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"We play 94-foot defense. We create havoc on defense"

– Rick Pitino on this day in 1989 after his Knicks broke the franchise record for consecutive home wins

Their record of 26 still stands
February 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Final:
Celtics 97
Pistons 117
February 27, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Tyrese Haliburton in win vs. Raptors:

33 PTS
11 AST
1 TO
12-15 FG
7-9 3FG

The Pacers are 19-2 when Hali scores 20+ points.
February 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Jalen Brunson in the clutch vs. Sixers:

- Scored 12 of the Knicks' last 14 points
- Personal 9-0 run to take a late lead
- New York holds off Philly for the win

Brunson has the 3rd-most clutch points in the NBA this season.
February 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Detroit dominated all night against Boston - Pistons outscored the Celtics 62-20 in the paint.
February 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Final:
Clippers 122
Bulls 117
February 27, 2025 at 3:17 AM
If you think the #NBA #trade deadline is a wildest and wackiest time in a basketball season, you really ought to reconsider. James Naismith's theory of healthy bodies included copious use of psychedelic mushrooms. "Be the basket!" he would tell his young players.

#AmazingBBallFacts #Psilocybin
February 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We often turn to sports as a means of escape. However, politics often intrudes on our enjoyment. Now that there is a North American trade war, keep in mind that all NBA trades are now subject to a 25% tariff.

#NBA #Trades #AmazingBBallFacts
February 3, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I keep saying this is where Amazing Facts Happen! Tonight's #Luka and #AD trade is now the single largest source of social media sportsfan posts using the word "what."

As in "what is happening?"

And "what was Dallas thinking?"

#AmazingBBallFacts
February 2, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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February 1, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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The Lakers' 38-point win over Washington is tied for their largest win outside of Los Angeles since 1989. 💪

🔗 stathead.com/tiny/cK7jb
January 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Thursday night, Zaccharie Risacher recorded his 2nd career 30-point game—he remains the only teenager to ever score 30+ in a game for the Hawks.

🔗 stathead.com/tiny/LVjoZ
January 31, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This week a new US President is inaugurated. That reminds us of the famous US Presidents fantasy team Obama formed during his tenure.

G - Eisenhower
G - Nixon (for defense)
SF - Obama
PF - T. Roosevelt
C - Ford

Lincoln is the first big off the bench.

#AmazingBBallFacts #USPresidents #Obama
January 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Final:
Pistons 114
Hawks 104
January 23, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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FROM SHAMS:

The Miami Heat are planning to suspend Jimmy Butler for two games, sources tell ESPN. Butler missed a team flight Wednesday and had plans to join the Heat tonight. Now Miami is keeping him home from its two-game road trip.
January 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Just realized my o22.5 wins ticket from the middle of July cashed tonight 😭😭😭

Halfway through the season and this team is already over their win total - the turnaround compared to last season can’t be overstated.

This team is legit! GO PISTONS!
January 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Final:
Timberwolves 115
Mavericks 114
January 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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isaiah stewart with a caps-lock BLOCK on jalen johnson
January 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM
"Hey, that looks like a bicycle helmet!" you'll hear many fans say when they see Jimmy Butler's hairstyle. And it's true! Butler's haircut is a tribute to his favorite cyclist, 5-time Tour de France winner Miguel Induráin!

#NBA #JimmyButler #Cycling #AmazingBBallFacts
January 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Phoenix preparing to send multiple firsts out in a deal soon, then?
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The Phoenix Suns are trading their 2031 unprotected first to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Suns are acquiring the least favorable firsts in 2025 of Cleveland/Minnesota, 2027 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah and 2029 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah.
January 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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FROM SHAMS:

This is an aggressive move for Phoenix and unlocks the franchise's next six drafts -- and most importantly, breaks up their lone tradable first in 2031 into three future firsts. The Suns now have tripled their first-rounders.
FROM SHAMS:

The Phoenix Suns are trading their 2031 unprotected first to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Suns are acquiring the least favorable firsts in 2025 of Cleveland/Minnesota, 2027 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah and 2029 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah.
January 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Yesterday, the Thompson Twins appeared on the court for the first time as opponents in the NBA. This didn't stop the conspiracy theory that there is actually only one "Twin."

In terms of believers, the Single Twin Theory now eclipses the number of Flat Earth believers.

#AmazingBBallFacts #NBA
January 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Happy 63rd birthday Jeff Van Gundy 🎂
January 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Happy #MLKday, everyone!
January 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Final:
Suns 125
Pistons 121
January 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM