The average of those two games — 8.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 2.5 BPG — is a pretty good measuring stick for what to expect from Noel going forward, though his rebounding numbers should improve.

“I have zero energy and zero excitement about an All-Star Game this year,” James said earlier this month. “I don't even understand why we're having an All-Star Game. ... And we're also still dealing with a pandemic. We're still dealing with everything that's been going on, and we're going to bring the whole league into one city that's open? Obviously, the pandemic has absolutely nothing to do with it at this point when it comes to that weekend.San Antonio Spurs



Lillard said he doesn't remember exactly when he started playing those mind games with himself -- maybe his second season, he guessed -- and didn't really have an explanation for how he takes himself to that place mentally to turn it on.



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IT was able to get off to a quick start in the first quarter, totaling nine points and two assists, and showed more confidence driving to the hoop early, as seen by this highlight from the USA Basketball Twitter account.

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First, there's Damian Lillard, whose deep 3-pointer at the buzzer in Game 5 ended the 2019 first-round series between the teams, sending the Thunder on a path toward their current rebuild.Detroit Pistons

He continued walking and ran into longtime Warriors head of security official Ralph Walker. The two embraced and chatted momentarily.Memphis Grizzlies