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Despite the roster’s lack of NBA talent, the 2022-23 Spartans possess the poise and toughness to compete against the nation’s best teams. Just ask Kentucky.

DALLAS — Luka Doncic skipped down the court, one finger against his lips to silence the Los Angeles Clippers.

ATLANTA — The Hawks rank third in the Eastern Conference standings. After a 4-1 start against overmatched opponents, they are 5-3 during a tougher stretch. The Hawks own two victories over the Bucks and one against the 76ers. It’s a good start for the Hawks, but is it sustainable?

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“The world is not a fair place,” Cockburn said. “Sometimes, you have to take what life gives you.”

Despite their losing record, the Chicago Bulls seem to have figured out how to defend without Lonzo Ball — at least on paper.

Trade him? Keep him? Hope he gets healthy sooner than later? The questions surrounding White and what he is for the Bulls moving forward are a lot more complex than first glance.

One prominent NBA analyst thinks so.

“If you have a winning mentality, moving the ball is something you should do,” Rockets guard Eric Gordon said after Monday’s deflating loss to the Clippers.