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2024 NBA Playoffs: Lakers fans chant ‘Fire Darvin’ in loss to Nuggets: As the Lakers were losing an 11th straight game to the Nuggets and falling behind 3-0 in ...
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2024 NBA Playoffs: Lakers fans chant ‘Fire Darvin’ in loss to Nuggets
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Bill Oram: Trail Blazers need to follow Kraken’s lead and ditch Root Sports: The Blazers, with the NBA's biggest ratings drop, are "exploring all the ...
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Give 'em hell, Doc. I'll be cheering for Rivers and Milwaukee Bucks in NBA playoffs.
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WNBA star A'ja Wilson weighs in on pro basketball gender pay gap: 'It's going to turn'
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WNBA star A'ja Wilson weighs in on pro basketball gender pay gap: 'It's ...
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Timberwolves, Naz Reid wins Sixth Man of the Year: Naz Reid is the first player in Timberwolves history to win the award and only the undrafted player to win it ...
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Timberwolves, Naz Reid wins Sixth Man of the Year
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Sixers-Knicks news: Joel Embiid injury updates; Wells Fargo Center concession workers on strike ahead of Game 3
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Sixers-Knicks news: Joel Embiid injury updates; Wells Fargo Center ...
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Magic, 76ers strikes back; Nuggets now one game closer to advancing, up 3-0 : Orlando Magic & Philadelphia 76ers triumph, while Denver Nuggets soar with a ...
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Magic, 76ers strikes back; Nuggets now one game closer to advancing ...
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Former KU Jayhawks star Embiid scores 50 in NBA playoffs, says he has Bell’s palsy
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Player poll shows LeBron James is gaining ground on Michael Jordan in GOAT debate, but Bulls star still ahead
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Quick Glance: LeBron vs. Jordan: NBA GOAT Debate
  • A player poll reveals that the debate over the greatest of all time between LeBron James and Michael Jordan continues to be intense.

  • While Jordan has been chosen as the 'Greatest of All Time' each time, his lead over LeBron has significantly decreased in recent years, primarily due to James' impressive longevity.

  • Players emphasize that James' ability to play at an elite level even at almost 40 years old sets him apart from Jordan, who retired twice and played 14 seasons in a 19-year span.

  • The NBA GOAT debate is based on factors like influence, statistics, and the evolving nature of the game over the years, with a particular focus on LeBron James' longevity as a crucial factor.
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Lakers’ LeBron James lashes out at replay officials after buzzer-beater loss to Nuggets: “What are we doing?”
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Lakers’ LeBron James lashes out at replay officials after buzzer-beater ...
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Commentary: Caitlin Clark’s paltry $76K salary shows women’s players deserve more money
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Lakers blame refs for blowing 20-point lead to Nuggets, and even their fans won’t buy it
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Quick Glance: Jamal Murray Leads Denver Nuggets to Impressive Victory over LA Lakers
  • Jamal Murray achieved an impressive 15-foot buzzer-beater over Anthony Davis to complete a sensational 20-point comeback and give the Denver Nuggets a 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. This unexpected triumph grants the defending champions a 2-0 lead in the first round, as they now prepare for the upcoming games in the Lakers' arena.

  • Following the game-winning shot, Jamal Murray fell into the Nuggets' bench and was embraced by his teammates, igniting the atmosphere in the Ball Arena. Murray faced a challenging start in the game, hitting only three of his first 16 shots before going 6-for-8 in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 of his total 20 points, including the decisive basket.

  • While Murray encountered difficulties, the Nuggets stayed competitive thanks to another outstanding performance by Nikola Jokić, who recorded 27 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals. Michael Porter Jr. also played a crucial role in the Nuggets' victory with 22 points, including successful shooting from beyond the arc.

  • The Lakers expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating, particularly regarding a play in the third quarter where a foul against Porter Jr. on D'Angelo Russell was overturned after a review by the Nuggets. It is evident that the Lakers' prospects are increasingly dim after losing 10 consecutive games against the Nuggets. A monumental shift in fate will be required for Los Angeles to progress to the next round.
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Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey is named the NBA’s Most Improved Player: The 23-year-old guard averaged career highs in points (25.9), rebounds (3.7), and assists (6 ...
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Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey is named the NBA’s Most Improved Player
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Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. Shares How He's Processing Brothers' NBA Ban, Prison Sentence
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Why WNBA players face financial hurdles despite record viewership: Despite record ratings, women's basketball still struggles financially, leaving players far ...
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Why WNBA players face financial hurdles despite record viewership
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Referee trouble in the NBA: LeBron complains - Sixers protest: Several controversial refereeing decisions caused trouble in the NBA on Tuesday night - at least ...
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Referee trouble in the NBA: LeBron complains - Sixers protest
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Nikola Jokić Dresses as Gru Before Game 1, Bemoans Being Compared to Him in Despicable Me 4 Promos
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Entering Game 2 vs. Knicks, it's the same old story when Sixers' Joel Embiid sits: 'We can't give up'
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Entering Game 2 vs. Knicks, it's the same old story when Sixers' Joel ...
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NBA: Jokic trying to stay on top, Embiid trying to stay on court: NEW YORK — Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA's main men in the middle ...
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NBA: Jokic trying to stay on top, Embiid trying to stay on court