Category: nba

Julius Randle after Knicks loss: 'Maybe they want it more'| THE CARTON SHOW

Craig Carton is DISGUSTED at Julius Randle and the New York Knicks after they lost Game 4 to the Miami Heat on Monday Night. Randle took to the press after the loss, and when asked why the Knicks couldn’t get it done, his response was ‘Maybe they want it more…’ Tim Hardaway Sr. joins Craig to commiserate the loss, and decide whether the Knicks have enough heart to fight their way out of this deficit.

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Lonnie Walker IV leads 4th quarter push, Lakers up 3-1 | THE CARTON SHOW

Lonnie Walker took center stage in the 4th quarter of Game 4, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors. It seems this series for the Lakers have featured a string of role-player characters stepping up, including Austin Reeves and D’Angelo Russell, and Game 4 Walker’s night as he propelled the Lakers to a 3-1 lead over the Warriors. Craig Carton praises Walker, as well as Anthony Davis, who’s urgency on defense frustrated Steph Curry and kept him from scoring key shots.

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Nikola Jokić fined $25K for GM 4 incident with Suns owner | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nikola Jokić scored 53 points but was seen making contact with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia after trying to snatch the ball from the big man, who was attempting to speed up the team’s offense. Ishbia tweeted that quote: ‘Suspending or fining anyone over last nights incident would not be right.’ Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss whether the Joker should be suspended or not.

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Lakers take Game 3 from Warriors behind LeBron's 21 Pts, 8 Reb, 8 Ast | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers destroyed the Golden State Warriors 127-97 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. LeBron James put up 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in the win. Nick Wright Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes debate if Lakers fans should be happy with LeBron’s performance in Game 3.

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Lakers take Game 3 in what Colin says feels like the Bubble Year | THE HERD

Colin Cowherd sticks by picking the Golden State Warriors to win their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, despite their Game 3 loss. In fact, Colin says this year has been a bit weird, much like the NBA Bubble, and Steph Curry is still finding his stride with a younger team, and they’re facing their opposites in LeBron James’ Lakers. Colin takes a look at the dynamics of this series and lays out why Anthony Davis holds the key to how all of this ends.

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Celtics lose Game 4 in botched buzzer-beater play | THE CARTON SHOW

Was it a mistake for the Boston Celtics not to call time out in their last possession in their OT loss to the Philadelphia 76ers? Craig Carton says so, and Tim Hardaway Sr joins him and Greg Jennings to talk about the low moments for the Celtics in Game 4. Watch as they try to make sense of Jayson Tatum kicking out what could have been a game-winning layup to Marcus Smart, who was too late to pull-up. Plus, they talk James Harden clutch 3-pointer to win the game, and what this means for the rest of the series.

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Expect Jokić to face suspension in Nuggets-Suns Game 5? | THE CARTON SHOW

Craig Carton is not a fan of the idea of Nikola Jokić facing fines or even suspension for pushing Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia on the sidelines during the Denver Nuggets’ Game 4. In fact, he and Tim Hardaway Sr. break down the incident, and decide where the fault truly lies in the scuffle. Plus, the Hardaway praises Jokić performance, and Craig explains why the Suns won’t pull ahead in this series unless both Devin Booker and Kevin Durant step up their shooting games.

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Klay Thompson erupts for 30 Pts in Warriors Game 2 win vs. Lakers | UNDISPUTED

The Golden State Warriors walked away with a 127-100 win last night to even the series with the Los Angeles Lakers at 1-1. Klay Thompson led the Warriors in scoring going 8-of-11 from three. After scoring 30 points and grabbing 23 rebounds in Game 1, Anthony Davis had just 11 points and seven rebounds last night. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to Lakers Game 2 loss vs. Warriors.

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How to protect Kevin Durant's legacy? Do not get swept AGAIN early on | What's Wright?

The Phoenix Suns fall to 0-2 after a 97-87 Game 2 loss to the Denver Nuggets. With Chris Paul’s groin injury and facing a hot Nuggets team, more pressure lies on Kevin Durant, whose reputation is still recovering after joining, then leaving the Golden State Warriors for Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets. Nick Wright dives into the history of superteams, including why building around a star is the smarter move and why LeBron James’ legacy is safe. Nick and Diorra decide what will save KD’s legacy: avoiding yet another sweep early in the playoffs.

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Skip explains why he will actually be happy if LeBron wins the NBA championship this year:

The Los Angeles Lakers are squaring off against the reigning champion Golden State Warriors in a California classic-like battle. LeBron James is eyeing his fifth NBA title but how will one of his biggest critics feel if the King does win it? Watch as Skip Bayless explains why he will actually be happy (yes, you read that right) if LeBron wins the NBA Finals this season.

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Was Joel Embiid's MVP award a mistake? Nick Wright answers | What's Wright?

Joel Embiid won his first career MVP award after only playing 80% of his games, never making it out of Round 2 in the playoffs, and his team is currently winning without him. Nick looks back at this seasons MVP race and explains Embiid winning was not a mistake despite his lack of playoff success. The two then go on to debate whether LeBron deserved at least one MVP vote this season.

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