NBA in Threes: 5 starters combined for 266 points; Injuries for the Raptors
By Jade Johnson
Welcome to NBA in Threes where we rundown some notable happenings in the league and recent games three days at a time
NBA in Threes has been designed to be flexible in its delivery of NBA news.
- NBA Box Scores
- Think of the box scores like free throws. They’re quick, easy and they give you a little sumpin’ sumpin’.
- NBA Tidbits
- Tidbits are your field goals inside the arc. You’re going to get a little more info and some Tweets relevant to the day. It’ll have a little more substance than the box scores.
- NBA Game Analyses
- Game analyses are like shots from range. It’s still a quick read individually but it will be a better value.
*November 6 NBA Box Scores
NBA Game Analyses
Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Clippers
NBA Tidbits
•I’ve had a soft spot for P-Pat since he was a Raptor. I loved seeing this!
https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/1192296583099904000
•We see you, Tony Snell.
*November 7 NBA Box Scores
NBA Game Analyses
Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers
NBA Tidbits
•They don’t call him Jimmy Buckets for nothing.
Jimmy Butler is the first Heat player with a 30-point half since LeBron James in 2014.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 8, 2019
He is the 6th player with 30 points, while shooting 90% from the field in a half over the last 20 seasons, joining Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, Joe Johnson, Carlos Boozer and Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/gOuI55RDSP
•Flopping will not be tolerated.
DET’s Christian Wood received a warning for violating league’s anti-flopping rule Nov. 6 vs. NYK. pic.twitter.com/8iQMrpY5M4
— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) November 7, 2019
•Doubling up on Jimmy Butler for today’s tidbits because it was his night. And I mean, look at this highlight. How could I not include it?
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1192640654016307200
•One word: How!?
🤯🤯🤯
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 8, 2019
cc: @DejounteMurray pic.twitter.com/eeJYzpCxgm
*November 8 NBA Box Scores
NBA Game Analyses
Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat
New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors
NBA Tidbits
•Thee five dudes combined for 226 points!
Lillard – 60 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 15-15 from the free-throw line
Russell – 52 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks
Siakam – 44 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 5-10 from 3-point range
Wiggins – 40 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks
Young – 30 points, 2 rebounds, 12 assists, 5 steals
PS, only Pascal Siakam and Andrew Wiggins came away with a win.
There were A LOT of buckets made last night!#RipCity #DubNation #WeTheNorth #Timberwolves #TrueToAtlanta - by @bball_ref #NBA #NBATwitter pic.twitter.com/f2Hxqkam85
— Jade ''Auxiliary Things'' Johnson (@auxiliarythings) November 10, 2019
•Most of us have heard or seen the report Curry unlikely to play all season. But maybe the reports of Steph’s demise have been exaggerated?
Steve Kerr calls the report that Steph Curry could miss the entire season a “headscratcher” and said he was “confused by the source.” Said Warriors plan to play Curry when healthy this season. Full quote here. pic.twitter.com/IyHZxhyoNu
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 8, 2019