In Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, the Thunder struggled to maintain the identity that made them such a powerhouse throughout the regular season and much of the playoffs, writes Joel Lorezni of The Oklahoman. If they want to head back to Oklahoma City having tied the series against the Pacers, they need to reclaim their composure. It’s a sentiment that head coach Mark … [Read more...] about Thunder Notes: Identity, Gilgeous-Alexander, Shooting, Turnovers
Hawks Rumors: Draft, TPE, Turner, LeVert, Front Office
Although the Hawks hold a pair of first-round picks at Nos. 13 and 22, there hasn’t been much chatter among league sources about Atlanta exploring the idea of packaging those selections to move up in the draft, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). By contrast, Fischer writes, a few other teams with multiple first-rounders, including Brooklyn (Nos. 8, 19, … [Read more...] about Hawks Rumors: Draft, TPE, Turner, LeVert, Front Office
Pacers Notes: Mathurin, Turner, McConnell, Haliburton
After tearing his labrum and missing the end of last season, Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin got a calendar to count the days until he could return to the floor, The Athletic’s Shakeia Taylor writes. Fast-forward a year, and Mathurin delivered a historic performance for the Pacers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, notching 27 points in 22 minutes. His scoring output was the most for … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Mathurin, Turner, McConnell, Haliburton
Pacers Notes: Siakam, Game 3 Strategy, Haliburton, Bird
Pascal Siakam was the Raptors’ second-leading scorer during the playoffs when they captured the 2019 title, but he’s in an even more important position with the Pacers in this year’s NBA Finals, writes Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. Siakam played a complementary role to Kawhi Leonard that season in Toronto, but he’s a key cog in the success of Indiana’s offense. The Pacers … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Siakam, Game 3 Strategy, Haliburton, Bird
Pacers Notes: Haliburton, Game 3, Turner
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton walked out of his post-game press conference on Sunday with a noticeable limp, but he took part in practice on Tuesday and wasn’t limited at all, tweets Jamal Collier of ESPN. Speaking to the media after practice, Haliburton suggested he has no major health concerns. “I’m fine. Really just a lower leg thing. I’ll leave it at that,” Haliburton said, … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Haliburton, Game 3, Turner