Nic Claxton raises his game and impresses Nets

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PHILADELPHIA — Nic Claxton may be having a breakout season, but as of Wednesday morning he hadn’t done enough to catch the attention of the Philadelphia 76ers. When asked what he thought about the way Claxton had raised his game, Harrell paused and raised his eyebrows. “I just want to know what he’s doing this year, what his resume is this year and what he’s doing this season,” Claxton said. Entering Wednesday night, Claxton was the league leader in blocks with an average of 2.7 per game. “This is great for Nic, because he’s going to be counted on and when the playoffs come around.
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Islanders face stern tests against the NHL's top teams over the next week

“Well, I don’t use the term, ‘measuring stick,’” the Islanders coach said. The Islanders then face the Rangers, who lost to the Lightning in the Eastern Conference final, on Wednesday in the teams’ only game this season at UBS Arena. “These teams we’re going to be playing against, they had great seasons last year and, even a handful of them, the last few years. On Friday, Barzal expressed his confidence that the Islanders were “a quick team,” and turning the puck over in Thursday’s loss was the real issue, not an ability to keep up with fast teams. Part of being fast for us and slowing other teams down is being physical and we weren’t physical enough.

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Tennis champ John McEnroe's former Gold Coast estate relists for $6.75M

Credit: Explorify 3D /Ed PappalardoKnown as Harbourwood, the estate was built in 1912 in the Georgian Colonial style by James S. Blackton, who owned the silent film company Vitagraph Studios, and had Theodore Roosevelt and Louis Comfort Tiffany for neighbors. Get the latest Long Island real estate news Find out where to buy, what sold in your neighborhood and much more. Credit: Explorify 3D /Ed PappalardoA separate building includes a ballroom with a wet bar, 12-seat movie theater, full kitchen, two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. The property also has an in-ground saltwater heated gunite pool with a built-in barbecue, sports court, full playground and generator. Credit: Explorify 3D /Ed PappalardoThe home is move-in ready, Pesce said.

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NFL Week 8 picks: Jets finally beat Pats, Giants finally lose a close game

Backing a team off a bye makes sense: It had an extra week to prepare and is well-rested. Mac Jones will start over Bailey Zappe, but this game is going to be more about Zach Wilson. Bill Belichick will make the second-year QB beat him, something the Jets haven’t done since December 2015. Expect a close game, with the Jets’ defensive line (and maybe a long Wilson run or two) being the difference. The pick: BuffaloMONDAY NIGHTCINCINNATI (4-3) AT CLEVELAND (2-5)TV: ESPN, 8:15 p.m.Cincinnati by 3.5; O/U: 45.5A Browns home game on Halloween night?

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Kyrie Irving scores 39 points, Kevin Durant adds 37, but Nets still fall to Mavericks in OT

Still, the Nets had a chance to win as they battled the Mavericks into overtime after losing in Milwaukee the night before. The Nets fell to 1-4 despite 39 points from Kyrie Irving and 37 from Kevin Durant. But behind Irving and Durant, the Nets had taken a 110-106 lead when Doncic scored four in a row to tie the game with 2:17 left. The Nets played one night after a bruising 110-99 loss in Milwaukee that featured an Irving moment that went viral. In the third quarter on Wednesday night, Irving drove and passed to Simmons just outside the paint.

3 months ago Newsday

Nets players excited, optimistic Kyrie Irving will return soon

PORTLAND, Ore. — There was an air of cautious optimism Thursday at the Nets morning shootaround here in the wake of a report that suspended All-Star guard Kyrie Irving would soon be rejoining the team. The Nets officially have not confirmed or denied ESPN’s report that Irving will return Sunday, but the general feeling among players is that they are close to getting their No. Between the posting and the suspension, Irving held two news conferences during which he declined to apologize or say whether he was antisemitic. Hours after the Nets announced his suspension, Irving issued an apology on social media. As part of the suspension, the Nets also laid out a multi-step plan that Irving needed to complete before returning to the team.

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Golden Globes: 'Fabelmans,' 'Banshees' expected to dominate

BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMASign up for Newsday's Entertainment newsletter Get the latest on celebs, TV and more. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMABrendan Fraser in "The Whale." Credit: A24/A24Austin Butler, “Elvis”Brendan Fraser, “The Whale”Hugh Jackman, “The Son”Bill Nighy, “Living”Jeremy Pope, “The Inspection”WHO SHOULD WIN Fraser, playing a morbidly obese recluse. WHO WILL WIN Fraser. BEST MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDYThis image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Brendan Gleeson in "The Banshees of Inisherin."

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Jack Eichel scores twice, Golden Knights top Winnipeg 5-2

LAS VEGAS — Jack Eichel scored twice, Adin Hill made 26 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Thursday night. Eichel had his third multi-goal game in 39 contests since joining Vegas last season. William Karlsson had a goal and an assist for the Golden Knights. “Our energy right from the get-go was 100%,” said Hill, who was spotted a four-goal lead in the first period. I thought they were well rested and ready to go.”Dubois spoiled the shutout bid early in the second period, when he fired home a rebound off Hill’s chest through his pads.

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