The NBA Just Left Us All Speechless

GOAT
27 Jan 202425:05

Summary

TLDRThe script recaps an eventful week in the NBA, highlighting standout performances and games. It spotlights Embiid's 70-point game honoring Kobe on the anniversary of his 81-point feat, Towns' 62 points in a loss, and Booker's 62. But the pinnacle was Luka's 73 points to set a Mavs' franchise record, tying the fourth-highest scoring game ever with insane 91% shooting. Other notable events include the Suns and Celtics' continued dominance, surprise wins by underdogs like the Pistons, and taunting between rivals. The script builds excitement for the upcoming All-Star weekend.

Takeaways

  • 😲 There were many thrilling and unbelievable basketball moments this past week in the NBA, including major comebacks, buzzer beaters, and record-breaking performances.
  • 💪 We witnessed a clash between two top West teams, the Timberwolves and Thunder, that came down to the final possessions.
  • 😂 There was some bizarre behavior in the Wizards-Spurs game, including a technical foul called for a player celebrating his teammate scoring.
  • 🔥 James Harden and Kevin Durant continued their incredible scoring runs, each posting back-to-back 40+ point games.
  • 🙏 The NBA community mourned the tragic passing of beloved Warriors assistant coach Deon Movich.
  • 😤 Joel Embiid posted a 76ers franchise record 70 points to honor Kobe on the anniversary of his 81 point game.
  • 👟 Russell Westbrook continued to impress playing shoeless at one point in the Lakers vs. Clippers matchup.
  • 😡 Multiple head coaches, including Rick Carlisle and Chauncey Billups, were ejected from games this week.
  • 🎯 Devin Booker scored 62 points on Kobe's death anniversary but came up just short of beating the Pacers.
  • 🤯 Luka Doncic shattered his own and the Mavs' franchise record with an unthinkable 73 point performance.

Q & A

  • What two teams faced off in a 'clash of the titans' game?

    -The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are the best and second best teams in the Western Conference.

  • How many points did Joel Embiid score to set a new Philadelphia 76ers franchise record?

    -Joel Embiid scored 70 points, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's previous 76ers record of 68 points.

  • Who scored 62 points on the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81 point game?

    -Karl-Anthony Towns scored 62 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves on the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81 point game.

  • What coach did the Milwaukee Bucks surprisingly hire after firing Mike Budenholzer?

    -The Milwaukee Bucks hired Doc Rivers as their new head coach after firing Mike Budenholzer.

  • What team traded Kyle Lowry and a future first round pick to the Charlotte Hornets?

    -The Miami Heat traded Kyle Lowry and a future first round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Terry Rozier.

  • What was the final score of the Kings vs Warriors game that came down to the final possession?

    -The Kings defeated the Warriors 117-116 in a game that came down to the final possession.

  • Which two teams have first and second year players that are battling for rookie of the year honors?

    -The San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder have rookie of the year candidates in Jeremy Sochan and Jalen Williams.

  • What franchise record for points in a game did the New Orleans Pelicans set?

    -The New Orleans Pelicans scored 153 points to set a new franchise record for most points in a game.

  • What player scored 73 points to tie for the 4th most points scored in a single game in NBA history?

    -Luka Doncic scored 73 points for the Dallas Mavericks, tying David Thompson for the 4th most points in a single game in NBA history.

  • What Suns player scored 62 points but missed a potential game winning shot at the buzzer?

    -Devin Booker scored 62 points for the Phoenix Suns but missed a shot at the buzzer that would have won the game against the Indiana Pacers.

Outlines

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🏀 NBA Highlights: A Week of Unforgettable Moments

The script captures a series of remarkable NBA moments, starting with a historic Maverick record and a week filled with unforgettable games. It details a clash of titans between the Timberwolves and Thunder, highlighting key plays, turnovers, and clutch performances, notably by SGA and Anthony Edwards. The narrative then shifts to surprising outcomes and performances in other matches, including the Spurs' comeback win against the Wizards, the Rockets' narrow victory over the Jazz led by Alperen Şengün, and the Suns' offensive prowess leading to a winning streak.

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🌟 NBA Weekend Spectacle: Records, Rivalries, and Tributes

This section delves into a weekend of NBA action, spotlighting the Suns' big three and their scoring achievements, LeBron's acrobatics, and significant games including the Clippers' comeback win led by Kawhi Leonard. It also covers an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant by Joel Embiid, who scores 70 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns' impressive performance despite a loss. The script captures the essence of competition, teamwork, and individual brilliance across various matches, acknowledging both victories and defeats with a nod to the enduring legacy of Kobe Bryant.

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🌆 Midweek NBA Drama: Records, Comebacks, and Ejections

Midweek games brought high drama with record-breaking performances and intense matchups. Embiid and Towns both delivered historic scoring nights, while the Celtics showcased their dominance over the Mavericks despite Luca Doncic's efforts. The narrative highlights various game dynamics, from strategic plays to emotional moments, including tributes and the competitive spirit across teams. It also touches on off-court incidents, like fans' interactions with players, showcasing the full spectrum of the NBA experience.

15:05

🔄 NBA Trades and Coach Changes: A Week of Strategic Shifts

The script outlines significant NBA transactions and coaching changes, focusing on Kyle Lowry's trade to the Hornets and the Bucks' decision to replace their coach with Doc Rivers. It provides insights into the implications of these moves on team dynamics and future prospects. Additionally, the narrative captures the intensity of games, including the Knicks' standout performance and the Clippers' victory over the Lakers, emphasizing the strategic elements that define the league's evolving landscape.

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🔥 NBA's Rising Stars and Veteran Brilliance: A Showcase of Talent

This segment highlights the emergence of new talents and the enduring excellence of established stars in the NBA. It covers thrilling rookie rivalries, standout performances by Anunoby and Jaylen Brown, and memorable moments from games that underline the depth of talent across the league. The narrative appreciates both individual achievements and team efforts, illustrating the NBA's unique blend of youthful promise and veteran savvy in creating unforgettable basketball moments.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Maverick record

A 'Maverick record' refers to a significant achievement or milestone reached by the Dallas Mavericks, an NBA basketball team. In the context of the script, it likely relates to an outstanding performance or a new team record being set, possibly in scoring or another statistical category. The script's mention of the Mavericks experiencing a night they will never forget suggests an exceptional and memorable achievement, underscoring its significance in the team's history.

💡Clash of the Titans

In the script, 'Clash of the Titans' metaphorically describes a highly anticipated and competitive matchup between two formidable NBA teams or players. This term, borrowed from mythology, signifies a game where top-tier teams or star players face off, creating a highly engaging and intense battle. For instance, the script references a game between the best and second-best teams in the west as a 'Clash of the Titans', emphasizing the high stakes and skill level involved.

💡Clutch time

'Clutch time' in basketball refers to moments in a game, typically near the end, where the outcome is still undecided, and the pressure is at its peak. Performances during this period are crucial as they can determine the game's winner. The script describes SGA (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) performing impressively in clutch time, highlighting his ability to make significant plays under pressure, a valuable trait in basketball.

💡Triple-double

A 'triple-double' is a basketball statistic where a player accumulates a double-digit number count in three of five statistical categories—points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks—in a game. The script mentions Jaylen Brown and another player notching their third career triple-doubles, highlighting their versatile skill sets and ability to significantly impact various aspects of the game.

💡All-Star Game

The 'All-Star Game' is an annual exhibition basketball game in the NBA, showcasing the league's star players, who are selected by fan, player, and media voting. The script's reference to DLo (D'Angelo Russell) treating a game like an early All-Star Game suggests he played with a particularly flashy or showy style, typical of the less defensively intense and more entertainment-focused All-Star Games.

💡No fun League

'No fun League' is a sarcastic phrase used to criticize leagues (like the NBA) when they are perceived as overly strict or lacking in entertainment value. In the script, this term is used in reaction to a technical foul called on the Washington Wizards for celebrating, suggesting that the enforcement of rules is dampening the enjoyment and spontaneous celebrations often associated with sports.

💡Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant was a renowned professional basketball player, celebrated for his skill and achievements in the NBA. In the script, the anniversary of Kobe dropping an '81o bomb' (scoring 81 points in a game) is mentioned, highlighting his legendary status in the sport. The script also discusses 'insane homages to the Mamba', referring to players' performances inspired by Kobe's legacy.

💡Rookie of the Year

'Rookie of the Year' is an annual NBA award given to the top rookie (first-year player) in the regular season. The script's reference to a 'battle for Rookie of the Year' between Chad and WMY (presumably two standout rookies) implies a competition or comparison of their performances, underscoring their impact as new players in the league.

💡Triple-double

A 'triple-double' is a significant achievement in basketball, where a player records double-digit numbers in three of five statistical categories—points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks—in a game. The script mentions Jaylen Brown and Shenon achieving triple-doubles, showcasing their multifaceted skills and major contributions in different aspects of the game.

💡Mamba mentality

'Mamba mentality' refers to the late Kobe Bryant's approach to basketball, characterized by fierce competitiveness, relentless work ethic, and the ability to perform under pressure. The script's mention of players embodying the 'Mamba mentality' suggests they are exhibiting similar traits of determination and excellence, a nod to Kobe's enduring influence in the sport.

Highlights

SGA hit a clutch step-back 3 to tie the game at 90 against the Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards missed 2 free throws that could have sent the game to OT

The Suns' big 3 of CP3, Booker and Durant combined for 91 points in a win over the Nets

LeBron had a near handstand layup and DLo scored 34 points as the Lakers beat the Rockets

Kawhi Leonard scored 14 points in the last 5 minutes, leading the Clippers back from 18 down to beat the Nets

Jokic's passing was "poetry in motion" with an "unguardable" masterclass against the Wizards

Brown and Tatum became the 3rd Celtics duo to notch triple-doubles on the same night

Deon Movrich, beloved Warriors assistant coach, tragically passed away from a heart attack

Durant scored 43 points, his second straight 40+ point game, to lead the Suns to 6 straight wins

Embiid scored 70 points, the most ever by a Sixers player, in an incredible tribute to Kobe Bryant

Karl-Anthony Towns also went off with a career-high 62 points on 11 three-pointers

The Heat traded Kyle Lowry to the Hornets for Terry Rozier in a surprise deadline deal

The Bucks fired coach Mike Budenholzer and hired former Clippers coach Doc Rivers

Zion dished out a career-high 11 assists as the Pelicans set a franchise record with 153 points

Luka scored a Mavericks record 73 points with insane 91% true shooting in an historic performance

Transcripts

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70 here's the step back for a new

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Maverick record they are seeing a night

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they will never forget that we will

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never forget the NBA just left us all

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speechless I mean this is a peak of

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basketball in my opinion this week in

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the NBA was glorious what a time to be

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alive a lot just happened so grab your

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popcorn and let's enjoy this Feast of

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basketball genius chapter one last

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Saturday a Clash of the Titans on

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Saturday we saw the Mesmerizing the

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clutch and the downright unbelievable

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starting with the collapse in Minnesota

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when the best team in the west clashed

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with the second best team in the west we

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had a showdown of the conference

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heavyweights the Timberwolves have the

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best defense in the league and it showed

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as they held the Thunder to just

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39.5% from the field oh get that out of

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there I mean get that weak stuff out of

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here baby but the Wolves turnovers left

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the door open for the Thunder there's

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the deflection by jayd and OKC down by

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two Shay underneath fading away over

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towns and this game is tied at 90 how

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about that ging 28 points off turnovers

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and in clutch time SGA did this off on

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the three and the rebound cars right to

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SGA as he surveys wants the step back

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three and got the step back three talk

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about a big time player folks and a big

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shot maker however Anthony Edwards would

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get a chance to force OT Edwards to the

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3point L with the tie from the line and

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dor commits the foul on the shot but

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when he got to the line things didn't go

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as

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planned the first free throw is no good

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that changes

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everything massive Miss and he misses

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the second and everything has changed

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this has to be an intentional Miss

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triying to miss it didn't hit the rim

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and this is going the other way you see

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the frustration in the face of Anthony

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Edwards after the game jayd duub let us

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know who he thinks is the MVP this

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season

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and we know we're what we're capable of

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the Wolves were favored by three but

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took a 5point l instead zooming over to

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the state's capital nothing made sense

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in the second quarter soan drew a foul

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and then can someone tell me what I'm

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watching here and the foul committed by

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ABDO will send Jeremy soan to the line

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anyways the Wizards were actually

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playing well you know what did he wants

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to do he wants to run pass to kissper

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technical foul called on the Washington

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Wizards

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Cory kissper and I'm not I don't agree

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with that you cannot celebrate for your

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teammate I mean this the no fun League

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exactly the no fun police until they

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collapsed in the fourth letting the

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Spurs end the game on a 22-6 run Trey

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Jones on the pass from Victor for two

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count the basket and the foul wemi who

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is still on a minute's restriction took

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it upon himself to will his team to

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Victory oh there's the block the block

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there on tus Jones a 180 no look block

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to win in the game 24 points eight

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rebounds and six blocks he's

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unbelievable the Wizards were favored by

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two but the Spurs took the W by Four

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Points meanwhile in htown things started

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out chippy Jasmin also have

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seen took the cookies and scored the

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ball and then he and George were getting

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end to it before the play and then they

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get locked up with one another right

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after it while Jaylen green was busy

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pretending like he's a Hustle player

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come on bro everyone on Earth knows you

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weren't going to dive for that loose

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ball grab the basketball you have to

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come up with this play you can't stop

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short on that you you can't but

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ultimately it was the shenon show

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alperin dropped a career-high 37 points

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while constantly putting the Jazz in a

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spin

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cycle the and then put the ball into the

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rim you know that play was so dirty it

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was

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clean how about shinon he stole the tip

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he read where it was going spins on fono

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and dunks it down it just I mean leaves

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Utah in the dust in the end it was am

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and Thompson who won the game for the

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Rockets with his defense in overtime on

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holiday gets into his body got there

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there comes Thompson from the weak side

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to block it away the Rockets were

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favored by two and took it by just a

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point in a nail-biting finish chapter 2

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Sunday night the Lakers little brother

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as the sun set on the weekend the valley

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was heating up even though it was

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raining in Phoenix halberton was out

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with his hamstring and the Phoenix

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broadcast was lowkey clowning him for

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his bright raincoat jacket rain coach

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well it was raining at Phoenix today he

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came prepared oh okay if I was driving

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down the street I would

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stop and asked him where he got it no I

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would stop and say mind the school zone

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Pascal tried to put the clamps on KD but

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Easy Money Sniper decided to show him

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that they're a levels to this is going

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off for 40 points without hitting the

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charity stripe not even once a first in

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Sun's franchise history K with a turn

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around e the Suns big three is also

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starting to click them boys collectively

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notched 91 points as a trio while the

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rest of the team only scored 26 points I

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mean how do you even stop this offense

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considering the weapons they have and

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the impeccable spacing extra pass B on

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the kick Durant with a shot

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bucket Fenix back at front he's got a 40

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pie

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this win extended the sun's winning

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streak to five in a row but in

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crypto.com Arena 39-year-old LeBron was

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busy doing gymnastics on the basketball

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court maybe expand is LeBron down the

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middle there a handstand nearly as he

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tumbles DLo went off for 34 points and

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eight rebounds while treating the whole

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thing like an early All-Star Game it w

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and a good Outlet goes to

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Russell oh what a play by D oh now you

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see it now you know the Lakers were

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favored by 11 1/2 and won by 24 points

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against the second worst team in the

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west meanwhile the Lakers little brother

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was facing the Nets on the same night

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Cam Johnson was a victim of the laws of

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physics as the claw dropped him in

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transition down the lane down the hatch

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backto back dunks for kawhai Leonard the

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Nets were up by 18 at one point but in

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the final 5 minutes of the fourth kawhai

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went nuclear scoring 14 points and

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leading the Clippers on a 22 run to end

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the game Kawai for three God damn 120

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114 a minute to play the Nets who looked

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Unstoppable for three quarters had a

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mental lapse in the final quarter and

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managed to somehow snatch defeat from

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the jaws of Victory however at Capital

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One Arena jokic's passing reached

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another dimension oh no Lucky Pass d

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Aaron Gordon who puts it away his level

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of Mastery over the game is absolutely

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unfair just ask Daniel Gafford who

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learned this the hard way and basket

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counts foul it's just poetry in motion

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unguardable is an understatement the

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Nuggets walked in his favorites and

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walked away as you guessed it favorites

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extending the Wizards losing streak to

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four but in Space City Jaylen Brown

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attempted his best Ant-Man and embiid

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impress

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but let's just say it didn't quite work

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out as planned out in Milwaukee and

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again Boston won that game easily and he

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tried to pull Anthony Edwards meanwhile

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Derek white turned into a rim protecting

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superhero from 70 ft away and they block

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shenon on the 75t Eve Brown and shenon

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both notched their third career triple

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doubles on the same night but the

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short-handed Rockets fell short led by

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porzingis dropping 32 the Celtics

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favored Ed by 11 and2 beat their

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previous head coach's Squad by nine

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points again business as usual chapter 3

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Monday night Kobe Bryant Never Dies

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Monday night in the association marked

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the anniversary of Kobe dropping that

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legendary 81o bomb and we witnessed

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insane homages to the Mamba ever living

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legend but first the NBA suffered a

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tragic loss to one of the most revered

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assistant coaches in the entire

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Association Deon movich of the Golden

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State Warriors who passed away of a

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heart attack at a private dinner the NBA

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postponed multiple Warriors games and

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back home in Serbia Dean received a

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tribute that gave us all chills rest in

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peace

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[Applause]

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King back on us soil in Phoenix the slim

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Reaper had the court on fire right after

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posing the question of why he is not in

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the goat conversation Durant decided to

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put an exclamation mark on the

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discussion with a midair double clutch

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dagger to win the game Durant raising up

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for the

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[Music]

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win lead KD dropped 43 points making him

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the fourth oldest player in NBA history

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to go backto back with 40 point games

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the Suns threesome combined for 77

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points leading the team to their sixth

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straight win meanwhile the City of

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Brotherly Love turned into an arena of

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Madness embiid before the game was

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sizing up wmi and this this was his

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reaction to the young Titan impossible

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height man I'm going to I'm going to say

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a prayer to the gods and hope it works

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out for the best I mean imagine being 7

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ft and still feeling dwarfed it's wild

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even Kelly UB got in on the action doing

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some height investigation of his own

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Kelly just just checking where he lines

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up but the game belonged to embiid who

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put on an absolute clinic this game was

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more than a regular game for the process

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this game was his tribute to Kobe the

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field goal percentage Jo lmb is good at

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basketball he finds it and dunks it down

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the Spurs threw everything at him but

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embiid was in that zone that Kobe often

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spoke of that zone where everything

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slows down everything becomes one noise

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Nothing Else Matters it's just you the

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ball and the hoop the most points ever

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scored by a sixer in a game was 68 when

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Wilt did it in

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1967 but on this night embiid eclipsed

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the Big Dipper with his 70 piece even KD

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was in shock when he heard the news he

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has 70 yeah so what did night like

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tonight mean in the NBA

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but it wasn't just embiid who broke

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the scoreboard Carl Anthony towns had

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his inner black mamba activated to in

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Minnesota Special K was hitting threes

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like he was shooting layups setting a

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career high and franchise record with a

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62 piece Master Class oh he's firing

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from the L towns has the last 10 from

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Minnesota the Wolves however lost the

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game and there were some blown calls on

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both ends late in the game oh my

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goodness oh my

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goodness Anderson absolutely ripped the

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left arm away from theel ball the Wolves

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though couldn't blame the zebras

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entirely they forced it too much in the

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fourth like they were trying to make

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Anthony towns drop a 100 it's just hard

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to it's hard to watch I mean you got to

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move the ball everybody's trying to play

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Hero ball ant is trying to make it

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happen self- sabotage is the worst kind

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of sabotage embiid and towns marked the

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first time in 45 years that we saw two

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60-point performances on the same day

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however in Dallas the Celtics were

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bringing the heat Jaylen Brown pulled

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off an ankle breaker that sent Luca back

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to

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1999 look at JB he dropped

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goodness highlight real stuff from

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Jaylen Brown even Luca had to give him

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props after the game I saw that

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video I can't Li that was really

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nice meanwhile Tatum swatted away Grant

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Williams half court attempt in the most

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coldblooded way possible that was Big

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Brother on little brother man get that

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out of here oh Batman just got got and

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JT with some words for his former

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teammate Luca's 33-point triple double

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was impressive but it wasn't enough

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against the Celtics Duo Brown and Tatum

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combined for 73 points leading the

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Celtics who were favored by 2 and 1/2 to

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ninepoint Victory Mamba this night

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belonged to you chapter 4 Tuesday night

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doc returns Tuesday night in the NBA

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delivered more than just wins and losses

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first off we got hit with two bombs the

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Miami Heat decided to ship Kyle Lowry

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and a future first to the Hornets in

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exchange for Terry Rosier while out of

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the blue the Bucks hit Adrien Griffin

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with the pink slip word on the street

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was that Giannis had lost faith in

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coach's ability to coach so they fired

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him but the replacement they they chose

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was laughable Doc Rivers the man with

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the most blown 3-1 leads in NBA history

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the man who has also lost the most game

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sevens ever in league history yeah good

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luck with that Milwaukee however at

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Barkley Center we had a battle of the

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Burrows except it was painfully clear

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who really rules New York the Nets were

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at home but when Bridges went to the

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line the booze and cheers said it all it

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it's rare that you shoot fre throws at

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home and hear that kind of reaction on a

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miss that is for sure Julius Randall and

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Jaylen Brunson put on an absolute Clinic

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dropping a combined 60 points Rand no

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hesitation he buries the triple knocks

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down a three to give the Knicks a lead

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this win pushed the Knicks record to 10

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and two in the OG an anobi era like

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coach tib said OG is a defense unto

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himself but on this night we saw two

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coaches get ejected from the game the

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first was chony bips who went I rate

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when his player got called for a double

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dribble despite coach screaming for a

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Timeout on the sideline and he's still

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out on the floor and that's going to be

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a double technical and he's headed to

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the

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show I hear you Blazers fans trust me I

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hear you and to add more salt to the

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wound Jay dub had to go and hit the

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gamewinner on

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you here's left pulls up looking for the

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lead and he got

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it that's a tough way to lose especially

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given how well Portland played against a

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really good team but like I said we had

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two head coaches that got ejected over

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in Indianapolis Rick carile was done

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being diplomatic Rick

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car has gotten one he's got two and to

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add more salt to that wound Jamal and

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kcp casually played rock paper scissors

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to decide who would take the technical

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free throws tough however in the City of

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Angels the two La teams faced off Russ

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was busy doing Russ things his shoe pop

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off finally passes it now he's going

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shoeless it's shoess Russell Westbrook

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go ahead Russ who need

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[Applause]

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shoes imagine if he decides to start

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going shoess from now on clearly it

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works for Mr beastbrook the NBA might

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not be ready for that Madness just yet

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though LeBron was out with left ankle

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pain and kawhai feasted recording his

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second triple double as a Clipper with

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25 points 11 rebounds and 10 assists

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Leonard shakes everybody he lost all of

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the Lakers scores again the Clippers

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were favored by 9 and 1/2 and they

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cruised past the LeBron Les Lakers by 11

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points but the night ended in The Big

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Easy where we witnessed the resurrection

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of Duke Zion dice on the

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floor

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baby that was serious enough the

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Pelicans broke their franchise record

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for points in a single game with a

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whopping 153 points by the end of the

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game Zion dished out a career-high 11

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assists and McCollum led the charge with

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33 points CJ shooting that thing today

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boy shoo that thing the line look at the

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fourpoint play the Pelicans were favored

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by 6 and 1 half but they straight up

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demolished the Jazz winning by a

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staggering 29 Points chapter 5 Wednesday

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night Booker's revenge on hump day we

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saw parties instigators and Brewing

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rivalries it began in San Antonio where

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we had a battle for Rookie of the Year

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as Chad and wmi went at it like two

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giraffes fighting to the death it's

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clear as day that these two rookies

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don't have much love for each other

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first Chad hit a three in wy's face and

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in retaliation wemy put him in the wait

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room WBY tries to counter and does with

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a two-point yes he did just bullied his

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way to the basket if you could say

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Victor bullied his way yes the two

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Rookie of the Year contenders had an

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entertaining battle setting the stage

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for a rivalry we will enjoy for years

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and years to come wanyama is a baby apex

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predator you can just see it w swallowed

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it he consumed it he engulf that shot

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unfortunately he doesn't have a team as

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good as Chad OKC was favored by nine but

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annihilated the Spurs by 26 points

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meanwhile in Motor City the underdog of

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underdogs pulled off a gritty win the

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Pistons grinding hard snagged their

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fifth W of the Season these days it's

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rare for them to taste the sweet neck of

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Victory Jaylen Duran sealed the deal

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with this dagger dunk that had the crowd

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buzzing gives it up gets it back drives

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this is in front to Jaylen Duren for a

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jam crowd's on its feet the Pistons are

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up four funny enough the Hornets beat

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the Timberwolves in Celtics but lost to

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the Pistons twice the Hornets are the

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Robin Hood of the NBA a perfect

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definition of take from the rich and

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gift to the poor the Pistons were

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favored by 2 and 1/2 and they walked

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away with a 7o win while the Bucks were

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busy partying on the court post

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Griffin's firing the Warriors returned

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to action at Chase Center emotions ran

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high as they were still mourning the

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loss of coach decki and rather than a

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moment of silence I I'd like for all of

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us to give Dey an ovation that he can

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hear up in heaven thank

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you but on the court they had to push

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through Steph came back threading

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needles CIA from Curry did you see how

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hyp step was again it's him Crossing

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pass with Clay while kuminga had a

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monster game putting up 25 points on a

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perfect 11 of 11 from the field Jackson

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Davis playing with kaminga they kind of

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cleared the

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lane show and go Klay heard the splash

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cousin slander and stepped up with his

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own 24 points to help the 6 and 1 half

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favored Warriors to a comfortable win by

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22 points against the undermanned Hawks

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however over in Dallas the Suns kept the

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Flames burning hot Grant Williams the

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self-proclaimed funniest instigator in

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the NBA tried to stir the pot now we got

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Williams standing over the top of Kevin

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Durant and Williams and KD nerkin

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knocked him out of the way well Williams

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was standing over the top of Kevin

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Durant yeah and the and the refs didn't

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do anything about it but every time he

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attempts to be annoying it backfires on

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him Williams got a taste of his own

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medicine and got ejected for the second

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Tech paybacks a you know what he just

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got tossed he had one in the first first

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quarter so second one and he's

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out Kevin Durant chatting with the

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fans big smile as Williams is done after

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having a fan constantly swear at him

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during the whole first half Luca had had

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enough and took matters into his own

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hands getting the Heckler tossed out of

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the Arena so I never would a jack a fan

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they pay for tickets but I had enough

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you know it's a little bit of

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frustration be the guy the bad guy in

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the media right but Lucas Nemesis de

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Devin Booker was loving it as he

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exploded for 22 points in the third

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before having some fun on the bench the

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Suns favored by two cruise to Victory

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demolishing the Mavericks by 22 points

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while recording their seventh straight

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win chapter 6 Thursday night Stars among

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stars amidst The Roaring crowds and

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electrifying plays Thursday night in the

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NBA saw the birth of a new star before

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that though we got to see this year's

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Allstar starters for both the East and

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West Conference here's hoping for a

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better All-Star experience than the last

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couple of years disappointments in the

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Big Apple we saw more of the OG effect

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since his migration from the Raptors

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anunobi has become a Bonafide fan

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favorite electrifying the Nicks faithful

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with his hustle another steal by

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anobi and the

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slam always around the ball again

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showing his stuff and Nick's fans aren't

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afraid to display their appreciation of

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of the man as adobi receives an ovation

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foundation with your purchase scan the

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kcks for get the former Raptor dropped

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26 points and snatched six Steals on his

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way to helping the Knicks give the

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nuggets a taste of defeat unlike any

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they have had under joic a 38o nuggets

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loss A straightup Annihilation meanwhile

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in San Francisco we had an absolute

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Thriller the Warriors faced off against

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against the Kings and Harrison Barnes

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decided to steal the show the Black

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Falcon dropped a monstrous 39 points

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including 7 threes against his former

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Squad Harrison Barnes three and he's got

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35 one off the best game of his entire

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career on the other end kuminga was

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doing his level best to keep the

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Warriors hopes alive with a stellar

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31-point showing as hot as he's been

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down three step l

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kaminga

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but in the final moments of the game it

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was a battle of who could have the

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bigger blunder in the clutch and it's

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Thompson with a rebound they push it

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Curry's got it clock ticks to three to

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two he lost it into the hands of fox and

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that's it every Kings Warriors game this

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season has been a nailbiter decided by

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just one point Sacramento was favored by

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one and won by exactly one point chapter

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7 Friday night Luca m

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in a night that won't soon be forgotten

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we saw some ridiculous Feats of athletic

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genius first we saw the wemi block reach

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another Stratosphere of disrespect and

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there is Victor Yama oh

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mama destroyed it before getting

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assaulted on the other end he draws a

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crowd the turn around good sent him to

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the line we also saw Brandon Miller

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deciding to give Dylan Brooks some

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impromptu dancing lessons ready move by

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the Hornets rookie the number two

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overall pick Brandon Miller but of all

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the amazing performances we saw only two

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shined Above the Rest the arch Rivals

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Luca donic and Devin Booker turned the

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basketball world upside down with their

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scoring talent but the outcomes would be

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Polar Opposites first up in Indianapolis

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while Obi toppen was busy giving us a

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taste of what's to come in the All-Star

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dunk contest this year I mean that's a

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dunk contest dop in a game maybe it is

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an Allstar dunp contest kind of deal it

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was Devin Booker who was on a mission as

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he dropped 62 points on the night of

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Kobe's passing it was an amazing

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performance Booker crosses him up on the

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drive inside got it give him the 50

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piece but in the final seconds of the

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game he had a chance to win the game at

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the buzzer but whoops oh he fell hooker

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fell his shot is away no good the Pacers

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have come back to win this loss snapped

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the sun's seven game winning streak

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here's a wild stat for you the Suns have

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never won when Booker scores 58 points

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or more however while that performance

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ended in a loss in Atlanta Luca was on

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his own mission to dismantle the team

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that traded him at the 2018 draft design

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these defenses if this guy destroys them

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Luca magic came out like a man possessed

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and he was systematically tormenting the

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Hawks reminding them just how royally

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they botched that draft here's the step

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back for a new Maverick record they are

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seeing a night they will never forget

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that we will never forget elmatador

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scored a franchise record 73 points

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tying for the fourth highest scoring

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game in NBA history this was the most

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efficient 70 piece ever with a

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mind-blowing 91% true shooting

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percentage pure Madness if you end up

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