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Speaking to the media outlet from his homeland, Sportske Novosti, Karlo Matkovic shared his experience from the United States and talked about the toughest opponent he faced in the league. “It was toughest to play against Jokic. He’s constantly active — it might seem like he has slowed down, and then he explodes. You never know where he’s going; he knows all our plays. Against players like that, you have to stay fully focused. I looked up at the scoreboard at one point and saw he had 20 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists — and you could barely even feel it. He keeps the same rhythm the whole time,” Matkovic admitted.
Anthony Chiang: The Pelicans' long injury report for tonight's game vs. Heat: Out: Brandon Boston, Bruce Brown, Jordan Hawkins, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy, Dejounte Murray, Kelly Olynyk and Zion Williamson. Questionable: Jose Alvarado and Karlo Matkovic.
Jim Eichenhofer:New Orleans rookies Yves Missi (16-8), Karlo Matkovic (19-8), Antonio Reeves (17 pts off bench) deliver big production, leading #Pelicans to 112-99 home victory over 76ers. Elfrid Payton 14 ast. Pels go up 23 in 4Q en route to win. Postgame wrap: https://neworlns.co/4c9PUq8
Jim Eichenhofer: Karlo Matkovic on #Pelicans improved chemistry and performance in last month: "We’re getting more comfortable as a group. Since the break, we have more consistency with lineups and substitution patterns, so guys get more acclimated to playing with each other. That helps."
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Kelly Iko: Rockets wing Amen Thompson will undergo an MRI tomorrow, league source tells @TheAthletic . Thompson — who exited Saturday’s blowout win over New Orleans after landing on Karlo Matkovic’s foot in the 4th quarter — was seen in a walking boot and crutches exiting the arena.
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Shams Charania: The New Orleans Pelicans are signing 2022 second-round pick Karlo Matkovic to a three-year, $4.9 million contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The 6-foot-11 center out of Croatia reaches his rookie deal, adding frontcourt depth to Pelicans.
Christian Clark: Am told the third year of Karlo Matkovic's deal is a team option.
Michael Scotto: The New Orleans Pelicans have added Karlo Matkovic to their G League team, the Birmingham Squadron, league sources told @hoopshype. Matkovic was the 52nd overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft by the Pelicans.
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