Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, and Bobby Portis combined for 110 points, as the Milwaukee Bucks (32-14) dominated the New Orleans Pelicans (26-20) with a resounding 141-117 victory on Saturday night. Under interim head coach Joe Prunty, who led the team for the third and final game following the firing of Adrian Griffin, the…
Frustration, tempers and outright tantrums were among the biggest stories of the day in college basketball on Saturday. On the frustration front, Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger had us covered, delivering a lengthy statement after his team’s win over Kansas wherein he denied accusations from earlier in the week that someone was trying to videotape…
During the San Antonio Spurs’ 113-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Spurs’ mascot, The Coyote, dressed as Batman, successfully caught a real bat that had flown onto the court. Accompanied by the iconic ‘Batman’ theme, The Coyote used a net to capture the bat, eliciting cheers from the crowd in a triumphant moment reminiscent…
LeBron James submitted a truly remarkable performance on Saturday night, going off for 36 points, a career-high 20 rebounds, and 12 assists as the Lakers beat the Warriors 145-144 in a wild double-overtime classic. Steph Curry was similarly spectacular, finishing with 46 points and 7 assists. Here are some of the best reactions to Saturday’s…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — For two-plus hours, more than 12,500 black- and/or white-clad Providence fans had been booing and jeering and taunting and sneering and hectoring and heckling their previously beloved and currently detested former coach. But as the minutes whittled away in the second half, an unease settled over the thousands. To the surprise of…
Tyrese Haliburton is experiencing a positive turn in his week. After being named an All-Star starter for the first time, Haliburton seems to be making progress with a hamstring strain that has been bothering him for several weeks. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle provided an encouraging update on the star guard’s injury status ahead of their…
Frustration, tempers and outright tantrums were among the biggest stories of the day in college basketball on Saturday. On the frustration front, Iowa State coach TJ Otzelberger had us covered, delivering a lengthy statement after his team’s win over Kansas wherein he denied accusations from earlier in the week that someone was trying to videotape…
The Washington Wizards are interested in trading Quentin Grimes from the New York Knicks, joining several teams eyeing him before the trade deadline. The Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Utah Jazz have also been in discussions about acquiring Grimes. The third-year guard, averaging 7.0 points per game, has seen a reduced role this…
Halftime Report Oregon State has overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Arizona State 44-29. Oregon State came into the game with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off….
The Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is sidelined due to left knee soreness, with the Sixers training staff opting for caution after observing concerns during his warm-up routine. As a result, Embiid will not be playing against Denver. The Sixers are currently facing additional challenges with the absence of Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris,…
