The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely have their defensive stopper back for their first-round playoff matchup against the New York Knicks. Isaac Okoro, who missed the final six games of the regular season with a sore left knee, took part in some contact portions of practice on Thursday and it appears he’ll be ready for Game 1 on Saturday.
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Darren Wolfson: Some thoughts a few of us gathered from Rudy Gobert after #Timberwolves practice today. He confirmed what a few of us opined: He wouldn’t have played Tuesday if he wasn’t suspended. His back just isn’t right. But it’s improving daily. If OKC game was tonight, he’d try and play.
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“We’ve got to stop focusing on the negative of that guy,” Batum added on the ‘I Got Next’ Podcast. “I think we focus way too much on the negative of that guy. I understand situations. It didn’t work in the last situation. And that’s okay. And whether that’s his fault, the team’s fault. I don’t know. And I don’t care. It happened. It’s over. He moved on. Now he’s with us. And he’s doing good. I mean, he’s doing good.
Source: Tomer Azarly @ Clutch Points
NBA Central: “Some people are blessed to be in situations. We don’t get mad at Rick Fox for winning a championship with Kobe and Shaq. Some people are blessed, but we can’t act like Rick Fox led them to a championship.” – Spencer Dinwiddie on Kyle Kuzma (h/t @ClutchPointsApp ) pic.twitter.com/TVl8e2IAtj
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Clutch Points: “Delly almost died guarding Steph Curry. We have footage of this man in the ice tub like literally to his neck… He could barely talk after, that’s how hard he was trying.” J.R. Smith on Matthew Dellavedova in the 2015 NBA Finals (via @OldManAndThree) pic.twitter.com/Go1ixFZpTZ
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The Mavericks finished with the NBA’s third-slowest offense (97.21 possessions per game) and the second-fewest fast-break points per game (11). “Luka Doncic has got to get in better shape,” Reggie Miller said. “They’ve got to run more, and I think they did that when Luka was out and Kyrie was at the helm because they’re much better when they play faster. That’s how Jason Kidd wants to coach. He wants them to play faster, but when Luka’s in there, they can’t play fast. To me, if he’s in better shape and they can play fast... Читать дальше...
NBA Central: Stephen Jackson calls out Zion Williamson for not playing last night “I think your teammates will respect you more if you try to give it a shot” (Via @shobasketball ) pic.twitter.com/4jCOCqnxwD
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Shams Charania: Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is cleared to play in Game 1 vs. Kings on Saturday, his first game since Feb. 13. Golden State is leaning toward Wiggins coming off the bench in a 20-to-25 minute playing time role, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater .
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Michael Grange: “It’s a business, but I love Toronto, I’ve had a great time here so far, restaurants are great (shouts out Pie for Thai food), great city” — Gary Trent Jr. on his contract situation for next year.
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