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Tonight’s sport offers us a matchup from the main two candidates for NBA rookie of the 12 months, with Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama combating it out and nobody else even shut. The competition doesn’t look that near me, however apparently the shedding file of the Spurs may be affecting the opinions of among the writers voting on the award. That appears dumb to me, however a win tonight by the Silver and Black would put that argument to relaxation for certain.
The Spurs have positively been enhancing recently, however the loss to the Sixers on Monday put issues into higher perspective, because the enhancing Spurs had been nonetheless outclassed by one of many higher groups within the East as their MVP carved up San Antonio for 70 factors. They must play with extra coherence and energy tonight to problem the Thunder, who’re tied for the highest spot within the Western Convention. It’ll be a stiff take a look at for the nice guys, however nevertheless it seems, it’ll be enjoyable to observe.
For some purpose, ESPN has scheduled this sport pretty late for a sport within the Central time zone, and it’s not even a double header, though there’s a sport on ABC that begins an hour earlier. It’s an actual head-scratcher, however brew up a pot of espresso to so you may catch the tip of the sport.
Off matter remark:
How on earth does Doc Rivers maintain getting employed for head teaching jobs? His groups at all times underperform within the playoffs. Yeah, he did win a championship in 2008, however with a staff loaded with superstars … to not point out that it was 16 years in the past. He should give a hell of a job interview. In any case, the most effective a part of him getting employed as a coach is that he’s not on tv as a commentator, as a result of his commentary virtually makes video games unwatchable.
Recreation Prediction:
The ESPN broadcast staff will wrestle with the pronunciation of Wembanyama, substituting an ‘N’ for the ultimate M in his final title. [Unless It’s Mike Breen, who is usually very good with player names.]
One ultimate phrase:
Go Spurs GOOOOOO!!
San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma Metropolis ThunderJanuary 24, 2024 | 8:30 PM CTStreaming: NBA League PassTV: ESPN, CW35
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