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Matt Evans
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Sports Journalist based in Paris, France | ✍️🎬 Writer, Scriptwriter, Storyteller | NBA, Basketball, Combat Sports 🏀🥊 | Views are my own
Bilal Coulibaly’s offensive struggles continue (6 PTS, 2-9 FG), but he delivered another impressive defensive effort for the Wizards, with 4 steals and 3 blocks.

The 20-year-old has 11 steals over his last four games, the fourth-most in the NBA during that span.

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December 8, 2024 at 9:36 AM
French prospect Mohamed Diawara matched multiple season highs for Cholet Basket today:

• 12 PTS (SH)
• 5 REB (SH)
• 2 AST
• 2 STL
• 4-6 FG

An impressive performance from the 19-year-old. A rising talent to watch closely.

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December 7, 2024 at 10:12 PM
During the Hawks' overtime win over the Lakers, Zaccharie Risacher had 11 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block in 22 minutes.

The French rookie shot 5-11 FG, including one three-pointer, marking his sixth straight scoring game in double figures.

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December 7, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Defensively, Victor Wembanyama has held opponents to 41.2% shooting overall (121-294) and 32.3% from three-point range (31-96).

When switched onto guards specifically, the Spurs center limits opponents to just 38.1% shooting from the field.

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December 5, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Tidjane Salaun recorded his first NBA double-double with 10 points (4-of-10 shooting, 2 3P) and a career-high 10 rebounds, including 3 offensive boards, in the Charlotte Hornets' loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

#NBA #NBASky #CharlotteHornets
December 4, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Maxime Raynaud had 14 points on 7-of-19 shooting in Stanford's win over Utah Valley.

Despite the shooting struggles, he tied his career-high with 17 rebounds and added 3 assists and 2 steals.

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December 4, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Here's the incident that led to Essengue coming off injured.

A hard fall. His teammate's reaction says it all.
December 3, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Noa Essengue posted 14 points, 7 rebounds (5 offensive), and 3 assists in 21 minutes for Ratiopharm Ulm in tonight's EuroCup action before leaving the game with an injury.

The NBA prospect shot 4-7 FG and 6-9 FT. Hopefully, the injury isn’t too serious.

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December 3, 2024 at 9:07 PM