Shubhanshu Smit Lal is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. A lifelong basketball fan, he’s inspired by the unique impact that players like Steph Curry, Allen Iverson, and Jason Williams have had on the game. Curry revolutionizing the arc, Iverson’s cultural impact and daunting crossover, and Williams’ flashy creativity all resonated with him as ‘expressions of freedom’ on the court. Shubhanshu’s also no stranger to the court himself, having been a University Champion for 3 years during college. The hoopster loves breaking down the game and penning stories that go way beyond the box score. When he’s not writing, you’ll probably find him deep into a competitive gaming session or sketching out a new Graffiti Piece.
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Can Cade Cunningham save the Pistons' season? Injury updates on Jaden Ivey, Isaiah Stewart, and Detroit's Game 5 lineup vs. the Knicks.
Pacers Injury Report: Are Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Pascal Siakam Playing in Game 5 Against Bucks?
Haliburton shines, Bennedict Mathurin nears return, and Indiana’s depth buries Milwaukee as the Pacers push the Bucks to the brink in Game 5.
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Jayson Tatum's takeover has Boston on the brink, but with Jaylen Brown and the Magic still lurking, Game 5 isn't a done deal yet.
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Tari Eason’s mom and others call out Draymond Green after refs help him escape a major penalty following a controversial play in Game 4.
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The Cavaliers are one win away from a sweep, but will Darius Garland play? Game 3 was chaos, and Cleveland is rolling without him.
Tyrese Haliburton Didn’t Hesitate to Make Statement on Scary Damian Lillard Injury Amid Heated Rivalry
Tyrese Haliburton steps up with respect for Damian Lillard after his heartbreaking Achilles injury in Game 4. Rivalries take a backseat.
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LeBron James and the Lakers suffer another crushing fourth-quarter collapse in Game 4, setting the stage for a must-win Game 5.
Savannah James Reveals What She Had Almost Forgotten Amid Husband LeBron’s Disappointing Sunday Afternoon
Savannah James shares a heartfelt reminder after LeBron James and the Lakers' tough loss, bringing back live calls on Everybody’s Crazy.
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Russell Westbrook’s foot injury and locker room tension put the Nuggets in a tough spot. Can they survive without him?
Stephen Curry in Chaos As Interaction With Female Reporter Takes Unexpected Turn After Game 3 vs Rockets
Stephen Curry drops 36 points, cracks jokes during the postgame, and shows that even in tough playoff games, he’s still got the laughs.
Nuggets Locker Room Report Confirms Michael Porter Jr’s Health Struggle As Apology Over Fight vs Clippers Emerge
Michael Porter Jr.'s shoulder pain continues to haunt the Nuggets, and his bench-scuffle blunder adds to the chaos. Can Denver survive this?
With Ayesha Curry out of Sight, Stephen Curry Sets His Priorities Straight After Personal Milestone Night
Stephen Curry leads the Warriors to victory with a 36-point performance, moving to 10th on the all-time playoff scoring list.
