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Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks - Game Five

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: The shoes of Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia…

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: The shoes of Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers are seen during the second half at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2024 in New York City. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph,... Читать дальше...

NBA Central: “It’s crazy how people just automatically start calling for suspensions these days. I just don’t really understand that.” – Draymond Green on fans wanting Jamal Murray suspended (Via @TheVolumeSports / h/t @awfulannouncing ) pic.twitter.com/ZdGYzXEprB
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

ClutchPoints: “The only thing I don’t like about the [GOAT] conversation is they don’t put my boy [Kobe Bryant] in it… Michael, LeBron, or Kobe? Now y’all can debate.” Shaq isn’t hearing your GOAT debate if Kobe isn’t in there 🗣 (via @bigpodwithshaq) pic.twitter.com/yLTvKcFxJ0
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Several prospects helped themselves during the NCAA Tournament going into the NBA draft lottery and the combine beginning May 12.

Marc Stein: Jamal Murray’s Game 2 toss of a heat pack onto the floor in Denver is indeed under official league office review for possible discipline before Friday’s Game 3. More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

Michael Scotto: Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood has exercised his $3 million player option for the 2024–25 season, league sources told @hoopshype. Wood appeared in 50 games for the Lakers and averaged 6.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per game. pic.twitter.com/QJZEJxcjld
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

Another member of the Memphis Grizzlies “core four” is expected to receive an upcoming jersey retirement ceremony. The Grizzlies are planning to retire Tony Allen’s jersey during the 2024-25 season, the former All-NBA defender told The Commercial Appeal. Allen would be the third Grizzlies player with a jersey in the rafters, joining Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph. “Yeah, they told me next year I’m going to get my jersey retired,” Allen said.
Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal

However, it won’t be just James whom L.A. listens to as they’ll also illicit input from Anthony Davis as well, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN: “And of course LeBron James’ opinion will be taken into consideration, but not just LeBron James. Anthony Davis as well I’m told,” McMenamin said. “And the team kind of looks as Anthony Davis finally taking the torch from LeBron in the last season-and-a-half. While LeBron can still have the time to process the end of this season as he decides his future with the team... Читать дальше...

NBA: Playoffs-Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) warms up before game one of the second round of…

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) warms up before game one of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

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NBA: Playoffs-Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks

Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) warms up before game... Читать дальше...

Murray was not given a technical foul or any other punishment though, and it appears that he got away with a second instance of throwing something onto the court during the game as well. Video went viral after the contest showing Murray apparently throwing a towel towards referee Marc Davis, who had his back turned at the time. The towel landed behind Davis’ feet and ultimately went unnoticed (except by a team staffer who promptly collected the towel). Ryan Eichten of SB Nation shared the video. Читать дальше...

Ben Golliver: Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson after Game 2 loss to Timberwolves: “You can’t play Nuggets basketball if you get punked.” pic.twitter.com/SPb1Ffcdgi
Source: Twitter @BenGolliver

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns powered Minnesota’s 106-80 blitz of the Denver Nuggets on Monday night that gave the Timberwolves a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals over the reigning but reeling NBA champions. Towns and Edwards both scored 27 points as the Wolves improved to 6-0 in the playoffs and gave themselves a chance to close out the fuming Nuggets with wins Friday night and Sunday in Minneapolis. So dominant were the Wolves that they had the Nuggets throwing both fits... Читать дальше...

Dave McMenamin: Wolves coach Chris Finch calls Jamal Murray throwing the heat pack onto the floor in the second quarter “inexcusable” and “dangerous.”
Source: Twitter @mcten

ClutchPoints: “It’s a baby, bro. It’s gonna be there when you get back.”  Gilbert Arenas on Rudy Gobert missing Game 2 of the Timberwolves-Nuggets series for the birth of his child 😳 (via @GilsArenaShow) pic.twitter.com/yMmdn1F31C
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

The Timberwolves smothered the Nuggets without Rudy Gobert, limiting them to 34.9 percent shooting from the field and took a commanding lead in the series with a 106-80 win in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Fred Katz: Final: Knicks 121, Pacers 117. Knicks take a 1-0 series lead. • Brunson 43-6-6, 14-14 FTs • Hart 24-13-8, 48 mins • DiVincenzo 25 & 3 • Anunoby 13 & 9 • Turner 23-2-3 Knicks shot 54-48-85. Pacers shot 52-39-79.
Source: Twitter @FredKatz

StatMuse: Brunson last 4 playoff games: 43 PTS | 6 AST 41 PTS | 12 AST 40 PTS | 6 AST 47 PTS | 10 AST The first player with four straight 40-point playoff games since Michael Jordan. pic.twitter.com/vMyKMXcbPk
Source: Twitter @statmuse

Michael Scotto: Rick Carlisle on the Myles Turner illegal screen call: “I don’t want to talk about the officiating. We’re not expecting to get calls in here. It would be nice if they laid off that one, but they didn’t. That’s just the way it goes. We challenged it. They reviewed it. They’ve got a bunch of people in New Jersey that agreed with them, so that’s just the way it goes.” pic.twitter.com/tx9dyi9vr3
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

Tony East: “In my experience in this league, I think it’s best when players decide the outcome of the game,” Myles Turner says. He added that the Pacers can’t leave the game to be decided by the refs, though he added he’s looking forwad to the Last 2 Minutes report coming out.
Source: Twitter @TonyREast

Jalen Brunson became the first player to score 40+ points in four consecutive playoff games since Michael Jordan as the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-117 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.