Ivica Zubac recorded the first triple-double of his NBA career in the Clippers’ win over the Rockets on Wednesday, compiling 20 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists. The veteran center achieved the feat when he assisted on Bogdan Bogdanovic‘s late three-pointer. Zubac, who signed a three-year extension in September, almost didn’t get a chance to make some personal … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Zubac, Monk, Warriors Loss, Podziemski
And-Ones: Luka Trade Offers, Coaches, Lithuania, Howard
In an article for ESPN.com (Insider link), Bobby Marks examines what the other 28 NBA teams could hypothetically have offered the Mavericks for Luka Doncic, who was sent to the Lakers in February in arguably the most stunning trade in NBA history. Marks’ exercise comes with a couple of caveats. The first is that a Doncic trade may have fallen apart had every team been able to … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Luka Trade Offers, Coaches, Lithuania, Howard
Dallas Prepares To Welcome Back Luka Doncic
The NBA’s most eagerly anticipated homecoming in several years is about to take place as Luka Doncic gets ready for his first game in Dallas since the shocking trade that sent him to the Lakers in early February. The Mavericks are planning a tribute video highlighting Doncic’s accomplishments during his six and a half years with the team, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Team … [Read more...] about Dallas Prepares To Welcome Back Luka Doncic
Lakers Clinch Playoff Berth
It was overshadowed by Luka Doncic‘s emotional return to Dallas, but the Lakers clinched a playoff spot with tonight’s 112-97 win over the Mavericks, tweets Dave McMenamin of ESPN. At 49-31, L.A. can wrap up the No. 3 seed by winning Friday at home against Houston or Sunday at Portland. Doncic led the way on Wednesday with 45 points after the Mavs welcomed him back with a … [Read more...] about Lakers Clinch Playoff Berth
Five West Teams Have 32 Losses In Regular Season’s Final Week
The Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed entering the Western Conference playoffs two-plus weeks ago, but the remaining 19 postseason seeds are up for grabs in the final week of the 2024/25 regular season, according to the NBA (Twitter link). There isn’t too much drama in the East, with the Cavaliers and Celtics leading the conference for the entire season. Four other clubs — the … [Read more...] about Five West Teams Have 32 Losses In Regular Season’s Final Week