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The Cavs have a clear offensive advantage due to the Pacers’ defensive strategy

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Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Cleveland should be able to generate quality inside and outside looks in Round Two. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been winning with their offense all season. That same offensive attack will determine whether they advance past the Indiana Pacers in the second round. Indiana’s improved, but still mediocre defense, plays right into … [Read more...] about The Cavs have a clear offensive advantage due to the Pacers’ defensive strategy

Central Notes: Sheppard, Pacers, Bulls, Strus

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After starting Pacers swingman Andrew Nembhard got into foul trouble during Indiana’s Game 3 playoff series loss to Milwaukee, reserve guard Ben Sheppard found himself playing more minutes than he had in the contests prior. Sheppard knocked down a three-point shot during his six first-half minutes and the Pacers outscored Milwaukee by six points during those minutes. He went … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Sheppard, Pacers, Bulls, Strus

Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year

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Warriors star Stephen Curry has been named the NBA’s Teammate of the Year for the 2024/25 season, the league announced today (via Twitter). The Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award “recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment to his team,” per the NBA. The award isn’t voted … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year

Kenny Atkinson: Jarrett Allen’s next step is to be able to guard five out

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Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is putting Cleveland’s defensive spotlight directly on Jarrett Allen, his star big man. “We all know J.A.’s next step is to be able to guard five out, Atkinson said. “I think it’s a challenge. But he’s more than capable with his versatility. I will say this, they apply that, but we also have two bigs offensively, so they’re going to have to guard … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson: Jarrett Allen’s next step is to be able to guard five out