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卡特·雅克姆丘克时代于昨晚正式开始！谈论一场伟大的首秀。雅克姆丘克打了12分46秒，助攻了本场比赛的第一个进球，并打进了第二个进球，参议员队以3-2战胜了红翼队。让我们深入了解卡特·雅克姆丘克 (Carter Yakemchuk) 的细节，以及参议员队令人难以置信的背靠背胜利！

雅克姆丘克的强势首秀

就在一个多星期前，我写了一篇关于雅克姆丘克本赛季在 AHL 的进步的文章。总的来说，这是成功的一年，雅克姆丘克现在在 50 场比赛中打进了 10 个进球，得到了 36 分。不利的一面是，他是全队最差的-30。我的文章中有这样一句话：“雅克姆丘克本赛季不太可能获得 NHL 机会。”该组织似乎致力于让他在 AHL 打满整个赛季。好吧，你瞧，参议员队饱受伤病困扰，雅克姆丘克在季后赛对阵对手球队的比赛中被迫进入了他的第一场 NHL 比赛阵容。没有压力吧？

这里要归功于特拉维斯·格林。他确保不会压倒雅克姆丘克或新秀乔里安·多诺万。多诺万只打了 4 分 42 秒，考虑到这不仅是他的第一场 NHL 比赛，而且他在贝尔维尔的最后几周也因伤缺席，这是有道理的。

与此同时，Yakemchuk 进行了 21 次轮班。第 1 分 22 秒，他在力量发挥上表现出色，在两腿之间助攻。在5对5的比赛中，他50%的轮换都是从进攻区域开始的。与昨晚相比，以下是其他 D-men 的进攻区域从 5 对 5 开始：

• 克莱文: 29%
• 祖布：24%
• 斯彭斯: 18%
• 垫火: 0%

克莱文和祖布被要求终止超过 5 分钟的点球大战。亚克姆丘克并没有被用于点球大战。就如何培养一名年轻的进攻型前锋取得成功而言，这正是正确的做法。当然，从那时起，就取决于雅克姆丘克能否打得好，他当然做到了。

有史以来最好的参议员背靠背？

我不会假装认识每一个 Sens 人。这就是我所知道的。考虑到参议员队的两场比赛都是在客场进行的，这是一个相当大的挑战。更糟糕的是，他们两场比赛都没有最好的防守球员杰克·桑德森(Jake Sanderson)。但事情并没有结束！

在战胜流浪者队的比赛中，他们下半场只有四名防守队员。他们在第一场比赛后期失去了新的头号球员托马斯·查博特（Thomas Chabot）。然后他们在第二局失去了拉西·汤姆森。尽管如此，整场比赛他们只丢了10次射门。

在昨晚底特律的第二场比赛中，他们的后场缺少了桑德森、查伯特、詹森、吉尔伯特和汤姆森。多诺万打了不到五分钟，克莱文成为他们唯一的常规左投手。他们找到了以 3-2 获胜的方法，在球队历史上最伟大的背靠背之一中赢得了令人难以置信的 2-0 战绩。

莱纳斯·乌尔马克 (Linus Ullmark) 昂首挺胸

让我们面对现实吧，考虑到他们的牌局如何，参议员们需要乌尔马克发挥出色。这正是他昨晚所做的。他面对的 35 次射门中有 33 次扑出，其中包括一些令人难以置信的扑救，以保持一球领先。这是乌尔马克整个赛季在一场比赛中做出的最多扑救。

感觉好像他的挣扎现在已经过去了。自从 1 月底休假归来后，Ullmark 的战绩为 9-2-2，SV% 为 0.902。无论如何，这都不是精英的 SV%，但值得注意的是，参议员队比 NHL 中的任何球队都更好地限制投篮。他在那段时间的 2.31 GAA 在所有至少参加过 10 场比赛的守门员中排名第五。如果他能够在整个比赛中提供这种类型的守门员，那么参议员队就有很大的机会连续第二年重返季后赛。

参议员队不能沉浸在他们的背靠背胜利中太久。明天晚上他们将在主场对阵匹兹堡企鹅队进行另一场重要比赛。

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The Carter Yakemchuk era officially began last night! Talk about a great start. Yakemchuk played 12:46, assisted on the first goal of the game and scored the next goal as the Senators won 3–2 against the Red Wings. Let’s dive into the details of Carter Yakemchuk and the Senators’ incredible back-to-back wins!

Yakemchuk’s strong start

Just a week ago, I wrote about Yakemchuk’s progress in the AHL this season. For the most part, it has been a successful year, with Yakemchuk now having 10 goals and 36 points in 50 games. The downside is that he was a team-worst -30. The following sentence was in my article: “It is unlikely that Yakemchuk will get his NHL opportunity this season.” The organization seemed committed to having him play a full season in the AHL. Well, low and behold, the Senators have been ravaged by injuries, forcing Yakemchuk into the lineup for his first NHL game in the middle of a playoff push against a rival team. No pressure, right?

The credit for this goes to Travis Green. He made sure not to overshadow Yakemchuk or fellow rookie Jorian Donovan. Donovan only played 4:42, which makes sense when you consider that not only was this his first NHL game, but he had been out the last few weeks in Belleville due to injury.

Meanwhile, Yakemchuk played 21 shifts. 1:22 of that came on the power play, where he noted his penchant for assists between the legs. At 5 on 5, 50% of his shifts began in the offensive zone. For comparison, here are the other D-men offensive zones starting at 5 p.m. last night:

• cleven: 29%
• when: 24%
• spence: 18%
• mat fire: 0%

Kleven and Zub were given penalties of over 5 minutes. Yakemchuk was not used on the penalty kill. In terms of setting a young offensive D-man up for success, this is exactly how to do it. From there, of course, it was up to Yakemchuk to play well, and he certainly did that.

Best senator ever back to back?

I will not pretend to know each sense one by one. This is what I know. This was quite challenging as the Senators played both games on the road. To make matters worse, they played both games without their best defender Jake Sanderson. However, it doesn’t end here!

In their win against Rangers, he played the second half of the game with only four defenders. They lost their new number one, Thomas Chabot, at the end of the first leg. Then they lost Lassie Thomson in the second. Despite this, he only allowed 10 shots in the entire game.

In the second game last night in Detroit, they were now without Sanderson, Chabot, Jensen, Gilbert and Thompson on the back-end. Donovan played less than five minutes, leaving Cleven as their only regular left-shot D-man. They found a way to win 3–2, giving them an incredible 2–0 record in one of the greatest back-to-backs in team history.

Linus Ullmark stands tall

Let’s face it, given how the cards were stacked against them, the Senators needed Ullmark to have a great game. That’s exactly what he did last night. He saved 33 of the 35 shots he faced, including some incredible saves late to preserve a one-goal lead. This is the most saves Ullmark has made in a game all season.

It feels as if their struggle is now behind them. Since returning from his leave of absence in late January, Ullmark has gone 9-2-2 with a .902 SV%. This is by no means a typical SV%, but it is important to note that the Senators limit shots better than any team in the NHL. His 2.31 GAA during that time ranked fifth-best among all goaltenders with at least 10 games played. If he can provide that type of goaltending, the Senators have a great chance to get back to the playoffs for the second year in a row.

The Senators can’t enjoy back-to-back spectacular victories much longer. They play another big game tomorrow night at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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目前尚未有女性担任过 NBA 球队的主教练，但 ESPN 的安德拉亚·卡特 (Andraya Carter) 认为这种情况很快就会改变。这位篮球分析师列出了几位她认为可能是第一个领导职业男子篮球教练组的现任教练，并告诉 SiriusXM NBA 广播电台的大卫·谢泼德，贝基·哈蒙、道恩·斯塔利和尼尔·艾维最为突出。

“有一些，你提到了贝基·哈蒙。道恩·斯塔利，她对尼克斯队的职位非常开放，并一度接受过采访。这是两位我非常感兴趣的顶级教练，无论他们最终是否能在男子球队获得机会。尼尔·艾维是 [another] 其中之一是我关注的巴黎圣母院。 ……如果这是她感兴趣的机会……那可能是我的前三名，”卡特在广播中说道。

哈蒙是 WNBA 拉斯维加斯王牌队的现任主教练。最近，她帮助他们成为WNBA历史上第二支在四年内赢得三个冠军的球队。斯特利曾在南卡罗来纳州执教 Aces 巨星阿贾·威尔逊 (A’ja Wilson)，这是她执掌斗鸡队女子篮球项目的第 18 个赛季。 2019 年孟菲斯灰熊队聘用艾维，她成为 NBA 教练组中第九位女性。

卡特的名单还不止于此。她接着喊出了其他几位候选人，包括洛杉矶湖人队助理教练林赛·哈丁。

“显然，卡拉·劳森（Kara Lawson）在波士顿凯尔特人队有过经验。她现在在杜克大学做得很好，所以，当我想到那里有一些交叉时。林赛·戈特利布（Lindsay Gottlieb）在 NBA 中有过一些经验，现在在南加州大学。……我的脑海中浮现出一些第一个名字……林赛·哈丁……她自己就是一名出色的球员。我们可以在某个时候看到她领导一支 NBA 或男子大学篮球队，”卡特补充道。 “谁知道呢？”

虽然尚不清楚第一位领导 NBA 员工队伍的女性会是谁，但卡特认为不乏优质的选择。这似乎只是在正确的时间出现了正确的机会。

目前尚未有女性擔任 NBA 球隊的主教練，但 ESPN 的 Andraya Carter 認為這種情況很快就會改變。這位籃球分析師列出了幾位她認為可能是第一個領導職業男子籃球教練組的現任教練，並告訴 SiriusXM NBA 廣播電台的大衛·謝潑德，貝基·哈蒙、道恩·斯塔利和尼爾·艾維最為突出。

「有一些，你提到了貝基·哈蒙。道恩·斯塔利，她對尼克斯隊的職位非常開放，並一度接受過採訪。這是兩位我非常感興趣的頂級教練，無論他們最終是否能在男子球隊獲得機會。尼爾·艾維是 [another] 其中之一是我關注的巴黎聖母院。 ……如果這是她感興趣的機會……那可能是我的前三名，」卡特在廣播中說道。

哈蒙是 WNBA 拉斯維加斯王牌隊的現任主教練。最近，她幫助他們成為WNBA史上第二支在四年內贏得三次冠軍的球隊。斯特利曾在南卡羅來納州執教 Aces 巨星阿賈威爾遜 (A’ja Wilson)，這是她執掌鬥雞隊女子籃球項目的第 18 個賽季。 2019 年孟菲斯灰熊隊聘用艾維，她成為 NBA 教練團中第九位女性。

卡特的名單還不止於此。她接著喊出了其他幾位候選人，包括洛杉磯湖人隊助理教練林賽·哈丁。

「顯然，卡拉·勞森（Kara Lawson）在波士頓凱爾特人隊有過經驗。她現在在杜克大學做得很好，所以，當我想到那裡有一些交叉時。林賽·戈特利布（Lindsay Gottlieb）在 NBA 中有過一些經驗，現在在南加州大學。……我的腦海中浮現出一些第一個名字……林賽·哈丁·哈丁·哈丁。或男子大學籃球隊，」卡特補充道。 “誰知道呢？”

雖然尚不清楚第一位領導 NBA 員工隊伍的女性會是誰，但卡特認為不乏優質的選擇。這似乎只是在正確的時間出現了正確的機會。

The Orlando Magic will be without center Wendell Carter Jr. on Thursday night after he was sidelined with a mild left rib injury ahead of their game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Orlando (38-30) announced an update on its latest injury report on Thursday afternoon, giving Carter Jr. a late opportunity as the team prepares for tipoff at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV. His absence adds to an already lengthy injury list as the Magic face major rotation losses heading into the season.

Carter Jr. last appeared in a 113-108 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, where he recorded 11 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 29 minutes. He made 3 of 9 shots from the field and converted 5 of 6 free throw attempts in the contest.

The 26-year-old has been a consistent presence for Orlando throughout the season. In 65 games, he has averaged 11.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, while shooting 50.6% from the field and 32.2% from three-point range in 29.6 minutes per contest. His interior presence and rebounding have played a vital role in the Magic’s frontcourt stability.

The absence of Carter Jr. further diminishes Orlando’s depth in the frontcourt. The team’s injury report also lists Anthony Black (left lateral abdominal strain), Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain) and Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain/injury management) out. With several starters and rotation players sidelined, Orlando will be forced to rely on their remaining available personnel to fill key minutes.

Magical way to stabilize the standings without Wendell Carter Jr. vs. Hornets

The Magic entered Thursday’s contest looking to stop a two-game losing streak and reclaim a spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Orlando drops to the sixth seed and is one game behind the Toronto Raptors (39-29) for fifth place. The team is also 3.5 games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers (42-27) in the race for the fourth seed.

Charlotte (35-34) presents a competitive challenge as it continues to dominate the Eastern Conference standings. With both teams fighting for a postseason berth, availability and depth could prove decisive.

Following the matchup against the Hornets, Orlando will return home to begin a two-game homestand. That streak begins Saturday night against the Los Angeles Lakers (44-25), who are on a seven-game winning streak.

As the regular season enters its final stretch, the Magic’s ability to manage injuries while maintaining consistency will continue to be important. Carter Jr.’s late start underscores the challenges facing Orlando as it looks to stabilize its rotation and stay within reach of a higher seed in the Eastern Conference.

在這20場比賽中， 堪薩斯市皇家隊 2025 年小聯盟年度最佳球員打出 0.300/.391/.550 斜線，擊出 3 支全壘打、13 分打點、13% BB% 和 0.7fWAR。更不用說他在本壘板後立即展現出的高於平均水平的防守，這也證明了他目前在最新發布的 Just Baseball 百強名單中排名第 13 位。

前景簡介

詹森在 2021 年美國職棒大聯盟選秀第三輪（總第 78 名）中從 Park Hill 高中被選中。儘管他當時已經決定就讀路易斯安那州立大學，但他和皇家隊達成了一項超額協議，向他支付 100 萬美元，以說服他繞過大學，在 17 歲時開始職業生涯。

他在來到皇家隊的第一年就表現得很出色，很快就證明了皇家隊是正確的。在 2021 年的 19 場比賽中，他打出了 0.281/.388/.404，雖然在那段時間他只打出了一支本壘打，但考慮到他在選秀時對自己的力量並不了解，人們總是希望他能繼續充實自己的身體，並隨著他在系統中的進步而獲得更多的力量。

儘管他在 18 歲和 19 歲的賽季中表現有些掙扎，但 2024 年給皇家隊管理層帶來了樂觀情緒，他們需要繼續相信他是球隊未來的後盾。

2024 年，在 High-A 和 Double-A 之間，Jensen 在 125 場比賽中打出 0.259 分，但正是他那一年擊出的 18 個本壘打鞏固了他的“出櫃”派對。當他在那一年也完成了 17 次盜壘時，他的運動特質才真正開始為人所知。

這不僅僅是力量。他繼續證明自己可以保持較高的保送率（13.2%），同時限制三振率（23.4%），並達到 130 wRC+。那個賽季他還淘汰了 38% 的跑者，高於當時聯盟的平均值（約 29.5%）。

2024 年，詹森正式取代了他的組織夥伴布萊克·米切爾，許多人認為他將成為皇家隊未來的後盾。就在那時，關於米切爾可能會搬到外場的傳言開始流傳。

這樣做的目的是因為，雖然詹森現在被視為未來的接球手，但米切爾仍然可以用球棒為皇家隊的進攻提供巨大的優勢。

今晚参议员队休息，现在正是审视参议员前景世界的最佳时机。今天的重点将特别集中在一个前景上。事实上，他是他们最好的候选人。让我们深入了解卡特·雅克姆丘克 (Carter Yakemchuk) 的详细情况。

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卡特·雅克姆丘克 (Carter Yakemchuk) 的基本情况

Yakemchuk 是一名身高 6 英尺 3 英寸、体重 219 磅的右投后卫。参议员在 2024 年 NHL 选秀中以第 7 顺位选中了他。雅克姆丘克在 WHL 中连续为卡尔加里杀手队效力了四个赛季，然后今年跳槽到了 AHL。

以下是我对 Yakemchuk 的草稿前笔记，或多或少仍然是我现在对他的看法：

优点：统计数据跳出页面 – 30 个进球、71 分、120 PIMS、275 次射门。非常注重身体素质，玩的游戏很卑鄙、肮脏。愿意战斗。很棒的镜头。神奇的手 – 可以合法地悬挂。

缺点: 最初的几步很慢。防守表现有问题——有时在自己的区域似乎缺乏紧迫感，有时试图对冰球做太多事情或做出特殊的表现。

底线：在如此糟糕的球队中比赛，他们要求他做一切，所以我选择相信他的一些防守失误就是因为这个。他身材魁梧，脾气暴躁，还有一双伟大的双手。他符合任何球队对蓝线的要求，只要他能找到防守方。

卡特·雅克姆丘克（Carter Yakemchuk）的数据

以下是雅克姆丘克本赛季在贝尔维尔参议员队的统计数据：

• 47 场比赛，9 个进球，35 分，26 个 PIM

雅克姆丘克最近被评为 AHL 本周最佳球员。他在两场比赛中贡献了 6 次助攻。在此之前的比赛中，他打进一球并送出1次助攻。

在 AHL 防守队员中，雅克姆丘克的进球数和得分均排名第九。在 AHL 新秀中，他的得分并列第七。不利的一面是，他的-29 是 AHL 中最差的。

最后的想法

当你看到雅克姆丘克如何记录他的得分时，你会发现这并不是一个安静的、次要助攻的球员。他有很多精彩的表现来帮助队友。从投篮角度来看，他绝对可以投篮。今年早些时候，他的表现主要集中在强力比赛上——在前 27 场比赛中，他得到了 18 分。其中 12 人是和额外的人在一起的。此后他在过去20场比赛中得到17分。其中只有三人参与了权力斗争。

考虑到他的身材和打球风格，我并不怀疑他的身体支撑能力。我确信，随着他变得越来越自在，他在职业级别上也会变得更加坚韧。问题仍然是，他能否在下一个级别上表现得足够好？雅克姆丘克本赛季不太可能获得 NHL 机会。不过，下个赛季，尼克·詹森很可能不再为球队效力。这会在右侧打开一个位置。雅克姆丘克不仅要强势结束本赛季，还要在明年初证明自己是一名进步的滑冰运动员和防守球员，从而赢得成为一名全职 NHL 球员的机会。

对于雅克姆丘克来说，耐心总是必要的。考虑到参议员队目前的防守深度有多么稳固，他们不必急于将自己的头号新秀送进 NHL，这是多么奢侈的事情。布伦特·伯恩斯（Brent Burns）是一个很好的比较。直到伯恩斯 22 岁时，他才跻身前四。雅克姆丘克还只有 20 岁。

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With the Senators off tonight, now is a good time to take a look at the world of Senators prospects. Today’s focus will be on one possibility in particular. In fact, he’s their best prospect. Let’s take a closer look at what’s going on with Carter Yakemchuk.

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Basics about Carter Yakemchuk

Yakemchuk is a 6’3″, 219 pound, right shot defenseman. The Senators drafted him 7th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. Yakemchuk played four consecutive seasons in the WHL for the Calgary Hitmen before joining the AHL this year.

Here were my pre-draft notes on Yekemchuk, which still more or less remain my thoughts on him:

Pros:The stats jump off the page – 30 goals, 71 points, 120 PIMS, 275 shots. Plays a very physical, cheap, dirty game. Ready to fight. great shot. Great hands – can hang legitimately.

Shortcoming:The first few steps are slow. Questionable defensive play – Appears to lack urgency in his own zone at times, sometimes tries to do too much with the puck or make special plays.

ground level:Playing on such a bad team, they asked him to do everything, so I’m choosing to believe that some of his defensive lapses are because of that. He’s huge, he’s low, he’s got great hands. He fits into any team’s blueline, as long as he can find the defensive side.

Carter Yakemchuk by the numbers

Yakemchuk’s statistics with the Belleville Senators this season are as follows:

• 47 games, 9 goals, 35 points, 26 PIM

Yakemchuk was recently named AHL Player of the Week. He recorded six assists in two games. In the game before that, he scored a goal and also added an assist.

Among AHL defensemen, Yakemchuk is ninth in both goals and points. Among AHL rookies, he ranks seventh in points. The downside is that his -29 is worst in the AHL.

final thoughts

When you look at how Yakemchuk records his points, this is not a quiet, secondary assist-getting player. He has great plays to set up his teammates. From a shooting perspective, he can absolutely shred the puck. At the beginning of the year, his production was primarily on the power play – through his first 27 games, he scored 18 points. 12 of them were accompanied by additional men. Since then he has scored 17 points in his last 20 games. Only three of them have come in the power play.

Given his size and style of play, I have no doubts about his ability to stick around physically. I’m sure as he gets more comfortable, there will be more toughness at the professional level. The question is, can he skate and defend well at the next level? It is unlikely that Yakemchuk will get his NHL opportunity this season. Next season, however, there is a good chance that Nick Jensen is no longer with the team. This opens up a space on the right side. It is up to Yakemchuk to not only finish this season strong, but prove early next year that he is a better skater and defensive player to earn his chance as a full-time NHL player.

Patience will always be necessary with Yakemchuk. Considering how strong their defensive depth is at the moment, what a luxury it is for the Senators to not have to rush their top prospect into the NHL. Brent Burns makes a good comparison. Burns didn’t become a top-four D-man until he was 22. Yakemchuk is just 20 years old.

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周四晚上，奥兰多魔术队与达拉斯小牛队进行了一场激烈的比赛，最终奥兰多队获胜。这可能需要一些神奇的时刻，其中最值得关注的莫过于贾伦·萨格斯在 PJ·华盛顿的偏转中投进了一个不可思议的进球。但小温德尔·卡特竭尽全力，通过一场令人难忘的海报大赛为奥兰多队赢得了胜利，从而超越了他的队友。

距离比赛还剩不到10秒，魔术队顽强防守，他们进入半过渡阶段，拒绝叫暂停，让小牛队开始防守。萨格斯加快了对抗克莱·汤普森的速度，并与卡特进行了两人对战。随后小牛队闪电般地攻击了萨格斯，让卡特成为了掩护球员。小牛队的每名后卫都迟到了，包括库珀·弗拉格，他试图拒绝卡特的扣篮，但最终却被放在海报上。

魔法 最终采取 凭借卡特的扣篮，达拉斯队以115-114战胜小牛队，但达拉斯队无法用自己的制胜球进行报复。

通过 X（以前的 Twitter）上的 Magic Film Room：

小温德尔·卡特 (Wendell Carter Jr) 率先扣篮，杰伦·萨格斯 (Jalen Suggs) 传球 pic.twitter.com/aQEnWm34tR

— 神奇之路 (@MagicFilmRoom) 2026 年 3 月 6 日

魔术师力压76人队争夺东部第六

魔术队本赛季饱受伤病困扰，萨格斯缺席了相当多的比赛，而弗朗茨·瓦格纳则因脚踝问题无限期缺阵。即便如此，奥兰多仍然距离东部第六个也是最后一个季后赛席位遥遥无期，因为最近战胜小牛队的胜利使他们本赛季战绩达到 33 胜 28 负，比费城 76 人队落后半场。

第六名的争夺将会更加激烈。夏洛特黄蜂队正在摧毁所有遇到的球队，亚特兰大老鹰队正在大踏步前进，而迈阿密热火队总是可以指望竞争到最后一刻。

The Orlando Magic found themselves in a very tight matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night and in the end Orlando came out victorious. There may have been some magical moments, none of which were more particularly notable than Jalen Suggs’ ridiculously improbable made basket off a PJ Washington deflection. But Wendell Carter Jr. did his best to outdo his teammate by leading Orlando to victory with a memorable poster jam.

The Magic took a brave defensive stance with less than 10 seconds left, they went out in transition in half, and refused to call a timeout to set up the Mavericks defensively. Suggs stepped up the pace against Klay Thompson and got into two-man action with Carter. The Mavs then sacked Suggs and relieved Carter of the role man position. Every Mavs defender came up late, including Cooper Flagg, who tried to deny Carter’s slam – only to end up being put into a poster.

Magic finished taking Carter’s dunk led to a 115–114 victory over the Mavericks, as Dallas could not respond with a game-winner of their own.

Via Magic Film Room on X (formerly Twitter):

Wendell Carter Jr. takes the lead with a clutch dunk, Jalen Suggs throws a great pass pic.twitter.com/aQEnWm34tR

– The Magic Way (@MagicFilmRoom) 6 March 2026

Magic choke down 76ers for sixth place in East

The Magic have struggled with injuries this season, with Suggs not getting enough of his game and Franz Wagner still out indefinitely with an ankle problem. Still, Orlando remains within striking distance of the sixth and final outright playoff spot in the East, as this latest win over the Mavs brings them to 33-28 on the season, or half a game behind the Philadelphia 76ers.

The competition for the sixth place is going to become even more intense. The Charlotte Hornets are destroying every team in their path, the Atlanta Hawks are hitting their stride, and the Miami Heat can always be counted on to compete until the end.

文斯·卡特了解作为加拿大篮球的代言人所面临的挑战。多伦多猛龙队永远不会取代曲棍球运动，并且经常在 NBA 的舞台上处于聚光灯之外，因此需要某种类型的球员来领导这支球队。 2024 年奈史密斯篮球名人堂入选者相信斯科蒂·巴恩斯在本赛季出色地担任了这一角色。

尽管布兰登·英格拉姆是球队的头号得分手，但四号位仍然被广泛认为是猛龙队的基石。卡特赞扬了他在保持影响力的同时包容一位改变游戏规则的同伴的能力。

据 TSN 的 Josh Lewenberg 报道，在周二晚上与纽约尼克斯队的比赛之前，他在多伦多对记者说：“我想给斯科蒂送花。” “很长一段时间以来，这是他的球队。他愿意为了BI的加入和做自己而做出牺牲。看看他做了什么。他仍然成为了全明星。他还带来了另一位全明星……所以，这只是为了球队的利益而做出的牺牲。是的，数字有所下降，但荣誉现在正在向你而来。”

麦迪认为猛龙队可以赢得季后赛系列赛，VC 插话道，表达了对巴恩斯的一些喜爱。 “我想给斯科蒂送花。” pic.twitter.com/n8Yw0akiue

— 乔什·莱文伯格 (@JLew1050) 2026 年 3 月 4 日

巴恩斯尚未成为真正的超级巨星，他 29.1 的三分球命中率是达到这种地位的障碍，但他仍然是本赛季突破球队之一中毫无疑问的改变者。这位24岁的前锋场均贡献19.1分、8.2个篮板、5.5次助攻、1.6次盖帽和1.4次抢断，投篮命中率达到职业生涯最高的50.1%。他还是年度最佳防守球员候选人，证明了自己是大白北地区的双向力量。

斯科蒂·巴恩斯现在必须弄清楚如何推动猛龙队（35胜25负）进入下一阶段的发展。目前球队在东部积分榜上落后克利夫兰骑士队两场比赛排名第四。如果多伦多队在季后赛首轮抽到骑士队、尼克斯队或波士顿凯尔特人队，那么多伦多队将面临一座陡峭的山峰（稍后才可能面对排名第一的底特律活塞队），但这个小组仍然很危险。

这位前第四顺位新秀正在为猛龙队注入所需的强度。如果他能够继续成长和领导，多伦多队在 2026 年季后赛中将是一场艰难的出局。文斯·卡特将密切关注。

Vince Carter understands the challenges that come with being the face of Canadian basketball. The Toronto Raptors will never leave hockey behind and are often out of the spotlight within the NBA landscape, so it takes a certain type of player to lead the franchise. The 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee believes Scotty Barnes is occupying that role brilliantly this season.

Although Brandon Ingram is the team’s top scorer, the No. 4 is still widely considered the cornerstone of the Raptors. Carter praised his ability to remain impressive while also adjusting to fellow game-changers.

“I want to give Scottie his flowers,” he told reporters in Toronto before Tuesday night’s showdown with the New York Knicks, according to TSN’s Josh Levenberg. “This was his team for a long time. He was willing to make sacrifices for the good of BI coming in and his own survival. And look what he did. He still became an All-Star. He also brought another All-Star with him… So, it’s just a sacrifice for the good of the team. Yes, the numbers went down, but the accolades are coming your way now.”

T-Mac thinks the Raptors can win a playoff series and shows some love for VC Barnes. “I want to give Scotty his flowers.” pic.twitter.com/n8Yw0kiue

-Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) 4 March 2026

Barnes has yet to ascend to true superstardom, with his 29.1 shooting percentage from 3-point range serving as a hindrance in such a situation, but he’s still an undeniable difference-maker on one of the breakout teams this season. The 24-year-old forward is averaging 19.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals while shooting a career-high 50.1 percent from the field. He’s also a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, having proven himself to be a two-way force in the Great White North.

Scottie Barnes now has to figure out how he can lead the Raptors (35-25) into the next stage of their development. The team is currently two games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Toronto will have a steep hill to climb if it draws the Cavs, Knicks or Boston Celtics in the early rounds of the playoffs (the latter is unlikely to face the first-place Detroit Pistons), but this group could still be dangerous.

The former No. 4 overall draft pick is filling the Raptors with needed intensity. If he can continue to step up and lead, Toronto will have a tough competition in the 2026 postseason. Vince Carter will be watching closely.

The budding partnership between the Toronto Raptors and Buffalo Bills continues. During the 2025 season, the Raptors expressed their support for the Bills on social media. Now, both teams are taking the next step as Toronto hosts Bills Night 2 this Tuesday.

The architects behind this collaboration are two former Raptors players: Hall of Famer Vince Carter and his cousin Tracy McGrady. During the event, Carter and McGrady talked about the rationale behind the collaboration.

According to Josh Levenberg, he said, “Why not bring the two sports together to support each other rather than against each other?”

Carter says the Bills and Raptors fan bases are very similar in their passion for supporting their home teams. Both Toronto and Buffalo have some of the most passionate fan bases, even earning their own nicknames (Jurassic Park for Toronto, Bills Mafia for Buffalo).

“Seeing what Jurassic Park is like, especially when they’re on the road during the playoffs and things like that. Seeing what the Bills Mafia is, if you’ve never had that opportunity, I recommend it, if you’re not a part of it, just to see it. It’s just something special and (we want) both sides to collaborate and do it together.”

How are Carter and McGrady tied to the Bills? In 2024, the two Raptors alumni, along with Toronto FC forward Joey Altidore, were part of a private equity group that purchased a minority stake of the team. Both Carter and McGrady are now part-owners of the Bills, prompting this collaboration.

The relationship between Toronto and the Bills goes back even further. From 2008 to 2013, the Bills played home games in Toronto as part of a series. Discussions have resurfaced about the Bills playing home games in Toronto following the MLSE partnership between the Bills and Raptors, but Buffalo is focused on opening their new stadium first.

The Raptors lost to the New York Knicks 111-95 on Tuesday night. Brandon Ingram led the Raptors with 31 points, while Immanuel Quickley had a double-double of 13 points and 12 assists against his former team.

Wendell Carter Jr. made a decisive play Tuesday night, scoring the game-winning basket to give the Orlando Magic a 110-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. After the win, Carter pointed to one word – “aggressive” – as the key to Orlando reaching another level offensively.

Carter finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes. He made 9 of 13 shots from the field and added two free throws, controlling the paint throughout the contest before getting a late putback that sealed the victory.

After the game, Carter credited his teammates for encouraging him to maintain a tenacious mindset.

“Honestly, I give my teammates a lot of credit. You know, the guys we started with, Des, P, AB, Jay Suggs, we got there, Tristan, they all encourage me. They tell me when I’m aggressive, it takes our team to a new level on the offensive end.”

He detailed how this approach affects the group beyond the box score.

“Because I do a lot of things that don’t show up in this box score night in and night out. But they say offensively when I’m aggressive it opens up another chapter for this team. So I definitely give them a lot of credit. But at the same time, processing the game, slowing it down a little bit mentally, but still playing at a fast, fast pace.”

Wendell Carter Jr. on his big offensive night, including the game-winner over the Lakers:

“I give my teammates a lot of credit. They tell me when I’m aggressive, it takes us to another level.” pic.twitter.com/UCmb2drIVB

– Julian Ojeda (@jowepafm) 25 February 2026

The Magic relied on that interior presence against Los Angeles, especially in the fourth quarter. Orlando improved to 31–26 with the win and finished their four-game Western Conference road trip with consecutive wins over both Los Angeles teams.

Wendell Carter Jr.’s aggression leads Magic past Lakers

Carter’s production this season reflects a steady role within Orlando’s rotation. In his sixth year with the franchise, the 26-year-old center has averaged 11.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in 54 appearances. He is shooting 48.7% from the field, 32.2% from 3-point range and a career-high 80.1% from the free-throw line, while logging 29.6 minutes per contest.

While Carter’s game-winning effort highlighted his night, the overarching theme of aggression has come up repeatedly in Orlando’s recent surge. Teammates have emphasized that when Carter strikes decisively, whether it’s finishing at the rim, stepping into mid-range looks, or crashing the glass, it creates additional spacing and rhythm for the offense.

The Magic also got another standout performance from Paolo Banchero, who recorded 36 points, 10 rebounds and six assists against the Lakers. Orlando’s ability to generate balanced contributions on both the perimeter and interior has provided momentum entering the final stretch of the regular season.

With the road trip complete, Orlando returns home to begin a four-game homestand starting Thursday against the Houston Rockets (35-21) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video. As the Magic attempt to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference, Carter’s emphasis on controlled aggression may remain a central factor in maintaining their upward trajectory.

The San Antonio Spurs were well represented at All-Star Weekend. Victor Wembanyama was voted as the starter for the All-Star Game. Stephen Castle and Dylan Harper competed in the Rising Stars competition, with Harper also being a part of the returning Shooting Stars event. And rookie Carter Bryant, who has recently started playing regularly with the Spurs, was one of the headliners of the slam dunk contest.

Bryant was selected late as a replacement for the Rising Stars Tournament due to an injury to Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward. He was impressive during his first All-Star Weekend appearance, showing some of the defensive ability that the Spurs knew they were getting when they drafted him.

In the first Rising Stars game as part of Team Vince, Bryant finished with four points, one rebound and one blocked shot in a little over five minutes. In the second game, as Team Vince won the Rising Stars championship, Bryant finished with five points, one rebound and one steal, while shooting a perfect 2-of-2, including 1-of-1 from 3-point range.

For Bryant, being able to participate in All-Star Weekend as a rookie was a testament to the hard work he has put in since being drafted.

“On my side, I feel like the work I’ve put in is being seen and my teammates have held me to a standard that’s allowed me to perform a certain way,” Bryant told ClutchPoints in an exclusive interview. “Obviously with injuries, it took something for that to happen, but I’m fortunate enough to be in a position where I’ve performed well enough this season, whether it’s the last few games, to get a chance to play in the Rising Stars game. It’s an honor.”

Not only was Carter Bryant given the opportunity to participate in the NBA’s premier weekend, but it was a homecoming for the Spurs rookie. His father D’Sean has been a longtime prominent figure in the Southern California basketball scene, having played in college at Long Beach State before moving into coaching high school basketball.

Bryant grew up in Southern California and played his senior year of high school at local powerhouse Corona Centennial. He also played for his father at Fountain Valley and Sage Hill, two other local high schools. One of the greatest things for him about attending All-Star Weekend was the presence of his family.

Bryant said, “Growing up, All-Star Weekend is everything to a kid, especially when you love the game. The best players in basketball get together and make things happen.” “But for it to be in my hometown, and to be a part of something I’ve always dreamed of, I’m so happy. Just being able to be with my family, being able to have my loved ones supporting me, it means everything.”

And as a local kid, it was former Los Angeles Lakers superstar, the late Kobe Bryant, who provided him with his favorite All-Star memory.

Bryant said, “I would say the one that really stood out was Kobe’s last All-Star Game. Being a Southern California kid, being a kid growing up with Kobe, when he got to the All-Star Game in Toronto last year.” “That whole weekend in general, from the dunk contest to the All-Star Game, having the iconic moments in that whole thing, it was dope.”

Carter Bryant’s having a party with the Spurs

The Rising Stars Game was not the only event Carter Bryant attended during All-Star Weekend. He was also selected for the Slam Dunk Contest. He made it to the final round of the competition where he ultimately lost to Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat.

Although Bryant did not win the dunk contest, he had a good performance overall. He explained how the event has served as a rising party for young players in the past. As he begins his rookie year with the Spurs, he feels like his All-Star Weekend participation could be a springboard for his own career.

“I think the one thing that’s been missing over the years is the swagger and confidence that a lot of the great guys had that originally did it. … It was kind of a coming out party for a lot of guys. A lot of young guys came in, they were really young players, but they wanted to do the dunk contest,” Bryant said, “kind of bringing that energy back to the dunk contest, having confidence in myself that I’m confident in the work that I do. I have a God-given ability because of my athletic talent and being able to display it.”

It was just before the All-Star break when Bryant got his first real opportunity in the Spurs rotation. Selected 14th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, he played consistently during the first few months of the regular season, but did not receive consistent playing time until February.

In the six games played just before the break, he scored in double figures three times, including a career-high 16 points in a blowout win against the Los Angeles Lakers. During that time, Bryant showed signs of being a reliable 3-point shooter. He shot a combined 44 percent from distance, a huge increase from his season average of 32.9 percent.

As far as what it takes to succeed in the NBA, one thing he has learned is patience.

Bryant said, “Patience is everything. I would say that’s the biggest thing I’ve learned. Understanding that not everything is going to be on your terms, what a great lesson that’s been.” “Having good vets and a great coaching staff, being able to sit down with a lot of the guys on the coaching staff… even in the video room, talking to the training staff about how to properly take care of my body. They’ve seen guys who have done this for a long time and had a chance to play 20 years.”

Bryant added, “That’s the ultimate goal, to play a long time and be a great player.” “Being able to pick those brains and not dwell in those moments when you feel like you can’t do anything right.”

But in addition to his offensive abilities, the defensive end of the court has been an area where Bryant has shined in his rookie season. When it comes to the Spurs’ regular rotation players, Bryant is top-10 on the team in defensive rating, according to Statmuse.

Offense in the NBA sometimes comes and goes, and the number of shots and opportunities players get often varies from game to game. But the defensive end of the court, is something that cannot be compromised. Defensively the effort and energy must always be there, no matter how many shots the player attempts.

This is a part of Bryant’s game that he is 100 percent confident he can make an immediate impact on.

Bryant said, “I don’t think you can put anybody in front of me that I can’t compete with. I embrace the competition. That’s what I grew up on. I grew up watching Kobe. I grew up watching those guys attack each other every night.” “When I grew up watching NBA basketball there were no buddy-buddy guys. It’s just the mentality, I’m trying to bring the understanding that every night is an opportunity to show what you’re made of.”

At the time of the All-Star break, the Spurs were in second place in the Western Conference standings, and were being mentioned among potential title contenders. As it stands, they are 40-16 in the West, have won eight straight games and are only two and a half games behind the No. 1 seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

Players always have goals they want to achieve during the season, especially young players who are experiencing the NBA for the first time. But not Bryant. For him, all personal things will come in time. Right now, it is about maximizing his potential to help the team win.

Bryant said, “Making the playoffs, and with the talent that we have and the team that we have, we’re capable of making the finals. I think we’re there. I think we have a lot of guys that really work to their potential, and I think we have a good balance of vets and young guys.” “We all go to work understanding what the chances are for us as a team. I think that’s the thing for me, I’m not worried about any individual things.”

Bryant added, “Things like this come with time and come with winning.” “Winning is the first priority.”

The Orlando Magic turned in a franchise-record shooting performance Thursday night, but it was veteran guard Javon Carter who received strong praise from head coach Jamahl Mosley after a 131-94 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Orlando drained 27 3-pointers in the win, setting a new franchise mark. Carter, playing in his second game since signing with the team after the trade deadline more than two weeks ago, produced his best performance in a Magic uniform. The 30-year-old finished with 14 points, four assists, three rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes off the bench. He made 5 of 8 shots from the field, 3 of 5 from 3-point range and added one free throw, leading to a team-high plus-34 rating.

Carter joined Orlando after being waived by the Chicago Bulls in early February. The Magic immediately added the veteran guard, valuing his defensive intensity and experience.

Mosley said Carter’s impact was immediate.

“He’s about the right things. He’s about winning, he’s about the team, he’s about playing the right way and you saw that as soon as he stepped on the court, the whole court got up, talking to the crowd, getting people in the right spots, making shots with confidence,” Mosley said.

“But still, he’s about all the right things. He’s about winning, he’s about toughness. He fits perfectly with what we do here with the Magic — hard-nosed defense, creating our own offense on the other end.”

Paolo Banchero highlights Javon Carter’s energy in Magic’s historic win

Star forward Paolo Banchero, who led Orlando with 30 points, six assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block, echoed that sentiment. Banchero shot 10 of 21 from the field, 5 of 7 from beyond the arc and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line in 32 minutes.

“Just his energy — his energy, his voice, obviously his play, he’s active on defense, shot maker on offense, he tries to make the right play as a point guard,” Banchero said. “I think he fits really well into what we do… He’s a guy who has been in the league [for] She has a great attitude in a little while and is encouraging her to continue using her voice.”

Carter credited the team’s historic shooting night to unselfish play.

“Just getting down the slope, being unselfish, getting the ball out of it, being aggressive, you know what I’m saying, just taking shots out there. [and] Not really thinking about it, ignoring them. And just playing together,” Carter said.

He described the outing as the result of preparation and work.

“It was fun, I take pride in hard work, you know, hard work always pays off. That’s a motto I live by. You know it was definitely a lot of fun to be out there with the guys, really, getting back into the swing of things.”

With the win, Orlando improved to 29–25, and moved within a half game of the sixth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers (30–25) in the Eastern Conference. The Magic continue their West Coast road trip against the Phoenix Suns (32-24) on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET on NBA TV. Carter’s early impact adds another layer of depth as the playoff race heats up.

When the San Antonio Spurs selected Carter Bryant with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the consensus was that he was a raw prospect who would need at least a few years to develop before becoming a reliable contributor. The organization took the risk, in part, because of his attractive athletic talent. This feature was put on display during the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Bryant stunned fans inside the Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome on All-Star Saturday and scored 50 across the board after an East Bay slam in the second period. The 20-year-old forward fell short in the finals against Miami Heat’s Keshad Johnson, but still put in a great performance in his native California.

Carter Bryant all 50!

Carter Bryant went high for this dunk

pic.twitter.com/BJ6aNtTBnS

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 15 February 2026

Bryant jumped off the floor and performed what might have been the best dunk of the night. Unfortunately, he missed a sure chance of winning the competition and was forced to settle for second place. The former Arizona talent can still take great pride in posting a perfect score.

Bryant still has a lot to learn, but he’s already making remarkable progress in his first NBA season. The 2024 McDonald’s All-American is enjoying a promising February, averaging 9.0 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 44.0 percent from 3-point range in just 16.7 minutes per contest. One can only learn a lot from a six-game sample size, but the young player is quickly earning the trust of his teammates and the coaching staff.

He should also earn more fans after his viral jam. Keep an eye on Carter Bryant.

在前新英格蘭愛國者隊主教練比爾·貝利切克沒有入選今年職業橄欖球名人堂的消息曝光後，前 NFL 外接手克里斯·卡特發表了大膽的聲明。卡特開玩笑說，HOF 今後開展業務的方式即將發生變化。

“你可以相信我們目前正在做出改變，你可以相信下週四、週四晚上的榮譽儀式上，名人堂將發表聲明，這將與我們之前發表的聲明非常不同，”卡特在《滿載播客》中說道。

當宣布貝利切克落選時，一些媒體成員反應消極。卡特也談到了這一點。

“當我聽到史蒂芬·A·史密斯談論抵制大廳，而不是去大廳時。我希望他們的錢被搞亂。就像我希望博物館倒塌一樣。就像不。但是當人們開始並且他們有這樣的聲音時。現在變成了反對派，必須採取一些措施，”卡特補充道。

週二還宣布愛國者隊老闆羅伯特·克拉夫特今年不會進入名人堂。

比爾·貝利切克在錯過名人堂後得到了很多支持

貝利切克作為愛國者隊主教練贏得了六次超級碗冠軍。他在湯姆·布雷迪（Tom Brady）擔任四分衛的情況下贏得了所有這些冠軍。貝利切克還曾擔任克利夫蘭布朗隊的主教練。

主教練在愛國者隊的日子並不順利結束。布雷迪離開前往坦帕灣海盜隊後，他在球隊中陷入困境。人們還猜測貝利奇克與卡夫的關係。

據 ESPN 報導，愛國者隊老闆克拉夫特在一份聲明中表示：“無論對比爾和我之間的個人差異存在什麼看法，我堅信比爾·貝利切克的記錄和工作是不言而喻的。”

“作為新英格蘭愛國者隊的主教練二十多年來，他為國家橄欖球聯盟的自由球員和工資帽時代的場上卓越、準備和持續成功樹立了標準。他是有史以來最偉大的教練，毫無疑問，他理應成為全票通過的第一輪投票入選職業橄欖球名人堂成員。”

貝利切克現在在北卡羅來納州擔任大學級別的教練。 2025 年，他在焦油高跟鞋隊結束了自己的第一個賽季，總戰績為 4 勝 8 負。