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Monday’s NBA action features eight games, and there are a ton of player prop angles to consider with stars like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Al
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Warriors' predicted to land 27-year-old former NBA champion
According to CBS Sports' Sam Quinn, one deal that could both move the needle and be viable would be acquiring Michael Porter Jr. from the Brooklyn Nets. Porter Jr. is having a stellar year for the Eastern Conference strugglers, averaging 25.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, while shooting 49.5% from the field and 40.8% from deep.
The Los Angeles Clippers have been streaky, winning six in a row immediately after ending a five-game losing streak. L.A. was pounded by Boston last time out, losing by 31 at home, so another downturn may have started.
The LA Clippers outlasted the Golden State Warriors at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. The Clippers earned a 103-102 win after Jimmy Butler missed the game-winning shot with less than four seconds remaining. Kawhi Leonard led the way with 24 points, 12 rebounds and five assists.
The Warriors are reportedly aiming for a player who is having a breakout season for a lowly team in East: Michael Porter Jr.
Stephen Curry once again showed why the Warriors continue to benefit from his ability to change games in a hurry.
San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks and Orlando Magic are headed to Las Vegas for the semifinals of the NBA Cup, but they're far from the only teams making waves of late.