- Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Karl-Anthony Towns' offense has been great everywhere ... except in the post. Why?
Dec. 8—Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt was lurking, waiting for the right moment to strike. He had seen this defensive setup from opponents countless times already this season — with the other team's power forward guarding Karl-Anthony Towns in the post and the center "guarding" Vanderbilt — aka planting in the paint to serve as a help defender. But a defender can only sit in the paint ...
- USA Today
Barrett makes 7 3s, Knicks beat Spurs to snap 3-game skid
R.J. Barrett made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 32 points, and the New York Knicks snapped a three-game skid, beating the San Antonio Spurs 121-109 on Tuesday night. Things may not be going well and, all of a sudden, you take a charge, get to a loose ball, you get a tip from behind, you get a block,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said.
- IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Watching basketball on Christmas Day? Here's what to know for all 5 NBA games
Five NBA games involving intriguing teams dot the schedule starting at noon on Christmas Day. The champion Milwaukee Bucks are in action.
All Players
| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | GF | |
| 15 | C | |
| 20 | FC | |
| 2 | PG | |
| 10 | FC | |
| 8 | F | |
| 18 | GF | |
| 3 | GF | |
| 12 | F | |
| 1 | SF | |
| 7 | GF | |
| 4 | G | |
| 17 | FC | |
| 22 | GF | |
| 23 | GF | |
| 6 | G | |
| 0 | G | |
| 11 | PG |