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Every time Nikola Jokic made a big play down the stretch of Game 5, his MVP rival Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was there with a big play of his own. 

Anthony Slater: Draymond Green on not wanting Steph Curry to rush back despite GSW facing elimination: “We don’t need Superman. Play the long game. If he can, we know he will. But we gotta figure out a way to win whether he plays or not.” pic.x.com/7SDSpWeDbUSource: Twitter @anthonyVslater What’s the buzz on Twitter? Dave McMenamin

Jorge Sierra: Jayson Tatum tied Kobe Bryant in playoff three-pointers before sadly going down to injury. He’s No. 11 all-time now. He also moved ahead of 10-time NBA champion Sam Jones in scoring for No. 34, passed Paul Pierce in rebounds for No. 54 and tied Sam Cassell in assists at No. 50.Source: Bluesky What’s

Six months ago, Josh Hart was sitting at his locker after a brutal loss to the Celtics, pushing back against criticism of his friend Mikal Bridges.  “We don’t care about all that background noise about Mikal, his shot, all that other — we don’t care about it. He puts the work in every day. He’s going to be

Aaron Judge is in the early stages of putting together another candidate for one of the best offensive seasons by a right-handed hitter in the modern era. 

Armed with numerous young prospects and draft capital, the Rockets have the capital to swing a big trade this summer.

It does appear that the Sixers can go ahead and plan on veterans Kelly Oubre Jr., Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon all returning next season. League sources say all three exercising their player options to return is Philadelphia’s expectation and Morey suggested the same during his aforementioned podcast appearance.Source: marcstein.substack.com What’s the buzz on Twitter?

The Cavs’ season comes down to one game — and star guard Donovan Mitchell vows to be available for it. “I will be good for Tuesday. You know me. I will see you Tuesday,” Mitchell told cleveland.com and one other outlet with a wry smile during a brief conversation prior to leaving Gainbridge Fieldhouse alongside

Here are three stars from Friday’s two games.

He didn’t play after halftime in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Pacers due to a left ankle injury.