Dwyane Wade did not know LeBron James was going to pick Miami during 'The Decision': I don't think he was 1000% sure, he was nervous
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For the sickos who like to watch, Thursday’s @lockedonlakers pod, on YouTube! We get into the Lakers’ G5 loss to Memphis, AD bouncing back, LeBron’s rough night, and the fatigue factor. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
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“Over his career, LeBron has attempted almost twice as many free throws as 3-pointers. In this series, he has taken 28 free throws and 36 3-pointers. (And it’s not because he has been hot—he has only hit six.) That’s just how age works.”–@coachthorpe truehoop.com/p/not-mike-bud… – 3:20 PM
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Utah Jazz part-owner and former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade revealed in a recent interview with Rachel Nichols that he moved his family — including transgender daughter Zaya — out of Florida because of that state’s litany of anti-LGBTQ legislation. sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 2:21 PM
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How much gas does LeBron have left in the tank?
@YourManDevine has five takeaways from the Grizzlies’ Game 5 win
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Donovan Mitchell this season:
— 28.3 PPG (career-high)
— 3.6 3PM (career-high)
— Top 10 in points and threes
— Cavs record for 3s in a season
— Most 30-point games by a Cav since LeBron
— Most 40-point games by a Cav in a season
Led the Cavs in points, steals and threes. pic.twitter.com/WrOFMc9uli – 11:54 AM
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Players leading their team in scoring this playoffs:
Middleton
Butler
Maxey
Bridges
Mitchell
Brunson
Tatum
Trae
Curry
Fox
Murray
Edwards
LeBron
Bane
Booker
Westbrook
Only 6 of them were All-Stars this season. pic.twitter.com/VtUmiVWeJq – 11:06 AM
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Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We discuss the Lakers Game 5 loss to the Grizzlies, AD’s strong night, LeBron’s struggles, the fatigue effect, and more. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
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Today’s @WhatsWrightShow is LIVE now YouTube talking all things from an INSANE night in the NBA playoffs. The Bucks are out! The Beam is on life support! LeBron can’t hit a shot! The Knicks or the Heat are going to be in the ECF! You can watch right here youtube.com/watch?v=ySPFu7… – 10:34 AM
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As always @dylanohernandez is up to the task in @latimessports with: Hernández: Lakers need LeBron James to live up to his promise: ‘I’ll be better in Game 6’ latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 10:25 AM
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The Grizzlies saw how they could play Luke Kennard over Dillon Brooks last night. Injury, and LeBron, will dictate whether or not Memphis can do more of that, @The Athletic theathletic.com/4457222/2023/0… – 10:06 AM
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New story: A ‘s—-’ game from LeBron; a costly sub of AD; and desperate performance by a Grizzlies team looking to save their season has the Lakers going home for a Game 6 on Friday es.pn/3NcUV6N – 2:27 AM
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Optimist in me thinks it will end in 2024, but that will make it 31 years (1993) since Cavs won a playoff series without LeBron – 1:32 AM
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Imagine the conversation if LeBron passed the ball in that situation?! 😮💨 – 12:36 AM
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Bam tonight:
20 PTS
10 REB
10 AST
Joins Jimmy and LeBron as the only Heat with a 20-point triple-double in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/Tr75RfU7tL – 12:34 AM
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NBA playoffs: Lakers’ LeBron James shows fatigue in Game 5 loss to Grizzlies Via @SportingTrib: bit.ly/3oLlCoZ pic.twitter.com/sOmec9PdQ8 – 11:35 PM
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“Tonight I was shit, and I’ll be better in Game 6.” – LeBron, offering himself a Game 5 report card. AK – 11:12 PM
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LeBron on tonight (5 for 17 FG’s): “Tonight I was s*it, and I’ll be better in Game 6.”
Said LAL will get a boost from home crowd, but that they also have to rebound better (Memphis had 14 offensive boards) and turn it over less (13 TO’s). Said his D was better than his O. – 10:45 PM
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LeBron James said he played like “s—-” in Game 5 and vowed to be better in Game 6. – 10:45 PM
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The Grizzlies did something rare — beat LeBron in an elimination game. Can they do it two more times? @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/4456689/2023/0… – 10:44 PM
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LeBron James on his performance: “Tonight, I was shit. And I’ll be better in Game 6.” – 10:43 PM
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LeBron is 3-for-28 (11%) from 3 the past four games, and 6-for-36 (17%) overall this series. In a word: *Yeesh* – 10:04 PM
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It’s not over yet. The Grizzlies got big nights from ja Morant and Desmond Bane, and they held LeBron James to 15 points. Lakers lead the series 3-2 headed back to LA.
three quick takeaways:
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Memphis controlled the action all night and win Game 5 116-99 to extend the series. AD 31p on 14-of-23 19r 2b; LeBron had a rough night with 15 pts on 5-of-17 shooting and 5 turnovers; Reaves 17p on 4-of-13 8r 6a; D-Lo 11p on 4-of-11 10a. Bane & Morant = 64p 20r 12a.
Game 6 is… – 9:57 PM
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Final: Grizzlies 116, Lakers 99
The Lakers lost Game 5 in convincing fashion. They maintain a 3-2 series lead. AD had 31 points, 19 rebounds and 2 blocks. LeBron had 17 points (5-17 FGs), 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Austin Reaves had 17/8/6.
Up next: Game 6 in LA on Friday. – 9:56 PM
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Lonnie Walker IV subs in for LeBron James. Anthony Davis is still out there. Darvin Ham is waving half of a white flag. – 9:46 PM
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Take AD and LeBron out of the game. No need with the contest is out of hand. – 9:33 PM
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LAL made Bane and Morant work for their points in Game 4; Bane was 13 for 29, and Morant 8 for 24 in Los Angeles.
Tonight, they’ve scored far more easily, with Bane 12 for 20, and Morant 13 for 24.
Grizzlies lead 103-79 with 9:17 to play. LeBron’s at 32 minutes, and AD 28. – 9:31 PM
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Third quarter: Grizzlies 94, Lakers 76
Memphis closed the quarter on a 19-2 run. Anthony Davis has 24 points and 14 rebounds. LeBron James has 15 points and 9 rebounds. Ja Morant (29 points) and Desmond Bane (26 points) are continuing to torch LA. Game 6 appears likely. – 9:25 PM
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Massive stretch by the Memphis Grizzlies taking advantage of non-AD then non-LeBron minutes. It was 75-74 when Davis first exited at 4:10. – 9:25 PM
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Nice cat and mouse game there won by Ja Morant vs LeBron. With Brown shading Morant baseline, LeBron had to be in help position, so Ja was able to find his man Jaren up top for a 3. – 9:18 PM
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Talk to me if u wanna go at Lebron if u need advice I’m his biggest rival bro – 9:04 PM
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U can’t be garbage talking shit about Lebron just saying tho u gotta kill then talk shit – 9:02 PM
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Halftime: Grizzlies 61, Lakers 52
Anthony Davis has 18 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron has 6 points on 2-for-9 shooting. Biggest differences have been Memphis making more 3s (8 vs. 3) and FTs (9-9 vs. 7-10). Demond Bane (21 points) and Ja Morant (18 points) are dominating. – 8:40 PM
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Worst LeBron half since the 1st Half vs. the Clippers. Sloppy with the ball and his shooting slump continues.
Lakers incredibly fortunate to only be down 9 at the half.
That would’ve gotten out of hand if not for AD being great & Dillon Brooks being Dillon Brooks. – 8:40 PM
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Dillon Brooks and LeBron James had dueling samesies 1-7 shooting lines and then Dillon messed it up by making a 3. – 8:28 PM
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LeBron just can’t get 3’s to fall this series.
After a 3 for 8 game 1, he’s gone just 2 for 22, including 0 for 3 tonight. – 8:17 PM
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The Grizzlies finally seem to have realized that they’re +18 in 53 minutes with Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard on the floor together.
This could prove problematic for the Lakers if LeBron isn’t getting to the rim. – 8:09 PM
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First quarter: Grizzlies 35, Lakers 24
Anthony Davis leads the Lakers with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block. LeBron has 2 points on 1-for-5 FGs (0-for-3 on 3s). Memphis is winning the 3PT and FT battles early. Desmond Bane picked up where he left off in Game 4 with 14 points. – 8:09 PM
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weird start for LeBron, and the Grizzlies just out-running the Lakers. – 8:08 PM
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Super physical, aggressive defense from Memphis again, with Brooks especially already frustrating both LeBron and AD with no forthcoming calls.
LAL trail 17-15 after a Russell J at the 6-minute mark.
For the series, LeBron specifically is shooting 63% when defended by Brooks. – 7:53 PM
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LeBron, AD and Schröder have all been officially upgraded from probable to available for Game 5. Same starting five. – 6:56 PM
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We had to celebrate the best NBA TV night of the year with a special Ringer parlay boost on @FDSportsbook
Tonight’s parlay: Giannis and LeBron BOTH get a double double
Boosted to +200 on Fan Duel pic.twitter.com/CRNYEjoXCG – 4:57 PM
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There’s something about those Marquette boys when they put on that heat jersey 🔥 🫡 Jimmy 🪣 ‘s – 5:24 PM
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Sending condolences to the family of the iconic Harry Belafonte 🙏🏾 – 1:05 PM
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Still trying to figure out the more pivotal piece to this Heat build:
D-Wade getting Jimmy Butler or J-Cole getting Caleb Martin – 10:35 AM
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Jimmy Butler has set a Miami Heat franchise record with 56 points in a playoff game.
This is a franchise that had Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Shaquille O’Neal, Alonzo Mourning and 3 other Hall of Famers.
@5ReasonsSports – 10:09 PM
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I was in Dallas for the 2006 Finals and saw what Dwyane Wade did.
I was in Boston in 2012 and saw what LeBron James did.
I’m not sure I’ve seen anything like what Jimmy Butler is doing tonight. – 9:51 PM
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40-point playoff games by a Heat:
7 — Jimmy Butler
7 — Dwyane Wade
3 — LeBron James
The only Heat to reach 40 points in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/92seDfeCe0 – 9:48 PM
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Butler’s 22 points tie Dwyane Wade for most points in any quarter in Heat playoff history. – 8:04 PM
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