#In-Season Tournament
#In-Season Tournament

Lakers vs. Pacers Preview: In-Season Tournament finals rematch

The Lakers and Pacers will meet for the first time since the In-Season Tournament finals.

Both teams faced a tough season after the tournament, affecting their standings. [ more ]

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3 months ago

NBA in-season tourney to return, with tweaks

The NBA's in-season tournament will return next season with some tweaks.

The NBA is considering having multiple regular-season games in Paris for the 2024-25 schedule. [ more ]

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Anthony Davis think it's 'pretty cool' Lakers are raising banner for In-Season Tournament win

The Lakers won the NBA In-Season Tournament in dominant fashion

The Lakers will hang an In-Season Tournament banner at their next home game [ more ]

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Darvin Ham is not worried about if the Lakers will be locked in vs. Mavs

The Los Angeles Lakers recently won the NBA In-Season Tournament and are scheduled for a banner unveiling at their next home game.

Head coach Darvin Ham emphasized the team's need to stay focused and bring the appropriate energy for their upcoming road game against the Dallas Mavericks. [ more ]

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Lakers to hang banner that honors NBA Cup win

The Los Angeles Lakers will be hanging a new banner at Crypto.com Arena to recognize winning the inaugural NBA in-season tournament in Las Vegas.

The in-season tournament banner will have a different shape and color than the existing NBA championship banners. [ more ]

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LeBron James named MVP as Lakers down Pacers to win inaugural NBA Cup

Anthony Davis shines with 41 points and 20 rebounds

Los Angeles Lakers win NBA In-Season Tournament title [ more ]

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P&T Player of the Week for Dec. 3-9: Julius Randle

The New York Knicks had a rough week, losing in the In-Season Tournament and facing injuries to key players.

Julius Randle was named the player of the week for the Knicks, despite their struggles. [ more ]

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Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle quotes before IST quarterfinals

The NBA In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals are underway.

Jalen Brunson sees the tournament as an opportunity to win and improve as a team, regardless of the monetary rewards. [ more ]

New York Post

Knicks' Josh Hart brutally trolls 'loser' Jose Alvarado over plans for tourney prize money

Jose Alvarado plans to donate his share of the prize money if the Pelicans win the NBA In-Season Tournament.

Josh Hart jokingly criticizes Alvarado's selfless plans and suggests he should spend money on himself. [ more ]

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Darvin Ham on Lakers' In-Season Tournament title: 'We needed this'

The Los Angeles Lakers had an impressive performance in the In-Season Tournament, going 7-0 and winning the title

Head coach Darvin Ham believes the tournament was a positive experience for the team's development and chemistry [ more ]

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Players Grades: Lakers vs. Pacers

The Lakers win the first NBA In-Season Tournament by defeating the Indiana Pacers.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis both have impressive performances in the tournament. [ more ]

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Lakers vs. Pacers Preview: Will L.A. be the first ever NBA Cup champions?

The Lakers will face the Indiana Pacers in the finals of the In-Season Tournament.

The Pacers have the best offense in the league led by Tyrese Haliburton. [ more ]

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Lakers will reportedly not hang banner if they win In-Season Tournament

The Lakers' undefeated run in the In-Season Tournament (IST) has raised the question of whether they will hang a banner if they win the tournament.

The Lakers currently have no plans to hang a banner for the IST, as they only hang banners for NBA championships.

Other franchises might hang a banner for the IST, but the Lakers' approach is based on their numerous NBA titles. [ more ]

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Milwaukee Bucks

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The Knicks, resigned about facing Boston in IST Consolation game

The New York Knicks have clinched the knockout stage of the In-Season Tournament in the NBA.

They lost to the Milwaukee Bucks and will now face the Boston Celtics in their next game. [ more ]

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Finding a positive in the Knicks IST Quarterfinal loss to the Bucks

The New York Knicks lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in their quest for an In-Season Tournament title.

The Bucks had a hot shooting night, hitting a high percentage of their shots, including 60.4% of field goals and 63.6% of field goal attempts with a Knick within 2-4 feet. [ more ]

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The Athletic gives NBA In-Season Tournament odds and picks

The New York Knicks have a fighting chance against the Milwaukee Bucks in the In-Season Tournament

The Knicks have a strong defense while the Bucks have a strong offense but weaker defense [ more ]

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Bucks breeze past Knicks 146-122 into semifinals of NBA In-Season Tournament | amNewYork

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 146-122 to reach the semifinals of the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 10 assists in the game. [ more ]

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Tom Thibodeau on facing Bucks, starting Quentin Grimes

The New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks are competing in the In-Season Tournament to reach the Final Four

Coach Tom Thibodeau is optimistic about facing stronger opponents [ more ]

The Ringer

Jets Offense is Reaching Historic Levels of Bad, Soto Watch, and Trivia

The Jets fail to score a touchdown again and lose against the Falcons

The Knicks are one win away from the In-Season Tournament semifinal [ more ]

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Los Angeles Lakers

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Players Grades: Lakers vs. Pelicans

The Lakers dominated the Pelicans in the In-Season Tournament semifinals with a 133-89 victory.

LeBron James had a masterful performance, scoring 30 points and going perfect from three-point range. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Zion takes blame, 'too laid back' in 44-point loss

Zion Williamson takes accountability for the New Orleans Pelicans' loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA's in-season tournament.

Williamson admits to being too laidback and timid in his play, vowing to be more aggressive and improve defensively. [ more ]

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Lakers vs. Pelicans Preview: Off to Las Vegas

The Lakers are participating in the In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas.

They are starting to figure out what makes them a great team. [ more ]

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Source: Lakers told no black uniforms for Vegas

The Los Angeles Lakers won't be able to wear their black alternative jerseys in the NBA's in-season tournament semifinals due to concerns over visual contrast on the court.

The Lakers have been undefeated while wearing their black uniforms in the tournament. [ more ]

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LA Lakers join rampant Bucks in NBA Cup last four after controversial timeout

LeBron James led the Lakers to victory in the NBA in-season tournament, securing a spot in the semi-finals.

The Suns were frustrated when officials granted James a timeout on a loose ball, which their coach believed should be reviewable. [ more ]

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Discussion Thread for Non Lakers Games: Week of December 4th-December 10th

The Lakers are currently 12-9 and the seventh seed in the Western Conference.

The In-Season Tournament Playoffs and Championship are taking place this week. [ more ]

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The Ringer

Knicks out of In-Season Tournament, and Yankees Trade for Verdugo

The Yankees acquire outfielder Alex Verdugo and are close to acquiring Juan Soto.

The Knicks' In-Season Tournament run ends with a loss to the Bucks. [ more ]

New York Post

Knicks schedule in flux this week because of In-Season Tournament

The Knicks are preparing for a potential trip to Las Vegas for the NBA's In-Season Tournament.

If the Knicks lose to the Bucks, they will play two additional road games against top Eastern Conference teams. [ more ]

New York Post

Knicks vs. Bucks prediction: NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals odds, pick, best bets

The NBA In-Season Tournament has been well-received and has provided exciting television.

The New York Knicks are underdogs against the Milwaukee Bucks but have several advantages, including depth and better vibes. [ more ]

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LA Kings

Pelicans vs. Kings prediction: NBA In-Season Tournament odds, picks, best bets

The Sacramento Kings are favored to win their game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the In-Season Tournament qualifier.

The Pelicans have defeated the Kings twice this season, but have a mediocre record and struggle on the road. [ more ]

New York Post

NBA In-Season Tournament didn't lack drama on this night

The NBA's In-Season Tournament (IST) is still a relatively unknown concept among basketball fans.

The IST is being implemented for the first time, and opinions among fans are mixed.

The tournament has led to intense games and competitive matchups among NBA teams. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

Curry scores 35 as Warriors eke out in-season tournament win over San Antonio Spurs

Steph Curry scored 35 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a win over the San Antonio Spurs.

The Warriors are now 2-1 in group play and have a chance to advance in the in-season tournament.

Dario Saric stepped up with 20 points and eight rebounds in the absence of Curry. [ more ]

Raptors HQ

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics: Injury Updates, TV Schedule, Match Up

The Toronto Raptors are debuting their new court and jerseys for their upcoming game against the Boston Celtics.

Toronto will be shorthanded and facing a Celtics team with a strong offense, making their odds of winning slim. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Could the Lakers really play their way out of the play-in games?

The Lakers have a chance to improve their seeding with a strong finish in the last few games.

The idea of using the In-Season Tournament (IST) championship as a tiebreaker in NBA standings is proposed. [ more ]

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1 month ago

The Lakers could end up playing 85 games this regular season

IST and play-in games have been added to the NBA schedule to enhance interest and deter tanking.

Fans have quickly embraced the IST despite initial uncertainty and scrutiny. [ more ]

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Lakers vs. Knicks Preview: In-Season Tournament banner night

The Lakers are back home to commemorate their In-Season Tournament championship and play against the New York Knicks.

The Lakers' recent drop-off in performance highlights the importance of staying healthy and the team's flaws. [ more ]

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Cam Reddish is shining bright after Lakers In-Season Tournament win

Cam Reddish's impact in the Lakers' In-Season Tournament title game was evident beyond his modest stats.

Reddish's defense, versatility, and ability to make big plays were key to the Lakers' success. [ more ]

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LeBron James named inaugural In-Season Tournament MVP

LeBron James wins MVP of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament

LeBron's performance in the knockout round solidifies his spot as MVP [ more ]

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Anthony Davis dominates as Lakers win In-Season Tournament

Anthony Davis has a dominant performance with 41 points and 20 rebounds

Austin Reaves contributes with 28 points [ more ]

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Austin Reaves had the best flu game in NBA history in the In-Season Tournament finals

Austin Reaves plays through illness and shines in Lakers' victory

LeBron James compares Reaves' performance to Michael Jordan's 'flu game' [ more ]

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Behind their defense, the Lakers are starting to look the part of a contender

The Lakers have rebounded well after their big loss to the Sixers and have a chance to win the In-Season Tournament

The availability of the team's wings has been a key factor in their recent success [ more ]

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D'Angelo Russell says winning In-Season Tournament with Lakers would be 'huge deal'

D'Angelo Russell reflects on the significance of winning the In-Season Tournament and being a part of the Lakers legacy.

Russell's performance in the tournament has contributed to the team's success and highlights his growth as a player. [ more ]

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Chicago Bulls

"What'd We Win With Ya?"

There is discussion about Tyrese Haliburton and the NBA in-season tournament.

Former Chicago Bears player Alex Brown joins the podcast to talk about DJ Moore's comments on Justin Fields. [ more ]

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Chicago Bulls

Gameday: Bulls @ Raptors, November 24

The Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls are set to face off in a rematch with NBA in-season tournament implications.

The odds of either team advancing beyond the group stage are slim, but the game still counts towards the standings.

The Bulls have been struggling with a poor offense and there are rumors of changes to the team's core.

The Raptors have the top-ranked offense but are lacking on defense. [ more ]

ESPN.com

'It's all the buzz': Sights and sounds from the NBA's first in-season semis

The NBA's in-season tournament aims to inject excitement into the sports calendar dominated by football.

The attendance for the first game of the tournament between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks was relatively low but improved as the game progressed. [ more ]

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Austin Reaves' clutch 3-pointer leads top moments from NBA in-season tournament quarterfinals

The NBA in-season tournament knockout rounds have begun

The top four seeds in each conference have advanced to the quarterfinals [ more ]

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NBA betting: Which bets to make for In-Season Tournament champion, MVP

The NBA's inaugural in-season tournament has reached the knockout rounds

The Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns are seen as strong contenders for the championship [ more ]

New York Post

NBA In-Season Tournament odds: Celtics favored to win $500,000 prize

The NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals are set, with only eight teams remaining after the group stage.

The Celtics and Bucks are the favorites to win the tournament, according to oddsmakers. [ more ]

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NBA betting: Three picks for Monday

The NBA In-Season tournament knockout round begins with Celtics-Pacers and Pelicans-Kings rematches.

The Celtics are favored against the Pacers due to their strong offense and defense, as well as uncertainty around Tyrese Haliburton's availability.

Jayson Tatum is expected to have a strong performance against the Pacers, given their weak defense. [ more ]

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Source: Pacers' Haliburton likely out vs. Heat

Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss Saturday night's game due to illness.

His absence could impact the Pacers' performance in their upcoming in-season tournament quarterfinal. [ more ]

Boston.com

Celtics can't slow Pacers, eliminated from In-Season Tournament: 8 takeaways

The In-Season Tournament generated interest and intensified the competition.

The Celtics struggled with their shooting and turnovers, leading to their loss. [ more ]

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Celtics eliminated from NBA in-season tournament after loss to the Pacers

The Celtics have been eliminated from the NBA's in-season tournament

The Pacers advance to the semifinals [ more ]

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Celtics Rumors: 'Optimism' Kristaps Porzingis Will Return from Calf Injury This Week

Kristaps PorziÅÄ£is may be available for the Boston Celtics' In-Season Tournament this week after missing games due to a left calf strain.

PorziÅÄ£is is still adjusting to his role with the Celtics and has seen a decrease in his shooting since his injury. [ more ]

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NBA Power Rankings: Are the Suns, Thunder on the brink of toppling Nuggets?

The NBA in-season tournament is nearing its end with the Western and Eastern semifinals set for Thursday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Boston Celtics are among the top teams in their respective conferences. [ more ]

Boston.com

The NBA's in-season tournament quarterfinals are here. Next stop: Las Vegas

The NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament has reached the knockout stage, with quarterfinal games deciding which four teams will go to Las Vegas to play for the NBA Cup and a prize pool of $18 million.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle is appealing to fans to create a loud and raucous atmosphere for their game against the Boston Celtics in the quarterfinals. [ more ]

New York Post

Celtics vs. Pacers prediction: NBA In-Season Tournament odds, pick, best bets

The Boston Celtics are road favorites against the Indiana Pacers in the opening game of the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a 155-104 victory in their last meeting with the Pacers [ more ]

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Chicago Cubs

"Why You Hating On a Sport You Watch?"

The NBA in-season tournament has generated interest in the league before Christmas.

There is a discussion of the differences in how the NBA is talked about compared to other sports.

Tyrese Haliburton's play is highlighted as being jubilant and impressive. [ more ]

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Lakers burn Suns behind LeBron James to advance to In-Season Tournament semifinals

The Lakers stayed unbeaten in the In-Season Tournament with a 106-103 win over the Suns in the quarterfinals.

Austin Reaves' 3-pointer with 15 seconds left was the biggest shot of the night. [ more ]

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Lakers vs. Suns Preview: The in-season tournament knockout round

The Lakers have a chance to go to Las Vegas if they defeat the Phoenix Suns in the In-Season Tournament.

The Lakers will have home-court advantage for the first game of the knockout phase. [ more ]

New York Post

NBA In-Season Tournament MVP odds: Jayson Tatum favored as Celtics projected to win NBA Cup

Jayson Tatum is the favorite to be In-Season Tournament MVP

The Celtics are the team favorite to win the In-Season Tournament [ more ]

New York Post

Cam Thomas set to return as Nets aim for fourth straight victory

Cam Thomas is probable to return from his ankle injury, which would provide a boost for the Nets.

The Nets were eliminated from the NBA In-Season Tournament, but have won their last three games.

The Nets have improved their results at home, winning six of their last seven games at Barclays Center. [ more ]

New York Post

Nets' win over Raptors not enough to advance in NBA In-Season Tournament

The Nets secured a victory over the Raptors but were eliminated from the In-Season Tournament on point differential.

The Nets picked up their second three-game winning streak of the season and improved to 9-8, while the Raptors fell to 8-10. [ more ]

New York Post

Nets' In-Season Tournament hopes likely hinge on running up score on Raptors

The Brooklyn Nets are determined to win the NBA in-season tournament and secure the $500,000 prize money.

The Nets' road to advancement in the tournament runs through the Toronto Raptors.

The tiebreakers for the tournament are complex and drawn from the international soccer world. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Nets to host In-Season Tournament game

The Brooklyn Nets are participating in the NBA's newly created In-Season Tournament.

The Nets split their first two games in the tournament and have two more opportunities to advance to the single-elimination stage.

The Orlando Magic will be the Nets' opponent in their upcoming game at Barclays Center. [ more ]

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Takeaways from the Knicks' victory over the Hornets

The Knicks secured an In-Season Tournament Eastern Conference wild-card spot with their victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

Jalen Brunson broke a streak of nine consecutive games with 20-plus points, but still contributed with seven assists and three steals.

Julius Randle had a standout performance with a double-double of 25 points and 20 rebounds, along with five assists and two steals. [ more ]

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Knicks' 2023 In-Season Tournament advancement means another matchup vs. Bucks in quarterfinals | amNewYork

The Knicks have secured a spot in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals.

They will face the No. 1 seed Milwaukee Bucks in their next game.

Mitchell Robinson needs to contribute more offensively for the Knicks to succeed. [ more ]

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Knicks 115, Hornets 91: "Watching the starting lineup pound a shtt bench"

The Knicks have not been three games away from winning a title since 1999.

The Knicks defeated the Charlotte Hornets, earning a spot in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament.

The Knicks are currently in fourth place in the standings, securing a wildcard berth in the IST QF. [ more ]

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Knicks rout Hornets, earn wild-card spot in East to advance in the In-Season Tournament | amNewYork

The New York Knicks have advanced to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament and will face the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Knicks initially thought they would be heading to Las Vegas for the tournament, but their next game will actually be in Milwaukee.

The Knicks secured their spot in the quarterfinals through a tiebreaker based on their point differential in the preliminary round. [ more ]

Boston.com

'I don't like it, but I understand it': Jrue Holiday details mixed emotions as Celtics starters play late in blowout

The Celtics left their starters in for an extended period to secure a larger point differential in order to advance in the tournament.

Jrue Holiday expresses mixed feelings about running up the score, understanding the importance of winning but also feeling it disrespects the game and opponent. [ more ]

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Celtics beat Bulls, improbably advance in the In-Season Tournament: 8 takeaways

The In-Season Tournament is considered a success by many

The Celtics blowing out the Bulls led to tense moments and unconventional tactics [ more ]

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Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Apologizes to Bulls' Billy Donovan, Andre Drummond for Fouling

The Boston Celtics intentionally fouled Andre Drummond in order to secure their spot in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament.

Boston won a tiebreaker with the Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic and will be the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Chicago head coach Billy Donovan was unhappy with the strategy of repeatedly hacking Drummond. [ more ]

New York Post

Knicks vs. Hornets prediction: NBA odds, pick, best bets for Tuesday

The New York Knicks are well-positioned to advance to the knockout round of the NBA In-Season Tournament.

The Knicks have won their first two matchups against the Charlotte Hornets this season, with guard Jalen Brunson averaging 26.0 points per game in those wins.

The Hornets have been a terrific over play on the road this season. [ more ]

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LA Kings

How the Warriors can advance in the in-season tournament with a win against Kings

The Golden State Warriors have a chance to win their in-season tournament group and advance to the quarterfinal.

They must win their final group-play game and rely on other games' outcomes for tiebreakers.

The motive to win the tournament is to support younger players and give coaches a payout. [ more ]

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Boston Bruins

Joe Mazzulla shared his thoughts on the NBA's in-season tournament, point differential tiebreakers

The Boston Celtics need help from other teams in order to advance in the NBA's new in-season tournament.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla believes that focusing on the process of winning is more important than a specific scoreline.

Mazzulla is neutral on the idea of the in-season tournament, but enjoys watching soccer versions of similar tournaments. [ more ]

Raptors HQ

The Rap-Up: IST Conspiracy Theory

The Toronto Raptors may have deliberately lost in the In-Season Tournament to get an easier schedule.

The Raptors potentially planned to face weaker teams in their remaining games.

The NBA may need to reconsider the rewards for the In-Season Tournament. [ more ]

New York Post

How Knicks can secure spot in next round of NBA In-Season Tournament

The Knicks need to improve their point differential in the NBA's In-Season Tournament to advance.

A win against the Hornets is necessary for the Knicks to have a chance at moving on to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup. [ more ]

Boston.com

Can the Celtics still advance to the knockout stage of the in-season tournament?

The Boston Celtics suffered a significant loss to the Orlando Magic, hurting their chances of clinching the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference Group C standings.

To still have a chance of winning Group C, the Celtics need to beat the Chicago Bulls by at least 23 points, while also relying on the Brooklyn Nets to beat the Toronto Raptors and having a better point differential than the Nets.

The Celtics' loss to the Magic has made it highly unlikely for them to win Group C, but they may still have a chance depending on other game results and point differentials. [ more ]

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Knicks 100, Heat 98: Scenes from fourth quarter comeback glory

The New York Knicks achieved a comeback victory against the Miami Heat, overcoming a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

The Knicks' in-season tournament court at Madison Square Garden received positive feedback.

The Knicks and the Heat had evenly matched statistics in the first quarter. [ more ]

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Moritz Wagner scores 27 to lead Orlando Magic over Celtics 113-96 for 6th straight win

Orlando Magic beat Boston Celtics 113-96 for their sixth straight win.

Moritz Wagner scored 27 points for the Magic.

Jayson Tatum led Boston with 26 points. [ more ]

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Game Preview: New York Knicks vs Miami Heat, November 24, 2023

The New York Knicks and Miami Heat last played in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in May 2023.

The Miami Heat won that game, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Tonight, they will meet again in an In-Season Tournament game. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

Where the Golden State Warriors stand in the in-season tournament

The Golden State Warriors have slim chances of advancing in the NBA's in-season tournament.

The Warriors need to win their final two games of group play to have a chance of moving forward.

Draymond Green will return from suspension for the last game of group play. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Surging Heat takes momentum into critical In-Season Tournament game vs. Knicks. What's at stake?

Teams are already playing important games with championship implications just four weeks into the NBA regular season.

The Miami Heat's game against the New York Knicks is not a must-win for advancing past the group stage of the in-season tournament, but a win would keep them in control of their destiny.

The Miami Heat has been performing well, winning nine of their last 10 games. [ more ]

Boston.com

'Unacceptable': Jaylen Brown blamed Raptors' in-season tournament court for injury

Celtics All 30 teams are using new courts for games in the group stage of the new in-season tournament.

Jaylen Brown slipped on the court and believes it was due to the slippery conditions.

Concerns were raised about the safety of the new courts after multiple players experienced slipping. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James scores 35 as Lakers defeat Trail Blazers to stay unbeaten in tournament

LeBron James led the Lakers to a 107-95 win against the Trail Blazers, remaining undefeated in the in-season tournament.

James finished with 35 points and nine assists, showing little signs of slowing down in his 21st NBA season.

The Lakers can clinch a place in the single-elimination portion of the tournament with a win against the Utah Jazz. [ more ]

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