I like Adam Silver but we are in an NBA era when the players have more power than ever.
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I like Adam Silver but we are in an NBA era when the players have more power than ever.
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Clipps are destroying the Nuggs by 25 late in the 4th
Are the Clipps finally making their move
Are the Clipps finally making their move
I have the game on and I was just thinking the same thing - maybe they finally figured it out.
Paul George looks like he is back to normal and recovered from his injury.
I thought this would be a close game, Denver is a good team.
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Well not to diss the Clipps win over Denver which as you say is a good team, let's not for get what Giannis and the Bucks did to the Thunder last night as they beat them by 47 points
The Bucks are on full throttle and are making their wins so easy.
This could definitely be the Bucks year
The Bucks are on full throttle and are making their wins so easy.
This could definitely be the Bucks year
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I love the "white mamba". A gutsy determined player
Alex Caruso more than just a fan favorite
John Schuhmann NBA.com
Caruso magic
Usually, when you browse the plus-minus column in a box score, the numbers for reserves on the same team don't vary much. The bench guys played most of their minutes together and the team either performed well, poorly, or average in those minutes.
But in the Lakers' win over the Pelicans on Tuesday, we saw the following from four of L.A.'s six reserves...
Single-game plus-minus can help tell the story of the night, but it shouldn't lead to any conclusions beyond those 48 minutes. Still, the Lakers outscoring their opponents by more than a point per minute with Caruso on the floor isn't a total anomaly.
Caruso ranks ninth on the Lakers and fifth among Laker guards in minutes per game (18.0), behind Rajon Rondo (20.8). But the best team in the West has been at its best with Caruso on the floor. In his 972 total minutes, the Lakers have outscored their opponents by 12.2 points per 100 possessions, the *third best on-court NetRtg mark among non-Bucks who have averaged at least 15 minutes in 30 games or more.
* Behind those of the Nuggets' Paul Millsap (+14.0) and the Raptors' Terence Davis (+12.3).
In 445 minutes with both James and Caruso on the floor, the Lakers have outscored their opponents by 24.7 points per 100 possessions, the best mark among 719 combinations that have played at least 400 minutes together.
Caruso ranks 270th in usage rate (having used just 13.6% of the Lakers possessions while he's been on the floor) among 319 players who have played at least 500 minutes. His 11.0 points and 3.7 assists per 36 minutes rank 276th and 102nd among that same group of 319 players.
But his impact is felt on the other end of the floor, where the Lakers have allowed less than a point per possession in his 972 minutes. His 2.1 steals and 4.0 deflections per 36 both rank 10th. At a key moment in that win over the Pelicans on Tuesday, Caruso blocked Lonzo Ball at the rim and then stole the ball from his former teammate two possessions later. The Pelicans, who rank fourth offensively since Christmas (114.9 points scored per 100 possessions), scored just 31 points on 42 possessions with Caruso on the floor.
It seems that Vogel hasn't totally bought into Caruso's plus-minus magic. The guard has averaged fewer minutes since Jan. 1 (15.4) than he did prior (20.0). No five-man lineup that includes Caruso has played more than 71 total minutes, and the two that have played more than 33 minutes also include Rondo.
But Vogel has, more often than not, had Caruso on the floor with the game on the line. Caruso has played 36.5% of his regulation (non-overtime) minutes in the fourth quarter, a rate which ranks *second among 267 players who have played at least 750 regulation minutes total. Some of that is garbage time, but Caruso ranks fourth on the team in clutch minutes. The Lakers have played 25 games that were within five points in the last five minutes, and he's been on the floor down the stretch of 18 of those.
* The Pacers' Doug McDermott is the player who has played the largest percentage of his regulation minutes (38.5%) in the fourth quarter. At the other end of the list, this season's Carlos Boozer if you will, is the Clippers' Ivica Zubac, who has played only 5.5% of his regulation minutes in the fourth quarter. The Lakers' JaVale McGee (9.3%), Danny Green (14.3%) and Avery Bradley (14.7%) are third, seventh and ninth from the bottom.
The Lakers didn't get the playmaking guard they were seeking in the buyout market. But they may benefit by giving a little more playing time to one they already have on the roster.
Their next opportunity to do so is Saturday, when the Lakers visit the Memphis Grizzlies (8 ET, League Pass). They'll then play the Pelicans again in the second game of a back-to-back on Sunday (8 ET, ESPN).
Alex Caruso more than just a fan favorite
John Schuhmann NBA.com
Caruso magic
Usually, when you browse the plus-minus column in a box score, the numbers for reserves on the same team don't vary much. The bench guys played most of their minutes together and the team either performed well, poorly, or average in those minutes.
But in the Lakers' win over the Pelicans on Tuesday, we saw the following from four of L.A.'s six reserves...
- Kyle Kuzma: -19 in 12:17
- Rajon Rondo: -17 in 11:31
- Dwight Howard: +12 in 18:17
- Alex Caruso: +20 in 17:22
Single-game plus-minus can help tell the story of the night, but it shouldn't lead to any conclusions beyond those 48 minutes. Still, the Lakers outscoring their opponents by more than a point per minute with Caruso on the floor isn't a total anomaly.
Caruso ranks ninth on the Lakers and fifth among Laker guards in minutes per game (18.0), behind Rajon Rondo (20.8). But the best team in the West has been at its best with Caruso on the floor. In his 972 total minutes, the Lakers have outscored their opponents by 12.2 points per 100 possessions, the *third best on-court NetRtg mark among non-Bucks who have averaged at least 15 minutes in 30 games or more.
* Behind those of the Nuggets' Paul Millsap (+14.0) and the Raptors' Terence Davis (+12.3).
In 445 minutes with both James and Caruso on the floor, the Lakers have outscored their opponents by 24.7 points per 100 possessions, the best mark among 719 combinations that have played at least 400 minutes together.
Caruso ranks 270th in usage rate (having used just 13.6% of the Lakers possessions while he's been on the floor) among 319 players who have played at least 500 minutes. His 11.0 points and 3.7 assists per 36 minutes rank 276th and 102nd among that same group of 319 players.
But his impact is felt on the other end of the floor, where the Lakers have allowed less than a point per possession in his 972 minutes. His 2.1 steals and 4.0 deflections per 36 both rank 10th. At a key moment in that win over the Pelicans on Tuesday, Caruso blocked Lonzo Ball at the rim and then stole the ball from his former teammate two possessions later. The Pelicans, who rank fourth offensively since Christmas (114.9 points scored per 100 possessions), scored just 31 points on 42 possessions with Caruso on the floor.
It seems that Vogel hasn't totally bought into Caruso's plus-minus magic. The guard has averaged fewer minutes since Jan. 1 (15.4) than he did prior (20.0). No five-man lineup that includes Caruso has played more than 71 total minutes, and the two that have played more than 33 minutes also include Rondo.
But Vogel has, more often than not, had Caruso on the floor with the game on the line. Caruso has played 36.5% of his regulation (non-overtime) minutes in the fourth quarter, a rate which ranks *second among 267 players who have played at least 750 regulation minutes total. Some of that is garbage time, but Caruso ranks fourth on the team in clutch minutes. The Lakers have played 25 games that were within five points in the last five minutes, and he's been on the floor down the stretch of 18 of those.
* The Pacers' Doug McDermott is the player who has played the largest percentage of his regulation minutes (38.5%) in the fourth quarter. At the other end of the list, this season's Carlos Boozer if you will, is the Clippers' Ivica Zubac, who has played only 5.5% of his regulation minutes in the fourth quarter. The Lakers' JaVale McGee (9.3%), Danny Green (14.3%) and Avery Bradley (14.7%) are third, seventh and ninth from the bottom.
The Lakers didn't get the playmaking guard they were seeking in the buyout market. But they may benefit by giving a little more playing time to one they already have on the roster.
Their next opportunity to do so is Saturday, when the Lakers visit the Memphis Grizzlies (8 ET, League Pass). They'll then play the Pelicans again in the second game of a back-to-back on Sunday (8 ET, ESPN).
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Don't look now but the Pels are in the 9th spot, 2 games behind the Grizz in the 8th spot.The Pels are ahead of both SAS and Portland in the standings.
The Pels are going to be a force to be reckoned with in the coming years
The Pels are going to be a force to be reckoned with in the coming years
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson ecstatic to share rookie scoring feat with Michael Jordan
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...atic-share-rookie-scoring-feat-michael-jordan
Not only is he a great player and only 19 but he is also very humble in his achievements
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...atic-share-rookie-scoring-feat-michael-jordan
Not only is he a great player and only 19 but he is also very humble in his achievements
I was more impressed with Coby White coming off the bench to score more than 30 for three consecutive games. Only rookie ever to do that.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/...rve-to-score-30-plus-in-three-straight-games/
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/...rve-to-score-30-plus-in-three-straight-games/
Steve Williams
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Too many turnovers and too many missed shots by the Lakers as nothing is going right and the Lakers trail by 19 late in the 3rd to the team they might face in the first rounda
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I saw the highlights, Steve, and Memphis played like they're not supposed to be 8th spot but higher. Ja Morant is awesome, and flexing his rookie muscles after a shot over AD from way out. And he can pass, boy. What a guy.
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I miss watching Steph play but I would have sat him all year in the hope of getting first round draft choice..
Stephen Curry won't play Sunday, will practice with Warriors' G League team
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Stephen Curry had hoped to play for the Warriors on Sunday at home against the Washington Wizards after being sidelined for four months, but he won't return from a broken left hand quite that soon.
Golden State said Saturday that Curry is participating in full scrimmages during practice and ''continues to make good progress in his recovery.'' He is scheduled to practice with the G-League Santa Cruz Warriors on Monday and is still expected to play in March, the Warriors said.
Coach Steve Kerr had said before Tuesday's game against Sacramento that hopefully Curry would return against Washington. But the two-time Kia MVP needed to be re-evaluated Saturday to better determine his status.
Curry has played only four games this season, falling on his hand Oct. 30 against the Suns. The Warriors were playing at Phoenix on Saturday night, mired in an eight-game losing streak.
Stephen Curry won't play Sunday, will practice with Warriors' G League team
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Stephen Curry had hoped to play for the Warriors on Sunday at home against the Washington Wizards after being sidelined for four months, but he won't return from a broken left hand quite that soon.
Golden State said Saturday that Curry is participating in full scrimmages during practice and ''continues to make good progress in his recovery.'' He is scheduled to practice with the G-League Santa Cruz Warriors on Monday and is still expected to play in March, the Warriors said.
Coach Steve Kerr had said before Tuesday's game against Sacramento that hopefully Curry would return against Washington. But the two-time Kia MVP needed to be re-evaluated Saturday to better determine his status.
Curry has played only four games this season, falling on his hand Oct. 30 against the Suns. The Warriors were playing at Phoenix on Saturday night, mired in an eight-game losing streak.
I was rooting for the Celtics. Sorry the Rockets pulled it out.
Steve Williams
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Steve Williams
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The Clipps seem to have played mediocre at best for the season yet are in a 2nd place tie with Denver and I just feel they sense it is nearing the club house turn and they are going to sprint to the finish line
Clippers play the 76ers today in a Sunday matinee at Staples.
Unfortunately the 76ers will be without both Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid so it won't be the marquee matchup anticpated.
Former Clipper Tobias Harris and former Celtic Al Horford will try to carry the day for Philly.
Clippers are fully healthy so they have the advantage.
Unfortunately the 76ers will be without both Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid so it won't be the marquee matchup anticpated.
Former Clipper Tobias Harris and former Celtic Al Horford will try to carry the day for Philly.
Clippers are fully healthy so they have the advantage.
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