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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What Happened in the Third Quarter The Golden State Warriors picked up a 120–97 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night, but the story from the game didn’t start with the final score. During a third-quarter timeout, veteran forward Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr got into a heated exchange on the sideline. […]
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Surprise Health Setback Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore will miss an undefined stretch of games after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right shoulder. The Wizards announced the condition on Tuesday, saying he will be out indefinitely while the team monitors his progress and recovery. This diagnosis came after Whitmore missed recent […]
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Thunder Control the Game Late The Oklahoma City Thunder earned a convincing 119–103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, powered by another strong night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The All-Star guard finished with 31 points and controlled the pace during the closing minutes. Oklahoma City separated late, leaned on its defense, and closed the door without much […]
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A New Voice on NBA Night Snoop Dogg will make his NBA analyst debut during the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers game on NBC’s Peacock NBA Monday. The appearance marks his first time providing live analysis for an NBA broadcast. NBC added him as a guest analyst alongside Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon. […]
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League Eyes Changes to Draft Incentives The NBA is reportedly considering new steps to discourage teams from intentionally losing games in hopes of securing higher draft picks. League officials fear that some franchises may trade away talent or rest key players late in the season to improve their position in the NBA Draft lottery. The […]
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Frustration Boils Over in Los Angeles Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick voiced clear frustration with NBA officiating after his team’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Redick spoke postgame about what he sees as ongoing problems with consistency from crew to crew. His comments added to a growing league-wide conversation involving coaches, players, […]
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Rockets Beat Nuggets, Tempers Flare The Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 115–101 in a game that turned physical and emotional. Kevin Durant led Houston with 31 points, while the Rockets knocked down 19 three-pointers, their best shooting night of the season. The intensity peaked during the third quarter. Durant and Bruce Brown exchanged words […]
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Dončić Hurt in First Half Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić left Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a left leg contusion and did not return. He played 19 minutes in the first half, scoring 12 points on 4-of-13 shooting, adding five rebounds and two assists before the injury forced him out. […]
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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has grabbed attention this season for more than his scoring and defense. A series of viral videos showed hair product residue left on opposing players jerseys after physical matchups with Brown. Instead of shying away, Brown leaned into the moment with humor and confidence. How the Moment Went Viral The […]
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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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