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
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 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
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 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
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?
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
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
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
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
Joel Embiid is formidable, and James Harden is keeping the offense on track. The Philadelphia 76ers are clicking — and hoping it lasts this time.