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Tucker, Schroder ejected after altercation in 3rd
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Saturday, 29 August 2020 18:53
Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder were ejected after an altercation in the third quarter of Game 5 on Saturday, with Tucker reacting to an apparent low blow from Schroder.As Schroder ran through a Tucker screen, he swung his arm between Tucker's legs, catching him below the belt. Tucker, who was whistled for an…
Murray: Skin color shouldn't decide life or death
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Saturday, 29 August 2020 18:53
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray opened his media availability by placing custom shoes with Breonna Taylor's and George Floyd's likenesses on them in front of the camera.The shoes remained there for exactly two minutes before Murray sat down to address the media."My skin color should not determine whether I live or die," Murray went on to say. "This is a…
Raptors' Lowry (ankle) upgraded to probable
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Saturday, 29 August 2020 15:55
After initally being listed as questionable with a sprained left ankle, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics.Lowry practiced Saturday morning, with Raptors coach Nick Nurse saying Lowry "looked OK."Game 1 between Toronto and Boston will be at 1 p.m. ET (ESPN).Lowry turned his ankle in the closing game…
Bucks' Matthews: Not 'apologetic' about boycott
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Saturday, 29 August 2020 15:55
Milwaukee Bucks wing Wesley Matthews said the team is not "apologetic" for boycotting Game 5 of their first-round series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He said it was a decision the team made organically."I feel like we did what any team would've done in that situation. And…
George says Clippers grew closer amid protest
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Saturday, 29 August 2020 15:55
After an emotional Wednesday meeting in which they left thinking the season could be over, the LA Clippers return to the court and play Game 6 on Sunday feeling closer than they were the last time they faced the Dallas Mavericks."Absolutely," Clippers star Paul George said of the events of the last three days pulling the team closer together. "I…
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