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The Suns JAM Session Podcast drops a post‑game recap titled “Booker CLUTCH, Suns TOUGH!” highlighting Phoenix’s latest win and the bench’s explosive performance. Listeners can stream the episode on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox, with prompts to subscribe, rate, and review. The post also showcases a hand‑painted “Face of the Franchise” artwork of Suns legend Kevin Durant, now for sale on eBay.
In the opening game of the 2026-27 season, Paul George lights up the court for the Boston Celtics, dropping 36 points on 14-of-22 shooting to lead a 123-101 win over his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, fresh off an All‑NBA Second Team season, joins George in a roster upgrade that paid off instantly. Former 76ers coach Nick Nurse, who coached George for two seasons, praises his crafty movement, directional changes and shooting touch, noting the small forward finally thrives in a starring role after a supporting stint in Philly.
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is energizing the Golden State Warriors, sparking an eight‑game winning streak after a 0‑3 start to the 2026‑27 season. In a recent livestream, he announced he’ll swap his Michael Jordan poster for one of teammate Stephen Curry, calling Curry his “real GOAT.” Lendeborg boasts a 21.4‑point average, 7.2 rebounds and 52.3% shooting in his first 11 games, including a 37‑point breakout against the Clippers. Meanwhile, Curry, now in his 18th year, leads the league with 30.6 points per game and a 45.7% three‑point rate.
The 76ers suffer a 123-101 defeat to the Celtics, their first meeting after the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia and Paul George to Boston. While the game highlights a clash between Brown and Jayson Tatum, ESPN’s Skip Bayless zeroes in on LeBron James’ three‑point woes, noting he’s 1‑of‑6 tonight and 9‑of‑38 this season (23.7%). James finishes with 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Tyrese Maxey scores 24 and Joel Embiid adds 16. The Celtics improve to 9‑2, snapping the Sixers’ 9‑3 run.
The Portland Trail Blazers bench guard Scoot Henderson for Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, inserting wing Sidy Cissoko into the starting five. Henderson has posted modest numbers in his first nine starts—8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists on 32.9% shooting and 16.7% from three—while shouldering a heavy workload after Ja Morant’s hamstring injury. Cissoko, coming off the bench all season, averages 6.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting 47.2% overall and 33.3% from deep. The matchup tips off at 8:10 p.m. PST at the Moda Center, with a return game in Seattle the next night.
Tracy McGrady reveals that Jaylen Brown’s first reaction to his November 2026 trade to the Philadelphia 76ers was, “They know I hated Philly, right?” The former Celtics star, still reeling from a reported feud with teammate Jayson Tatum, expressed his long‑standing rivalry‑driven dislike for Philadelphia. The trade sparked tension, highlighted by a cold exchange during warm‑ups when Tatum tried to dap Brown, who ignored him. Reports also note a tense dinner in France where Brown confronted Tatum about their future, leaving the duo’s relationship unresolved. The article details the fallout and the emotional backdrop of the first Celtics‑76ers showdown since the move.
Kevin O’Connor slams Jaylen Brown after the former Celtic logs a disappointing 13 points in the 76ers’ loss to Boston, where Jayson Tatum posted 21 and Paul George exploded for 36. The critique highlights Brown’s lackluster nine-shot effort and his focus on guarding Tatum rather than contributing offensively, calling it his “worst game of the year.” With Brown’s trade to Philadelphia still a sore spot, the rivalry narrative intensifies ahead of a January 21, 2027 showdown at TD Garden.
The Boston Celtics (9‑2) close a four‑game road swing with a back‑to‑back clash against the Toronto Raptors (5‑5) on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7 PM ET in Toronto. Boston leads the East, riding a five‑game winning streak, a 9‑1 run in its last ten, and a 4‑2 road record. The Celtics have dominated Toronto historically (77‑43 all‑time) and have won the last five meetings. Toronto, now sixth in the East, is dealing with several injuries (Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes out; Quickley, Jackson‑Davis, Murray‑Boyles questionable) and recent roster moves. Expect flexible lineups as both coaches manage rest in this pivotal Atlantic Division matchup.
In his first game against Philadelphia since being traded to Boston, Paul George opens up about why his stint with the 76ers fell short. He cites lingering health issues over his two seasons in Philly and says he needed more usage to perform at his best, acknowledging the workload he couldn't handle. George’s candid comments come after the Celtics’ recent victory over the 76ers, which featured a showdown between former teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
In an overtime thriller on Nov. 10, the Iowa Hawkeyes (2-1) fall 93-88 to unbeaten Virginia Tech (3-0) at Sioux City’s Tyson Center. Virginia’s guard duo Ben Hammond and Jaylen Curry dominate, combining for 57 points on 18‑of‑34 shooting and a perfect 16‑of‑18 from the line, with Curry’s OT three‑pointer sealing the win. Iowa’s Cooper Koch posts a career‑high 26 points (15‑of‑17 FT) but misses a final three‑point try. Bench scorer Ty’reek Coleman adds 20 points, while foul trouble hampers both teams; Iowa shoots 66% (31‑of‑47) from the line and struggles in clutch free throws. The Hawks rebound well (18 of 35) but fall short, setting up their next game against Creighton on Nov. 15.
Jaylen Brown's debut against his former team ends in a 123-101 loss as the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Boston Celtics on Nov. 11, 2026. Brown scores just 13 points on 4-of-9 shooting, adds four fouls, and is outdone by former teammate Jayson Tatum's 21 points. Meanwhile, Paul George, the player exchanged for Brown, explodes for 36 points. The defeat drops the Sixers to 9-3, while the Celtics improve to 9-2, setting up a rematch on Jan. 21 in Boston.
The New York Knicks crush the Milwaukee Bucks 117‑85 at Madison Square Garden, delivering the Bucks’ toughest defeat of the season. Jalen Brunson tops the Knicks with 23 points, while bench scorer Tyler Kolek adds 12. For Milwaukee, Jaime Jaquez Jr. leads all starters with 16 points, but the team struggles, scoring just 11 points combined from three starters and shooting poorly in the second and fourth quarters. The Knicks dominate the glass, pulling down 59 rebounds to the Bucks’ 32, and build a 58‑34 halftime lead. The loss highlights the Bucks’ rebounding woes and defensive lapses as they fall to 0‑9 in games decided by 30+ points.
Paul George leads the Celtics to a 123-101 victory over his former team, the 76ers, scoring 36 points on 14‑of‑22 shooting. After Payton Pritchard's early threes, George ignites a fourth‑quarter surge with a triple, a turnaround‑and‑one and a personal eight‑point run, extending the lead to 21. In the process, he playfully flips off the hostile Philadelphia crowd, sparking a viral moment. George now averages 22.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists this season, signaling a career resurgence in Boston.
Ex-Philadelphia 76ers wing Paul George destroyed his former team to secure the Boston Celtics bragging rights.
Despite a small patellar tendon tear that sidelines him for 8‑10 weeks, Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren joins the team’s shootaround before Tuesday’s game at Portland. The Thunder, missing starters Jalen Williams (ankle) and Cason Wallace (shoulder), remain 8‑2 and sit third in the Western Conference, chasing a fifth straight win. Holmgren’s early shots suggest progress, though his return date stays uncertain, while role players like Kenrich Williams and Aday Mara keep the team afloat.
Draymond Green defends former Warriors coach Mark Jackson’s 2015 claim that Stephen Curry was “hurting the game,” arguing the comment was misinterpreted. On his podcast, Green explains Jackson was warning against copy‑cat three‑point shooting by youngsters lacking Curry’s mechanics, not condemning Curry’s skill. Green cites Curry’s revolutionary impact on shooting, defense and offense, and notes the backlash then compared to Doc Rivers’ recent remarks on Giannis. The discussion revisits the 2015 Finals, Jackson’s on‑air criticism, and how Curry’s style reshaped basketball, confirming Green’s view that Jackson was “never been more right.”
Paul George lit up his debut with the Boston Celtics, dropping 36 points on 14‑of‑22 shooting as the Celtics crushed the Philadelphia 76ers 123‑101 on Nov. 11, 2026. His performance earned a tongue‑in‑cheek endorsement from Ringer founder Bill Simmons, who tweeted, “Paul George — I’ve always liked him!!!!!” George’s early 17‑point burst helped Boston build a 62‑51 halftime lead, and a 29‑point fourth‑quarter surge sealed the win. Jayson Tatum added 21 points, while Philly’s Tyrese Maxey led with 24. Boston improves to 9‑2 heading into a matchup with Toronto.
Paul George ignites the Boston Celtics with 36 points, including six threes, as they rout the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Nov. 11, 2026. The Celtics surge with a 27‑point three‑pointer run in the second half, improving to 9‑2 on the season. Jayson Tatum adds 21 and Payton Pritchard 18 off the bench. Philadelphia’s stars struggle: Tyrese Maxey scores 24, Joel Embiid 16 on 2‑for‑9 shooting, and Jaylen Brown 13. The Sixers shoot just 11‑for‑37 from three, while Boston hits 22‑for‑49, sealing the victory.
The main storyline ahead of Tuesday's Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics matchup was the drama brewing between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Their pregame "greeting" added a few more logs to the fire.
From the very start of the game, there was something different in the air. You could just tell that this game meant something to both teams.
In a dramatic third‑quarter surge, Boston guard Payton Pritchard sparks a Celtics blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers with a wild three‑pointer that ricochets off the backboard, shattering the broadcast camera perched above it. The shot, made with 3:02 left in the period, ignites a 41‑22 run that puts Boston up for good. Pritchard finishes with 18 off the bench and a +26 plus/minus, while the Celtics shoot 22‑of‑49 from three, leaving the 76ers unable to recover. The bizarre camera‑crash moment becomes the turning point in a game that could have been a thriller.
Paul George ignites his return to Philadelphia, scoring 36 points as the Boston Celtics roll past the 76ers 123-101 in the first of four regular‑season matchups. Boston’s depth shines—eight players hit a three‑pointer and George, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser each land four threes. Jayson Tatum adds 13 points, while the Sixers rely on Tyrese Maxey (12) and a struggling Joel Embiid (9, all free throws). The Celtics lead 30‑23 after the first quarter and never look back, entering halftime up 62‑51. The next Celtics‑76ers showdown comes Jan. 21 at TD Garden.
The Nets may get second‑year guard Egor Demin back against New Orleans after missing six games with a right leg bone bruise, though his status remains uncertain pending a final practice check. Nolan Traore is listed as questionable with calf soreness. Rookie Noah Clowney endured a rough 8‑minute, foul‑out performance in a 130‑93 loss to Dallas and faced a scuffle with Mavs rookie Morez Johnson Jr., while his minutes have dipped after Julius Randle's arrival. Despite Randle and Michael Porter Jr. struggling defensively, lottery pick Mikel Brown Jr. shines with 15.2 points and 3.8 assists over his last five games as the team slips to a 2‑8 start.
The Boston Celtics rout the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 as Paul George scores a season‑high 36 points in his first game back against his former team. Jaylen Brown struggles, managing only 13 points on 4‑of‑9 shooting, while Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics with key plays and a turnover that fuels Boston’s offense. Tyrese Maxey leads the Sixers with 24 points, but Joel Embiid and LeBron James are inefficient, combining for just 27 points on poor shooting. The Sixers miss Adem Bona (neck) and Dominick Barlow (back), and the game swings early with Boston’s hot shooting and defensive stops.
Jayson Tatum electrified the Celtics‑76ers clash on Nov. 11, 2026, slamming a one‑handed dunk over LeBron James with six minutes left in the third quarter. The move, which boosted Tatum to 18 points, echoed his rookie‑year poster dunk on a young James in the 2018 Eastern Finals. Boston led 62‑51 at halftime and Tatum finished the quarter with 21 points, six rebounds and two blocks. LeBron struggled, making only four of his first 12 shots, prompting Barstool founder Dave Portnoy to flood X with a humorous rant demanding “infinity” of the replay.