American journalist Grant Wahl, who passed away suddenly in Qatar while covering the World Cup, was just not a football guru – he was also a brilliant basketball mind who played a key role in the careers of some of the NBA’s biggest names.
The short-handed Brooklyn Nets, led by a career-high 33 points from Cam Thomas and a season-best effort from Patty Mills, edged the Indiana Pacers 136-133 in Indianapolis.
Dyson Daniels has been no stranger to big defensive assignments in his rookie season –having been assigned to the likes of LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The Suns had been shining, even without veteran star Chris Paul – so getting him back for a potential NBA finals preview against Boston seemed perfect.