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With some thrilling games and crazy buzzer-beaters, tonight's matches were at the center of attention in the NBA bubble, Disney World. With the Brooklyn Nets upsetting the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns holding out against the LA Clippers, tonight we saw several stars who struggled to receive respect rise to the occasion.
We bring to you an NBA news update covering some of the events from the basketball world that you may have missed.
Rajon Rondo to rehab in Florida outside the bubble
LA Lakers' veteran point guard Rajon Rondo is set to travel to Florida to continue his rehab closer to the NBA bubble. Rondo had fractured his right thumb on July 12th during a practice and was expected to be out of action for 6-8 weeks.
LA Lakers' coach Frank Vogel commented on Rondo's rehab plans saying:
"He's making his way to Florida tomorrow and will spend a certain period of time outside of the bubble before he's reintegrated inside of the bubble."
The Lakers would hope that Rondo will be able to return to the NBA bubble soon and prepare for the playoffs with the rest of the team.
Melo and Booker silence critics with stellar clutch performance
The term 'washed' had been used very often with Carmelo Anthony for the past few years after his departure from the New York Knicks. Playing for the Portland Trail Blazers this season, he has silenced all his critics averaging 15.3 points and 6.3 rebounds.
In tonight's game against the Rockets, he scored 15 points including a game-changing three late in the fourth quarter. Damian Lillard was all praises after tonight's performance saying:
"He's a great teammate and that's what we expect from. We put him in those positions because we expect him to make those shots."
Devin Booker also had an amazing night with 35 points and 8 assists. He hit the game-winning jump shot over Kawhi Leonard and Paul George at the buzzer to give the Phoenix Suns their third straight win in the NBA bubble.
The Phoenix Suns have been excellent since the season's restart. They are now just 3 games away from the eighth spot in the Western Conference.
NBA players wish former President Obama on his birthday
The 44th President of the USA, Barrack Obama celebrated his 59th birthday yesterday. Several NBA players took to social media to wish him. LeBron James posted this on his Twitter page
Two time NBA MVP, Stephen Curry also posted a picture on his Instagram account.
Many other NBA players such as Chris Paul also wished the former President on his birthday.
Also Read: Phoenix Suns 117-115 LA Clippers: Twitter reactions and highlights | NBA 2019-20
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