Monthly Archives: December 2024

How Knicks stack up against the best teams in the NBA

[ad_1] The Knicks are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, having won seven consecutive games and 17 of their last 21. Some skeptics would quickly point to the difficulty (or lack thereof) of their schedule over that span to say they haven’t yet earned contender status, despite the wins racking up. That critique holds some truth, as only …

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Monmouth basketball vs. No. 2 Auburn: Looking at every game Hawks played against ranked teams

[ad_1] It’s well chronicled how difficult Monmouth’s non-conference schedule has been this season, with the Hawks touring some of college basketball’s hallowed venues. The early-season gauntlet finally concludes Monday with the toughest test of all, facing No. 2 Auburn (11-1) at Neville Arena (6:30 p.m.; SEC Network) in Auburn, Alabama. The Tigers will be the second-highest ranked team Monmouth has …

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Should Celtics bring back Lonnie Walker amid reported interest?

[ad_1] Should Celtics bring back Lonnie Walker amid reported interest? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have hit a rough patch. Might they turn to a familiar face for a boost? The Celtics are one of five “potential suitors” for guard Lonnie Walker IV, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Sunday. Walker, who currently is playing overseas with …

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IU vs. Winthrop overreactions: Malik Reneau can’t stop fouling, Hoosiers still can’t hit 3s

[ad_1] BLOOMINGTON — Nothing came easy for IU basketball in a 77-68 win over Winthrop on Sunday afternoon. The Hoosiers (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten) closed out the game with an 8-0 run that was their longest of the game. They never led by double-digits and had to overcome a 1-for-20 performance from 3-point range. Here’s our overreactions to IU’s latest victory: Why …

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What Hubert Davis said after UNC basketball’s win over Notre Dame

[ad_1] CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 29: Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels directs his team against the Campbell Fighting Camels during the game at the Dean E. Smith Center on December 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) The North Carolina Tar Heels closed out their non-conference schedule with …

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ACC men’s basketball leaders as of Dec. 29

[ad_1] Mar 8, 2024; Greensboro, NC, USA; General view of the ACC logo before the game between Notre Dame vs Louisville at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports We’re approaching the end of 2024, which means ACC play is in full swing. That means we get to see how the best in the conference play against each other. …

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Iowa State basketball: 3 things to watch when the Cyclones play Colorado

[ad_1] Big 12 competition is finally here. Iowa State men’s basketball will begin the 20-game conference play gauntlet on the road against Colorado on Monday night. Iowa State (10-1) has a seven-game winning streak. The Cyclones finished non-conference play with a 99-72 rout of Morgan State in their previous outing on Dec. 22. Colorado (9-1) has won four straight games …

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Instant reactions to UNC basketball blowing out Campbell in final non-conference matchup

[ad_1] Dec 29, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) shoots as Campbell Fighting Camels forward Colby Duggan (2) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The North Carolina Tar Heels had little trouble with the Campbell Fightin’ Camels on Sunday night in the Dean …

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What channel is Arkansas basketball vs. Oakland today? Time, streaming, gameday info

[ad_1] Arkansas basketball returns to action after a nine-day break tonight to finish off its non-conference schedule. The Razorbacks (10-2) will face Oakland Monday (4-9) inside Bud Walton Arena. This will be the third all-time matchup between the programs, but head coach John Calipari has some recent history against the Golden Grizzlies he’d like to forget. Oakland was a No. …

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LeBron James turns 40: A look at his longevity and the twilight of his career

[ad_1] Lakers forward LeBron James. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) LeBron James loves horror movies, loves them so much he has a tattoo of his “Big Three” villains on his thigh. There’s “Nightmare on Elm Street’s” Freddy Krueger. There’s “Halloween’s” Michael Myers. And there’s “Friday the 13th’s” Jason Voorhees. If anyone appreciates a good scare, it’s the NBA’s all-time …

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Michigan State basketball might be even better than Tom Izzo thought they could be

[ad_1] EAST LANSING – Jeremy Fears Jr. continues to push the pace and provide toughness for Michigan State basketball. Coen Carr’s highlight reel keeps getting bigger and more diverse. The gap between Xavier Booker’s potential and ceiling grows closer with each passing game and week. The blossoming of those three members of Tom Izzo’s 2023 recruiting class has No. 19 …

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Indiana basketball vs Winthrop overreactions: Are Hoosiers gradually improving or treading water?

[ad_1] BLOOMINGTON — Nothing came easy for Indiana basketball in a 77-68 win over Winthrop on Sunday afternoon. The Hoosiers (10-3; 1-1 Big Ten) closed out the game with an 8-0 run that was their longest of the game. They never led by double-digits and had to overcome a 1 for 20 performance from 3-point range. Here’s our overreactions to IU’s …

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What channel is Kansas State basketball vs Cincinnati on today? Time, TV schedule, odds

[ad_1] MANHATTAN — Kansas State basketball tips off its Big 12 Conference schedule at home against Cincinnati at 6 p.m. Monday at Bramlage Coliseum. K-State (6-5) dropped its last three nonconference games, including an 84-65 blowout at Wichita State on Dec. 21, while No. 17-ranked Cincinnati (10-1) has won four straight, most recently beating Grambling at home, 84-49, on Dec. …

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