Anthony Davis scored 29 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 122-109 to finish a back-to-back coming off a blowout loss at defending champion Oklahoma City. Davis went 14 of 19 from the field a night after scoring two points in 24 minutes in a 132-111 loss to the Thunder. It was fewest points of the 10-time All-Star’s career when playing at least 20 minutes. … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis bounces back from rough game with 29 points as Mavs beat Rockets 122-109
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And-Ones: Front Offices, I. Mobley, NBA Europe, Quaintance
The Thunder are coming off a championship and are just the third team in NBA history to open a season with at least 23 wins in their first 24 games, so it comes as no surprise that general manager Sam Presti came out on top in The Athletic’s annual poll on the league’s best front offices. A group of The Athletic’s NBA writers asked 36 executives around the NBA to rank their top … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Front Offices, I. Mobley, NBA Europe, Quaintance
Rockets Look to Reset as Rare Schedule Pause Arrives
The Houston Rockets have dealt with one of the most unusual starts to any season in recent memory. Although their record positions them comfortably near the top of the Western Conference, the challenges of their early schedule have created a unique form of strain. A demanding week that included five games in seven days exposed fatigue, roster limitations and structural issues … [Read more...] about Rockets Look to Reset as Rare Schedule Pause Arrives
Kevin Durant’s trainer delivers best possible news to Rockets fans
The Houston Rockets have been enjoying Kevin Durant's tenure so far. His trainer says the feeling is mutual. … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant’s trainer delivers best possible news to Rockets fans
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle closing in on 1,000 wins, and it’ll be a moment for the NBA to savor
Rick Carlisle is on the brink of a major milestone in NBA coaching history. He is set to achieve his 1,000th career win, becoming the 11th coach to do so. Carlisle, who currently coaches Indiana, has a career record of 999-878. He joins a prestigious group that includes Gregg Popovich and Phil Jackson. On Monday, Indiana defeated Sacramento 116-105. Carlisle's coaching style … [Read more...] about Pacers coach Rick Carlisle closing in on 1,000 wins, and it’ll be a moment for the NBA to savor