it was logical to keep that night in mind. With a 118-105 road loss, the Sixers fell to 22-43 …

[ad_1] Steph’s fifth Warriors title ‘only thing’ he’s still playing for originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors superstar Steph Curry has his priorities straight. Two days shy of his 37th birthday on Friday, the future Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer understands the clock is ticking on his illustrious NBA career, leaving Curry yearning for one more accolade before …

[ad_1] Steven Adams and Mason Plumlee were both tossed after a fight broke out in the first half of their matchup on Wednesday night in Houston. (Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee and Houston Rockets center Steven Adams were both ejected from their matchup on Wednesday night after the two got into what essentially equated to a heavyweight …

[ad_1] The Tom Thibodeau Minutes Police has a new deputy: Mikal Bridges. The Knicks’ Iron Man and owner of the NBA’s longest consecutive games streak said he asked the head coach to consider cutting back on the starters’ minutes, arguing the bench players deserve more time on the floor. “Sometimes it’s not fun on the body,” Bridges said on Wednesday, …

[ad_1] Stackhouse claims his Wiggins critique was ‘taken out of context’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse clarified his comments about former Golden State wing Andrew Wiggins’ defensive abilities in an interview with 95.7 The Game’s Matt Steinmetz and Daryle Johnson on Wednesday. “Andrew, I mean, great smile every day, he did what you …

[ad_1] Lauri Markkanen hasn’t stepped on the court for the Jazz since Feb. 22, missing nine games and counting with what the team described as a back issue. With the Jazz tanking and trying to land a top-three spot in the lottery, nobody expected to see Markkanen again this season. Except for NBA league executives. Markkanen, an All-Star in 2023, …

[ad_1] GP2 reveals what will make, break Warriors amid playoff push originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ 12-1 record with Jimmy Butler in the lineup leaves many to believe Golden State is back – or at least on the right track – to being a contender. Having ascended to the Western Conference’s sixth seed after what initially …

[ad_1] (This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) The Phoenix Suns are facing defensive and offensive struggles that threaten to extinguish their playoff hopes. Despite having superstars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, the team battles inconsistencies. …

[ad_1] Oliver Miller twice led the SEC in blocks while at Arkansas. (Getty Images) Oliver Miller, a big man who played for six teams in an NBA career that spanned nine season, has died, the National Basketball Retired Players Association confirmed Wednesday. He was 54 years old. Phoenix Suns broadcaster Eddie Johnson first reported Miller’s death. I am so sad …

[ad_1] Simulation station: C’s-Thunder is second-most likely Finals matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics will close out their regular season series versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at TD Garden, but it might not be the last time these two teams play each other this season. If there are more Celtics-Thunder games beyond this …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Big Number On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive deep into the seismic shift in the Golden State Warriors’ performance since Jimmy Butler’s arrival. From being one of the sloppiest teams in the NBA to now leading the league in free …

[ad_1] ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, center, sits courtside at the Lakers’ game against the New York Knicks on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Smith was confronted by Lakers star LeBron James during the game over comments Smith made about his son, Bronny, weeks ago. (Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images) Stephen A. Smith thought LeBron James confronting him was “weak.” He also …

[ad_1] Jaylen’s All-Defense quest among top Celtics-Thunder storylines originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics host the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in what is almost undeniably the biggest game remaining on the team’s regular-season schedule. With Boston essentially locked into the No. 2 seed in the East, there shouldn’t be a lot of drama …

[ad_1] Kerr confirms Warriors’ Kuminga plan for likely Thursday return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The surging Warriors likely will receive a big boost to their lineup for Thursday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. Fourth-year forward Jonathan Kuminga is nearing a return to the court after missing 31 games with an ankle injury, and in an interview with …

[ad_1] Defining Moments: Larry Bird sets Celtics record in 60-point game originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Some of the best games of Larry Bird’s Boston Celtics career came against Dominique Wilkins and the Atlanta Hawks, and one of the most memorable happened on this day 40 years ago. On March 12, 1985, the Celtics hosted the Hawks in Hartford, …

[ad_1] It should come as no surprise the Oklahoma City Thunder have become a full-fledged championship contender and one of the most dynamic teams in the NBA. The organization initiated a retooling process when it shipped Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2019, acquiring current MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and fully leaned into building through the draft two …

[ad_1] Why Kerr believes Warriors’ evolving lineup now makes ‘perfect sense’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It took a few years, but the Warriors’ blended roster of high-upside youngsters and seasoned veterans finally is blossoming into the complementary lineup they hoped it would become. While young players like Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis earned consistent roles …

[ad_1] Three reasons why Thunder are Celtics’ top threat to title repeat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston With all due respect to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the two-best teams in pro basketball will meet at TD Garden on Wednesday night when the defending champion Boston Celtics host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a potential 2025 NBA Finals preview. The Thunder …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, March 12, and the Charlotte Hornets (16-48) and Atlanta Hawks (31-34) are all set to square off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Hornets are currently 6-24 on the road with a point differential of -7, while the Hawks have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. Atlanta won both meetings this season …

[ad_1] Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies Preview  The Utah Jazz (15-50) and Memphis Grizzlies (41-24) are all set to square off from FedExForum in Memphis. The Jazz are in the ultimate #FailForFlagg campaign right now. They have lost six straight and have the second-worst record in the NBA. If they win the NBA Draft Lottery and earn the No.1 overall …