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fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
5 days ago

Heat breaks record for points in a single half against Grizzlies

The Miami Heat broke their record for points in a single half on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring 86, four more than their previous total that has been set three times. Bam Adebayo led the charge with 20 points, scoring 18 first-quarter points with four 3-pointers; Simone Fontecchio had 14 points on four made threes of his own in his lone eight-minute stint;
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fromRaptors Republic
1 week ago

Raptors' new math adds up to perfection against Hawks

The casual observer might have thought the Toronto Raptors' defensive pressure against the Atlanta Hawks wasn't working. The Raptors couldn't stop fouling and were in the bonus after six minutes of the first, with more than half of Atlanta's points coming at the free throw line. Jalen Johnson shed Toronto's full-court pressure with ease, driving around defenders, getting to the rim for layups, and drawing oodles of those aforementioned fouls.
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Brooklyn Nets
fromRaptors Republic
1 week ago

Positive plays from the Raptors' final preseason game

Scottie Barnes' off-ball defensive instincts and timely help plays create stops and transition opportunities that exemplify the Raptors' most promising preseason strengths.
National Hockey League
fromEyes On Isles
2 weeks ago

JG Pageau wants NY Islanders to maintain their pace of play heading into home opener

The Islanders are embracing a faster, high-tempo, connected style focused on transition, defensive detail, and disciplined play under Patrick Roy.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
5 months ago

Craig Berube on the Leafs' ability to respond quickly after goals against in the playoffs: "Our guys go out there with the mentality, 'Okay, we need a good shift now'"

The team's success relies on exploiting the opponent's aggression and maintaining offensive zone presence.
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