Partnership screening vs. game switching D is scoring advantageous. The Smalls screen for Bigs; Bigs pick for Smalls. Combination screening zealots create 1) size 2) speed 3) strength 4) ball containment D issues.

Three areas illustrating a lack of game focus are 1) numerous unforced turnovers 2) double digit missed free throws 3) huge negative rebounding differential. Most core errors are lapses of ball respecting and toughness.

The best!

A huge element for NBA hoopsters is pop culture. Part athlete, part influencer, part entertainer, part global brander. All- Star weekend creates new platforms of 1) connecting 2) showcasing 3) informing 4) uniting.

🚨CAREER-HIGH ALERT 🚨 Joshua dalton knocks down his fourth three of the game and is up to 15 points for the first time in his career.

Myron Amey Jr. leads the way with 25 points and Josh Dalton finishes with a career-high with 15 points and four threes. The road trip continues next Saturday in San Diego.

Winning basketball is about belonging to something bigger than yourself, and giving back to floormates unselfish game play. Core foundations are 1) effort 2) sacrifice 3) toughness 4) accountability 5) belief.

A team's confidence soars by accurately knocking down threes. The Denver Nuggets are 1st in the NBA, shooting triples, at 39.5 % PG. Marksmanship is elevated by 1) timely passing 2) prepared footwork. #NBAStats

Determined glass crashers secure pivotal 4th Q. caroms. Intense ball retrievers are in constant motion, w/ 1) footwork 2) physicality 3) multi-efforts. Late battle clutch rebounds affect Off/Def. strategies. Grittiness!

Often, unengaged teams play "cosmic" fake reality game defense. There's a lack of technique and interest. Successful D is uncomplicated schemes heighten by 1) talking 2) positioning 3) contesting 4) helping 5) effort.

After the NBA All-Star break, rookies on Play-Off bound teams graduate to first year allies. Their teammates demand 1) more defensive urgency 2) less unforced turnovers 3) late game possession valuing. Stretch run!

Wise coaches are perfectionists and realist, at the same time. Savvy guiders are demanding, yet understand game errors are a reality. Most player miscues are 1) panic ball decisions 2) shot choices 3) late D helping.

Coach -- Officiating is like the weather. When it's cool, wear a sweater; when it's hot, wear shorts

“When you’re taking about Doug Moe, he was a one of one” Former All-Star Kiki VanDeWeghe joined Justin Termine and @JumpShot8 to talk about the passing of NBA pioneer Doug Moe. NBA Today | Weekdays 4–7p ET on SiriusXM & the NBA App   sxm.app.link/NBATodayListen

AND-1! RB!

AMEY BEFORE THE HALF!

Brown hit four threes in the first half to lead all scorers with 14 points. Issanza and Amey add six apiece as LMU shoots 58% from the field to open the game.

And-1! Captain Vide with the last nine LMU points.

End of the clock? Myron Amey is your guy!

Vide Scores 20 of 23 in the Second Half to Defeat San Diego lmulions.com/news/2026/2/21…