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Ajay Mitchell • 24pts • 4reb • 10ast #jemihoops
Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference finals with a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the second round on Saturday night. Game 3 was remarkably similar to Game 2 in many respects: The Lakers again had to fight desperately just to keep up with the champs into the third quarter, only for the Thunder to run away with their usual merciless efficiency when LA finally faltered. Chet Holmgren had 18 points and nine rebounds for Oklahoma City, which outscored the Lakers 33-20 in the third quarter and wasn't threatened at all down the stretch. “I think (the first half) wasn't our best half, and in the locker room we just talked about it and knew that we had to adjust and be better,” said Mitchell, who continued his postseason emergence by scoring at least 14 points for the sixth consecutive game. “I think we did a great job coming out of the half.” “These obviously haven't been my best performances,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “But I think I've been able to help the team win, and that's most important. If the rest of the playoff run or the rest of my career looked like what it looked like the past few games, I'd be OK with it, because we won games.” “They're an incredible basketball team,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. “Third straight game we're right there after 2 1/2 quarters. We tried different lineups, different coverages. Still lost those minutes. Again, we've got to be better, but I'm not giving up on the series. We're going to go try to win on Monday. We're going to try to extend the series.” Oklahoma City erased that lead with a methodical surge out of halftime, going up by 13 in the third quarter.
Cincinnati Reds Take Series: Is Andrew Abbott BACK? Bengals Make Signing To Bolster Defense
After an uneven start to the 2026 season, Andrew Abbott is beginning to look like the pitcher who earned All-Star recognition a year ago. The left-hander continued his resurgence Sunday against the Houston Astros, firing six scoreless innings in the Cincinnati Reds’ 5-0 win at Great American Ball Park. Abbott allowed only three hits, walked one, and struck out five, including multiple punchouts of Yordan Alvarez, while never allowing a Houston runner to reach scoring position. The Stone Shields Show sponsors: Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com The outing pushed Abbott’s scoreless innings streak to 16.2 innings, a dominant stretch that has completely changed the tone around his season. Just a couple weeks ago, his ERA sat north of five and questions lingered about whether he could rediscover the command and confidence that made him one of Cincinnati’s most dependable starters in 2025. Now, Abbott looks composed again, locating his fastball on the corners and mixing his breaking pitches effectively to keep hitters off balance. What stands out most during this run is efficiency. Abbott needed only 85 pitches to complete six innings against Houston, and he retired nine consecutive batters during one stretch of the game. The Astros, despite featuring dangerous bats like Alvarez and Jose Altuve, never generated sustained pressure. For the Reds, Abbott’s resurgence could not come at a better time. Cincinnati has battled inconsistency early this season, but strong starting pitching remains the club’s clearest path back into the National League Central race. If Abbott continues to resemble the pitcher who broke onto the scene with historic scoreless streaks as a rookie in 2023, the Reds rotation suddenly becomes a major strength again. Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #Bengals #Reds #TheStoneShieldsShow
SHAQ vs HAKEEM 😳 The Greatest Center Debate!#usa #nba #basketball #sports #nbashorts #shorts #viral
SHAQ vs HAKEEM 😳 The Greatest Center Debate!#usa #nba #basketball #sports #nbashorts #shorts #viral Who was the most dominant NBA center in basketball history — Shaquille O’Neal or Hakeem Olajuwon? 🏀 This epic NBA comparison breaks down the legendary 1993-94 Hakeem season vs Shaq’s unstoppable 1999-2000 MVP season. From points and rebounds to blocks and efficiency, the battle is closer than fans think! NBA fans in New York, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, Sydney, and Melbourne are debating this classic GOAT matchup right now. If you love NBA history, Lakers highlights, Rockets legends, and basketball debates, this Short is for you. Watch till the end and decide: Who had the better peak season? 👀 Like & Subscribe for more!
NBA Playoffs: Who Are Jo's Best Bets Tonight?? | Best NBA Picks May 11, 2026
If you are looking for an NBA betting preview with picks and predictions for the Lakers vs Thunder and Pistons vs Cavaliers matchup, we have you covered! Our NBA handicapping experts discuss this matchup from a sports betting perspective, sharing their picks and predictions vs. the current odds. #nbapredictions #nbafreepicks #nbapicks 🏀 Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder 📍 Location: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, OK 📺 Watch: Spectrum SportsNet, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma, NBA League Pass 📊 Spread & Total: Thunder favored around -3.0, Total near 224.5 (odds subject to change) 📌 The Los Angeles Lakers face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference matchup on March 12. Los Angeles is led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, combining veteran leadership with interior scoring and defensive presence. Oklahoma City is anchored by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with the Thunder built around pace, efficiency, and one of the league’s top defensive units. This matchup features a veteran Lakers squad taking on a rising Thunder team in Oklahoma City. 📌 Hashtags: #LakeShow #Lakers #ThunderUp #OKCThunder #NBA #NBALeaguePass #PaycomCenter 🏀 Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons 📍 Location: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI 📺 Watch: Bally Sports Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, NBA League Pass 📊 Spread & Total: Cavaliers favored around -5.5, Total near 220.5 (odds subject to change) 📌 The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference matchup on March 12. Cleveland is led by Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, with the team maintaining one of the league’s top defensive units and strong backcourt play. Detroit is anchored by Cade Cunningham, continuing to develop a young core while improving offensively. This matchup features two Central Division teams competing for position in the Eastern Conference standings. 📌 Hashtags: #LetEmKnow #ClevelandCavaliers #DetroitPistons #PistonsNation #NBA #NBALeaguePass #LittleCaesarsArena Get the hottest sports betting picks, odds, and predictions daily. It's about all the Picks & Parlays as we put the money in your pocket. 👍 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to Picks and Parlays TV; 🔔 CLICK the Bell and never miss an episode! 🤑 Free Sports Picks: https://picksandparlays.net/free-sports-picks 📊 Live Odds: https://picksandparlays.net/odds 📰 News: https://picksandparlays.net/free-picks/ 👍 Stay connected with Picks and Parlays 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PicksParlays 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/PicksParlays #PicksAndParlays #SportsBettingPicks #PicksParlays
Spurs' Struggles vs. T-Wolves' Dominance: Shooting Woes & Free Throw Wins! #shorts
Analyzing the Spurs' struggles from beyond the arc against the Timberwolves' relentless attack. Key factors: free throw efficiency and paint scoring dominance. See where the game was won. #Spurs #Timberwolves #NBABasketball #BasketballAnalysis #ThreePointShooting
Knicks SWEEP the Philadelphia 76ers & Knicks Fans TOOK OVER Philly
The Knicks SWEPT the Sixers, and most of the credit goes to its extremely efficient offensive performance in Game 4. Bart & Carlin break it all down and preview the Eastern Conference Finals. Subscribe to the channel and like the video for more content like this!
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🇫🇷 Yssam Moungalla (6’6) born in 05 Elite Shooter & 3-and-D Wing Potential | Monaco vs Paris
🇫🇷 Yssam Moungalla — Scouting Report (AS Monaco | Betclic ELITE) Profile • Position: Wing • Height: 6’6 • Born: 2005 • Team: AS Monaco • League: Betclic ELITE • Archetype: 3-and-D wing / floor-spacing specialist ⸻ 📊 Full Game Performance vs Paris Basketball (EuroLeague Team) 👉 15 PTS — 3 REB — 1 AST — 1 STL — 13 EVAL ⏱ 18 MIN 🎯 Shooting Splits • 2PT: 0/2 • 3PT: 4/8 (50%) • FT: 3/4 (75%) ➡️ High-level shooting performance against elite competition. ⸻ 🧠 Scouting Evaluation 🎯 Elite Floor Spacing (Main Strength) Moungalla completely embraced his role as a perimeter spacer in this matchup. His impact offensively came almost entirely through shooting gravity and off-ball efficiency. 👉 What stood out: * Quick release mechanics * Immediate confidence off the catch * Excellent readiness positioning ➡️ Constantly punished defensive rotations and late closeouts. The ability to get shots off quickly without needing rhythm dribbles is highly valuable for modern spacing systems. ⸻ ⚡ Catch-and-Shoot Profile 👉 4 made threes against a EuroLeague-level opponent is significant. What makes it more interesting: * Shot within flow * Didn’t force offense * Maintained spacing discipline throughout the game ➡️ True catch-and-shoot wing archetype. At 6’6, that type of perimeter efficiency naturally increases long-term role translation. ⸻ 🧩 Off-Ball IQ / Role Understanding One of the strongest aspects of his performance was his understanding of role and offensive structure: * Relocated correctly * Timed movements well * Stayed available as an outlet shooter 👉 Played simple and efficient basketball. This is important because: * Many young wings try to overcreate * Moungalla instead maximized possessions through efficiency and spacing value ➡️ Winning role-player traits. ⸻ 🎮 Offensive Role Projection Right now, most of his offensive value comes from: * Spot-up shooting * Floor spacing * Off-ball movement The self-creation package remains limited at this stage, but the shooting gravity alone creates offensive impact. 👉 Potential next development areas: * Attacking closeouts more consistently * Improving handle under pressure * Expanding secondary creation ability