Rick Carlisle: LeBron James still in his prime
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“LeBron was my favorite player growing up … to be able to compete against him in the championship is kind of
like a story.”
Tyrese Haliburton on playing LeBron and the Lakers in the In-Season Tournament championship 🏆 pic.twitter.com/v7s5aaGRZF – 4:38 PM
“LeBron was my favorite player growing up … to be able to compete against him in the championship is kind of
like a story.”
Tyrese Haliburton on playing LeBron and the Lakers in the In-Season Tournament championship 🏆 pic.twitter.com/v7s5aaGRZF – 4:38 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Per @bball_ref
Most points scored in the NBA as a teenager:
1. LeBron James: 2,362
2. Kobe Bryant: 1,759
3. Carmelo Anthony: 1,725
Most points scored in NBA by a player in their 20’s:
1. LeBron James: 21,539
2. Wilt Chamberlain: 21,486
3. Michael Jordan: 20,589 – 4:21 PM
Per @bball_ref
Most points scored in the NBA as a teenager:
1. LeBron James: 2,362
2. Kobe Bryant: 1,759
3. Carmelo Anthony: 1,725
Most points scored in NBA by a player in their 20’s:
1. LeBron James: 21,539
2. Wilt Chamberlain: 21,486
3. Michael Jordan: 20,589 – 4:21 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Not Austin Reaves telling LeBron how old he is 😂😂 Postgame for SportsCenter as the Lakers advance to the NBA In Season Tournament Championship with a dominant 44 point win over the Pelicans! #LeBron #Lakers #nba #IST pic.twitter.com/lvK9elp3cE – 4:13 PM
Not Austin Reaves telling LeBron how old he is 😂😂 Postgame for SportsCenter as the Lakers advance to the NBA In Season Tournament Championship with a dominant 44 point win over the Pelicans! #LeBron #Lakers #nba #IST pic.twitter.com/lvK9elp3cE – 4:13 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Catch NBA Today (4-7pET) w/ @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8
@TalkHoops will host until Justin’s back from recording in Vegas with Darvin Ham, Taurean Prince, Rick Carlisle & Bruce Brown…talking IST Final. Plus, you’ll hear these interviews.
📻Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/JuMPKRwLF5 – 3:46 PM
Catch NBA Today (4-7pET) w/ @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8
@TalkHoops will host until Justin’s back from recording in Vegas with Darvin Ham, Taurean Prince, Rick Carlisle & Bruce Brown…talking IST Final. Plus, you’ll hear these interviews.
📻Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/JuMPKRwLF5 – 3:46 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron James was wildly efficient last night! pic.twitter.com/erB5v8Sdll – 3:31 PM
LeBron James was wildly efficient last night! pic.twitter.com/erB5v8Sdll – 3:31 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on LeBron: “He’s still in his prime… if there’s a Mount Rushmore, he’s on it.” – 3:14 PM
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on LeBron: “He’s still in his prime… if there’s a Mount Rushmore, he’s on it.” – 3:14 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Andrew Nembhard won’t play tomorrow after hurting his knee yesterday. Carlisle said the team is hoping it’s just a mild hyperextension, which happened during a nasty looking fall in the second half. – 3:10 PM
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Andrew Nembhard won’t play tomorrow after hurting his knee yesterday. Carlisle said the team is hoping it’s just a mild hyperextension, which happened during a nasty looking fall in the second half. – 3:10 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Only 109 players in NBA history have played 500+ games in their 30s. LeBron has scored 30 more often in his 30s than the rest of them. pic.twitter.com/YQH87Cq6Ih – 2:41 PM
Only 109 players in NBA history have played 500+ games in their 30s. LeBron has scored 30 more often in his 30s than the rest of them. pic.twitter.com/YQH87Cq6Ih – 2:41 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
One GREAT game and one TERRIBLE game last night. But both provide plenty to talk about.
🏀 Haliburton’s ceiling
🏀 LeBron looks as good as ever
🏀 Pelicans go full Pelicans
🏀 Lakers-Pacers deep dive
📺 youtube.com/live/BRCnEdauU… – 12:58 PM
One GREAT game and one TERRIBLE game last night. But both provide plenty to talk about.
🏀 Haliburton’s ceiling
🏀 LeBron looks as good as ever
🏀 Pelicans go full Pelicans
🏀 Lakers-Pacers deep dive
📺 youtube.com/live/BRCnEdauU… – 12:58 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers, led by LeBron, and collectively great shooting/defense, de-feather the Pelicans 133-89, and punch their ticket to the In-Season Tourney Finals. Damn, they looked good! @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leb… – 12:51 PM
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers, led by LeBron, and collectively great shooting/defense, de-feather the Pelicans 133-89, and punch their ticket to the In-Season Tourney Finals. Damn, they looked good! @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leb… – 12:51 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Officials for Rockets-Nuggets
Rodney Mott
Aaron Smith
J.T. Orr
Orr was part of Saturday’s crew in LA that called six technical fouls, and he called the double technical on Ime Udoka and LeBron James that resulted in Udoka’s ejection – 12:25 PM
Officials for Rockets-Nuggets
Rodney Mott
Aaron Smith
J.T. Orr
Orr was part of Saturday’s crew in LA that called six technical fouls, and he called the double technical on Ime Udoka and LeBron James that resulted in Udoka’s ejection – 12:25 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram had a front row seat for a masterclass last night.
As LeBron displayed once again how much the national stage makes him stronger, the Pels’ star shrunk under the bright lights in Vegas.
“Tonight was a total letdown”
theathletic.com/5122397/2023/1… – 11:14 AM
Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram had a front row seat for a masterclass last night.
As LeBron displayed once again how much the national stage makes him stronger, the Pels’ star shrunk under the bright lights in Vegas.
“Tonight was a total letdown”
theathletic.com/5122397/2023/1… – 11:14 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Lakers have advanced to the In-Season Tournament final!
@Scalabrine tells @TheFrankIsola after all these years it’s still incredible to see LeBron perform at such a high level
#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/kQHA892dqC – 10:48 AM
The Lakers have advanced to the In-Season Tournament final!
@Scalabrine tells @TheFrankIsola after all these years it’s still incredible to see LeBron perform at such a high level
#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/kQHA892dqC – 10:48 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
NBA photographer Andy Bernstein talks to @Sportskeeda on his photos of Kobe, MJ, Magic & LeBron. Andy also explains why his photo of Kobe icing his ankles is one of his favorites: “Nobody worked harder at preparing himself and recovering than he did.” bit.ly/46VC8Dm – 10:32 AM
NBA photographer Andy Bernstein talks to @Sportskeeda on his photos of Kobe, MJ, Magic & LeBron. Andy also explains why his photo of Kobe icing his ankles is one of his favorites: “Nobody worked harder at preparing himself and recovering than he did.” bit.ly/46VC8Dm – 10:32 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
LeBron James was 🔥 last night:
30 PTS
9-12 FG
4-4 3P
8-8 FT
James’ true shooting percentage was 96.6%, the highest such figure he’s ever recorded in a 30-point game.
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/dgU7DM0iAf – 10:29 AM
LeBron James was 🔥 last night:
30 PTS 9-12 FG 4-4 3P 8-8 FTJames’ true shooting percentage was 96.6%, the highest such figure he’s ever recorded in a 30-point game.
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/dgU7DM0iAf – 10:29 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most points + rebounds + assists by a player in their 21st season:
860 — LeBron James
843 — Vince Carter
566 — Dirk Nowitzki
And LeBron still has 59 games left. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 9:15 AM
Most points + rebounds + assists by a player in their 21st season:
860 — LeBron James
843 — Vince Carter
566 — Dirk Nowitzki
And LeBron still has 59 games left. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 9:15 AM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Great stuff from @VinceGoodwill and @JakeLFischer from the ground in Vegas …
Both on Haliburton’s arrival: sports.yahoo.com/tyrese-halibur… • sports.yahoo.com/tyrese-halibur…
Vinnie on Good God LeBron: sports.yahoo.com/lebron-james-e…
And Jake on Zion’s flop: sports.yahoo.com/pelicans-flop-… – 8:52 AM
Great stuff from @VinceGoodwill and @JakeLFischer from the ground in Vegas …
Both on Haliburton’s arrival: sports.yahoo.com/tyrese-halibur… • sports.yahoo.com/tyrese-halibur…
Vinnie on Good God LeBron: sports.yahoo.com/lebron-james-e…
And Jake on Zion’s flop: sports.yahoo.com/pelicans-flop-… – 8:52 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
New @LockedOnNetwork #NBA show w/ @Adam_Mares
– Tyrese Haliburton as tournament darling
– LeBron dominates
– Pelicans aren’t serious
– Lakers vs Pacers NBA Cup preview
– Do we care?
YouTube: youtu.be/SIZUg2eopkw
Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/4WnLuqG3N… pic.twitter.com/OC4gx7nY4Q – 8:15 AM
New @LockedOnNetwork #NBA show w/ @Adam_Mares
– Tyrese Haliburton as tournament darling
– LeBron dominates
– Pelicans aren’t serious
– Lakers vs Pacers NBA Cup preview
– Do we care?
YouTube: youtu.be/SIZUg2eopkw
Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/4WnLuqG3N… pic.twitter.com/OC4gx7nY4Q – 8:15 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast!
—Notes from Vegas: LeBron vs Haliburton, the Zion Dilemma, Milwaukee in person, Foster’s black eye and more with @RobMahoney + Big Wos.
—A big-ass NFL December check-in w/ @PSchrags
—Still-hot Million Dollar Picks plus WTF Pats????
open.spotify.com/episode/0egNSk… – 2:00 AM
New BS Podcast!
—Notes from Vegas: LeBron vs Haliburton, the Zion Dilemma, Milwaukee in person, Foster’s black eye and more with @RobMahoney + Big Wos.
—A big-ass NFL December check-in w/ @PSchrags
—Still-hot Million Dollar Picks plus WTF Pats????
open.spotify.com/episode/0egNSk… – 2:00 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Dominant LeBron James leads Lakers to blowout win over Pelicans, into Tournament Finals
nbcsports.com/nba/news/domin… – 1:55 AM
Dominant LeBron James leads Lakers to blowout win over Pelicans, into Tournament Finals
nbcsports.com/nba/news/domin… – 1:55 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Reporter: LeBron, aren’t you too old to be taking charges in December?
Bron: Not for that 500 I ain’t 😂 pic.twitter.com/fLIyeIyVTd – 1:14 AM
Reporter: LeBron, aren’t you too old to be taking charges in December?
Bron: Not for that 500 I ain’t 😂 pic.twitter.com/fLIyeIyVTd – 1:14 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LeBron James only needed 23 minutes to make NBA history in Lakers’ In-Season Tournament blowout of Pelicans
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:55 AM
LeBron James only needed 23 minutes to make NBA history in Lakers’ In-Season Tournament blowout of Pelicans
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:55 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Game story from a master class of basketball from LeBron James, who had plenty of help from his friends in sending LAL to a 133-89 beating of NOP, and now onto the IST Final:
nba.com/lakers/news/le… – 12:53 AM
Game story from a master class of basketball from LeBron James, who had plenty of help from his friends in sending LAL to a 133-89 beating of NOP, and now onto the IST Final:
nba.com/lakers/news/le… – 12:53 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Lakers vs. Pelicans score, takeaways: LeBron James dominates to lead L.A. to In-Season Tournament title game
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 12:48 AM
Lakers vs. Pelicans score, takeaways: LeBron James dominates to lead L.A. to In-Season Tournament title game
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 12:48 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell on playing next to LeBron James in bigger games:
“It’s impressive to watch him turn it to another gear. He can shoot it better, he’s faster, he’s not getting tired. I don’t even understand.” – 12:32 AM
D’Angelo Russell on playing next to LeBron James in bigger games:
“It’s impressive to watch him turn it to another gear. He can shoot it better, he’s faster, he’s not getting tired. I don’t even understand.” – 12:32 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Just woke up saw they Bron dropped a 30 piece on the Pelicans on 9 shots and got the W!!! I wonder what people are going to say when Bron got a Season tournament Championship and MVP in his trophy case. Don’t mind me tho and Carry the hell on… – 12:32 AM
Just woke up saw they Bron dropped a 30 piece on the Pelicans on 9 shots and got the W!!! I wonder what people are going to say when Bron got a Season tournament Championship and MVP in his trophy case. Don’t mind me tho and Carry the hell on… – 12:32 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“Aren’t you a little [too] old to be taking charges in December?”
LeBron James: “Not for that [$500,000], I ain’t.” – 12:31 AM
“Aren’t you a little [too] old to be taking charges in December?”
LeBron James: “Not for that [$500,000], I ain’t.” – 12:31 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Here’s how important LeBron’s shooting improvement has been in one play:
LeBron made three straight 3’s in the second quarter. So when they set up the LBJ-Reaves PnR here, the Pels threw two at the ball. That gave Austin the short-roll 4-on-3, which set up Hayes and-one. pic.twitter.com/UoLAkQW89I – 12:19 AM
Here’s how important LeBron’s shooting improvement has been in one play:
LeBron made three straight 3’s in the second quarter. So when they set up the LBJ-Reaves PnR here, the Pels threw two at the ball. That gave Austin the short-roll 4-on-3, which set up Hayes and-one. pic.twitter.com/UoLAkQW89I – 12:19 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Here’s how important LeBron’s shooting improvement has been in one play:
LeBron made three straight 3’s in the second quarter. So when they set up the LBJ-Reaves PnR here, the Pels threw two at the ball. That gave Austin the short-roll 4-on-3, which set up Hayes free throws. pic.twitter.com/F8KNtl9XLY – 12:15 AM
Here’s how important LeBron’s shooting improvement has been in one play:
LeBron made three straight 3’s in the second quarter. So when they set up the LBJ-Reaves PnR here, the Pels threw two at the ball. That gave Austin the short-roll 4-on-3, which set up Hayes free throws. pic.twitter.com/F8KNtl9XLY – 12:15 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Austin Reaves pointed to the 3 first half charges that LeBron drew, particularly the 2 on Zion Williamson, as setting a tone for LAL competitively, amongst all of the other things LeBron did. – 12:12 AM
Austin Reaves pointed to the 3 first half charges that LeBron drew, particularly the 2 on Zion Williamson, as setting a tone for LAL competitively, amongst all of the other things LeBron did. – 12:12 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament has provided the perfect platform for the nearly 39-year-old LeBron James to prove he’s still in his prime. James and the Lakers pummeled the Pelicans to earn a date with Indy in the championship game bit.ly/3uYFwzG – 12:08 AM
New story: The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament has provided the perfect platform for the nearly 39-year-old LeBron James to prove he’s still in his prime. James and the Lakers pummeled the Pelicans to earn a date with Indy in the championship game bit.ly/3uYFwzG – 12:08 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
LeBron was too good tonight — we barely saw him for three quarters. When James was out there though…whoa. He and the Lakers scorched the Pelicans in an In-Season semifinal, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5122038/2023/1… – 11:59 PM
LeBron was too good tonight — we barely saw him for three quarters. When James was out there though…whoa. He and the Lakers scorched the Pelicans in an In-Season semifinal, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5122038/2023/1… – 11:59 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
“This is the start, playing for something real,” Tyrese Haliburton said.
The Pacers have their sites on Saturday’s inaugural NBA Cup, and their coach has an even loftier vision.
“Winning an NBA title is a dream that’s reachable,” said Rick Carlisle.
sports.yahoo.com/tyrese-halibur… – 11:55 PM
“This is the start, playing for something real,” Tyrese Haliburton said.
The Pacers have their sites on Saturday’s inaugural NBA Cup, and their coach has an even loftier vision.
“Winning an NBA title is a dream that’s reachable,” said Rick Carlisle.
sports.yahoo.com/tyrese-halibur… – 11:55 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham on if LeBron James should be in the MVP conversation with the way that he’s currently playing: “No question. No question. … That’s a no-brainer.” – 11:52 PM
Darvin Ham on if LeBron James should be in the MVP conversation with the way that he’s currently playing: “No question. No question. … That’s a no-brainer.” – 11:52 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Davin Ham on LeBron James after tonight’s performance in the Lakers IST win over the Pelicans: “Extraordinary. Otherworldly. One-of-one.” – 11:49 PM
Davin Ham on LeBron James after tonight’s performance in the Lakers IST win over the Pelicans: “Extraordinary. Otherworldly. One-of-one.” – 11:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL advance to Saturday’s IST championship game against Indiana, after a thoroughly dominant 133-89 victory over New Orleans.
LeBron had a remarkable 22-minute performance, with 30 points and 8 assists (+36), with Anthony Davis adding 16-15-5-2-2, and Austin Reaves 17-7-5. – 11:46 PM
LAL advance to Saturday’s IST championship game against Indiana, after a thoroughly dominant 133-89 victory over New Orleans.
LeBron had a remarkable 22-minute performance, with 30 points and 8 assists (+36), with Anthony Davis adding 16-15-5-2-2, and Austin Reaves 17-7-5. – 11:46 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Lakers vs. Pelicans score: LeBron James erupts for 30 points to lead L.A. to In-Season Tournament title game
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 11:44 PM
Lakers vs. Pelicans score: LeBron James erupts for 30 points to lead L.A. to In-Season Tournament title game
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 11:44 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron went OFF in the In-Season Tournament Semi 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ibld10hy0c – 11:44 PM
LeBron went OFF in the In-Season Tournament Semi 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ibld10hy0c – 11:44 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
I suppose the one silver lining of the Lakers winning this game is that LeBron doesn’t have to mention during the postgame press conference that he’s thinking about retiring – 11:42 PM
I suppose the one silver lining of the Lakers winning this game is that LeBron doesn’t have to mention during the postgame press conference that he’s thinking about retiring – 11:42 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Lakers 133, Pelicans 89
LeBron 30-5-8 in 23 minutes.
New Orleans starters stunk it up.
Pelicans’ IST run is over in the semis. They lose by 44 points. – 11:38 PM
Final: Lakers 133, Pelicans 89
LeBron 30-5-8 in 23 minutes.
New Orleans starters stunk it up.
Pelicans’ IST run is over in the semis. They lose by 44 points. – 11:38 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 133, Pelicans 89
LA wins by 44 points to improve to 14-9 and 6-0 in the In-Season Tournament. They will play the Indiana Pacers in the championship in a rematch of the 2000 NBA Finals. LeBron had 30 points and 8 assists in 22 minutes.
Up next: vs. IND on Saturday. – 11:37 PM
Final: Lakers 133, Pelicans 89
LA wins by 44 points to improve to 14-9 and 6-0 in the In-Season Tournament. They will play the Indiana Pacers in the championship in a rematch of the 2000 NBA Finals. LeBron had 30 points and 8 assists in 22 minutes.
Up next: vs. IND on Saturday. – 11:37 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
LeBron and AD against the Pelicans tonight pic.twitter.com/0fZCOTQtRo – 11:34 PM
LeBron and AD against the Pelicans tonight pic.twitter.com/0fZCOTQtRo – 11:34 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
LeBron James will finish this game with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists… in 23 minutes. – 11:24 PM
LeBron James will finish this game with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists… in 23 minutes. – 11:24 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
because lebron decided to end the pelicans early, spend the fourth quarter contemplating one of the most important questions i have ever asked pic.twitter.com/gTS0iiFcou – 11:22 PM
because lebron decided to end the pelicans early, spend the fourth quarter contemplating one of the most important questions i have ever asked pic.twitter.com/gTS0iiFcou – 11:22 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Indeed, LeBron is sitting to start the 4th Q, which he almost always starts. Big advantage for the Lakers should they indeed advance to the final. – 11:12 PM
Indeed, LeBron is sitting to start the 4th Q, which he almost always starts. Big advantage for the Lakers should they indeed advance to the final. – 11:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has needed to play only 22 minutes tonight to get to his 30 points and 8 assists. – 11:11 PM
LeBron has needed to play only 22 minutes tonight to get to his 30 points and 8 assists. – 11:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers overwhelmed New Orleans in the 3rd Q, with a 43-17 margin to increase their lead to 110-71 with 12 minutes to play.
Considering the margin, we’ll see if the Lakers opt to rest LeBron and AD in the 4th Q, with Saturday’s IST championship game quite likely looming. – 11:11 PM
The Lakers overwhelmed New Orleans in the 3rd Q, with a 43-17 margin to increase their lead to 110-71 with 12 minutes to play.
Considering the margin, we’ll see if the Lakers opt to rest LeBron and AD in the 4th Q, with Saturday’s IST championship game quite likely looming. – 11:11 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 110, Pelicans 71
This has turned into an absolute beatdown. LA outscored New Orleans 43-17 in the third. LeBron has 30 points (9-12 FGs) and 8 assists. AD has 16 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. The Lakers have 23 fast-break points. – 11:10 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 110, Pelicans 71
This has turned into an absolute beatdown. LA outscored New Orleans 43-17 in the third. LeBron has 30 points (9-12 FGs) and 8 assists. AD has 16 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. The Lakers have 23 fast-break points. – 11:10 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Lakers are cruising past the Pelicans so it’ll be Pacers-Lakers in the tournament final on Saturday — a rematch to the last time the Pacers played for a championship.
And once again, a Pacers run goes through LeBron. – 11:03 PM
Lakers are cruising past the Pelicans so it’ll be Pacers-Lakers in the tournament final on Saturday — a rematch to the last time the Pacers played for a championship.
And once again, a Pacers run goes through LeBron. – 11:03 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
LeBron, in In-Season tournament mode… AK pic.twitter.com/qMpS4QinDc – 11:01 PM
LeBron, in In-Season tournament mode… AK pic.twitter.com/qMpS4QinDc – 11:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Taurean Prince just matched his season high of 5 triples made. LAL are 14 of 27 as a team, with LeBron hitting 4, Russell 2, Reddish 1, and Reaves 2. – 11:01 PM
Taurean Prince just matched his season high of 5 triples made. LAL are 14 of 27 as a team, with LeBron hitting 4, Russell 2, Reddish 1, and Reaves 2. – 11:01 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers are up 90-60 after that LeBron James lob to Anthony Davis.
L.A.’s outscored New Orleans 23-6 in the 3Q and 61-30 in the middle two quarters of this IST matchup. – 10:57 PM
Lakers are up 90-60 after that LeBron James lob to Anthony Davis.
L.A.’s outscored New Orleans 23-6 in the 3Q and 61-30 in the middle two quarters of this IST matchup. – 10:57 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers are up 90-60 after that LeBron James lob to Anthony Davis.
L.A.’s outscored New Orleans 21-6 in the 3Q and 59-30 in the middle two quarters of this IST matchup. – 10:56 PM
Lakers are up 90-60 after that LeBron James lob to Anthony Davis.
L.A.’s outscored New Orleans 21-6 in the 3Q and 59-30 in the middle two quarters of this IST matchup. – 10:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Fans on their feet again heading into the time out, with the Lakers clicking on all cylinders, now leading 90-60 with a 23-6 burst to start the 3rd Q, with 5:44 left.
Anthony Davis has 13 points, 12 boards, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals to compliment LeBron’s 30-8-5. – 10:56 PM
Fans on their feet again heading into the time out, with the Lakers clicking on all cylinders, now leading 90-60 with a 23-6 burst to start the 3rd Q, with 5:44 left.
Anthony Davis has 13 points, 12 boards, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals to compliment LeBron’s 30-8-5. – 10:56 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
LeBron to AD oop. It’s a 30-point game. Pretty brutal night for the Pels starters. – 10:56 PM
LeBron to AD oop. It’s a 30-point game. Pretty brutal night for the Pels starters. – 10:56 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
LeBron James: 30 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assts, 9-12 FG
BI + Zion: 22 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assts, 10-17 FG
Pure dominance from the oldest guy on the court. – 10:56 PM
LeBron James: 30 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assts, 9-12 FG
BI + Zion: 22 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assts, 10-17 FG
Pure dominance from the oldest guy on the court. – 10:56 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
My recap of LeBron’s performance tonight… AK pic.twitter.com/ETQeqZcazy – 10:48 PM
My recap of LeBron’s performance tonight… AK pic.twitter.com/ETQeqZcazy – 10:48 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Just ridiculous, Bron up to 28pts with 6ast. He’s shooting 82% from the field. Lakers up 19 – 10:48 PM
Just ridiculous, Bron up to 28pts with 6ast. He’s shooting 82% from the field. Lakers up 19 – 10:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
What a performance from @KingJames. Just on another level tonight.
His 4th 3-pointer in 4 attempts has him up to 28 points (9 of 11 overall, with 6 of 6 FT’s), on top of 6 assists, 3 boards and 3 charges drawn on defense.
He’s +25, and LAL lead 79-60. – 10:46 PM
What a performance from @KingJames. Just on another level tonight.
His 4th 3-pointer in 4 attempts has him up to 28 points (9 of 11 overall, with 6 of 6 FT’s), on top of 6 assists, 3 boards and 3 charges drawn on defense.
He’s +25, and LAL lead 79-60. – 10:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL push their lead to 20 after a LeBron layup and 2 FT’s, plus 2 assists got him up to 25 points with 6 assists early in the 3rd Q. – 10:44 PM
LAL push their lead to 20 after a LeBron layup and 2 FT’s, plus 2 assists got him up to 25 points with 6 assists early in the 3rd Q. – 10:44 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
LeBron not gonna just own a Vegas team he’s gonna play for them too isn’t he – 10:33 PM
LeBron not gonna just own a Vegas team he’s gonna play for them too isn’t he – 10:33 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Lakers got to figure it out offensively. Can’t just be LeBron leading the charge every night in big games. – 10:27 PM
Lakers got to figure it out offensively. Can’t just be LeBron leading the charge every night in big games. – 10:27 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
In the 2nd Q, LAL outscored NOP 38-24, with LeBron’s 18 points on 7 of 9 FG’s leading the way. Prince added 9 with 3 triples, and LAL held NOP to 45% FG’s, and forced 4 turnovers. – 10:25 PM
In the 2nd Q, LAL outscored NOP 38-24, with LeBron’s 18 points on 7 of 9 FG’s leading the way. Prince added 9 with 3 triples, and LAL held NOP to 45% FG’s, and forced 4 turnovers. – 10:25 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron in the 1st half:
21 PTS (18 in 2nd Q)
4 AST
0 TOV
7-9 FG
3-3 3P
And 3 charges drawn. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 10:24 PM
LeBron in the 1st half:
21 PTS (18 in 2nd Q)
4 AST
0 TOV
7-9 FG
3-3 3P
And 3 charges drawn. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 10:24 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron has been brilliant, scoring 21. That is not out of character, he’s been that guy all season.
Lakers 11–21 (52.4%) from 3, that is out of character. If LA is hitting at this kind of pace they are unbeatable. – 10:24 PM
LeBron has been brilliant, scoring 21. That is not out of character, he’s been that guy all season.
Lakers 11–21 (52.4%) from 3, that is out of character. If LA is hitting at this kind of pace they are unbeatable. – 10:24 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I don’t know what the entire list is in terms of the MVP conversation, but I do think LeBron needs to be in that conversation – 10:24 PM
I don’t know what the entire list is in terms of the MVP conversation, but I do think LeBron needs to be in that conversation – 10:24 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 1st half: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54
Ingram 9 pts, 3 assts
Zion 9 pts (4-4 FG)
Valanciunas 9 pts
LeBron took control with 18 pts in the 2nd quarter. AD also has 10 boards to JV’s 1. Lakers are playing faster and more physical. Pels need more from their 2 stars, Zion mostly. – 10:23 PM
End of 1st half: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54
Ingram 9 pts, 3 assts
Zion 9 pts (4-4 FG)
Valanciunas 9 pts
LeBron took control with 18 pts in the 2nd quarter. AD also has 10 boards to JV’s 1. Lakers are playing faster and more physical. Pels need more from their 2 stars, Zion mostly. – 10:23 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54.
LeBron James with 18 of his 21 points in the 2Q. Season-high points in a quarter for LeBron and any Laker this season. New Orleans scored 21 points in the quarter. – 10:23 PM
Halftime: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54.
LeBron James with 18 of his 21 points in the 2Q. Season-high points in a quarter for LeBron and any Laker this season. New Orleans scored 21 points in the quarter. – 10:23 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
idc what happens in the second half, seeing LeBron turn it up like he did these first 24 minutes is why you can’t write the Lakers off.
And I think it’s really cool that he genuinely cares about this thing. – 10:23 PM
idc what happens in the second half, seeing LeBron turn it up like he did these first 24 minutes is why you can’t write the Lakers off.
And I think it’s really cool that he genuinely cares about this thing. – 10:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL take a 67-54 lead into the half, with LeBron leading the way with 21 points, 4 assists and 3 charges drawn.
Lakers closed the half on a 14-4 run when LeBron returned around the 3-minute mark, buoyed by the 3rd and 4th 3’s from Taurean Prince. – 10:22 PM
LAL take a 67-54 lead into the half, with LeBron leading the way with 21 points, 4 assists and 3 charges drawn.
Lakers closed the half on a 14-4 run when LeBron returned around the 3-minute mark, buoyed by the 3rd and 4th 3’s from Taurean Prince. – 10:22 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
LeBron James has been so good for so long that he’s stacked FOUR Hall of Fame careers on top of each other. tomthefinder.com/p/the-4-hall-o… pic.twitter.com/gx3wqRIyQd – 10:22 PM
LeBron James has been so good for so long that he’s stacked FOUR Hall of Fame careers on top of each other. tomthefinder.com/p/the-4-hall-o… pic.twitter.com/gx3wqRIyQd – 10:22 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54
A dominant second quarter from LeBron: He scored a season-high 18 points to bring his total to 21. Taurean Prince has 12 points on four 3s. AD is struggling offensively (6 points, 2-7 FGs) but has 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. – 10:22 PM
Halftime: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54
A dominant second quarter from LeBron: He scored a season-high 18 points to bring his total to 21. Taurean Prince has 12 points on four 3s. AD is struggling offensively (6 points, 2-7 FGs) but has 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. – 10:22 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
LeBron took 3 charges tonight in the first half.
He had just 3 charges drawn the entire season before tonight.
According to Second Spectrum, it’s only the second time he’s taken 3 charges in a single game since 2013-14 when their tracking began. – 10:21 PM
LeBron took 3 charges tonight in the first half.
He had just 3 charges drawn the entire season before tonight.
According to Second Spectrum, it’s only the second time he’s taken 3 charges in a single game since 2013-14 when their tracking began. – 10:21 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
F–k it. Stop the game and award LeBron his Vegas NBA team right now. AK – 10:18 PM
F–k it. Stop the game and award LeBron his Vegas NBA team right now. AK – 10:18 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron is the smartest, most energetic, and overall probably still the most athletic player in this game. Just an incredible performance so far. – 10:16 PM
LeBron is the smartest, most energetic, and overall probably still the most athletic player in this game. Just an incredible performance so far. – 10:16 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
After reaching 19 points with a layup, LeBron drew his 3rd charge, and 2nd on Zion. Incredible half from LeBron.
LAL are quickly back up 9 with a 7-0 run since LeBron returned. – 10:16 PM
After reaching 19 points with a layup, LeBron drew his 3rd charge, and 2nd on Zion. Incredible half from LeBron.
LAL are quickly back up 9 with a 7-0 run since LeBron returned. – 10:16 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
I think that’s three charges LeBron has taken in the first half. Where does he find the energy – 10:16 PM
I think that’s three charges LeBron has taken in the first half. Where does he find the energy – 10:16 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Lakers just went -6 in threeish minutes with LeBron on the bench. Like clockwork. – 10:15 PM
Lakers just went -6 in threeish minutes with LeBron on the bench. Like clockwork. – 10:15 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Pelicans trimmed 7 points off LAL’s 9-point lead since LeBron checked out, and were in a zone defense for much of the run. – 10:15 PM
Pelicans trimmed 7 points off LAL’s 9-point lead since LeBron checked out, and were in a zone defense for much of the run. – 10:15 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pels went to a zone out of the timeout once LeBron went to the bench and they’ve had a lot of success with it. – 10:14 PM
Pels went to a zone out of the timeout once LeBron went to the bench and they’ve had a lot of success with it. – 10:14 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
I wish somebody on this broadcast would point out how smart LeBron is, just once. – 10:07 PM
I wish somebody on this broadcast would point out how smart LeBron is, just once. – 10:07 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
It’s amazing to see LeBron playing with this level of energy right now. Has taken 2 charges, aggression level on offense is off the charts. – 10:06 PM
It’s amazing to see LeBron playing with this level of energy right now. Has taken 2 charges, aggression level on offense is off the charts. – 10:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
LeBron, KD and Steph are truly blessing us with greatness this season. It is absurd for even one of them to still be this good at their age, let alone all 3 – 10:06 PM
LeBron, KD and Steph are truly blessing us with greatness this season. It is absurd for even one of them to still be this good at their age, let alone all 3 – 10:06 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s up to 17 points on 6 of 8 FG’s (3 of 3 from 3) and he just took his 2nd charge, one on Zion, one on Ingram.
LAL up 47-39. – 10:06 PM
LeBron’s up to 17 points on 6 of 8 FG’s (3 of 3 from 3) and he just took his 2nd charge, one on Zion, one on Ingram.
LAL up 47-39. – 10:06 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Lakers winning the no-AD minutes 15-5 so far. LeBron has accounted for 11 of those points. Pels gotta force the other guys on the court to beat them. – 10:01 PM
Lakers winning the no-AD minutes 15-5 so far. LeBron has accounted for 11 of those points. Pels gotta force the other guys on the court to beat them. – 10:01 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Three LeBron 3s to begin the quarter opened this up for the Lakers. Might I recommend getting the ball to Zion when Jax is guarding him. – 10:00 PM
Three LeBron 3s to begin the quarter opened this up for the Lakers. Might I recommend getting the ball to Zion when Jax is guarding him. – 10:00 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
LeBron *just* said owning the Vegas expansion team is the “ultimate” goal, you knew he was going to show up tonight like he was running with Jamario Moon and Sasha Pavlovic. – 9:58 PM
LeBron *just* said owning the Vegas expansion team is the “ultimate” goal, you knew he was going to show up tonight like he was running with Jamario Moon and Sasha Pavlovic. – 9:58 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
if the mothership ever calls lebron home we riot pic.twitter.com/HLNSjpceAg – 9:58 PM
if the mothership ever calls lebron home we riot pic.twitter.com/HLNSjpceAg – 9:58 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron way too smart for Alvarado. Knew he’d want to try to pressure and deny so he cuts right behind him for a layup. Pels have zero rim protection. – 9:58 PM
LeBron way too smart for Alvarado. Knew he’d want to try to pressure and deny so he cuts right behind him for a layup. Pels have zero rim protection. – 9:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s up to 40.2% from 3 on the season after his 3 straight makes.
He hit only 32.1% last season, but has been locked in from distance this year. – 9:57 PM
LeBron’s up to 40.2% from 3 on the season after his 3 straight makes.
He hit only 32.1% last season, but has been locked in from distance this year. – 9:57 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
All but 5 people in the building knew LeBron was shooting that third 3 – 9:56 PM
All but 5 people in the building knew LeBron was shooting that third 3 – 9:56 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron’s heating up: three straight 3s to open the 2Q. Lakers leading 38-33. – 9:56 PM
LeBron’s heating up: three straight 3s to open the 2Q. Lakers leading 38-33. – 9:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has the fans – a vast majority of which are Lakers fans – on their feet for the first time after drilling his 3rd straight 3 to start the 2nd Q.
LAL up 38-33. – 9:55 PM
LeBron has the fans – a vast majority of which are Lakers fans – on their feet for the first time after drilling his 3rd straight 3 to start the 2nd Q.
LAL up 38-33. – 9:55 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron is heating up and putting on a show. Three straight 3s to start the second quarter. The pro-Lakers crowd is going wild. – 9:55 PM
LeBron is heating up and putting on a show. Three straight 3s to start the second quarter. The pro-Lakers crowd is going wild. – 9:55 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Herb started the game on LeBron. Pelicans changed things up quickly and then had Ingram guard him. Also got Zion at the 5 minutes last 2.5 minutes of the quarter. – 9:51 PM
Herb started the game on LeBron. Pelicans changed things up quickly and then had Ingram guard him. Also got Zion at the 5 minutes last 2.5 minutes of the quarter. – 9:51 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron looking rather frustrated right now. He boxes out JV, his man Zion goes for an oreb. Then a Russell bad pass leads to more from Zion, and then Reddish fumbles LeBron’s pass out of bounds. – 9:39 PM
LeBron looking rather frustrated right now. He boxes out JV, his man Zion goes for an oreb. Then a Russell bad pass leads to more from Zion, and then Reddish fumbles LeBron’s pass out of bounds. – 9:39 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion has to be willing to attack all that space LeBron is giving him. – 9:32 PM
Zion has to be willing to attack all that space LeBron is giving him. – 9:32 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
Love this matchup. All those Zion-is-the-next-LeBron declarations get the acid test. – 9:31 PM
Love this matchup. All those Zion-is-the-next-LeBron declarations get the acid test. – 9:31 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
LeBron with the textbook high school blockout on Zion as the Lakers get a floor board. All L.A. early. – 9:29 PM
LeBron with the textbook high school blockout on Zion as the Lakers get a floor board. All L.A. early. – 9:29 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm), LeBron James (left calf contusion) and Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel bursitis) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. New Orleans. – 8:17 PM
Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm), LeBron James (left calf contusion) and Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel bursitis) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. New Orleans. – 8:17 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Jarred Vanderbilt are available for tonight’s game. – 8:17 PM
Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Jarred Vanderbilt are available for tonight’s game. – 8:17 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Look at this guy. Cool as a cucumber. One hopes the NBA referees don’t saddle Herb Jones with multiple ticky-tack fouls against LeBron James.
Let the rest of the world continue to witness in this In-Season Tournament what we know in New Orleans: Herb’s defense is must-see tv! pic.twitter.com/h8GO3FwmDH – 7:58 PM
Look at this guy. Cool as a cucumber. One hopes the NBA referees don’t saddle Herb Jones with multiple ticky-tack fouls against LeBron James.
Let the rest of the world continue to witness in this In-Season Tournament what we know in New Orleans: Herb’s defense is must-see tv! pic.twitter.com/h8GO3FwmDH – 7:58 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Bumping this one last time. Rick Carlisle won by playing slow for 20 years. But Tyrese Haliburton was simply too good for that style.
Here’s how those two found a completely different way to be great together:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/ri… – 7:51 PM
Bumping this one last time. Rick Carlisle won by playing slow for 20 years. But Tyrese Haliburton was simply too good for that style.
Here’s how those two found a completely different way to be great together:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/ri… – 7:51 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Knick fans must be having a shit conniption seeing how Rick Carlisle is utilizing Obi-Wan Kenobi, as opposed to how Mr Thibs wasted his talents… – 7:25 PM
Knick fans must be having a shit conniption seeing how Rick Carlisle is utilizing Obi-Wan Kenobi, as opposed to how Mr Thibs wasted his talents… – 7:25 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron on AD’s defense: “I don’t think we have another one in our league that can … guard 1 through 5 and we know that he can get a stop. He’s been doing it for so long, I think it’s taken for granted by our league. When we talk about Defensive POY…” (full video below) pic.twitter.com/IWku46gduf – 6:57 PM
LeBron on AD’s defense: “I don’t think we have another one in our league that can … guard 1 through 5 and we know that he can get a stop. He’s been doing it for so long, I think it’s taken for granted by our league. When we talk about Defensive POY…” (full video below) pic.twitter.com/IWku46gduf – 6:57 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Obi Toppin with 10 early points for the Pacers, who take a 54-44 lead over the Bucks in the In-Season Tournament semifinal. Have to commend Rick Carlisle for the way Indiana is playing. Their pace is unmatched. They are running teams out of the gym. – 6:09 PM
Obi Toppin with 10 early points for the Pacers, who take a 54-44 lead over the Bucks in the In-Season Tournament semifinal. Have to commend Rick Carlisle for the way Indiana is playing. Their pace is unmatched. They are running teams out of the gym. – 6:09 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Best career postseason plus/minus in NBA history:
1. LeBron James: +1,322
2. Tim Duncan: +1,090
3. Draymond Green: +993
4. Manu Ginobili: +951
5. Stephen Curry: +945 – 5:15 PM
Best career postseason plus/minus in NBA history:
1. LeBron James: +1,322
2. Tim Duncan: +1,090
3. Draymond Green: +993
4. Manu Ginobili: +951
5. Stephen Curry: +945 – 5:15 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Lakers-Pelicans is the second game on the slate today. I caught up with the last Aussie remaining in the IST, Dyson Daniels. We discussed the real excitement of the young Pels roster to be in Vegas, facing LeBron, Dyson’s place in the rotation and more.
youtu.be/YPn945m-Arc?si… – 5:07 PM
Lakers-Pelicans is the second game on the slate today. I caught up with the last Aussie remaining in the IST, Dyson Daniels. We discussed the real excitement of the young Pels roster to be in Vegas, facing LeBron, Dyson’s place in the rotation and more.
youtu.be/YPn945m-Arc?si… – 5:07 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Brandon Ingram has shined in the Play-In Tournament, the NBA playoffs and against the Lakers these last 3 years. Now he’s killing it in the In-Season Tournament.
Don’t be surprised if BI leaves the biggest mark in a game also featuring LeBron, AD & Zion.
thebirdwrites.com/dont-be-fooled… – 4:03 PM
Brandon Ingram has shined in the Play-In Tournament, the NBA playoffs and against the Lakers these last 3 years. Now he’s killing it in the In-Season Tournament.
Don’t be surprised if BI leaves the biggest mark in a game also featuring LeBron, AD & Zion.
thebirdwrites.com/dont-be-fooled… – 4:03 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says he’s glad Indiana is playing at 2pm today, and that his team can “jump right into this thing.” – 3:35 PM
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says he’s glad Indiana is playing at 2pm today, and that his team can “jump right into this thing.” – 3:35 PM
More on this storyline
Dustin Dopirak: Austin Reaves on LeBron James: “He took three charges yesterday. If that doesn’t tell you he wants to win, nothing will. I think the first one was on Zion.” -via Twitter @DustinDopirak / December 8, 2023
Tim Bontemps: Tyrese Haliburton says it’s like a “storybook ending” for he and the Pacers to play against LeBron James and the Lakers in the In-Season Tournament title game. Said he grew up with LeBron as his favorite player and was a fan of him at every stop before he was drafted. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / December 8, 2023
Wasch, who received his MBA from MIT Sloan before joining the NBA, leads a team of about 30 data scientists, strategists, and video reviewers, but there was one major aspect about the in-season tournament none of them could answer: Would the players actually care? Getting the players to care about the NBA All-Star Game, for example, has been a challenge for years. Were players now going to care about what basically amounts to the 23rd and 24th games of an 82-game season? The answer, surprisingly, has been a resounding yes, with games in November and December taking on a playoff-like feel at times. “That was by far the biggest unknown factor,” Wasch said. “We knew we could schedule a tournament; we could market it and we could create the look but what would the players think. We had a lot of conversations with the players but you don’t know. This was negotiated as part of the collective bargaining agreement and there was alignment across parties that it made sense to do this, but there are 450 individual players in this league and there’s no what to know how all of them, including our superstars, would ultimately react to this. So it has been pleasantly surprising to see that everyone from LeBron James on down value this and how hard they have been competing. It has been great to see.” -via The Messenger / December 8, 2023
Tim Bontemps: Rick Carlisle on Tyrese Haliburton: “Tyrese is just one of those transcendent players where, when he’s on the court, anything is possible.” -via Twitter @TimBontemps / December 7, 2023
Tony East: “Tyrese is a great young players that has all the tools, has the personalities, and has the desire. The seven weeks that he’s put together so far in this season, people are talking about him for MVP, and rightly so,” Rick Carlisle says of Haliburton. -via Twitter @TonyREast / December 7, 2023