Sean Highkin: Chauncey Billups says Jerami Grant is getting better but is still experiencing a lot of jaw and neck soreness. They’re going to ramp him up over the next couple days.
Sean Highkin: Chauncey Billups says Jerami Grant is get…
March 19, 2025 | 10:46 pm EDT Update
Michael Malone on perception Nuggets resting Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray: 'I think that's just a bunch of bull****'
Malone took issue with the perception that the Nuggets are opting to rest Jokic and Murray, especially against teams that they are competing against for Western Conference playoff seeding. “I think that’s just a bunch of bulls—,” Malone said. “I mean, in the last 10 years, Nikola Jokic has played the second-most games in the NBA. Ten years. And the guys in that top 10, none of them are superstars. “So if Nikola is not playing, it’s not because he’s sitting. It’s not because he needs rest. It’s because he’s hurt and he’s trying to play through things that most wouldn’t. We’re at a point right now where we have to do what’s best for not just Nikola, but for all our guys, as we move forward and try to close out this season.”
Cade Cunningham banks in game-winning three-pointer against Heat
Omari Sankofa II: FINAL: Pistons 116, Heat 113. Cade won the game with a 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left on the clock, on ESPN. A big highlight in a season full of highlights. He finished with a triple-double: 25 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists.
Omari Sankofa II: JB on what they intended for the final play: “It was simply get the ball to Cade. We trust Cade to go out and create the shot he’s most comfortable with. We know he’s going to get a shot. Tonight he got the bank and the kiss to get it in.”
Omari Sankofa II: JB said they were able to stay close and won the game late with defense. “That last four-minute stretch defensively was phenomenal, and they gave us an opportunity to win the game.”
Malik Beasley: Wow!!! Cade is him!!!!
March 19, 2025 | 10:13 pm EDT Update
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray will not play against Lakers
Chris Haynes: Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic (ankle) and Jamal Murray (ankle) will not play tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources tell me. pic.x.com/rsktehHZgu
Tim MacMahon: Sources: Nuggets are leaning against playing Nikola Jokic (elbow/ankle) and Jamal Murray (ankle) vs. Lakers tonight as they deal with nagging injuries. Murray just wrapped up an early pregame workout and was struggling to move while playing 1-on-1 with an assistant coach.
Dan Savage: Final: Rockets 116, Magic 108 Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 31 points to go along with 6 rebounds and five assists. The Magic return to action on Friday when they visit the Wizards.
Duane Rankin: “Defensively, felt like we need to find ways as a team to be better. Again, we’re always talking about different combinations, different ways to use guys. He’s pesky, he gets up in, he picks up full court, get on the boards.” Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on starting two-way player Collin Gillespie, saying he likes Tyus Jones with second unit and playing off Devin Booker. #Suns pic.x.com/uMyJSH5uR9
Duane Rankin: “I wish there was an explanation for it. We need to be more consistent The 1st quarter on Sunday wasn’t what it needs to be and we can’t have that. Better Monday. So we got to see if we can stack and build on it today.” Mike Budenholzer as Suns face Bulls today. #Suns pic.x.com/AMUF3x6FVN