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Happy holidays, Enjoyers! The temperature outside might be less than ideal this December, but the basketball has been excellent. Letās go over the latest in the hoops world as we look forward to next weekās Christmas games, shall we?
Santa knows exactly what to do with his time off.
Todayās Lineup
š¤© Last Nightās Action
Jaās immaculate return + Curry's heroics in the Bay.
āļø Monday Night Notes
KAT redeems himself against an old teammate.
š¢ Beyond the Box Score
This player has mastered the dark art of drawing chargesā¦
Last Nightās Action
Warriors revive hopes with 132-126 OT win against Celtics
Hello? āWeāre backā department? Weād like to file a claim. It really felt like the Warriorsā (13-14) season was on life support there for a second, but this win over the Celtics might be just the defibrillator moment they needed. It was who else but Steph Curry (33 PTS) who delivered the goods when Golden State needed him most.
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Jaās heroics lead Memphis past New Orleans 115-113
Now THAT is how you throw a welcome back party! Memphis (7-19) and New Orleans (16-12) were like heavyweight boxers trading blows down the stretch in this one. Brandon Ingram (34 PTS) broke ankles all night, but it was Ja Morant (also 34 PTS) who stole the show in his return from suspension with an immaculate rack attack as time expired.
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Dame joins exclusive club in MKEās 132-119 win over San Antonio
What a night for Dame D.O.L.L.A! Not only did Damian Lillard drop a season-high 40 points for Milwaukee (20-7), but he also became the latest (51st) member of the NBAās 20,000 point club! We wish we had a crazy Wemby highlight to show you, but the Spurs (4-22) big man was out injured in this one. Big sad.
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Blazers overcome 16-point deficit to stun Suns 109-104
Sometimes the key isnāt keeping Kevin Durant (40 PTS) in checkāitās locking down everyone else. The Blazers (7-19) held more than half of the Sunsā (14-13) players who touched the court to five points or less, while Anfernee Simons (23 PTS) and Jerami Grant (22 PTS) took care of business in the second half.
Monday Night Notes
With a schedule full of close games, there wasnāt a lot more you could have asked for from Monday nightās slate. For all the details, check out the box scores here.
If it wasnāt obvious by now, this Timberwolves team is different. Not only did they get the 112-108 win over Miami, but KAT got the chance to exorcise his demons with multiple clutch plays over Jimmy Butler in crunch time.
Itās officially Scary Hours in LA. PG, Kawhi, and Harden combined for 90 of the Clippersā 151 (!!) points in a dominating W over the Pacers.
Good news: Cade Cunningham was COOKING on Monday! Bad news: his 43 points weren't enough to overcome the Hawks in a six point L. That win is coming soon, Detroitā¦
No Garland? No Mobley? No problem. Donovan Mitchell dropped 37 and Sam Merrill stepped up for Cleveland with 19 points and five threes to beat Houston 135-130 in overtime.
The Chet Holmgren block party has turned into a two-day event. Oklahoma Cityās rookie sensation swatted 7 shots in a 116-97 win over the Grizzlies, giving him 15 rejections over the last two games.
The Coby White All-Star train is leaving the station! The Bullsā breakout star led his squad to a surprise win in Philly, even making the game-sealing defensive stop on Joel Embiid.
Boardroomās Sneaker Game š
From Kevin Durant and Rich Kleimanās Boardroom, Sneaker Game is a brand new newsletter by industry authority Nick DePaula thatās packed with exclusive sneaker news you canāt find anywhere else. Each week, Nick breaks down the biggest deals, highlights the most exciting drops, and analyzes industry-shaping trends.
Since basketball has long led the energy, innovation, and impact behind the foundation of the sneaker biz, enjoyers of basketball will find a lot to enjoy in Sneaker Game.
Beyond the Box Score
When it comes to the Mavericksā Tim Hardaway Jr, most people will think of his elite shooting ability (or maybe that one time he called a ref safe instead of playing defense).
But did you know he's been one of the league's very best at drawing charges over the last few years?
Fun fact, Tim Hardaway Jr. is leading the league in charges. A true "I wasn't really familiar with your game" moment.
ā Spencer Poole (@spencp99)
4:50 PM ā¢ Dec 19, 2023
THJ has cemented himself as a constant threat to blow up opponentsā transition opportunitiesāthe former Michigan Wolverine has finished top ten in charges drawn in three of the last four seasons. This year, Hardaway leads the entire league with 16 charges drawn in just 23 games, including three multi-charge outings. Talk about sacrificing your body for the game!
So watch out on the fast break the next time your favorite team plays the MavericksāTHJ might just be waiting there to spoil it.
š§ Daily Trivia š§
Since the stat was first tracked in 2016-17, who holds the single-season record for charges drawn?Choose wisely... š |
Three in the Key
š¤ Harden still has it.
The Beard celebrates towards the camera after a 4-point play.
š A courtside celebrityā¦
Manās best friend and an Enjoyer of basketball?
š¤Æ Anthony Edwards windmill!
The Ant-Man obliterated the rim.
What Weāre Enjoying
Mad Max is BACK: Everyoneās favorite post-apocalyptic biker movie franchise is making its triumphant return to the big screen. Eight years after Fury Road, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga promises to continue the story with even more ridiculous contraptions and explosions. Check out the first trailer below:
Signing Off
Thanks for spending part of your Wednesday with us! With Christmas coming up next week, remember to be in the giving spirit. Whether youāre helping out in the community or planning a surprise for your friend, a little generosity goes a long way this time of year. See you on Friday!
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