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Forbes
Jokic's basic box score statistics of 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists are MVP-worthy in and of themselves, but for a season in which fellow MVP candidates- Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid (30.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (29.9 points, 11.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists)-are also posting historic numbers on teams with slightly better records, several advanced statistics separate Jokić from the field.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry made his 2,974th career 3-point field goal in Tuesday night's game against the New York Knicks, passing Hall of Famer Ray Allen to become the all-time NBA leader in 3-pointers made -furthering his already well-founded case as the greatest shooter in the sport's history.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, 73, gave no insight into whether he would be returning for his 27th NBA season this fall following the Spurs' 113-103 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night in a play-in game-here are some of the records he'd be leaving on table if he does walk away.
40.2%: 3-point shooting continues to become more valued by coaching staffs across the league, with 40.2% of the league's field goal attempts coming as 3's so far in the 2021-22 season-an all-time high and a figure that has increased each of the last 11 seasons.
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The NBA announced the suspension Monday night, stating that Stewart was suspended for "repeatedly and aggressively pursuing" James "in an unsportsmanlike manor," and that James was suspended for "recklessly hitting Stewart in the face and initiating an on-court altercation." The suspension marks the first of James' 19-year career, with Sunday's game marking his second career ejection.
Sports Illustrated
Stats (as of March 10): 26.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 4.9 APG, 0.5 BPG, 1.5 SPG, 51.1 FG%, 38.7 3PT%, 87.3 FT%, 61.9 TS% As we approach the All-Star break, it's worth examining the LA Clippers' central players and their performance halfway through the regular season-and no one is more central than one Kawhi Leonard.
Despite seeming like the nicest guy in the league, Luka Doncic can be a cruel individual. His cruelty was on full display against the LA Clippers on Wednesday, as his Dallas Mavericks beat the LA Clippers 109-85. The Clippers kept the game close throughout, only trailing by six points entering the fourth quarter.
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Danilo Gallinari has been playing the best basketball of his life this season for the Clippers. He's healthy and thriving in a role that suits him perfectly, averaging career highs in nearly every statistical category.