Swedish Rookie Pelle Larsson Shines as Miami Ends Boston's Streak
The Swedish rookie Pelle Larsson responded with a tied personal best – 16 points – when his Miami stopped the reigning champion Boston's winning streak in NBA basketball. His self-confidence just keeps growing, says coach Erik Spoelstra.
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Sweden Eyes NBA Star Pelle Larsson for European Basketball Championship
Sweden's basketball players will play the European Championship for the first time in twelve years this summer. Hopefully with a hot NBA player on the team. The feeling is positive, says sports manager Lars Johansson.
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Pelle Larsson Shines: Sets New Personal Best in Miami Heat Victory
After a number of matches with little playing time, Pelle Larsson got the chance tonight in the NBA basketball – and he took it. Personal best in points when his Miami Heat won big. I knew it would come a evening like this, he says to the media after the match.
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The NBA Swede opens up for the European Championship: "Would be cool"
Sweden's basketball men are clear for the European Championship. A championship NBA-professional Pelle Larsson wants to be a part of. It would be cool to help out, he says to SVT.
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The Star Suspended Again - Hours Before Comeback
He was about to make a comeback after his latest suspension. Now Jimmy Butler is stopped again. The NBA star is suspended for at least five more matches.
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The Star Praises Swedish Rookie: Reminds Me of Myself
The Swedish NBA rookie Pelle Larsson gets increasingly more confidence in Miami Heat. And is praised by the team's superstar Jimmy Butler. He can really do everything, says Butler.
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Brain fade cost Pelle Larsson's Miami: "Terrible"
Pelle Larsson's Miami fell heavily, 121-123 after overtime, in the meeting with Detroit. Afterwards, coach Erik Spoelstra took the blame.
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Star Durant sank Larsson's Miami
The Swedish NBA rookie Pelle Larsson and his Miami had a grip on the away game against Phoenix – leading by 84–69 a bit into the second half. Then the home team came back. Led by superstar Kevin Durant, Phoenix were able to win by three points, 115–112.
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Two-digit score for Swedish NBA rookie: "A new level"
It's taking off for Pelle Larsson in the NBA. Against Sacramento, the Swedish rookie scored in double figures for the first time during his debut season in Miami. I'm starting to get into it, says the 23-year-old after scoring 13 points.
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The Swede made his NBA debut – scored points immediately
He wants to show the "kids" that as a Swede, it's possible to play in the NBA. Now, Pelle Larsson has made his debut in the basketball league. The guard played six minutes and scored two points in Miami's 97-116 loss to Orlando.
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Larsson: "Want to show the kids that it's possible"
As a Swede, there are this year two new historical talents to keep an eye on in the NBA, Pelle Larsson and Bobi Klintman. I have tried to show that I can stand up to other good players, sink shots and just keep fighting, says Larsson ahead of the season premiere.
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Swedish NBA rookie praised – decided the final
Recently, he was elected in the second round of the NBA draft – now the Swedish rookie Pelle Larsson has presented himself seriously. Larsson decided the final of the NBA Summer League in overtime for his Miami Heat against Memphis Grizzlies.
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The duo makes history – drafted to the NBA
During Thursday evening's NBA draft, Swedish basketball history was written. Two Swedes – Bobi Klintman and Pelle Larsson – were both drafted in the second round. It means everything, says Klintman in ESPN's broadcast.
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