The group chat that bonds Black NBA coaches off the court
On the court, they're rivals. Off the court, they've found support among the only men who truly understand what they're going through: each other.
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On the court, they're rivals. Off the court, they've found support among the only men who truly understand what they're going through: each other.
Which NBA teams rise and which fall in this week's Power Rankings? Plus, the top newcomer for each team in the league.
Damian Lillard scored 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 123-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Franz Wagner had a season-high 33 points with seven rebounds and seven assists, Anthony Black scored 26 and the Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 107-101 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points, Davion Mitchell added 19 points, and the Miami Heat outlasted the depleted Utah Jazz 115-109 on Tuesday night.
Jordan Goodwin scored 18 points in his return from a calf injury, Devin Booker added 17 and the Phoenix Suns cruised past the Los Angeles Clippers 133-110 on Tuesday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 21 points and outplayed former Boston teammate Jaylen Brown, and Paul George hit six 3-pointers and scored 36 points in his return to Philadelphia, leading the Celtics past the 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday night.
Jalen Brunson scored 23 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-85 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.
Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Williams will miss at least a week after injuring his left hamstring early in Monday’s blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Scottie Barnes will miss a third consecutive game for the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, while Immanuel Quickley, Collin Murray-Boyles and Trayce Jackson-Davis are all listed as questionable.
Just 10 games into the season and the Toronto Raptors are depleted.
Kawhi Leonard will miss at least another week of the Toronto Raptors’ season.
Zach Edey’s second NBA appearance at Scotiabank Arena was a bit cheaper.
Victor Wembanyama wrapped up another jaw-dropping performance on Monday night early in the fourth quarter, casually bringing the ball up the court before crossing over Khaman Maluach a few times, dribbling between his legs and then behind his back before gliding past him for an easy layup.
Stephen Curry scored 25 points in 20-plus minutes, Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists, and the Golden State Warriors won their eighth straight game by running away from the undermanned New Orleans Pelicans early for a 138-87 victory Monday night.
Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked eight shots in another dominant performance to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Monday night.
Kevin Durant had 23 points and Alperen Sengun added 20 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-100 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night that snapped a two-game skid.
Ty Jerome led all scorers with 27 points as the Memphis Grizzlies topped the undermanned Toronto Raptors 118-102 on Monday.
John Collins had 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 122-111 on Monday at Little Caesars Arena.
Luka Doncic had 32 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to six games with a 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
Grayson Allen scored 27 points, Naz Reid added 25 points and 13 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112 on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak.
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