Новости за 27.12.2021

Chris Kirschner: Trae Young has received a negative test result, @The Athletic has learned. He needs two negative tests, but it suggests there’s a chance of him being cleared before tonight’s game against the Bulls.

Gina Mizeell: Joel Embiid on his back and forth with Montrezl Harrell: “I wouldn’t say I baited him into that (second tech) but I like to think that I’m a troll. I like to think I kind of made him get out of his comfort zone, and that got him kicked out…
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The Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing season has hit a boiling point following their loss to the Brooklyn Nets with a magnified microscope on Russell Westbrook’s play. In fairness, their five-game losing streak can be attributed to the absence of many players due to health and safety protocols, as well as the long-term absence of Anthony Davis due to an MCL sprain. Still, the Lakers were playing below expectations before this recent stretch, and it’s understandable why Westbrook’s performance can be seen as a reason for that. Читать дальше...

Shams Charania: The Portland Trail Blazers are up to seven players in COVID-19 health and safety protocols – new entries: Jusuf Nurkic and Cody Zeller, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
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The Denver Nuggets (16-16) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (16-16) at STAPLES Center

Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Sunday December 26, 2021

The Indiana Pacers (14-20) play against the Chicago Bulls (10-10) at United Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Sunday December 26, 2021

The Detroit Pistons (5-27) play against the San Antonio Spurs (18-18) at AT&T Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Sunday December 26, 2021

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-22) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-20) at Paycom Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Sunday December 26, 2021

Shams Charania: Free agent center Greg Monroe plans to sign a 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium .
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The Memphis Grizzlies (20-14) play against the Sacramento Kings (21-21) at Golden 1 Center

Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday December 26, 2021

The Philadelphia 76ers (17-16) play against the Washington Wizards (16-16) at Capital One Arena

Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday December 26, 2021