Jon Bois and his collaborators specialize in documentaries about seemingly unremarkable teams. Then he wields charts and graphs to spellbinding effect.
Category: Basketball
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Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert Talks, Criticism, Covid and Donovan Mitchell
The New York Times – Sports:Gobert had a dominant run in Utah, but now he and the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to find their fit together. He hears the chatter — and ignores it.
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Luka Doncic Has 60 Points, 21 Rebounds and 10 Assists
The New York Times – Sports:The Mavericks rallied to beat the Knicks in overtime as Doncic rewrote the N.B.A. record books.
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Nets Cut the Drama and Rekindle Championship Hopes
The New York Times – Sports:Kevin Durant’s trade request, a coaching change and Kyrie Irving’s suspension made the Nets look destined for another season of disappointment. Now, they’re the hottest team in the Eastern Conference.
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NBA Christmas Day Games 2022: What to Know
The New York Times – Sports:The N.B.A. brings out its stars on Christmas. This year, there will be some new rivalries, too.
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With Suns Deal, Mat Ishbia Is Close to His Basketball Dream
The New York Times – Sports:Mat Ishbia was a walk on at Michigan State 20 years ago before he became a wealthy businessman. His $4 billion deal to buy the Phoenix Suns could help him live his sports dream.
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How Is Nikola Jokic This Good Again?
The New York Times – Sports:With his seamless passing and box-score-busting offense, Jokic, the superstar Denver Nuggets center, is showing why his coach calls him a “generational talent.”
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Mat Ishbia to Acquire Phoenix Suns and Mercury For $4 Billion
The New York Times – Sports:Ishbia, the chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, would replace Robert Sarver as the majority owner. Sarver was pushed to sell amid a misconduct scandal.
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The Inside Story of N.B.A. Players and Their Socks
The New York Times – Sports:Zion Williamson rocks an orange stripe. Marcus Smart almost got fined over his socks. Some guys wear them on the wrong feet. (The wrong feet?)
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Louis Orr, 64, Dies; Syracuse Star, Knicks Forward and a Coach
The New York Times – Sports:He helped lead a dominant squad at Syracuse and won all-American honors. He later became a role player for the Knicks and a college coach.
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The Sixers Give a Glimpse of How Good They Can Be
The New York Times – Sports:Joel Embiid is formidable, and James Harden is keeping the offense on track. The Philadelphia 76ers are clicking — and hoping it lasts this time.