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L at Warriors · Thu, Nov 5 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 29 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 100 |
| GS | 26 | 27 | 38 | 29 | 120 |
MIA Mitchell 22 pts, 8 ast · Antetokounmpo 14 reb
GS Curry 29 pts · Lendeborg 8 reb · Green 11 ast
Record3–6
3rd in the Southeast · 2.5 GB
Sun, Nov 8 9:00 PM ET at Kings
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Heat fell 120-100 at Warriors on Thursday, dropping to 3-6 on the season.
Hot Hot Hoops reports Miami was outscored by 20 in the second half, scoring 47 points at a 35.7 percent clip in that span. Golden State extended its winning streak to six games.
Source: Hot Hot Hoops
Giannis Antetokounmpo skipped postgame media after Heat's loss to Warriors; The Athletic reports frustration is building.
After Thursday’s 120-100 loss to the Warriors, Giannis Antetokounmpo skipped his postgame media availability. The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported the decision and wrote that, “it spoke volumes that Antetokounmpo made the rare choice not to fulfill his media obligations. The frustration, for him and the rest of the Heat, is surely building.” Amick also noted […] The post Report: ‘Frustration’ is building for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Source: Hot Hot Hoops
Hot Hot Hoops grades Heat's loss to Warriors, saying Miami fell apart after halftime.
Hot Hot Hoops says Miami contained Stephen Curry in the first half and went into halftime tied, but came out flat in the third quarter. The grades also flag a concerning trend from one key player.
Source: Hot Hot Hoops
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No. 2 in the 30-second version
Luka Dončić scores 53 and the Lakers beat the Trail Blazers 124-118 at home.
A huge third-quarter run from the Lakers helped overturn a woeful first half and send the Lakers to a 124-118 win over the Blazers. Luka Dončić was brilliant yet again with another scoring outburst, including 20 in that second period to finish with 53.
Sources: LA Times · ESPN · USA TODAY Sports · NY Post Sports
No. 3 in the 30-second version
LeBron James scores eight in his return to Cleveland as the Cavaliers rout the 76ers 119-95.
James received a warm welcome from the Cleveland crowd before going 3-for-12 with six turnovers in his first game back as a Philadelphia player. Donovan Mitchell had 23 points and 8 assists, and Evan Mobley added 22 points for Cleveland. ESPN reported the final as 119-96, while other outlets reported 119-95.
Sources: ESPN · USA TODAY Sports · Fear The Sword · Liberty Ballers
Wembanyama scores 30 as Spurs beat Kings 124-109 for seventh straight win.
Wembanyama added 14 rebounds and two blocks, and Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper each scored 19. Domantas Sabonis led Sacramento with 17 points and 12 rebounds. De'Aaron Fox received a mix of boos and cheers in his return to Sacramento, where he spent eight seasons before the trade.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · Pounding The Rock
Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted out of Milwaukee but did not ask for a trade.
On Bill Simmons' podcast, Rivers said Antetokounmpo wanted the Bucks to trade him rather than make the request himself, and called him difficult to coach. Jason Kidd disagreed with Rivers' comments on ESPN. Antetokounmpo was later traded to Miami in an offseason deal that sent Tyler Herro and others to Milwaukee.
Sources: NY Post Sports · CBS Sports · ESPN
Jayson Tatum scores 34 as the Celtics rout the Hornets 119-80 for their second NBA Cup win.
Tatum scored 24 of his points in the first half. Charlotte was missing several players, including Kon Knueppel and Moussa Diabate, and Brandon Miller left at halftime with groin soreness. Boston is 2-0 in NBA Cup East Group C and leads the group by record, according to SB Nation. Per CelticsBlog and SB Nation, coach Joe Mazzulla hugged Neemias Queta during a timeout instead of yelling at him after Queta fouled.
Source: CelticsBlog
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