Monthly Archives: December 2024

A quarter into 2024-25 season, Knicks own best offense in NBA

[ad_1] After a slow start on Thursday night, the Knicks put together another remarkable offensive performance. They hit 54 percent of their shots (54.5 percent from beyond the arc) in a 125-101 win over a depleted Hornets team. Yes, the Knicks are supposed to dominate a rebuilding team without three of its best players — LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and …

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What we learned as Kuminga’s career-high 33 fuels Warriors’ win

[ad_1] What we learned as Kuminga’s career-high 33 fuels Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – In what was an NBA Cup quarterfinals preview between the Warriors and Houston Rockets, Golden State ended its five-game losing streak with a 99-93 win Thursday night at Chase Center. Down Steph Curry (bilateral knee pain) and Draymond Green …

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Stirtz scores 29, Drake knocks off Valparaiso 66-60

[ad_1] VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 29 points as Drake beat Valparaiso 66-60 on Thursday night. Stirtz added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (8-0, 1-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Tavion Banks shot 4 of 6 from the field and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 12 points. Cam Manyawu had eight points and shot 4 of …

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UWM takes control at free-throw line, on the glass to win Horizon League opener

[ad_1] UW-Milwaukee guard Kentrell Pullian (4) drives to the basket against Wofford in the first half of a Cream City Challenge game Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This was the way to open conference play. Sparked by huge advantages at the free-throw line and on the glass and another balanced offensive output, UW-Milwaukee …

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Q&A: Lexington columnist on Mark Pope’s popularity, Kentucky’s first loss, 3-point slump and keys vs. Gonzaga

[ad_1] Dec. 5—Round three of Gonzaga’s six-game series with Kentucky is Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The Zags have won the first two. Unranked GU edged No. 17 Kentucky 89-85 in February at Rupp Arena, spurring the Zags’ strong second half of the season that resulted in a ninth consecutive trip to the Sweet 16. The second-ranked Zags …

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Harris scores 26, North Florida beats Warner 115-83

[ad_1] JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Harris scored 26 points as North Florida beat Warner 115-83 on Thursday night. Harris also added 14 rebounds for the Ospreys (6-3). Jaylen Smith scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 13, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc and added six assists. Jasai Miles had 16 points and shot 6 for 8, …

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What we learned from Xavier Musketeers’ loss to TCU Horned Frogs

[ad_1] FORT WORTH, Texas − Playing in its final Big East-Big 12 Battle, Xavier ensured that Fort Worth will not cross its mind anytime soon as the Musketeers fell to TCU, 76-72, at Schollmaier Arena Thursday night. Xavier’s early-season problems were still there in the Lone Star State as the Musketeers’ offense was stagnant, and their defense couldn’t consistently get …

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NBA to return China with two preseason games, 5 years after Daryl Morey-Hong Kong firestorm

[ad_1] The NBA received both foreign blowback for Daryl Morey’s tweet and domestic criticism for what it did after. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Fortune Media) The NBA is returning to China, a half-decade after one tweet triggered a firestorm from the league’s second-most lucrative country. The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will play two preseason games in Macao …

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Purdue basketball vs. Penn State player ratings: Too many turnovers derail Boilers

[ad_1] The annual early season Big Ten dud came Thursday night in the conference opener for Purdue basketball. Penn State’s defense swarmed the Boilermakers, who didn’t help themselves by failing to cash in on good looks offensively. By halftime, the Boilermakers turned the ball over 14 times and found themselves in an insurmountable deficit. Penn State, meanwhile, got the marquee victory …

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