Category: Basketball
Tennessee is ‘unstoppable’ during 18-0 run that dooms Creighton, puts 2-seed Volunteers into Elite Eight
[ad_1] DETROIT — There were 24 seconds left on the shot clock, and all five Creighton players were back on defense. Tennessee didn’t have a numbers advantage, but it had momentum, and it had Dalton Knecht. The Volunteers’ All-American guard took one dribble toward the basket from the right wing and promptly drew a crowd…
Paolo Banchero: “I don’t like how I’m playing right now”
[ad_1] Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero discussed his current inefficient stretch following Friday’s 100-97 home loss (23 points/8 rebounds/2 assists/2 steals/7 turnovers/8-18 FG/1-6 3-PT/6-7 FT/-3 +/-). *averaging 20.0 PPG/7.7 RPG/4.0 APG/5.0 TOV/39.6% FG/15.8% 3-PT/78.9% FT during the last three games* *Magic are on a 3-game losing streak/all losses were at home* (via Orlando Magic): Reporter:…
Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson React to Their Wild Battle
[ad_1] Victor Wembanyama could barely believe what had unfolded during the Spurs’ 130-126 overtime win against the Knicks in San Antonio on Friday. It was a battle for the ages between Wembanyama and Knicks star Jalen Brunson, with Wemby putting up a career-high 40 points, 20 rebounds and seven assists, while Brunson erupted for a…
Duke overtakes No. 1 seed Houston to make Elite Eight after Cougars’ star Jamal Shead leaves with ankle injury
[ad_1] DALLAS — On one side of the floor inside the American Airlines Center late Friday night, there was jubilation. Duke players high-fived each other with grins ear to ear after the No. 4 seed Blue Devils defeated No. 1 seed Houston in a 54-51 stunner to advance to their 24th Elite Eight in program…
Kawhi Leonard guides Clippers to narrow win over Magic
[ad_1] In a closely contested matchup, Kawhi Leonard showcased his clutch gene as he led the Los Angeles Clippers (46-27) to a 100-97 win over the Orlando Magic (42-31) on Friday night. Leonard’s heroics included a decisive mid-range jumper with 34 seconds remaining, propelling the Clippers to their fifth win in six road games and…
NBA World Reacts to Epic Wemby-Brunson Duel
[ad_1] NBA fans were in for a treat when Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson engaged in a battle to remember on Friday night. Brunson erupted for a career-high 61 points, while Wembanyama put up a career-best 40 points to go along with 20 rebounds and seven assists. Wemby had the last laugh, clinching the 130-126…
2024 March Madness TV schedule: How to watch NCAA Tournament, Elite Eigh live stream, tipoff times, announcers
[ad_1] The 2024 NCAA Tournament is officially down to an Elite Eight. We have already seen plenty of dominant victories, shocking upsets and shining moments from this edition of March Madness, and there’s four more games to go before we hit the Final Four. The top eight teams in the nation entering March Madness were…
Derrick Rose, Ziaire Williams unlikely to play this season
[ad_1] The Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Damichael Cole reports that injured Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose and forward Ziaire Williams are unlikely to make a return to action this season. Rose has been out since February 28 due to a right groin issue and lower back recovery, while Williams hasn’t played since March 2 due to…
LeBron James Reveals What Bothers Him About Younger NBA Players
[ad_1] In his 21st NBA season, LeBron James has a gripe with the younger generation of players coming through. LeBron aired his frustrations about the younger generation’s obsession with trying to turn mismatches into one-on-one play during the latest episode of his podcast, Mind the Game, with JJ Redick. Reddick posed the question, “So if…
2024 March Madness TV schedule: How to watch NCAA Tournament, Sweet 16 live stream, tipoff times, announcers
[ad_1] The Sweet 16 has almost been cut to 12 teams as the 2024 NCAA Tournament continues with the second of four straight nights of action set for Friday in Dallas and Detroit. We have already seen plenty of dominant victories, shocking upsets and shining moments from this edition of March Madness, and there’s eight…