Category: Basketball
Chauncey Billups blames the lack of an ‘alpha’ player for the team’s slow starts
[ad_1] The Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups attributes the Trail Blazers’ sluggish starts to the absence of a dominant “alpha” player, as reported by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. Portland has consistently struggled in the first quarters, exemplified by a recent game against Washington where poor three-point shooting and turnovers led to a…
Steph Curry Hits Back at Klay Thompson’s Critics
[ad_1] Klay Thompson has had the “washed” tag thrown at him more times to count this season, but Steph Curry and Steve Kerr never lost faith. Across his last six games, Thompson’s average points per night has shot up from 14.8 PPG to 25.7 PPG and the Warriors are 5-1. After Golden State’s latest 126-106…
Memphis vs. Vanderbilt odds, how to watch, stream: Model reveals college basketball picks for Dec. 23, 2023
[ad_1] No. 23 Memphis cracked the top 25 this week, and it added a win over No. 22 Virginia on Tuesday night. The Tigers (9-2) will try to extend their four-game winning streak when they face the Vanderbilt Commodores (4-7) on Saturday afternoon. Vanderbilt has lost three games in a row and six of its…
JB Bickerstaff: Craig Porter Jr. makes great decisions
[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff thinks that undrafted rookie Craig Porter Jr. has done an excellent job of stepping up without Darius Garland & Donovan Mitchell (averaging 10.7 PPG/5.7 RPG/8.3 APG/1.3 BPG/43.3% FG/33.3% 3-PT during the last three games). (via Cleveland Cavaliers): “He’s stepping into a position that’s extremely difficult, it might be…
Insider Claims Joel Embiid Ducking Christmas Day Smoke
[ad_1] Joel Embiid is known for ducking smoke at the best of times, but one sports radio hosts believes he has gone to great lengths to avoid playing on Christmas Day. The reigning MVP will not take the court on Christmas Day when Miami play the 76ers at Kaseya Center due to an ankle injury….
Mt St Mary’s Mountaineers vs. LIU Sharks: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
[ad_1] Halftime Report After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Mt St Mary’s looks much better today on their home court. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead LIU 45-30. Mt St Mary’s came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt…
Devin Booker responds to Eric Gordon’s concerns on shot opportunities
[ad_1] Following the Phoenix Suns’ recent defeat to the Sacramento Kings, Eric Gordon, a vital player in the absence of Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic, voiced dissatisfaction over his limited shot opportunities during the game. Despite his crucial role, Gordon, the Suns’ third-best player, played 24 minutes as a starter and attempted only two shots,…
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Toledo Rockets: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
[ad_1] Halftime Report Only one more half stands between West Virginia and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Toledo 45-33. If West Virginia keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 5-7 in no time. On the…
Rich Paul and Klutch Sports hesitant to engage with Knicks in potential trade
[ad_1] The New York Knicks express interest in acquiring Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, but obstacles arise due to Murray’s agent, Rich Paul, according to a recent report. Ian Begley of SportsNet New York outlines the challenge: “The Knicks can put together a substantial package for Dejounte Murray, but the potential trade faces an additional…
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Detroit Titans: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
[ad_1] Halftime Report Only one more half stands between North Carolina State and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have jumped out to a quick 43-36 lead against Detroit. If North Carolina State keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 9-3 in no time. On the…