Cavaliers’ Kenny Atkinson won’t blame refs for Game 2 loss to Pacers despite mistakes

Even though the Cavaliers have complained about officiating during the NBA Playoffs, coach Kenny Atkinson recently said that his team won’t dwell on missed calls by referees, even though the league admitted that there were three incorrect non-calls in the final minute of Game 2 against the Pacers. The Cleveland tactician was well aware of […]
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Young Set to Return vs. Hornets Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young will make his first appearance since late October on Thursday night when the Hawks face the Charlotte Hornets. Young missed 22 straight games after suffering a sprained right MCL on October 29 against the Brooklyn Nets. His return gives the Hawks a key offensive […]
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Giannis Speaks Out Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed speculation about his future this week. Reports suggested he or his representation had spoken with the Bucks about long-term plans. Giannis said those claims were inaccurate. “I personally have not had the conversation with the Bucks,” Giannis told reporters. “I’m still locked in on my teammates, […]
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown stirred conversation this week with a bold claim about Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. During a Twitch live stream with rapper DDG, Brown said he believed he could beat Curry in a hypothetical one-on-one matchup. He explained his view with a straightforward statement about their size difference. “It’s like […]
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns gave an update on his health after recent games, and fans are watching closely. Towns missed a game earlier this month due to left calf tightness, and the team listed him as day-to-day on the Knicks’ injury report. Trainers and coaches have taken a cautious approach to keep him […]
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Knicks Break Through in Las Vegas The New York Knicks won the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, beating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 in Las Vegas. The victory gave New York its first significant trophy since 1973. The Knicks trailed in the second half but mounted a strong rally late in the game to take control. […]
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The New York Knicks clinched the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup with a 124-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas. New York trailed by double digits in the third quarter but dominated late to secure the trophy. The victory ended a long dry spell for the franchise and gave fans something big to […]
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After a dramatic 128–125 overtime defeat to the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka openly criticized the officiating crew. Udoka called the game one of the most poorly officiated he had seen in a long time and questioned the competency of the referees assigned to the matchup. His comments came in the locker […]
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After the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116–114 victory over the Phoenix Suns, veteran star LeBron James addressed the tense exchange with Suns forward Dillon Brooks on Sunday night. James described the physical confrontations as part of the competitive nature of the game and downplayed the drama. The two veterans battled throughout the matchup, with tensions peaking […]
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Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony weighed in on a contentious officiating decision that played a key role in the Denver Nuggets’ 128–125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. Anthony justified a call in the final seconds of regulation that helped send the game into overtime, arguing that the contact was sufficient to […]
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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg made NBA history Monday night during an overtime matchup against the Utah Jazz. The 18-year-old scored a career-high 42 points, becoming the youngest player ever to score 40 or more points in an NBA game. In doing so, Flagg surpassed a rookie scoring benchmark previously held by LeBron James, who […]
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Before the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup semifinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made a comment about his matchup with Thunder center Chet Holmgren that drew criticism from NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki, working as a broadcaster, felt the remark came across as dismissive toward Holmgren and his development. Wembanyama was […]
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In a dramatic Los Angeles Lakers game against the Phoenix Suns, LeBron James showed rare emotional volatility in a tense duel with Suns forward Dillon Brooks. James became visibly frustrated late in the contest and, during one heated moment, made physical contact with a referee while trying to confront Brooks after an on-court scuffle. The […]
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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry added another historic achievement to his already legendary career on Sunday night. At 37 years old, Curry recorded his 45th career 40-point game after the age of 30, surpassing Michael Jordan’s previous total of 44 to set a new all-time NBA record. This milestone came in a 136–131 loss […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a 116–114 win over the Phoenix Suns, but a late technical free throw created confusion. Head coach JJ Redick addressed the moment afterward and clarified what he expected to happen. The situation unfolded after Suns guard Dillon Brooks received his second technical foul and was ejected late in the […]
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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to return to action for Saturday night’s NBA Cup semifinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas. After missing 12 straight games with a left calf strain, Wembanyama has been listed as probable for the matchup. His potential return comes at a pivotal moment for San […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have turned heads with their incredible play this season, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been at the heart of it all. Their strong performance in the NBA Cup has given SGA an early chance to make noise in the Most Valuable Player conversation.This early Cup success could help boost his case as […]
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