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The History of Boston Celtics in the EuroLeague, Revisited
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Boston Celtics made it anything but. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief. The…
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Inside the Game of Domantas Sabonis: Strengths, Flaws and Ceiling
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Domantas Sabonis is one of them. The journey to this point has not…
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Karl-Anthony Towns or Zion Williamson? Settling the Argument
Pressure reveals character, and Karl-Anthony Towns has been offering plenty of evidence lately. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet they…
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How Joel Embiid Measures Up to Zion Williamson — A Closer Look
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Joel Embiid steps back into the spotlight. Comparisons across eras are imperfect…
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Late Drama: Phoenix Suns Snatch Victory Against Orlando Magic
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Phoenix Suns steps back into the spotlight. The contest delivered the drama…
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Season Review: The Highs and Lows for Minnesota Timberwolves
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Minnesota Timberwolves. Across the campaign there were defining…
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Coaching Watch: The Methods Behind Golden State Warriors’s Identity
Talk to people inside the sport and the name that keeps surfacing is Donovan Mitchell. Leadership has set the tone, translating a…
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The GOAT Question: Ja Morant Against the Field — A Closer Look
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Ja Morant is testing the limits of that idea. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by…
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The Tactical Wrinkle Powering Toronto Raptors — A Closer Look
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Toronto Raptors can change. The detail is where the interest lies. Spacing,…
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The Injury Picture Clouding Toronto Raptors’s the NBA Playoffs Hopes
Few storylines in the NBA Playoffs have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. The absence forces difficult questions…
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Season Review: The Highs and Lows for Toronto Raptors
Reputations in the Western Conference are earned slowly and lost quickly, a lesson Toronto Raptors knows well. Across the campaign there were…
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How Giannis Antetokounmpo Became One of the Sport’s Defining Talents
Context matters, and the context around Giannis Antetokounmpo right now is fascinating. The journey to this point has not been linear, and…