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Has everyone gotten their eyes checked after Fridayâs In-Season Tournament games? Good, because we have a bunch of stuff to discuss. Here we go!

Todayâs Lineup
In-Season Tourney Action: The stars were brightâŠand so were the courts.
History For JT: Bostonâs superstar became only the 10th player ever to do this.
EB Roundtable: You tell us whoâs been exceeding expectations a few weeks in.
Jayson Tatum is the 10th youngest player to score 10,000 points. Which of these players is NOT in the top 10?Answer is at the end of the newsletter! |
Sundayâs Action
KD goes crazy in second half as Suns beat Pistons 120-106
Containing Kevin Durant for a half is hard enough, so Detroit (2-5) shouldnât hang their heads. But after a slow (for him) first half, Durant went nuclear in the second, scoring 24 after the break on 8/11 shooting to help Phoenix (3-4) get back on track. Rookies Ausar Thompson (14/9/4/4/4) and Marcus Sasser (22 PTS, 4/6 3PT) hooped for Detroit.
Kevin Durant dropped a 40-piece in the @Suns win!
đ„ 41 PTS
đ„ 5 AST
đ„ 4 REB
đ„ 3 BLKâ NBA TV (@NBATV)
10:36 PM âą Nov 5, 2023
OG comes up clutch, Raptors get hot in second half to beat Spurs 123-116
Toronto was down 22. Then they werenâtâthanks in large part to Scottie Barnes (30/11/6/3/3). A chaotic scramble led to an OG Anunoby game-tying shot, and Toronto (3-4) held off San Antonio (3-3) in OT. Wemby did Wemby things and Keldon Johnson scored 26, but it wasnât quite enough.
Mitchell, Cavs hold off Warriors behind 31 from Mitchell
You donât often see Steph Curry go 7/11 from deep, Draymond Green score 18 points, and the Warriors (5-2) grab 17 offensive rebounds in one gameâŠbut still lose. Unfortunately, all of that wasnât enough to pull out a win against the Cavs (3-4) on Sunday, in part because of Donovan Mitchellâs 31 points, and in part because Clevelandâs defense held GS to 36.2% from the field.
Mavericks beat Hornets 124-118, survive LaMeloâs monster quarter
This game came down to a battle of superstars; LaMelo Ball for Charlotte (2-4) and Grant Williams for Dallas (5-1). The former shook off a rough three offensive quarters by exploding in the fourth and finishing with a 30-point triple-double. The latter hit three massive threes down the stretch, finishing with 18 PTS on 7-9 shooting.
Which young big man would you rather have for the next ten years? |
Grizzlies decide to stop letting Blazers score, win 112-100
MemphisâŠexhale. The Grizzlies (1-6) are winless no longer, thanks to a stellar defensive performance down the stretch in which Portland (3-4) went scoreless for the last 5:11 of the game. We know Memphis has two DPOYs on the team butâŠthatâs a different level of lockdown. Desmond Bane dropped 30 in the W. Memphis is 1-0 when Bismack Biyombo starts. Portland did get this dunk from Friend Of The Program Skylar Mays, though, soâŠeverybody wins.
Skylar Mays with AUTHORITY đŁïž
â NBA TV (@NBATV)
2:45 AM âą Nov 6, 2023
Saturdayâs Slate
People keep asking, Naz Reid? We keep trying to tell them: Naz Reid. TâWolves (3-2) dominated Utah (2-5).
After a slow start, Houston (2-3) is looking more like the competitive team we thought theyâd be. Dillon Brooks scored 29 as Houston beat Sacramento (2-3)âŠand blew the Kings a kiss. Sure.
Boston is now 6-0 (the last undefeated NBA team) and dominated Brooklyn on Saturday night. And Jayson Tatum scored his 10,000th career point, becoming just the 10th player in NBA history to do so before turning 26âand the youngest Celtic ever. Good player. Good basketball team.
What 10k points looks like đ€
â Boston Celtics (@celtics)
1:02 AM âą Nov 5, 2023
Friday Notes: In-Season Tourney, Commence
So, is everybody on board yet? Because we are. Bright courts, huge performances, and regular season games having a real feeling of importance. Weâre moved. Hereâs what went down:
Shaedon Sharpe is looking awfully similar to an NBA star through two weeksâŠheâs scored 20+ in four of Portlandâs (3-4) seven games.
CHECK PORTLAND RECORD/STAT AFTER GAME
Nikola Jokic: very good. Denver Nuggets: 5-1.
Steph Curry hit a game-winnerâŠthen he didnâtâŠthen he officially did.
How are you feeling about the in-season tournament? |
EB Roundtable
Basketball is back. That means EB Roundtable is back, too! Oh, yeah. Letâs see how youâre all feeling about your squads a few weeks in.

Enjoyers charging into a civilized hoops discussion
This week, we wanted to know about which players have exceeded your expectations thus far. And you delivered. Because thatâs what you do.
Not surprised at all but his off ball play, efficiency, playmaking and versatility are why heâs gonna win MIP and be an all star next year
â Jalen Johnson MIP (4-2) (@TwoNiickels)
5:39 PM âą Nov 5, 2023
The Jalen Johnson leap is happening right before our eyes. The stage was set for a JJ coming out party this season, and so far, heâs partying hard. 14.5 PTS, 8.3 REB, 2.3 AST, 40% from deep, 86% at the rim, and add in 1.7 stocks per game, too. Atlanta might have something special.
Scottie taking a jump like this has been amazingđ€
â MM (@6ix_wavy)
5:37 PM âą Nov 5, 2023
Yeah, so, Scottie Barnes is really, really good. His AST rate is up to a career-best 28.3%, heâs shooting better than he ever has from 3PT, and is finally turning his massive talent level into massive on-court production. Toronto is Scottieâs team now.
Frozen Moments
Paolo Banchero with the nasty cross on Bron and the finish over ADâŠhave mercy!
Defensive stopper, LaMelo Ball? With the game on the line, he was.
Zion Williamson: still very bouncy.
What Weâre Enjoying
Reclaimed: The Forgotten Leagues: Hosted by Vanessa Ivy Rose, granddaughter of Negro League legend Turkey Stearnes, Reclaimed will quickly become your new favorite sports history podcast. The research involved is monumentally impressive, the music is great, and Rose is a wonderful storyteller. Go learn about some underappreciated baseball legends.
Signing Off
Off we go! Thanks, as always, for riding with us. Itâs getting cold out there, so make sure you moisturize this winter. Try to meditate every once in a while, too. We could all benefit from collecting our thoughts more often. Talk soon!
Trivia Answer: Though he scored over 26,000 career points, Kevin Garnett (surprisingly) wasnât one of the 10 youngest players to hit 10K.
Before you goâŠ
Through two weeks, who do you think is the best team in the NBA? |
In your best Mike Breen impression, what did you think of today's newsletter? |

