Category: Basketball
Luka Doncic Ranks 3rd in All-Time Playoff Points after 30 Games
[ad_1] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has scored 976 points across his six-year playoff career, the third most of all time through 30 postseason games in NBA history. Michael Jordan still leads the list with 1,091 points in 30 playoff games from 1984-85 through 1988-89, followed by Wilt Chamberlain (1,061 points in 30 games from…
Euroleague Quarterfinals Round 2: Panathinaikos, Barcelona, Monaco, and Real Madrid Secure Wins
[ad_1] Panathinaikos-MTel-Aviv-95-79- -Point guard Kostas Sloukas (191, 1990) notched 29 points and 4 assists to lead the effort, and French center Mathias Lessort (206, 1995) supported him with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Even 18 points and 6 assists by American-Spanish point guard Lorenzo Brown (196, 1990, college: NC State) did not help to save…
NBA and Amazon Reach Agreement on Broadcasting Rights
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba The NBA is nearing a deal with Amazon Prime Video to become a primary broadcast partner for the next decade, alongside ESPN. The arrangement may see ESPN reducing its games from around 100 to about 80. Amazon Prime Video’s package could include significant regular season and postseason games, possibly even some…
Kelly Oubre Jr. Reportedly Involved in Car Crash Following Game 2 Defeat
[ad_1] After a brutal Game 2 loss to the Knicks, the night didn’t get any easier for Sixers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. after he crashed his car. He reportedly ran a red light and crashed his Lamborghini hours after the game ended on Monday night, TMZ reported and Philly beat reporter Gina Mizell confirmed with…
NBA and ESPN agree to new broadcasting rights deal
[ad_1] The NBA and ESPN have reached a new broadcast deal that will see the network continue to air The Finals. ESPN and TNT were the only networks with rights to negotiate with the NBA up until this week. ESPN took over as the host of the NBA Finals in 2002 when they took over…
Will Giannis Antetokounmpo Suit Up for Game 3 Against Pacers Despite Calf Injury?
[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (left calf strain) has been ruled out ahead of Friday night’s Game 3 matchup with the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Antetokounmpo, 29, has already missed the first two games of this series. The eight-time All-Star hasn’t played since straining his left calf against the…
Comprehensive Coverage: Latest Basketball News, Scores, Stats, Expert Analysis, Updated Standings
[ad_1] Top ranked Sutjeska (19-3) recorded its third loss in Podgorica on Thursday night. Visitors were rolled over by fifth-ranked SC Derby (15-7) 93-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sutjeska. SC Derby looked well-organized offensively, handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Bosnian-Croatian Tomislav Ivisic…
Kelly Oubre Jr.’s Car Accident Sparks Internal Investigation
[ad_1] Photo: YouTube screenshot The Philadelphia Police Department is internally investigating Kelly Oubre Jr.’s recent car accident. They’re examining officers’ responses and actions at the scene. Oubre’s collision involved his Lamborghini and another vehicle after allegedly running a red light. Though cited for a traffic violation, he wasn’t ticketed or given sobriety tests. The inquiry…
Police Find Victim of Assault by Nikola Jokic’s Brother: Report
[ad_1] The police are continuing to investigate after Strahinja Jokic, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s older brother, punched a fan in the face at Ball Arena on Monday night. “A spokesperson for the Denver Police Dept. said on Thursday morning they’ve “been in communication” with the fan who Strahinja socked after Game 2 of the Lakers…
Dunc’d On: Analysis of Game 3s for PHI vs NYK, ORL vs CLE, and LAL vs DEN
[ad_1] Joel Embiid had the first great playoff game of his career to will the Sixers back into the series against the Knicks. Orlando showed up for the first time, at the same time that the Cavs didn’t. The Lakers gave it all they had, but again ran out of gas against a younger, deeper,…