NBA Communications: The three finalists for the 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award: Giannis Antetokounmpo of @Bucks 
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of @okcthunder Nikola Jokić of @nuggets
Supply: Twitter
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of @okcthunder Nikola Jokić of @nuggetsSupply: Twitter
What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
sources: shai and jokic are about to turn out to be mvp finalists. my sources are everyone says so.
However actually, only a reminder that the NBA award finalists get introduced on TNT at 6:30 Japanese. – 6:20 PM
sources: shai and jokic are about to turn out to be mvp finalists. my sources are everyone says so.
However actually, only a reminder that the NBA award finalists get introduced on TNT at 6:30 Japanese. – 6:20 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Whoever signed off on that SGA/Jurassic Park crossover promo walked away considering “nailed it.” – 4:53 PM
Whoever signed off on that SGA/Jurassic Park crossover promo walked away considering “nailed it.” – 4:53 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nothing on the Final Two-Minute report re: the Nikola Jokic vs. Jeff Van Gundy and Jasen Powell wrestling match late in regulation. The L2M’s solely missed name: Aaron Gordon ought to’ve been referred to as for a foul on Kawhi Leonard within the ultimate minute of extra time:
official.nba.com/last-two-minut… – 4:27 PM
Nothing on the Final Two-Minute report re: the Nikola Jokic vs. Jeff Van Gundy and Jasen Powell wrestling match late in regulation. The L2M’s solely missed name: Aaron Gordon ought to’ve been referred to as for a foul on Kawhi Leonard within the ultimate minute of extra time:
official.nba.com/last-two-minut… – 4:27 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren on OKC’s passing as we speak:
“The credit score has to start out on the high. Shai did an ideal job of discovering everyone..
He trusted us to make the correct performs tonight.”
OKC had 37 assists on 50 made buckets. – 4:18 PM
Chet Holmgren on OKC’s passing as we speak:
“The credit score has to start out on the high. Shai did an ideal job of discovering everyone..
He trusted us to make the correct performs tonight.”
OKC had 37 assists on 50 made buckets. – 4:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Aaron Wiggins coming in in the course of the second quarter to have a huge effect regardless of not enjoying within the first quarter “He’s a very, actually good play.” – 4:02 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Aaron Wiggins coming in in the course of the second quarter to have a huge effect regardless of not enjoying within the first quarter “He’s a very, actually good play.” – 4:02 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on Aaron Wiggins:
“He’s only a actually good basketball participant it doesn’t matter what’s occurring.
He’s simply actually good at basketball.” – 4:02 PM
SGA on Aaron Wiggins:
“He’s only a actually good basketball participant it doesn’t matter what’s occurring.
He’s simply actually good at basketball.” – 4:02 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on diving on a number of free balls:
“I simply attempt to make profitable basketball performs. Each play presents a chance to make a profitable play and I strive to take action.” – 3:58 PM
SGA on diving on a number of free balls:
“I simply attempt to make profitable basketball performs. Each play presents a chance to make a profitable play and I strive to take action.” – 3:58 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
I’ve horrible information for the Grizzlies.
Thunder received by 51 factors.. and SGA had the bottom scoring recreation of his season. – 3:29 PM
I’ve horrible information for the Grizzlies.
Thunder received by 51 factors.. and SGA had the bottom scoring recreation of his season. – 3:29 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The Grizzlies “held” Shai to fifteen as we speak. And misplaced by 51. – 3:28 PM
The Grizzlies “held” Shai to fifteen as we speak. And misplaced by 51. – 3:28 PM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
SGA’s lowest scoring output in the course of the common season was 18 factors. He scored solely 15 as we speak on 31% taking pictures. And OKC nonetheless received by 51 factors — the biggest margin of victory for any Sport 1 in #NBAPlayoffs historical past. Yikes, Memphis. Yikes. – 3:27 PM
SGA’s lowest scoring output in the course of the common season was 18 factors. He scored solely 15 as we speak on 31% taking pictures. And OKC nonetheless received by 51 factors — the biggest margin of victory for any Sport 1 in #NBAPlayoffs historical past. Yikes, Memphis. Yikes. – 3:27 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Thunder beat the Grizzlies 131-80 in Sport 1.
– Dub: 20-5-6
– SGA: 15-3-5
– Chet: 19 and 10 rebounds + 2 blocks
– Hart: 14-8-5
– Dort: 12 + 3 steals
– Wiggs: 21 (4-7 from 3)
New OKC playoff document of 37 assists. – 3:22 PM
Thunder beat the Grizzlies 131-80 in Sport 1.
– Dub: 20-5-6
– SGA: 15-3-5
– Chet: 19 and 10 rebounds + 2 blocks
– Hart: 14-8-5
– Dort: 12 + 3 steals
– Wiggs: 21 (4-7 from 3)
New OKC playoff document of 37 assists. – 3:22 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Requested Ivica Zubac about bear wrestling (principally) with Nikola Jokic
Zu doesn’t have an issue with it lol pic.x.com/clbcfYt7Ng – 3:06 PM
Requested Ivica Zubac about bear wrestling (principally) with Nikola Jokic
Zu doesn’t have an issue with it lol pic.x.com/clbcfYt7Ng – 3:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Factors by a 2018 draftee as we speak:
17 — Marvin Bagley
15 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
4 — Jaren Jackson Jr
Similar to we predicted. pic.x.com/rGeWfnm7nm – 3:06 PM
Factors by a 2018 draftee as we speak:
17 — Marvin Bagley
15 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
4 — Jaren Jackson Jr
Similar to we predicted. pic.x.com/rGeWfnm7nm – 3:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
SGA scored 20+ factors in 72 straight video games.
At this time, the streak ended. pic.x.com/kl62QkCQYi – 3:04 PM
SGA scored 20+ factors in 72 straight video games.
At this time, the streak ended. pic.x.com/kl62QkCQYi – 3:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Thunder starters in Sport 1:
Dort — 12 PTS | 3 STL | 4 3P
Chet — 19 PTS | 10 REB | 2 BLK | 3 3P
Shai — 15 PTS | 5 AST | 2 BLK
J-Dub — 20 PTS | 5 REB | 6 AST | 3 STL
Hart — 14 PTS | 8 REB | 5 AST
None of them performed within the 4th quarter. pic.x.com/Uknp02VGy4 – 2:51 PM
Thunder starters in Sport 1:
Dort — 12 PTS | 3 STL | 4 3P
Chet — 19 PTS | 10 REB | 2 BLK | 3 3P
Shai — 15 PTS | 5 AST | 2 BLK
J-Dub — 20 PTS | 5 REB | 6 AST | 3 STL
Hart — 14 PTS | 8 REB | 5 AST
None of them performed within the 4th quarter. pic.x.com/Uknp02VGy4 – 2:51 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Each Thunder starter plus one is in double digits.
SGA: 15 PTS
Dort: 12 PTS
JDub: 16 PTS
Chet: 16 PTS
Hartenstein: 14 PTS
Wiggins: 11 PTS
Ja Morant is the one Grizz participant in double digits. – 2:44 PM
Each Thunder starter plus one is in double digits.
SGA: 15 PTS
Dort: 12 PTS
JDub: 16 PTS
Chet: 16 PTS
Hartenstein: 14 PTS
Wiggins: 11 PTS
Ja Morant is the one Grizz participant in double digits. – 2:44 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Give it some thought!! OKC’s championship flavored first half (68-36) annihilation of Memphis, coupled with a minuscule enter from SGA (2-10 FG, together with 5-6 dry heaves from Candyland) comprehensibly clinches MVP dialog in Joker’s favor. – 2:39 PM
Give it some thought!! OKC’s championship flavored first half (68-36) annihilation of Memphis, coupled with a minuscule enter from SGA (2-10 FG, together with 5-6 dry heaves from Candyland) comprehensibly clinches MVP dialog in Joker’s favor. – 2:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Grizzlies with a 7:14 AST-TO ratio at halftime
And OKC can nonetheless be higher lol… Shai had as many turnovers as buckets (2/10 FGs) – 2:22 PM
Grizzlies with a 7:14 AST-TO ratio at halftime
And OKC can nonetheless be higher lol… Shai had as many turnovers as buckets (2/10 FGs) – 2:22 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits a facet step three with a standing ovation and rasies his fingers to the heavens. He has 9 factors on the finish of the primary half. – 2:11 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits a facet step three with a standing ovation and rasies his fingers to the heavens. He has 9 factors on the finish of the primary half. – 2:11 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Zach Edey will get a bucket, OKC calls a timeout up 63-30. SGA and Chet Holmgren checking again in. What a second quarter. Nonetheless 3:57 to go within the half. – 2:02 PM
Zach Edey will get a bucket, OKC calls a timeout up 63-30. SGA and Chet Holmgren checking again in. What a second quarter. Nonetheless 3:57 to go within the half. – 2:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder went from up 12 on the finish of the primary to up 51-22. With SGA on the bench. pic.x.com/rP9vk6hRtx – 1:53 PM
Thunder went from up 12 on the finish of the primary to up 51-22. With SGA on the bench. pic.x.com/rP9vk6hRtx – 1:53 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Thunder now on a 20-5 run. This has been, nicely, not that aggressive thus far. And SGA is 1-of-6 from the ground.
Tough. – 1:47 PM
Thunder now on a 20-5 run. This has been, nicely, not that aggressive thus far. And SGA is 1-of-6 from the ground.
Tough. – 1:47 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The Thunder are ROLLING in the course of the Non-SGA minutes to start out the second. Memphis wants a timeout, this may get ugly. OKC is up 41-22. Memphis has to reply out of this stoppage. – 1:46 PM
The Thunder are ROLLING in the course of the Non-SGA minutes to start out the second. Memphis wants a timeout, this may get ugly. OKC is up 41-22. Memphis has to reply out of this stoppage. – 1:46 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder throwing an Easter block get together.
SGA blocked Edey
Chet blocked Edey
Dort blocked Ja
It’s LOUD right here within the Paycom.
Thunder up 13-9. – 1:21 PM
Thunder throwing an Easter block get together.
SGA blocked Edey
Chet blocked Edey
Dort blocked Ja
It’s LOUD right here within the Paycom.
Thunder up 13-9. – 1:21 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA simply swatted Zach Edey.
That’s a degree guard.. blocking a 7’4 heart. – 1:15 PM
SGA simply swatted Zach Edey.
That’s a degree guard.. blocking a 7’4 heart. – 1:15 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
My godoness Shai. Will get the block on Edey and ties him up for a leap ball. – 1:13 PM
My godoness Shai. Will get the block on Edey and ties him up for a leap ball. – 1:13 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
What a step by by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to get the scoring began – 1:11 PM
What a step by by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to get the scoring began – 1:11 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts the @Converse SHAI 001 in “Ares Grey” — honoring his son. pic.x.com/CHRkZyXNIO – 12:55 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts the @Converse SHAI 001 in “Ares Grey” — honoring his son. pic.x.com/CHRkZyXNIO – 12:55 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Grizzlies
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Spherical 1. Sport 1. – 12:33 PM
Thunder starters vs Grizzlies
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Spherical 1. Sport 1. – 12:33 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“Man, I’m gonna work on that, I’m gonna present you …” — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turned potential into superstardom with a deliberate method that has made him a possible MVP, and OKC into championship favourites. My Large Learn for @Sportsnet sportsnet.ca/nba/longform/h… – 8:27 AM
“Man, I’m gonna work on that, I’m gonna present you …” — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turned potential into superstardom with a deliberate method that has made him a possible MVP, and OKC into championship favourites. My Large Learn for @Sportsnet sportsnet.ca/nba/longform/h… – 8:27 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Christian Braun on Jokic not with the ability to get the ball quicker from Van Gundy: “It’s fairly embarrassing for Jok. He’s within the weight room now.”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 5:06 AM
Christian Braun on Jokic not with the ability to get the ball quicker from Van Gundy: “It’s fairly embarrassing for Jok. He’s within the weight room now.”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 5:06 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo ready for Lillard’s return and pictures to fall
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 4:35 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo ready for Lillard’s return and pictures to fall
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 4:35 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis and Luka had the highest two highest-scoring performances on Day 1 of the playoffs, however their groups acquired blown out! pic.x.com/O7prRTZ7Hz – 3:18 AM
Giannis and Luka had the highest two highest-scoring performances on Day 1 of the playoffs, however their groups acquired blown out! pic.x.com/O7prRTZ7Hz – 3:18 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
watching clippers/nuggets extra time once more. i get why ty lue was sending kris dunn from his westbrook task to double jokic or murray, however it was simply so painfully apparent he was coming that they had been capable of anticipate it everytime. westbrook might then reduce without cost and – 2:46 AM
watching clippers/nuggets extra time once more. i get why ty lue was sending kris dunn from his westbrook task to double jokic or murray, however it was simply so painfully apparent he was coming that they had been capable of anticipate it everytime. westbrook might then reduce without cost and – 2:46 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic and Jeff Van Gundy combating for the ball is hilarious!
pic.x.com/TfjXoTWxfb – 2:06 AM
Nikola Jokic and Jeff Van Gundy combating for the ball is hilarious!
pic.x.com/TfjXoTWxfb – 2:06 AM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
“I feel we are able to do a greater job simply spacing the ground higher and being extra decisive once we get the ball. Attempt to assault. Attempt to get within the paint. Attempt to create one thing both for your self or in your teammate.” – Giannis Antetokounmpo
At @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/62928… – 9:47 PM
“I feel we are able to do a greater job simply spacing the ground higher and being extra decisive once we get the ball. Attempt to assault. Attempt to get within the paint. Attempt to create one thing both for your self or in your teammate.” – Giannis Antetokounmpo
At @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/62928… – 9:47 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
From the KYP division. Jokic was requested what a recreation like this may do for Russell Westbrook’s confidence. “His confidence?” Jokic mentioned with a understanding look. “I feel he has probably the most confidence of anybody on this” – 7:56 PM
From the KYP division. Jokic was requested what a recreation like this may do for Russell Westbrook’s confidence. “His confidence?” Jokic mentioned with a understanding look. “I feel he has probably the most confidence of anybody on this” – 7:56 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic says he doesn’t suppose the Clippers bench ought to’ve been capable of maintain onto the ball. He mentioned the tug of battle was a product of it being two on one. – 7:54 PM
Nikola Jokic says he doesn’t suppose the Clippers bench ought to’ve been capable of maintain onto the ball. He mentioned the tug of battle was a product of it being two on one. – 7:54 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
The Nuggets acquired all types of jokes concerning the Joker-Jeff Van Gundy change. Christian Braun was like, “(JVG) seemed fairly good. He held his personal. He held onto the ball. It was fairly embarrassing for Jok. He’s within the weight room now.” – 7:30 PM
The Nuggets acquired all types of jokes concerning the Joker-Jeff Van Gundy change. Christian Braun was like, “(JVG) seemed fairly good. He held his personal. He held onto the ball. It was fairly embarrassing for Jok. He’s within the weight room now.” – 7:30 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Pacers draw back early behind high quality protection in opposition to Antetokounmpo, go on to take Sport 1 114-97
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pacer… – 5:47 PM
Pacers draw back early behind high quality protection in opposition to Antetokounmpo, go on to take Sport 1 114-97
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pacer… – 5:47 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s double-double not sufficient, Indiana Pacers take the lead over Milwaukee Bucks #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 4:03 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s double-double not sufficient, Indiana Pacers take the lead over Milwaukee Bucks #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 4:03 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers beat Bucks 117-98 for Sport 1 win — for the primary time since ’18. Led a lot of the means, by as many as 28.
IND closed the 1H on 22-7 run. Siakam scored 25, Turner had 19, Nembhard with 17, and 10-7-12 from Haliburton. Giannis led all with 36/12.
Subsequent: G2 on Tue. – 3:55 PM
Pacers beat Bucks 117-98 for Sport 1 win — for the primary time since ’18. Led a lot of the means, by as many as 28.
IND closed the 1H on 22-7 run. Siakam scored 25, Turner had 19, Nembhard with 17, and 10-7-12 from Haliburton. Giannis led all with 36/12.
Subsequent: G2 on Tue. – 3:55 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Giannis’ twelfth profession playoff recreation with 35+ PTS and 10+ REB wasn’t sufficient to assist the Bucks get the win in opposition to the Pacers in Sport 1. pic.x.com/ggmHNhKVVZ – 3:55 PM
Giannis’ twelfth profession playoff recreation with 35+ PTS and 10+ REB wasn’t sufficient to assist the Bucks get the win in opposition to the Pacers in Sport 1. pic.x.com/ggmHNhKVVZ – 3:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Siakam vs Bucks:
25 PTS
7 REB
10-15 FG
3-5 3P
5 straight wins vs Giannis within the playoffs. pic.x.com/jIhOOPbP1W – 3:46 PM
Siakam vs Bucks:
25 PTS
7 REB
10-15 FG
3-5 3P
5 straight wins vs Giannis within the playoffs. pic.x.com/jIhOOPbP1W – 3:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis in Sport 1:
36 PTS
12 REB
2 BLK
and simply 1 help — his fewest in a recreation since January. pic.x.com/U6YchhQOrk – 3:40 PM
Giannis in Sport 1:
36 PTS
12 REB
2 BLK
and simply 1 help — his fewest in a recreation since January. pic.x.com/U6YchhQOrk – 3:40 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
CLEAR reach-in foul on Giannis however they’ll reward the 2 blocks after LOL – 3:31 PM
CLEAR reach-in foul on Giannis however they’ll reward the 2 blocks after LOL – 3:31 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Giannis Antetokounmpo has made 14 of twenty-two pictures (64 pct). His teammates have made 17 of fifty (34 pct). The Bucks are means behind.
#Analytics – 3:24 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo has made 14 of twenty-two pictures (64 pct). His teammates have made 17 of fifty (34 pct). The Bucks are means behind.
#Analytics – 3:24 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo is as much as 36 factors and 11 rebounds as we speak, however he has only one help. Bucks are 5-of-28 from 3, however the Pacers have carried out a pleasant job closing out shooters and taking away straightforward 3s.
Pacers lead, 104-86, with 7:26 left. – 3:19 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo is as much as 36 factors and 11 rebounds as we speak, however he has only one help. Bucks are 5-of-28 from 3, however the Pacers have carried out a pleasant job closing out shooters and taking away straightforward 3s.
Pacers lead, 104-86, with 7:26 left. – 3:19 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Pacers followers had been counting down throughout Giannis’ free throws and… it labored as Giannis missed each of them!
pic.x.com/EBJb9Z8gXC – 2:48 PM
Pacers followers had been counting down throughout Giannis’ free throws and… it labored as Giannis missed each of them!pic.x.com/EBJb9Z8gXC – 2:48 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Nightmare of a begin from Bucks not named Giannis
He’s 8/13
Remainder of crew: 10/32, 2/18 from 3 – 2:35 PM
Nightmare of a begin from Bucks not named Giannis
He’s 8/13
Remainder of crew: 10/32, 2/18 from 3 – 2:35 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Just about an ideal half from Nembhard on each ends — super-disruptive rotating on protection, as was Siakam — in the meantime Giannis has 19, remainder of Bucks have 24, Kuzma has 0. – 2:18 PM
Just about an ideal half from Nembhard on each ends — super-disruptive rotating on protection, as was Siakam — in the meantime Giannis has 19, remainder of Bucks have 24, Kuzma has 0. – 2:18 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Dominant first half from the Pacers, up 67-43 on the Bucks. Giannis has 19 — and he wants extra from teammates. Largest shock is that they’re taking pictures 2/16 from deep.
Pacers shot 61%, made all 10 FTAs, + have 3 double determine scorers. Nembhard 15, Siakam 12, Mathurin has 10 – 2:15 PM
Dominant first half from the Pacers, up 67-43 on the Bucks. Giannis has 19 — and he wants extra from teammates. Largest shock is that they’re taking pictures 2/16 from deep.
Pacers shot 61%, made all 10 FTAs, + have 3 double determine scorers. Nembhard 15, Siakam 12, Mathurin has 10 – 2:15 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
That was a nasty, determined 3-try by Giannis — who has enhanced his mid-range recreation and restricted his 3-point makes an attempt. Keep in assault mode.
Pacers have grown their result in 15 with 4mins left within the 2Q — and Haliburton solely has 4pts. Good bench minutes from Mathurin, Walker. – 2:03 PM
That was a nasty, determined 3-try by Giannis — who has enhanced his mid-range recreation and restricted his 3-point makes an attempt. Keep in assault mode.
Pacers have grown their result in 15 with 4mins left within the 2Q — and Haliburton solely has 4pts. Good bench minutes from Mathurin, Walker. – 2:03 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Three huge buckets from Gary Trent Jr. as we speak. He’s gotten to his spots within the mid-range out of the two-man recreation and settled issues a bit of bit in these minutes with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench.
Pacers nonetheless lead, 41-34, with 8:38 left within the second quarter although. – 1:47 PM
Three huge buckets from Gary Trent Jr. as we speak. He’s gotten to his spots within the mid-range out of the two-man recreation and settled issues a bit of bit in these minutes with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench.
Pacers nonetheless lead, 41-34, with 8:38 left within the second quarter although. – 1:47 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
First empty journey to the road for Giannis. He’s 4/8 — and really nicely might common 15FTAs within the sequence.
The Pacers have but to go to the road. – 1:34 PM
First empty journey to the road for Giannis. He’s 4/8 — and really nicely might common 15FTAs within the sequence.
The Pacers have but to go to the road. – 1:34 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Not an ideal signal for Milwaukee to be getting this type of offensive begin from Giannis and be down 8. After all, there are defensive penalties to working every little thing by Giannis on offense–he’s been a complete non-factor on the opposite finish. – 1:32 PM
Not an ideal signal for Milwaukee to be getting this type of offensive begin from Giannis and be down 8. After all, there are defensive penalties to working every little thing by Giannis on offense–he’s been a complete non-factor on the opposite finish. – 1:32 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Jarace Walker in early off the bench, turns into the fourth totally different Pacer to protect Giannis already — together with Siakam, Nesmith, Turner.
That’s the plan.
Present him totally different appears to be like, ship a number of our bodies, attempt to put on him down. – 1:30 PM
Jarace Walker in early off the bench, turns into the fourth totally different Pacer to protect Giannis already — together with Siakam, Nesmith, Turner.
That’s the plan.
Present him totally different appears to be like, ship a number of our bodies, attempt to put on him down. – 1:30 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Not seeing playoff Giannis defensively thus far. Twice he’s missed on the rim and never gotten again, scored on on the rim by Nembhard, and didn’t rotate to the nook on Nesmith’s 3. – 1:20 PM
Not seeing playoff Giannis defensively thus far. Twice he’s missed on the rim and never gotten again, scored on on the rim by Nembhard, and didn’t rotate to the nook on Nesmith’s 3. – 1:20 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Ryan Rollins beginning out defending Haliburton — and he picked up full courtroom. Make every little thing tough.
On the different finish, Siakam begins on Antetokounmpo. – 1:14 PM
Ryan Rollins beginning out defending Haliburton — and he picked up full courtroom. Make every little thing tough.
On the different finish, Siakam begins on Antetokounmpo. – 1:14 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Level Giannis is again. Wholesome Giannis is again. You might have my consideration – 1:14 PM
Level Giannis is again. Wholesome Giannis is again. You might have my consideration – 1:14 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Final time the Bucks performed a playoff recreation with out Khris Middleton on the roster, they scored 77 factors within the final recreation of a sweep vs the LeBron Warmth on April 28, 2013. However…
Bucks in 6 was born
Two months later they drafted Giannis.
Three months later they traded for Khris. pic.x.com/XkGfZuecrb – 12:53 PM
Final time the Bucks performed a playoff recreation with out Khris Middleton on the roster, they scored 77 factors within the final recreation of a sweep vs the LeBron Warmth on April 28, 2013. However…
Bucks in 6 was born
Two months later they drafted Giannis.
Three months later they traded for Khris. pic.x.com/XkGfZuecrb – 12:53 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Starters for R1G1: Pacers-Bucks
Haliburton, Nembhard, Nesmith, Siakam, Turner
Rollins, Prince, Kuzma, Antetokounmpo, Lopez – 12:36 PM
Starters for R1G1: Pacers-Bucks
Haliburton, Nembhard, Nesmith, Siakam, Turner
Rollins, Prince, Kuzma, Antetokounmpo, Lopez – 12:36 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“That is the explanation why I say Giannis is the second-greatest energy ahead behind Tim Duncan.”
@KendrickPerkins on how Giannis can determine the winner of Bucks-Pacers
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“That is the explanation why I say Giannis is the second-greatest energy ahead behind Tim Duncan.”
@KendrickPerkins on how Giannis can determine the winner of Bucks-Pacers
pic.x.com/xEpq8uaPBo – 12:29 PM
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Lori Nickel: Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo opens up – simply barely – on his stay-healthy routine jsonline.com/story/sports/n… by way of @journalsentinel – 6:55 AM
Lori Nickel: Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo opens up – simply barely – on his stay-healthy routine jsonline.com/story/sports/n… by way of @journalsentinel – 6:55 AM
Extra on this storyline
“Our offense wasn’t good,” Antetokounmpo said. “Shots did not fall. It felt like it was Game 1. Guys get, like, anxious. They kind of inch in towards the ball because they want the ball. They want to make a play. They want to get themselves involved in the game, and I don’t think it’s from bad ego. “I really feel like everyone’s attempting to do the correct factor. Everybody has the correct intentions, however we simply gotta be higher, simply having persistence and simply trusting. Trusting each other. Trusting that the ball goes to search out us. Trusting that we’re going to make performs.” -via New York Times / April 19, 2025
The Bucks used greater than half of the shot clock earlier than attempting to get to that look. After they did, Kyle Kuzma swung a go to Rollins for a drive that Nembhard turned away, which resulted in a Rollins pull-up jumper on the free-throw line. “I think we can do a better job just spacing the floor better and being more decisive when we get the ball,” Antetokounmpo said. “Try to attack. Try to get in the paint. Try to create something either for yourself or for your teammate.” -via New York Times / April 19, 2025
Jorge Sierra: FWIW: Giannis passed Allen Iverson in playoff scoring today. He’s No. 59 all-time now. -via Twitter @hoopshype / April 19, 2025
NBA Communications: The three finalists for the 2024-25 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award: Jalen Brunson of @nyknicks Anthony Edwards of @Timberwolves Nikola Jokić of @nuggets -via Twitter / April 20, 2025
Jalen Brunson of @nyknicks Anthony Edwards of @Timberwolves Nikola Jokić of @nuggets -via Twitter / April 20, 2025
Vinny Benedetto: Nothing on the Final Two-Minute report re: the Nikola Jokic vs. Jeff Van Gundy and Jasen Powell wrestling match late in regulation. The L2M’s only missed call: Aaron Gordon should’ve been called for a foul on Kawhi Leonard in the final minute of overtime: -via Bluesky / April 20, 2025
Van Gundy joined forces with the team’s longtime trainer, Jasen Powell, to prevent Jokic from yanking the ball away in a bizarre interruption of Denver’s eventual Game 1 win. The visiting bench wasn’t issued a delay-of-game, regardless of Jokic’s protests. “I imply, my guys have gotta step it up. If we’re allowed to only seize the ball and cease performs from occurring and it’s not a delay of recreation, what have we been doing all 12 months?” Nuggets interim coach David Adelman mentioned. “I used to be an assistant, so what was I doing all 12 months? So if that’s OK to do, and I suppose that’s OK, then I suppose we must always begin doing it. I’ve by no means seen that earlier than, to be trustworthy.” -via Denver Post / April 20, 2025
