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Game Thread: New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers, November 12, 2024

The Knicks are looking to overcome recent struggles while the 76ers aim to build on their momentum after a thrilling win.

LeBron ups triple-double streak to 4 in L.A. win

LeBron James made history with his fourth consecutive triple-double, surpassing personal milestones while acknowledging the challenges of playing at age 39.

NBA Cup: Court designs for Lakers, Celtics, Bucks, Warriors and 26 others - ESPN

The 2024-25 Emirates NBA Cup is set to begin on November 12, culminating in a championship in December.
All 30 teams will have unique, colorful courts for the tournament, enhancing the event's visual appeal.
The Los Angeles Lakers aim to defend their title amidst fierce competition within the new tournament structure.

Klay Thompson's Golden State Return Was A Classic Buried In November | Defector

The NBA's in-season tournament is intended to be an entertaining event, despite uncertainties about its significance or value.
The matchup of Curry and Thompson underscores the enduring appeal of established player dynamics in capturing viewer interest.

Heat to begin NBA's second annual in-season tournament. A refresher on how it all works

The Miami Heat's game against the Detroit Pistons is significant as it marks the start of the NBA's in-season tournament, enhancing competitive dynamics.

JJ Redick is a fan of the Emirates NBA Cup

The Lakers aim to repeat their In-Season Tournament success under new coach JJ Redick.

Game Thread: New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers, November 12, 2024

The Knicks are looking to overcome recent struggles while the 76ers aim to build on their momentum after a thrilling win.

LeBron ups triple-double streak to 4 in L.A. win

LeBron James made history with his fourth consecutive triple-double, surpassing personal milestones while acknowledging the challenges of playing at age 39.

NBA Cup: Court designs for Lakers, Celtics, Bucks, Warriors and 26 others - ESPN

The 2024-25 Emirates NBA Cup is set to begin on November 12, culminating in a championship in December.
All 30 teams will have unique, colorful courts for the tournament, enhancing the event's visual appeal.
The Los Angeles Lakers aim to defend their title amidst fierce competition within the new tournament structure.

Klay Thompson's Golden State Return Was A Classic Buried In November | Defector

The NBA's in-season tournament is intended to be an entertaining event, despite uncertainties about its significance or value.
The matchup of Curry and Thompson underscores the enduring appeal of established player dynamics in capturing viewer interest.

Heat to begin NBA's second annual in-season tournament. A refresher on how it all works

The Miami Heat's game against the Detroit Pistons is significant as it marks the start of the NBA's in-season tournament, enhancing competitive dynamics.

JJ Redick is a fan of the Emirates NBA Cup

The Lakers aim to repeat their In-Season Tournament success under new coach JJ Redick.
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Knicks set to kick off 2024 NBA Cup at Philadelphia

The 2024 NBA Cup schedule includes four games for the Knicks against notable teams, enhancing early-season excitement.

Fernandez, Nets enjoy extra motivation NBA Cup games provide

Jordi Fernandez expresses enthusiasm for the NBA Cup, emphasizing the excitement and competitive stakes it brings to the season.

The Rap-Up: Kicking off the NBA Cup

Injuries to key players may affect the excitement and competitive landscape of the NBA Cup, highlighting the challenges teams face this season.

Watch: Celtics install new court at TD Garden ahead of 2024 NBA Cup

The Celtics debut their new court for the 2024 NBA Cup against the Atlanta Hawks.

The NBA In-Season Tournament Will Be A Referendum On The Regular Season | Defector

The NBA Cup is designed to enhance viewer engagement during lower-stakes parts of the season, encouraging teams to compete seriously for higher quality games.

Joe Mazzulla explains what he would change about the NBA Cup

Celtics approach the NBA Cup with the same focus as regular games, highlighting the significance of both the tournament and the regular season.

Knicks set to kick off 2024 NBA Cup at Philadelphia

The 2024 NBA Cup schedule includes four games for the Knicks against notable teams, enhancing early-season excitement.

Fernandez, Nets enjoy extra motivation NBA Cup games provide

Jordi Fernandez expresses enthusiasm for the NBA Cup, emphasizing the excitement and competitive stakes it brings to the season.

The Rap-Up: Kicking off the NBA Cup

Injuries to key players may affect the excitement and competitive landscape of the NBA Cup, highlighting the challenges teams face this season.

Watch: Celtics install new court at TD Garden ahead of 2024 NBA Cup

The Celtics debut their new court for the 2024 NBA Cup against the Atlanta Hawks.

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The NBA Cup is designed to enhance viewer engagement during lower-stakes parts of the season, encouraging teams to compete seriously for higher quality games.

Joe Mazzulla explains what he would change about the NBA Cup

Celtics approach the NBA Cup with the same focus as regular games, highlighting the significance of both the tournament and the regular season.
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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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.
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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.
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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.

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.

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

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

Kristaps Porziņģis may be available for the Boston Celtics' In-Season Tournament this week after missing games due to a left calf strain.
Porziņģis is still adjusting to his role with the Celtics and has seen a decrease in his shooting since his injury.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Kristaps Porziņģis may be available for the Boston Celtics' In-Season Tournament this week after missing games due to a left calf strain.
Porziņģis is still adjusting to his role with the Celtics and has seen a decrease in his shooting since his injury.

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

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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
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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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'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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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