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The Sixers banned the fan who provoked Carmelo Anthony | NBA

28Jan

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The Sixers banned the fan who provoked Carmelo Anthony | NBA

Next night, the 76ers welcome the Kings and Mike Murphy will not be in the bays of the Wells Fargo Center. This fan, although holder of a subscription for the year, has just been banned by the franchise for an indefinite period after his altercation with Carmelo Anthony this week. This spectator in the front row, who was accused of having used the term "boy" (which may have a racist connotation) towards the veteran, had been expelled during the meeting between his favorite team and the Lakers. The winger had found his behavior unacceptable ». According to ESPN, the person concerned was already known to have repeatedly violated the code of conduct for Sixers supporters. « They did what they had to do. I don't think I need to discuss this situation any further now. We all know ...

The MVP of the night | Dejounte Murray tripped the Bulls | NBA

28Jan

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The MVP of the night | Dejounte Murray tripped the Bulls | NBA

The hugs from Gregg Popovich and Spurs players with DeMar DeRozan, former home just crowned with a 5th participation in the All-Star Game, were all the warmer. In full reconstruction, San Antonio has still managed some nice shots this year, and this victory against the Bulls is one more. Left behind in the standings, the Texans will be able to console themselves by enjoying the evolution of Dejounte Murray this season, the new leader of a formation accustomed to rub shoulders with the peaks for more than 25 years. In addition to having reached a milestone this season, he symbolizes rather well the spirit of the Spurs which advocates above all the strength of the collective. Last night, beyond his 29 points, he still delivered 12 assists, almost a third of his team's offerings, a...

28Jan

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NBA – Moritz Wagner praises brother Franz: “Sky is the limit”

Cologne (SID) - National basketball player Moritz Wagner praised his brother Franz for his strong NBA debut season. "Numbers are always one thing, but I'm impressed by his consistency and maturity," said Wagner in the DAZN interview: "Sky is the limit. It can go on like this for a long time."In the Orlando Magic, who drew him in eighth place in the 2021 NBA draft, Franz Wagner is currently trumping alongside his brother. He averages 15.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists. The 20-year-old forward is considered a contender for the Rookie of the Year award.Franz, meanwhile, learns a lot from his brother. In terms of the discipline and professionalism that Moritz shows every day, he is "one of the best you can see on an NBA team," he said. Before the Wagner brother, who was 24 years...

Orlando wins the duel of the dunces of the East | NBA

28Jan

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Orlando wins the duel of the dunces of the East | NBA

From the first minutes, the Magic took the lead over the Pistons. In the duel of the rookies, it is Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs who shine the most: they accumulate 10 points, while Cade Cunningham is struggling in attack (0/5). In the wake of its two "lottery picks", the Magic deliver an offensive card in the first quarter: 39 points at 15/22 on shots, including 13 points from Franz Wagner. The Pistons show a new face for the second quarter and pick up at -7 under the impetus of their bench (27 points for the trio Trey Lyles – Rodney McGruder – Killian Hayes), while Gary Harris scores 10 points out of Magic side bench. On the return of the holders from Orlando at the end of the quarter, the scenario at the start of the match repeated itself and the gap swelled again (67-51 at...

All-Star Game 2022: DeMar DeRozan’s revenge | NBA

28Jan

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All-Star Game 2022: DeMar DeRozan’s revenge | NBA

Ironically, it was on the plane from Chicago to San Antonio that DeMar DeRozan learned of his tenure at the next All-Star Game. Like a captain on board, it was Zach LaVine who took the microphone to announce the good news to the whole team. “Your attention please, this is the captain speaking to you from flight number 8, the LaVine flight. We're on our way to San Antonio with some big news to announce for our guy DeMar DeRozan and his fifth All-Star Game selection this year." Arrived in Illinois from the Spurs, DeMar DeRozan took a step forward in Chicago, already reinforced at the end of last season by the arrival of Nikola Vucevic, his former teammate at USC University. The one who considered himself "the sacrificed lamb" which allowed Toronto to recover Kawhi Leonard in 2018 ...

28Jan

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Jalen Brunson at a crossroads | NBA

Taking the lead behind Luka Doncic must not be easy and must be accompanied by its share of pressure. Not for Jalen Brunson who quickly knew how to impose his paw on Dallas, following his Draft in 33rd position in 2018, with his style as clean as it is effective. Over the years and opportunities, the son of Rick Bruson has also been able to meet the expectations of his leaders with his regularity, to the point of claiming a big contract at the end of the 2021/22 financial year. Asked by the Bleacher Report, he returned to this evolution which led him to this rather successful first part of the season on a collective and individual level, when he recorded 15.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 31 minutes on average. “Let's say that my expectations have evolved over time. W...

Television: Draymond Green consultant for several years on TNT | NBA

28Jan

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Television: Draymond Green consultant for several years on TNT | NBA

NBA analyst while remaining a big league player. Draymond Green formalized this status by signing a multi-year contract with Turner Sports, as ESPN reports. When the Warriors' schedule allows, the interior will make appearances on the "Inside the NBA" show, where he is used to appearing alongside Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith. . This kind of contract is rather offered to young retirees of the league, and not to players still active. But TNT didn't want to miss his profile. incredibly talented both on the pitch and in front of the camera“, describes Tara August, the vice-president of the chain. "He's a team player in every sense of the word, offering a distinct perspective that's highlighted by his basketball IQ, charismatic talk and candid, th...

Steve Kerr on Andrew Wiggins: “I couldn’t be happier” | NBA

27Jan

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Steve Kerr on Andrew Wiggins: “I couldn’t be happier” | NBA

It was after his nap that Andrew Wiggins learned from his partner that he was selected directly for the All-Star Game. Eight years after his Draft, the former high school star won his first star, and all the Warriors were overjoyed for him. Starting with Steve Kerr. "It's one of the moments I'm most proud of as a coach because I've seen what Wiggs has achieved since he arrived here two years ago." said Steve Kerr. “The path he has traveled has been rocky at times, and when I see how hard he has worked and that work is rewarding, I couldn't be happier for him. The whole franchise is shining right now because of what Wiggs means to us, but more importantly because of how he carries himself every day. He's a great guy, he deserves it and we're all happy for him. » The ideal pro...

The MVP of the night | Stephen Curry has found his paw | NBA

27Jan

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The MVP of the night | Stephen Curry has found his paw | NBA

Game after game, week after week, Stephen Curry has slipped in the MVP race, and in January he's running 29% from 3-pointers, and he'd just been an awful 3-of-23 from afar in the last two games. of Warriors. But tonight, against Wolves, he regained some of his luster, and he signs one of his most convincing matches for a long time. Alongside his "Splash Brother", he has 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, all 50% on shots, with a nice 6 of 10 from 3-point range. Curry had not reached 60% at 3-pointers since November 17! We even had a little unprecedented celebration in the 3rd quarter. As if the interested party needed to free themselves, to relax. “Without Draymond, the rhythm is different in attack and the systems are different” “There are a lot of changes, every game, w...

All-Star Game 2022 | LeBron James and Kevin Durant captains! | NBA

27Jan

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All-Star Game 2022 | LeBron James and Kevin Durant captains! | NBA

Unsurprisingly, and in the continuity of the final score dating from last week, these are LeBron James (West) and Kevin Durant (East) who finish at the top of the votes aimed at designating the holders of the All-Star Game 2022 (the 71st in history). Therefore, and as in 2021, the Lakers winger and the Nets winger will be the captains of Team LeBron and Team Durant. They will therefore each be able to select the 11 other players who will walk the floor of Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse with them on Sunday, February 20, once the announcement of replacements has fallen next Thursday. “With them”, or almost, since we recall that Kevin Durant will not be able to hold his place in Cleveland, due to his recent knee injury. Which means that he will be replaced in the five by one of the rep...