Scary stat of the day: This is the 13th groin-related injury of Anthony Davis’ career.
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Numbers on the Board hands out their grades for Christmas Day's slate of NBA games, analyzing the Knicks' comeback over the Cavs, Nikola Jokic's takeover, and JJ Redick's comments on the Lakers.
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NBA veteran, Austin Rivers, is joined by one of his oldest friends, Pausha Haghighi, to give you that true insider’s perspective from someone who played in the league on anything and everything happening inside the NBA. They hit on the biggest headlines and stories and, of course, sprinkle in some of the best stories and memories from Austin’s extensive career.
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Numbers on the Board hands out their grades for Christmas Day’s slate of NBA games, analyzing the Knicks’ comeback over the Cavs, Nikola Jokic’s takeover, and JJ Redick’s comments on the Lakers.
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Pierre Andresen reveals his NBA Christmas list for this season, explaining why he wants more individual scoring, why Kel’el Ware needs to get more playing time and why James Harden could benefit from a change of scenery.
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Kel’el Ware leads a group of 10 players that should be in for a productive weekend.
While it appears likely that the Lakers star will play on Christmas Day, some other fantasy-relevant players are facing extended absences.
Brook Lopez has an opportunity to produce for the Clippers and fantasy managers with Ivica Zubac sidelined.
Bub Carrington has balled out for the banged-up Wizards, and fantasy managers should take notice.
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Reserves Tyler Kolek and Mitchell Robinson sparked the comeback after the Cavaliers led 103-86 early in the final period.
The veteran stars are out, but look for the younger generation to steal the show.
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After spending time with the Nets and Clippers last season, Simmons was unable to secure an NBA contract for this season.
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The Lakers were blown out by the Suns without Luka Doncic, but it’s the team’s lack of defense that concerns Redick.
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The Rockets are struggling defensively, having gone 2-5 in their last seven heading into a Christmas Day showdown against the Lakers.
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Flagg became the first 19 year old in NBA history to drop 33-9-9 in a game.
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Victor Wembanyama missed the second half of last season with this same issue.
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A few names to watch: Michael Porter Jr., Coby White and Malik Monk.
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Everyone played the incident down after the game, but the .500 Warriors don’t need the distraction.
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Ideas include limiting protections on traded picks, and prohibiting a team from drafting in the top four two years in a row.
