The Lakers have thrived since making significant rotation changes, moving D’Angelo Russell to the bench to act as the burner on a struggling stovetop. While Russell was thought to be the primary scorer and playmaker off the bench, he hasn’t been alone in the team’s recent contests. Rookie Dalton Knecht scored a career-high 19 points while shooting 5/5 from deep Wednesday. When … [Read more...] about Lakers Bench Boost Could Come From Two-Way Rookie
Rockets Intentionally Hold James Harden Back from Ray Allen Achievement
Stephen Curry, James Harden, and Ray Allen are the names you often hear associated with the three-point revolution of the NBA. Friday night, Harden was four threes away from tying Ray Allen for second most threes all time before heading to Houston. The Los Angeles Clippers faced the Houston Rockets in their first NBA Cup game of the season. It would have been a storybook … [Read more...] about Rockets Intentionally Hold James Harden Back from Ray Allen Achievement
Pacers ‘Ugly’ NBA Cup Loss Piles Onto Frustrating Season
The Indiana Pacers are dealing with a disappointing start to the 2024-25 campaign, and their NBA Cup debut did nothing to combat their slow start. Granted, the team is dealing with injuries to a few key players, but their core—their star players—are all in the lineup but have only managed a 5-7 record in a conference that, given their talent, should have them posting a much … [Read more...] about Pacers ‘Ugly’ NBA Cup Loss Piles Onto Frustrating Season
After Fox’s 60, Which Team Scoring Records Have Stood Longest?
Despite his Sacramento Kings losing on Friday, De’Aaron Fox put together a franchise-best performance. Sacramento fell 130-126 in overtime to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Fox set a new franchise record with his 60 points. The 26-year-old shot 22-35 from the field, 6-10 from beyond the arc, and 10-11 from the foul line. Now in his seventh season, Fox’s previous career-high … [Read more...] about After Fox’s 60, Which Team Scoring Records Have Stood Longest?
Jamal Murray’s Struggles are a Concern for Nuggets
After playing like a bonafide superstar in the 2023 NBA playoffs and helping the Denver Nuggets secure their only championship victory, Jamal Murray solidified himself as a superstar and one of the greatest playoff-risers. During the 2023-24 season, his production was solid. He averaged career-highs in field goal percentage, three-point percentage, and assists per game. He … [Read more...] about Jamal Murray’s Struggles are a Concern for Nuggets