Keerthika Uthayakumar
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Including today, Franz Wagner & Paolo Banchero have only played in 54 of a possible 106 games together since the start of last season.
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Including today, Franz Wagner & Paolo Banchero have only played in 54 of a possible 106 games together since the start of last season.
Reposted by Keerthika Uthayakumar
Have to shout out the incredible @keerthikau.bsky.social here for helping me with some of the numbers specific to two-way usage around the NBA!
New: Jabari Walker leads NBA two-way players in appearances in 2025-26. Dominick Barlow leads in total minutes and minutes per game.
I did the deepest of dives into the Sixers’ remarkable two-way success this season. What’s powering it? What happens next? www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-76ers...
I did the deepest of dives into the Sixers’ remarkable two-way success this season. What’s powering it? What happens next? www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-76ers...
Sunday stats: As Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker earn rotation roles, Sixers' shrewd two-way signings are paying off
The Sixers might be extracting more value from two-way players than any other team in the NBA as a pair of young forwards has saved the team's depth.
www.phillyvoice.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Have to shout out the incredible @keerthikau.bsky.social here for helping me with some of the numbers specific to two-way usage around the NBA!
OKC has outscored teams by a combined 358 points this season, the largest differential through the first 23 games of a season in NBA history.
December 6, 2025 at 5:08 AM
OKC has outscored teams by a combined 358 points this season, the largest differential through the first 23 games of a season in NBA history.
I'm just saying, no one likes back-to-backs.
Friday night disco at Scotiabank Arena. Raptors-Hornets is delayed because the scoreboard is flickering light onto the middle of the court. That’s a new one.
December 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I'm just saying, no one likes back-to-backs.
There's been 7 game-winning buzzer beaters this season & the Lakers have two of them.
December 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
There's been 7 game-winning buzzer beaters this season & the Lakers have two of them.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 games with 10+ points is over.
He was held to under 10 points for the first time since Jan. 5, 2007.
fun fact via @woodleysean.bsky.social, only 24 players have played at least 1,297 games in NBA history.
He was held to under 10 points for the first time since Jan. 5, 2007.
fun fact via @woodleysean.bsky.social, only 24 players have played at least 1,297 games in NBA history.
December 5, 2025 at 3:06 AM
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 games with 10+ points is over.
He was held to under 10 points for the first time since Jan. 5, 2007.
fun fact via @woodleysean.bsky.social, only 24 players have played at least 1,297 games in NBA history.
He was held to under 10 points for the first time since Jan. 5, 2007.
fun fact via @woodleysean.bsky.social, only 24 players have played at least 1,297 games in NBA history.
More LeBron fun facts: LeBron James had 0 rebounds on Monday against the Suns, just the 6th time he hasn't grabbed a rebound in a game in his career.
0 blocks, 0 steals & 0 rebounds for the first time ever.
0 blocks, 0 steals & 0 rebounds for the first time ever.
December 5, 2025 at 12:12 AM
More LeBron fun facts: LeBron James had 0 rebounds on Monday against the Suns, just the 6th time he hasn't grabbed a rebound in a game in his career.
0 blocks, 0 steals & 0 rebounds for the first time ever.
0 blocks, 0 steals & 0 rebounds for the first time ever.
This week in the NBA:
- Clippers send Chris Paul home at 3am, can't waive him
- Giannis is exploring trade options, Bulls tell Giannis they're not interested
short list but such an unserious week
- Clippers send Chris Paul home at 3am, can't waive him
- Giannis is exploring trade options, Bulls tell Giannis they're not interested
short list but such an unserious week
December 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
This week in the NBA:
- Clippers send Chris Paul home at 3am, can't waive him
- Giannis is exploring trade options, Bulls tell Giannis they're not interested
short list but such an unserious week
- Clippers send Chris Paul home at 3am, can't waive him
- Giannis is exploring trade options, Bulls tell Giannis they're not interested
short list but such an unserious week
This is silly for multiple reasons but mainly because Raptors/Cavs on November 24th was on Peacock.
The NBA has fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 for violating player participation policy for not making Darius Garland available for a nationally televised game versus a non-national game.
December 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This is silly for multiple reasons but mainly because Raptors/Cavs on November 24th was on Peacock.
Fun fact: LeBron James has won 46 games against the Raptors, most all-time.
He also hasn't lost in Toronto since March 14, 2019.
He also hasn't lost in Toronto since March 14, 2019.
December 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Fun fact: LeBron James has won 46 games against the Raptors, most all-time.
He also hasn't lost in Toronto since March 14, 2019.
He also hasn't lost in Toronto since March 14, 2019.
Thinking about the reality where the 21-1 Thunder end up picking higher in the draft than the 3-17 Wizards.
Of course, they'll have more lottery picks (at least 2) in the draft than the 3-19 Pelicans (0).
Of course, they'll have more lottery picks (at least 2) in the draft than the 3-19 Pelicans (0).
December 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Thinking about the reality where the 21-1 Thunder end up picking higher in the draft than the 3-17 Wizards.
Of course, they'll have more lottery picks (at least 2) in the draft than the 3-19 Pelicans (0).
Of course, they'll have more lottery picks (at least 2) in the draft than the 3-19 Pelicans (0).
Ryan Nembhard is the first Mavs rookie to have back-to-back double-doubles since Luka Doncic in 2019.
December 4, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Ryan Nembhard is the first Mavs rookie to have back-to-back double-doubles since Luka Doncic in 2019.
Jamal Murray scored 52 points on 95.6 TS%.
He now owns 2 of the 6 most efficient 50-point games in NBA history.
He had 50 on 100.0 TS% in 2021.
He now owns 2 of the 6 most efficient 50-point games in NBA history.
He had 50 on 100.0 TS% in 2021.
December 4, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Jamal Murray scored 52 points on 95.6 TS%.
He now owns 2 of the 6 most efficient 50-point games in NBA history.
He had 50 on 100.0 TS% in 2021.
He now owns 2 of the 6 most efficient 50-point games in NBA history.
He had 50 on 100.0 TS% in 2021.
Players named Nembhard are currently 5-for-6 from three.
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Players named Nembhard are currently 5-for-6 from three.
Fun fact: Kawhi Leonard has lost the last 6 games he's played in, tied for the longest personal losing streak of his career.
Kawhi Leonard is off to the best start of his career on by far the worst team he’s ever played for.
Amidst an unmitigated disaster of a season that feels like the end of an era, it’s time for the Clippers to trade him: www.theringer.com/2025/12/03/n...
Amidst an unmitigated disaster of a season that feels like the end of an era, it’s time for the Clippers to trade him: www.theringer.com/2025/12/03/n...
The Clippers Have Run Out of Rock Bottoms
Los Angeles’s season has become an unmitigated disaster. It’s time to move on—and consider trading Kawhi.
www.theringer.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Fun fact: Kawhi Leonard has lost the last 6 games he's played in, tied for the longest personal losing streak of his career.
If you have played a clutch game against the Thunder this season, hang the banner.
December 3, 2025 at 6:34 AM
If you have played a clutch game against the Thunder this season, hang the banner.
Reposted by Keerthika Uthayakumar
I just don't know what you do with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander when he's knocking down the stepback 3.
December 3, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I just don't know what you do with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander when he's knocking down the stepback 3.
Pat Spencer is going to have an incredible story to tell at the office tomorrow.
December 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Pat Spencer is going to have an incredible story to tell at the office tomorrow.
Scottie Barnes has 4 blocks in the clutch this season, tied for the most in the NBA.
December 3, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Scottie Barnes has 4 blocks in the clutch this season, tied for the most in the NBA.
Raptors have won 6 of their last 7 games that have been within 5 points in the last 5 minutes.
They're 8-3 in the clutch this season.
They're 8-3 in the clutch this season.
December 3, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Raptors have won 6 of their last 7 games that have been within 5 points in the last 5 minutes.
They're 8-3 in the clutch this season.
They're 8-3 in the clutch this season.
Scottie Barnes finished with 28 points, 7 rebounds & 7 assists
That's his 60th career 20/5/5 game, fourth-most in Raptors franchise history.
That's his 60th career 20/5/5 game, fourth-most in Raptors franchise history.
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Scottie Barnes finished with 28 points, 7 rebounds & 7 assists
That's his 60th career 20/5/5 game, fourth-most in Raptors franchise history.
That's his 60th career 20/5/5 game, fourth-most in Raptors franchise history.
Raptors win their 8th straight at home & improve to 15-7.
Last season, their 15th win came on January 29th.
Last season, their 15th win came on January 29th.
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Raptors win their 8th straight at home & improve to 15-7.
Last season, their 15th win came on January 29th.
Last season, their 15th win came on January 29th.
Clippers were up 2 with 6:36 left in the 2nd quarter.
Miami just went on a 30-2 run over 5.5 minutes & now the Clippers are down 26.
Miami just went on a 30-2 run over 5.5 minutes & now the Clippers are down 26.
December 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Clippers were up 2 with 6:36 left in the 2nd quarter.
Miami just went on a 30-2 run over 5.5 minutes & now the Clippers are down 26.
Miami just went on a 30-2 run over 5.5 minutes & now the Clippers are down 26.
Fun fact: the Clippers are 10.0 points per 100 worse on defence this year, on pace to be the worst year-over-year difference in defensive rating since the Grizzlies in 2006-07.
Grizzlies went from a 100.4 def. rating in 2005-06 to 110.9 in 2006-07.
Grizzlies went from a 100.4 def. rating in 2005-06 to 110.9 in 2006-07.
December 1, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Fun fact: the Clippers are 10.0 points per 100 worse on defence this year, on pace to be the worst year-over-year difference in defensive rating since the Grizzlies in 2006-07.
Grizzlies went from a 100.4 def. rating in 2005-06 to 110.9 in 2006-07.
Grizzlies went from a 100.4 def. rating in 2005-06 to 110.9 in 2006-07.
1am question as I prep for tomorrow's games:
what basketball stat do you think best represents the power of friendship?
what basketball stat do you think best represents the power of friendship?
November 29, 2025 at 6:04 AM
1am question as I prep for tomorrow's games:
what basketball stat do you think best represents the power of friendship?
what basketball stat do you think best represents the power of friendship?