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The Rockets expect forward Danuel House to remain out in Game 4 against the Lakers on Thursday as the NBA continues its investigation into a potential bubble protocol violation. House is currently being investigated for an alleged "improper visit to [the ...
Jimmy Butler led the Golden State Warriors to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night while the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Houston Rockets on opening night.
The Raptors are the only team in the league with three guys averaging at least 20 PPG (Scottie Barnes, R.J. Barrett and Brandon Ingram). Toronto has won three straight (it helps playing the Cavs without three of their top four players and the mess that is the Grizzlies) with what is quietly a top-10 offense.
Two weeks is about the length of a playoff series, and it's enough time to break down what key contributors are, well, contributing.