A source close to Deandre Ayton said Tuesday that the Pacers would be “considered” as a potential landing spot. Ayton would be a challenge for the Pacers. He would have to demonstrate his ability to improve off the court and that he could again earn starter’s minutes on a team that still has high aspirations.Source: New York Times What’s the buzz on Twitter? StatMuse … [Read more...] about Deandre Ayton considering Indiana Pacers as potential landing spot?
Quick Overview Oklahoma City won the physicality on a game by game basis 4-3. They also took the “playing hard energy” wins by the same 4-3 margin. The team with the better Physicality score was 5-2, while the team with the most “Playing Hard Wins” was 7-0. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all players with 226 Physicality Wins, followed by Pascal Siakam (164), Myles Turner (140), … [Read more...] about
Revolutionary tracking of the PHYSICALITY in NBA playoff basketball. A new approach to measuring effort and physical impact. Tracking over 40 types of contact — grabs, bumps, vertical contests, clear out moves for a jumpshot, screen battles, sprint recoveries, dives for loose balls etc. — across dozens of playoff games and full series. The goal? To identify who’s really winning … [Read more...] about
Everything that has transpired since the Pelicans traded with the Pacers has left rival executives questioning if Joe Dumars is taking an active role in the Pelicans decision making process. As the Pelicans would go on to acquire Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen, Micah Peavy, and Hunter Dickinson— a very clear through line to Troy Weaver would emerge. Every single player … [Read more...] about
Luguentz Dort on being down 2-1 to Nuggets: They had us a little shaken
Clemente Almanza: Lu Dort when they trailed 2-1: “Denver Nuggets was the one that had us shaking a little bit. They won before.” On Game 4 against the Pacers: “We were a little nervous. I’m gonna be honest but we just knew that we could get it done”Source: Twitter @CAlmanza1007 More on this storyline Brandon Rahbar: Brooks Barnhizer on players he’s looking … [Read more...] about Luguentz Dort on being down 2-1 to Nuggets: They had us a little shaken