Magic set franchise record with 50 points in first quarter vs. Hawks

On Wednesday, in the Orlando Magic’s 135-124 win over the Atlanta Hawks, they scored a franchise-record 50 points in the first quarter. They are the ninth team in NBA history to drop 50 or more points in the first quarter. Their largest lead of the game was by 29 points. Markelle Fultz finished the opening quarter […]

James Foglio  •  15 Dec 2022
Nikola Jokic first player with 43/14/8/5 on 50% FG since Larry Bird

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic became the first player to record 43 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists, and five steals in a game while shooting at least 50% from the field since Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird. In the Nuggets’ 141-128 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, the four-time All-Star posted this stat line […]

James Foglio  •  15 Dec 2022
New York Knicks Could Target Veteran Eric Gordon In Potential Trade

After their 128-120 win vs the Chicago Bulls in OT, the New York Knicks are 15-13 so far this season. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are on a five-game win streak. Brunson had 30 points a hit a dagger in the corner that would seal the win for New York. Winning six of their last […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Dec 2022
Pistons unlikely to trade veteran forward Bojan Bogdanovic

In September, the Utah Jazz traded Bojan Bogdanovic to the Detroit Pistons for Saben Lee, Kelly Olynyk, and cash considerations. Bogdanovic then signed a two-year, $39.03 million contract extension with the Pistons in October. Since the nine-year veteran is making $19.55 million with Detroit this season and will earn $20 million next season, would Pistons […]

James Foglio  •  15 Dec 2022
Knicks Head Coach Tom Thibodeau Praises Jalen Brunson For Simply ‘Getting It Done’

The New York Knicks have been trending upwards lately. They’ve been at .500 or close to it for most of the season. After their 128-120 win in OT vs the Chicago Bulls, the Knicks are 15-13 this year and are sixth in the Eastern Conference. New York has won six of their last ten games. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Dec 2022
Domantas Sabonis ties Chris Webber for most 20/20/5 games since Kings moved to Sacramento

Domantas Sabonis has now tied Chris Webber (3) for the most 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 5 assists games since the Kings moved to Sacramento in 1985. Through 27 starts this season, Sabonis has recorded two 20/20/5 contests, 19 double-doubles, and one triple-double. With the Kings, that puts his total at three 20/20/5 games. The […]

James Foglio  •  15 Dec 2022
LA Lakers Still Unsure If Russell Westbrook Is Right Fit Next To LeBron James

The LA Lakers are not where some predicted them to be before the season started. LeBron James and the Lakers are 11-16 this season and have gone 5-5 in their last ten games. They are fifth in the Pacific Division and twelfth in the Western Conference. Head coach Darvin Ham moved veteran PG Russell Westbrook […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Dec 2022
Warriors Lose Steph Curry To Shoulder Injury In 125-119 Loss Vs Pacers, MRI To Follow

After their loss last night to the Indiana Pacers, the Golden State Warriors are 14-15 so far this season which is tenth in the Western Conference. The Warriors have been in a championship hangover for most of the season and the tough times may have gotten worse yesterday. Late in the third quarter, Steph Curry […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Dec 2022
Spurs Center Jakob Poeltl Speaks On Being A Free-Agent For The First Time In His Career

Head coach of the San Antonio Spurs Greg Popovich has had an illustrious NBA career. He has five championships with the Spurs franchise, has coached numerous hall of fame players, and has even had the honor of coaching the men’s USA basketball team. However, his 2022-23 Spurs team is struggling mightily this season. For the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Dec 2022