Anthony Edwards: 'They had 31 free throws, we had 17'
Dave McMenamin: Ant Edwards asked what in the box score stands out to him after Game 3: “They had 31 free throws, we had 17”
Source: Twitter @mcten
Dave McMenamin: Ant Edwards asked what in the box score stands out to him after Game 3: “They had 31 free throws, we had 17”
Source: Twitter @mcten
Tim MacMahon: Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic combine to score 21 of their 66 points in the fourth quarter to put the Timberwolves on the brink of elimination. Per @ESPNStatsInfo, Doncic and Irving are the first starting backcourt to each score 30+ three times in a playoff run
Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon
The Cavaliers remain hopeful that Mitchell, 27, agrees to a sign a four-year contract extension worth nearly $210 million after the NBA Finals … though it is believed that scenario could prompt Rich Paul-repped Garland to seek a trade.
Source: marcstein.substack.com
The Cavs star has one year left on his contract. I’ve been told the Cavs either would sign him to an extension this summer, or trade him. They have zero intention of opening the 2024-25 season with Mitchell heading into his free agent year.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
I nonetheless heard this week that Paul and Kyle Lowry, whose free agency is looming after finishing last season in Philadelphia, are veteran guards said to interest the Clippers
Source: marcstein.substack.com
Dallas Mavericks PR: Dereck Lively II (neck sprain) is questionable to return to tonight’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Source: Twitter @MavsPR
Dallas Mavericks PR: Luka Dončić (right knee sprain, left ankle soreness) will be AVAILABLE for Game 3 against the Timberwolves. Maxi Kleber (right shoulder AC separation) and Olivier-Maxence Prosper (left ankle sprain) will be OUT.
Source: Twitter @MavsPR
Pacers’ All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is again listed as questionable with left hamstring soreness for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics on Monday after missing Saturday’s Game 3.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Vincent Goodwill: Chris Finch: “The message has been simple: Ant, you gotta speed it up. KAT, you gotta slow it down.”
Source: Twitter @VinceGoodwill
Tim Bontemps: The Celtics say Jrue Holiday (illness) and Luke Kornet (wrist) are questionable for Game 4, but that Kristaps Porzingis remains out with the calf strain that’s kept him out since Game 4 of the Miami series almost four weeks ago.
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps