Lamb was the key to the Warriors’ win over the Wizards.
The Golden State Warriors achieved an important away win Washington with 127-118, in a game that once again had them on the ropes for much of the day. Beyond the triumph Steve Kerr’s men continue to leave their level in doubt and suffer around 50% of wins, in the Western Region Play-In zone. even with a Stephen Curry is brilliant (41 vs. Washington) and a Jordan Poole that accounts for every possession (32 vs. Wizards).
However, it is known that The problem for these Warriors is their bench depth and options. The youngsters have not made the expected quality leap and Kerr had to go unexpected names in the season previewseeking a stability and regularity that allows them to at least partially maintain what the titles are building.
Among these unexpected names appears one that is beginning to gain more and more importance. Anthony Lamb, 24-year-old forward and three seasons of experiencewhich has in its Golden State first true major league pick. And that despite being in the group with a his contract double throughlooks like one of those reliable brands the Warriors can find for the postseason.
Against Washington, Lamb had one of his best games: 10 points, 5 rebounds, 4-5 from the field and 2-2 from three in 25 minutesbut the most important and impressive: a +36 to his stretches on the pitchas opposed to -27 for the rest of the match.
The Wizards go box-and-1 against Steph and the Warriors move the ball until they get an Anthony Lamb corner 3. pic.twitter.com/b7XB3KU5Ws
Warriors typically look for three things from their roleplayers (and even from their figures as well): They can pass the ball, defend and score from three. While other teams prioritize specialists, super athletes or creators in one-on-one situations, Golden State always targets these kinds of versatile pieces, able to fulfill different roles and positions in a composition.
Lamb complies with this… At least to a large extent. ONE Front only 1.98m tall but very strongwhich throws over the 40% in tripleshe has good vision as a passer and is capable of helping as a rebounder (though he gives his strengths in other defensive areas).
Theirs almost 105 kg of power It’s the key for the Warriors to use in theirs lineups of small balljoining the quintet from Kevon Looney for gain one more shot option. And while Looney will obviously be on the field when push comes to shove, establishing Lamb as a rotation player gives Kerr another card to play at certain times or games.
Finally, Golden State he will have to make a decision with the eaves, since due to the condition of the double track, you can’t use it for the whole season. Will he convert his contract to 100% NBA? With his second unit drought this season, it wouldn’t be surprising at all.
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Denver Nuggets announced Nikola Jokic He will miss at least four weeks due to a left knee injury.
Star center was diagnosed with left knee hyperextension. At the same time, tests confirmed that the three-time NBA MVP’s knee ligaments remained intact.
Jokic was injured in the final seconds of the first half of the 123-147 loss to the Miami Heat and limped heavily on his way to the locker room. He did not return to the site after a long time.
Before his injury, Nikola managed to produce 21 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds in just 19 minutes on the field.
Losing Jokic could be a big blow for Denver, as starters Christian Braun (ankle injury), Aaron Gordon (hip issue) and Cam Johnson (knee injury) remain sidelined.
Jokic averaged 29.9 points, 12.4 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game this season.
Injury Update: Nikola Jokić suffered a Hyperextension injury in his Left Knee in last night’s match against Miami Heat. Nikola will be re-evaluated in four weeks. pic.twitter.com/NIDmlKAN81
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11 games were played in the NBA regular season on the night of December 29-30.
Miami hosted Denver and earned a landslide victory.
The home team was ahead by 12 points with 41:29 to play in the first quarter, but the Nuggets were able to slowly win back in the second quarter. The teams entered a long break with the score tied at 63:63. The decisive factor in the match was the third quarter, when the Heat made an 11:0 move and led by 15 points at 84:69. After that the home team completely controlled the course of the game and only increased their advantage, achieving a crushing victory – 147:123.
The most productive player of the match was Powell, who brought 25 points to Miami, while Jaques (20 points + 11 assists) and Adebayo had double-doubles with 13 points + 10 rebounds.
San Antonio hosted Cleveland and suffered a sensational defeat.
Three-quarters of the meeting was fought evenly, with the teams responding to each other’s pushes with their own pushes and often staying within a shot or two of each other. That changed in the fourth quarter, as the Cavaliers went on a 15-2 run to take a 10-point lead, 94-84. They then maintained their advantage and won with a score of 113:101.
Cleveland’s main hero in this game was Allen, who had a double-double with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Garland can achieve the same success with 15 points and 11 assists.
Toronto beat Orlando at home.
Magic started the match better and made a 14:2 move at the start. Afterwards, they took control of the course of the game and increased the advantage completely to +21 – 51:30 in the second 12 minutes. After that, the home team slowly started to close the gap and entered the long break with a score of 11-11 at 54:65. The third quarter was tied, so Orlando still had a double-digit advantage ahead of the final: 94:84. At the beginning of the match the play followed the same scenario but in the middle Toronto made a move with 15:0 and not only won it back but also took the lead with 105:102. The fate of the game was decided by Barnes’ free throws, which set the score at 107:106 with 1 minute and 27 seconds left in the quarter.
Barnes could not make a triple-double this time, but he did a double-double and got 13 points and 11 rebounds, while the most productive name in the victory was Shead with 19 points.
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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo He gave a harsh response to the question about a possible trade to another NBA club:
“I’m here. Don’t ask me that question. It’s disrespectful to me and my teammates. I wear this jersey every day.
To say I don’t want to be here is disrespectful to the organization, the coaching staff, myself and everyone who worked hard to get me on the field. Don’t ask me this question. I am her. I’m going out in this uniform. And as long as I’m here, I’ll give it my all until the last second of the match.”
On the night of December 27-28, Antetokounmpo returned to the field after his calf muscle injury and became the most productive player of the game with the Chicago Bulls – 112:103.
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