Tim Reynolds: Porzingis and Kleber are OUT tonight. Kleber will miss two or three more after this one as well, per Rick Carlisle. … [Read more...] about
Eddie Sefko: Rick Carlisle on tonight’s game at Miami: “Miami’s in a very, very similar situation as us (regarding the standings) – virtually the same set of circumstances. This game is extremely important to them. So you’ll see a very competitive matchup tonight.” … [Read more...] about
If this sounds familiar, it is. The play-in tournament’s value became a full-fledged storyline in April when Luka Doncic and Mark Cuban griped about the new circumstances for 7-seeds in each conference. And there is indeed a shared sentiment among coaches and team executives contacted by Bleacher Report that a play-in structure where just the 8-seed battles the winner of the 9- … [Read more...] about
Brad Townsend: Carlisle on Hardaway absence: “That’s a pretty substantial loss, so we’re going to have to circle the wagons and make it happen without him.” … [Read more...] about
Brad Townsend: Carlisle notes that all four technical fouls he has received this season are from the same referee. … [Read more...] about
Doncic’s second ejection occurred during a timeout with 31.8 seconds remaining after Kings guard Delon Wright’s layup stretched Sacramento’s lead to 13 points. Doncic tossed the ball toward the opposite basket, a violation of the rules, although players often take an extra shot after the whistle without incident. “If you get a tech for that, that’s …” Doncic said, pausing and … [Read more...] about
Brad Townsend: Doncic said he said nothing to the referee. He said he got the second technical, he guesses, because he tossed the basketball away. Doncic says he believes both techs should be rescinded. Says he got the first one by saying “Hell, no.” … [Read more...] about
Nikola Jokic the heavy betting favorite for MVP
Ryan Ward: NBA MVP odds as of today, via @betonline_ag (LeBron’s odds have changed drastically): Nikola Jokic 1/12, Joel Embiid 13/2, Stephen Curry 18/1, Giannis Antetokounmpo 25/1, Damian Lillard 40/1, Luka Doncic 40/1, LeBron James 60/1 (was 10/1) … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic the heavy betting favorite for MVP
Luka Doncic on brink of suspension
Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is one technical foul shy this season of hitting the threshold for an automatic one-game suspension following his ejection from Dallas’ 111-99 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Doncic received his 14th technical foul of the season in the second quarter and his 15th with 31 seconds remaining. “I won’t get another one,” Doncic said. “Don’t … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic on brink of suspension