NBA Highlights

The Nets are parting ways with head coach Kenny Atkinson
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1236296550420267008

Klay Thompson & Steve Kerr took part in a peace walk to reduce gun violence in Oakland yesterday
https://streamable.com/rol4y

Jared Dudley on the Clippers-Lakers rivalry: “It’s huge. It’s a good rivalry. It’s a little fun. It’s not like a serious rivalry. It’s not like they they have any banners hanging up. Trust me, I would know, I played for them.”
https://streamable.com/hh0m9

LeBron James since the All-Star Break: 30.4 / 6.7 / 9.4 / 1 STL / 0.9 BLK / 66% TS

Sean Marks and Atkinson had several conversations and the sense had been that a change was inevitable and both sides decided that there was no sense waiting on it. Both had felt that Atkinson and Nets had run course together. They have maintained a close relationship.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1236299189601984512?s=21

LiAngelo Ball is signing with the NBA G League’s Oklahoma City Blue via waiver claim, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium
http://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1236335921215258624

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting a precautionary MRI on his left knee, league sources tell ESPN. The MVP landed hard on the floor and tweaked the knee in second half of the loss to the Lakers Friday night, but stayed in the game.
http://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1236358290461741056

According to a source, Joe Tsai made the call to fire Kenny Atkinson after consulting with players.
https://twitter.com/SBondyNYDN/status/1236317564126605312

Kevin Durant on Kenny Atkinson before the season “I really liked his approach to his craft as a coach, and that’s what drew me in pretty quickly”
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/fewo16/kevin_durant_on_kenny_atkinson_before_the_season/

Giannis when defended by LeBron this season: 2-10 from the field, 3 Turnovers

I love the effort this dude puts in game in and game out. He will lock you up from full court and force you into bad plays, and rip the ball from the post on another. I even saw him box out Giannis to secure the win. I’m glad things are working out for him and the rest of the NBA is starting to notice. Caruso on barely playing for bad teams to closing games for a good one: "I've told y'all day in, day out the last 3 years that I just put my head down, get work in and get better and better, and that's what I'm doing. I don't think I'm close to done yet."
https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1236202917142466561?s=21

Latest Warriors injury report has Steph Curry (illness) and Draymond Green (knee soreness) listed as out tonight.
https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater/status/1236360742888038400

Nola halftime performance of the classic “Still Fly” with a violin - Dominique Hammons
https://streamable.com/s1xkf

LeBron guarded Giannis for 5:21 last night, in which time Giannis shot 2-8 from the field. Giannis guarded LeBron for 2:32, during which time LeBron shot 3-5 from the field.

Devin Booker had just won his 100th game on his 5th painful season with the Suns

Malcolm Brogdon has been diagnosed with a torn left rectus femoris. The injury occurred during the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game at Milwaukee. He is listed as week-to-week.
https://twitter.com/Pacers/status/1236416862533095424

The Hornets have jumped out to a 20-0 lead over the Rockets halfway through the first quarter

Warriors release a statement on Stephen Curry’s illness. Team says he did not test positive for COVID-19.
https://twitter.com/loganmmurdock/status/1236433195005923328?s=19

The Charlotte Hornets (22-41) defeat the Houston Rockets (39-23) 108-99 behind 69 combined points from Rozier, Graham, and Washington

Mike D'Antoni just played James Harden 45 minutes in a non-overtime game vs. Charlotte

It took the Rockets until the 5:04 mark in the 1st to score a single point.

James Harden ends the night with a quadruple double. 30 points 10 rebounds, 14 assists and 10 turnovers

On February 28 James Harden infamously claimed Giannis' game style takes no skill. Since then Harden has played 4 games and shot 27/85 (32%) from the field and 9/50 (18%) from three while also recording 22 turnovers.

In the last 8 days the Hornets have defeated the Raptors on the road, held the Bucks under 100 in an 8 point loss, lost to the Spurs by one, lost to the Nuggets by two, and defeated the Rockets soundly

Jeff Green played 30 minutes tonight and was a +28, the Rockets still lost by 9.

NBA team doctors and trainers will have a conference call on Monday morning to discuss next steps with coronavirus, league sources tell ESPN.
http://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1236448032398299137

Starting Tuesday it will be mandatory, league sources say, for NBA teams to distribute hand sanitizer to all players and team staff members and advise them it is a complementary measure to regular hand-washing
https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1236451367247417344

NBA has informed teams that all should have guidelines for coronavirus in place by March 10, such as: - Arrangement with infectious disease specialist - Facility that could conduct testing - Plan to limit team and arena staff Teams also encouraged to limit traveling party.
https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1236448680468787200?s=21

Graham lobs it up for PJ Washington for the slam in transition
https://streamable.com/a5820

Hornets “3 Headed Monster” goes for a combine 69 PTS while shooting 13/23 from 3 as a whole to take down James Harden and his Rockets.

Collin Sexton with the light speed steal and slam
https://streamable.com/go4bh

Alex Caruso Offensive and Defensive Highlights vs. Bucks 3/6/20
https://streamable.com/x8ref

The Sacramento Kings (currently tenth in the West) have 77 points at the half

The Golden State Warriors (15-49) defeat the Philadelphia 76ers (38-26), 118-114Post Game Thread

Eric Paschall defended Damion Lee after the last loss, and here he is showing him love and support after tonight’s win
https://streamable.com/ay6hk

The Cleveland Cavaliers (18-45) defeat the Denver Nuggets (41-21), 104-102, behind 72 between Love, Osman and Sexton, along with 14 assists from Dellavedova

Marquese Chriss comes up with the clutch block on Scott that would have given the Sixers the lead with 30 seconds left
https://streamable.com/t8ptc

Cleveland Cavaliers complete the season sweep over Denver Nuggets

The Sixers are now 10-24 on the road this season.

Marquess Chriss catch and stuffs the ridiculous lob
https://streamable.com/659c3

Damion Lee banks it in + the foul with 1:40 left
https://streamable.com/dynsk

Nuggets broadcast goes off topic about “Badonkadonks”
https://streamable.com/8vne0

Scuffle between the Kings and Blazers
https://streamable.com/ygt2s

The Sacramento Kings (28-35) defeat the Portland Trail Blazers (28-37) 123-111, behind 20+ points from Bogdanovic, Barnes, and Hield

Jamal Murray with the pump fake then yeets a 3 to beat the buzzer
https://streamable.com/sv9v8

Ja Morant pumps the brakes then buries the turnaround
https://streamable.com/f8pbj

Jonas Valanciunas tonight: 27/17/2

The Sacramento Kings end a 12 game (8 year) losing streak in Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently getting blown out at home by 20+ points by the Sacramento Kings. Damian Lillard just checked out with 12 points on 4-15 shooting, 2-10 from 3, & 2-4 from the FT line in 33 minutes.

Marquese Chriss Finishes With 13 Point, 10 Rebounds, A Career High 8 Assist, 1 Steal And 1 Clutch Block In The GSW 118-114 Win Over 76ers

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Houston Rockets
The Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76'ers
High seeds lose to no-seeded seeded teams

The Cavs play swarming lockdown defence to get the stop and upset the Nuggets
https://streamable.com/8ujgo

The Utah Jazz are the first team in NBA history with five consecutive Winning/Losing streaks of 4+ games.

Andrew Wiggins plays elite defense and blocks Tobias Harris
https://streamable.com/a2usp

The Memphis Grizzlies (32-32) defeat the Atlanta Hawks (19-46) 118-101 behind Ja Morant's 24/5/6/3/1

Warriors Mychal Mulder was named after Klay Thomson’s Dad Mychal Thompson
https://streamable.com/4x8d6

The Utah Jazz (41-22) escape the late comeback attempt by the Detriot Pistons (20-43) to win 111-105

In tonights win against the 76ers, 6 of the Warriors 9 active players finish with double figure points.

Dragan Bender with a perfect game in a victory against the Sixers: 10 pts on 4-4 shooting, 2-2 from 3

Vince Carter shared a moment with Jonas Valanciunas after the game and had a shoutout for the fans in Memphis
https://streamable.com/cezdi

Trae young. Layup. Ja Morant. Nope.
https://streamable.com/1immk