2022-23 NBA Season

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The 2022-23 NBA Season begins

To get things started, it's a double-header with the 76ers facing off against the reigning Eastern Conference champions, the Boston Celtics, and the Los Angeles Lakers facing the reigning NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors.

The home teams, the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors win out in their season openers

Boston 126-117 over the 76ers
Golden State 123-109 over the Los Angeles Lakers

 

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The New Orleans Pelicans might find themselves in a situation similar to what the Golden State Warriors had with Steph having all of those injuries early in his career, which meant being able to shore up the roster, and then getting their young star player back on a good contract.

 

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Nasty double-clutch layup by Kyrie against the Mavericks

 

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The Pacers face the Timberwolves on November 23.

Might be an interesting matchup between Bennedict Mathurin and Anthony Edwards

 

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Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2027 second-round pick, a 2029 unprotected first-round pick, and a 2029 second round-pick

 

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LeBron James goes for the all-time scoring record (36 points away from breaking Kareem Abdul Jabbar's 38,387) tonight at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder (10:00 PM EST on TNT)

LeBron scores 38 and becomes the NBA's new all time leading scorer (38,390).

 

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L.A. Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Utah Jazz have finalized a deal to send Russell Westbrook (Lakers) and a 2027 first-round draft pick to the Utah Jazz; D'Angelo Russell (Timberwolves), Malik Beasley (Jazz), and Jarred Vanderbilt (Jazz) to the Lakers; and Mike Conley Jr. (Jazz) and a second round pick to the Timberwolves.

Utah also gets Juan Toscano Anderson (Lakers) and Damian Jones (Lakers).

The Timberwolves also land Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Jazz), and 2024, 2025, and 2026 second round picks via Utah.

 

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New York Knicks trade Cam Reddish, Ryan Arcidiacono, Svi Mykhailiuk, and a lottery protected future first round pick (that could convert into four future second round picks) to the Portland Trailblazers for Josh Hart.

Hope Cam is able to play his full game and find success with the Trail Blazers. It's unfortunate things didn't work out with the Knicks

The trade reunites Hart with his Villanova teammate, Jalen Brunson, on the night of Brunson's jersey retirement.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1623535682416418817

 

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The Brooklyn Nets trade Kevin Durant and TJ Warren to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, a 2028 pick swap, and unprotected 2023, 2025, 2027, and 2029 first round draft picks.

 

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All Star Weekend

Skills Challenge

Team Antetokounmpos: Jrue Holiday (in for Giannis Antetokounmpo), Thanassis Antetokounmpo, Alex Antetokounmpo
Team Jazz: Jordan Clarkson, Collin Sexton, Walker Kessler
Team Rooks: Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey, Jabari Smith

Team Rooks win the Round 1 - Relay Challenge for 100 points
Team Jazz win the Round 2 - Passing Challenge for 100 points
Team Jazz win the Round 3 - Shooting Challenge for 100 points

Team Jazz wins the Skills Challenge


Three-Point Shooting Contest

First Round

Three-Point Shooter	Score
Jayson Tatum	20
Tyrese Haliburton	31
Buddy Hield	23
Tyler Herro	18
Julius Randle	13
Kevin Huerter	8
Lauri Markkanen	20
Damian Lillard	26

Second Round

Three-Point Shooter	Score
Buddy Hield	25
Damian Lillard	26
Tyrese Haliburton	17

Damian Lillard wins the 2023 Three Point Contest


Slam Dunk Competition

Judges:
Dominique Wilkins
Jamal Crawford
Lisa Leslie
Harold Miner
Karl Malone

First Round

Dunker	Score
Trey Murphy III	46.6
Jericho Sims	47.6
Kenyon Martin Jr.	46.0
Mac McClung	50.0

Second Round

Dunker	Score
Kenyon Martin Jr.	47.2
Trey Murphy III	49.4
Jericho Sims	47.8
Mac McClung	49.8

Final Round

Part 1

Dunker	Score
Trey Murphy III	48.8
Mac McClung	50

Part 2

Dunker	Score
Trey Murphy III	49.2
Mac McClung	50

Mac McClung wins the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

 

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NBA 2022-23 Regular Season Final Standings

Play-in/Playoff Teams

East

1. Milwaukee Bucks
2. Boston Celtics
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Cleveland Cavaliers
5. New York Knicks
6. Brooklyn Nets
7. Miami Heat
8. Atlanta Hawks
9. Toronto Raptors
10. Chicago Bulls

West

1. Denver Nuggets
2. Memphis Grizzlies
3. Sacramento Kings
4. Phoenix Suns
5. L.A. Clippers
6. Golden State Warriors
7. L.A. Lakers
8. Minnesota Timberwolves
9. New Orleans Pelicans
10. Oklahoma City Thunder


Lottery Teams

East

11. Indiana Pacers
12. Washington Wizards
13. Orlando Magic
14. Charlotte Hornets
15. Detroit Pistons

West

11. Dallas Mavericks
12. Utah Jazz
13. Portland Trail Blazers
14. Houston Rockets
15. San Antonio Spurs

 

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Play In Tournament

Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat

The Atlanta Hawks defeat the Miami Heat 116-105 to take 7th place in the east. They will face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
The Miami Heat will face the winner of the Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors matchup for a chance at 8th place.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

The Lakers defeat the Timberwolves 108-102 to take 7th place in the west. They will face the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs.
The Timberwolves will face the winner of the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder matchup for a chance at 8th place.

Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors

The Chicago Bulls defeat the Toronto Raptors 109-105 and eliminate them from playoff contention
The Bulls will face the Miami Heat to determine the 8th seed in the eastern conference playoffs

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 and eliminate them from playoff contention
The Thunder will face the Minnesota Timberwolves to determine the 8th seed in the western conference playoffs


Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls

The Miami Heat defeat the Chicago Bulls 102-91, eliminating them from playoff contention
The Heat secure the 8th spot in the eastern conference playoffs and will match up against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-95, eliminating them from playoff contention
The Timberolves secure the 8th spot in the western conference playoffs and will match up against the Denver Nuggets in the first round

 

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NBA Awards

Coach of the Year - Mike Brown (Sacramento Kings)
Rookie of the Year - Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic)
Most Improved Player - Lauri Markannen (Utah Jazz)
Sixth Man of the Year - Malcolm Brogdon (Boston Celtics)
Defensive Player of the Year - Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies)

Most Valuable Player - Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)


First Team All NBA
Luka Doncic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jayson Tatum
Joel Embiid

Second Team All NBA
Steph Curry
Donovan Mitchell
Jaylen Brown
Jimmy Butler
Nikola Jokic

Third Team All NBA
DeAaron Fox
Damian Lillard
Lebron James
Julius Randle
Damontas Sabonis

 

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2023 NBA Draft Lottery

Pick Placement	Team
1	San Antonio Spurs
2	Charlotte Hornets
3	Portland Trailblazers
4	Houston Rockets
5	Detroit Pistons
6	Orlando Magic
7	Indiana Pacers
8	Washington Wizards
9	Utah Jazz
10	Dallas Magic
11	Orlando Magic
12	Oklahoma City Thunder
13	Toronto Raptors
14	New Orleans Pelicans