near the end of the Jets’ first series of the game." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesThe Falcoholic homepageHorizontal - WhiteThe Falcoholican Atlanta Falcons communityFollow The Falcoholic online:Follow The Falcoholic on TwitterFollow The Falcoholic on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchThe Falcoholic main menuFanpostsFanshotsLibraryFalconsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Damontae Kazee questionable to return with rib injuryNew Womens Jordan Miller Jersey ,3commentsThe rising star defensive back was hurt near the end of the Jets’ first series of the game. EDTDamontae Kazee promises to be an essential piece of the Falcons’ defense this year, just as he was in 2018. The only big differences are that he’s playing cornerback instead of safety, and he’s currently hurt instead of healthy. That wasn’t a graceful transition but I’m not in the mood for those. Per the team, Kazee is questionable to return to tonight’s game with a rib injury he suffered on a third down near the goal line on the Jets’ first series of the evening, when he made a tough tackle while there was a lot of contact amongst defenders. It’s not clear exactly how he got hurt, but he was hopping across the field in pain and signaling for the medical staff before exiting.Hopefully this is cautionary more than anything and Kazee’s more than good to go a week from now, but it’s yet another reminder that preseason is a scary time. Expect to see a lot more of the team’s young cornerbacks competing for roles the rest of the way. The Rockets, who had enjoyed a little resurgence after a dreadful start to the season Black Grady Jarrett Jersey , went into Oklahoma City on Thursday hoping to chop down the Thunder’s momentum on national TV. It, uh, did not go well.OKC beat Houston 98-80 without Russell Westbrook, and yes, the Rockets scored 80 in a 48-minute game with both James Harden and Chris Paul in the lineup. The Thunder defense is quite good, and both Houston stars shot quite poorly. But not as poorly as poor Carmelo Anthony, who went 1-11 from the floor for 2 points in 20 minutes. Even that one make didn’t actually result in Melo putting the ball in the hoop -- it was a called goaltend against Nerlens Noel on a layup.There’s something about Oklahoma City that does not sit well with Carmelo Anthony. At least now it’s two games a year there instead of 41.ScoresRockets 80, Thunder 98Celtics 116 Grady Jarrett Jersey 2019 , Suns 109 (OT)Clippers 105, Blazers 116Bucks 134, Warriors 111ScheduleSelections for the weekend action ...On Friday:Hornets at Sixers, 7 p.m. ET, NBA TVPacers at Heat, 8 p.m. ET, League PassCeltics at Jazz, 9:30 p.m. ET Black Brian Poole Jersey , ESPNTimberwolves at Kings, 10 p.m. ET, League PassOn Saturday:Bucks at Clippers, 3:30 p.m. ET, League PassSixers at Grizzlies, 8 p.m. ET, League PassRockets at Spurs, 8:30 p.m. ET Brian Poole Jersey 2019 , NBA TVOn Sunday:Hornets at Pistons, 3:30 p.m. ET, League PassPacers at Rockets, 7 p.m. ET, League PassBucks at Nuggets, 8 p.m. ET, League PassCeltics at Blazers, 9 p.m. ET Black De’Vondre Campbell Jersey , League PassFull schedule here.LinksAnother episode of Spencer Hall’s true sports crime podcast It Seemed Smart is out. This one focuses on the incredible rise, abrupt fall, and continuing relevance of daily fantasy sports.Paul Flannery with a big piece on Giannis Antetokounmpo on the NBA’s last folk hero. The Bucks absolutely shredded the Warriors on national TV on Thursday. Brilliant piece from Alex Wong on the loneliness epidemic and how NBA players deal with the difficulty of making friends in locker rooms.I wrote about the Grizzlies bringing grime back to the NBA, even though Grit ‘n Grind remains dead.Howard Beck’s piece has me hyped for the 2019-20 L.A. Clippers.A history and analysis of the impact of the Eurostep.Tom Haberstroh compares Steph Curry to Michael Jordan as someone who was dismissed, accepted and copied.Victor Oladipo needs some help.How Brandon Ingram’s defense could unlock the Lakers. One game in, Tyson Chandler looks like a great fit.Mavericks fans start thinking about Zion Williamson.And finally: meet the fan who dips her chicken tenders in soda at sporting events, starting a wave. Not all heroines wear capes.Be excellent to each other.