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We're only two games into the season but I already have to issue an apology to the Houston Rockets. Goddamn, VanVleet makes such a massive difference for them. Just gets them organized so perfectly and everyone slots into their proper role.
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🏀 Houston Rockets @ Atlanta Hawks Fred VanVleet rests as Houston battles Atlanta on a back-to-back. 🦓 CREW ALERT: 🕊️ Let Them Play | 🚌 Road Warriors (Proj Impact: -3.9 pts) Analysis: https://nba.hugheslab.tech #NBA #NBAsky
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6. Toronto Raptors 52.7 7. Cleveland Cavaliers 52.4 8. Philadelphia 76ers 51.9 9. Portland Trail Blazers 51.6 10. Houston Rockets 51.6 All 30, with each team's top three players: https://thegravityreport.com/the30/
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🆕 @theathletic.com For the first time since 2018, neither LeBron James nor Kawhi Leonard play for the Los Angeles Lakers or LA Clippers A look at the new era of the rivalry as the teams clash in both arenas over the next week www.nytimes.com/athletic/771...
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The 30: every NBA team ranked by TORQUE, our team model. Opening Night 2026–27 update. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder 59.4 2. San Antonio Spurs 53.6 3. Denver Nuggets 53.3 4. Detroit Pistons 53.3 5. Los Angeles Lakers 52.9
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The Valkyries and Dream are shooting a combined 35.9% in WNBA Finals. There have been 2 NBA Finals since 1960 when the teams combined to shoot under 40%: 39.9% for Spurs-Nets in 2003 39.9% for Celtics-Lakers in 1964
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