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The break might have allowed players to heal minor injuries and the coaching staff to dive into strategy, but what was clear after L.A.’s 117-95 loss to the Wolves on Saturday was that the Lakers were wholly unready for the raw, bruising physicality that Minnesota played with. “It’s not to say our guys weren’t ready to withstand a playoff-level basketball game. … I’m not sure … [Read more...] about

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Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards and Nikola Jokic selected as Clutch Player of the Year finalists

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NBA Communications: The three finalists for the 2024-25 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award: Jalen Brunson of @nyknicks Anthony Edwards of @Timberwolves Nikola Jokić of @nuggetsSource: Twitter What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @basketballtalk NBA announces award finalists: Antetokounmpo, Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic top three for MVP There were no surprise … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards and Nikola Jokic selected as Clutch Player of the Year finalists

LeBron James on Minnesota: We should be more than prepared for that physicality in Game 2

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LeBron James, who has played in the most playoff games in NBA history (including the most Game 1s), chalked it up as a costly entry fee for his team to know what to expect in the series. “Maybe it took us one playoff game to now get a feel for it and know what type of intensity, the type of physicality is going to be brought to the game,” James said after finishing with 19 … [Read more...] about LeBron James on Minnesota: We should be more than prepared for that physicality in Game 2