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Quinn Everts
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WNBA / NBA writer

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Teams are going to call the Blazers about Toumani Camara.

Portland shouldn’t even entertain it. #RipCity
February 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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I wrote about how the Houston Rockets defense stifles opponents by taking away the potential for assists — and a lot of other things! check it out and subscribe if you enjoy sometimes interesting NBA writing

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Houston is sixth in steals and gives up the fewest assists per game (21.0) which is impressive alone. But, theoretically, that leaves room for luck. Maybe guys just happen to miss shots against the Rockets, leading to lower assist numbers. Nope! In 10 of 16 games, the Rockets have held their opponents under 40 potential assists per game — if that means nothing to you, ZERO teams average under 40 potential assists per game, meaning the Rockets turn most teams they play into the worst passing team in the league. In 15 of 16 games, Houston has held teams to 46 potential assists or fewer — which would be 18th in the NBA. At best, Houston’s opponents are creating assist opportunities below a league-average rate. Being this good at preventing potential assists — which are shots that would result in an assist if made — means Houston seldom lets an opponent’s passes beat them to the shooter. Rockets defenders, more often than not, are trying to take away shot attempts, not just challenge them.
November 30, 2024 at 9:31 PM
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THE SPIRIT OF KEMBA WALKER LIVES ON IN LAMELO BALL
Kemba scores 60 in a loss LaMelo drops 44, 9 and 7 in a loss a few days after dropping 50 in a loss
November 26, 2024 at 2:48 AM