The New York Times – Sports:
Joe Dumars was on the 1980s Detroit Pistons teams known for their hard fouls. But players and coaches who step out of line today can expect fines and suspensions — from him.
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Damar Hamlin and the Existential Crisis of ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’
The New York Times – Sports:
Fans are used to seeing gruesome injuries. But there was no media playbook for what happened to Hamlin.
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NBA Has Sharp Rise in 50-Point Games
The New York Times – Sports:
Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points in a game this week was the top mark since 2006, but a rise in offense (and a lack of defense) has made high-scoring games a routine affair.
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Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert Talks, Criticism, Covid and Donovan Mitchell
The New York Times – Sports:
Gobert had a dominant run in Utah, but now he and the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to find their fit together. He hears the chatter — and ignores it.
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The Utah Jazz Are Defying Everyone Who Said They Would Lose
The New York Times – Sports:
Many fans and pundits expected the Utah Jazz to tank this season for a better draft pick next year. Instead, they’re among the best teams in the N.B.A.