Monthly Archives: February 2025

Rockets blow 4-point lead in 5 seconds in meltdown loss to Nets

[ad_1] There is losing, and then there is what the Houston Rockets did on Tuesday. Facing the Brooklyn Nets on the road, the Rockets coughed up two different multi-score leads in the final 90 seconds in a 99-97 loss. The biggest gaffe came in the final 10 seconds. Down 97-93, the Nets inbounded the ball to Cameron Johnson, who made …

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What we learned from Xavier Musketeers win over Georgetown Hoyas

[ad_1] It was far from pretty. At the end of the day, though, teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble won’t complain about adding to its win column in a pivotal February conference clash. Xavier overcame several stagnant stretches and 16 turnovers Tuesday night at Cintas Center but ultimately prevailed to beat Georgetown, 74-69. It’s a Quadrant 3 victory for Xavier …

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Why Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl saved a Charles Barkley voicemail for 7 years

[ad_1] AUBURN — Among the various topics Charles Barkley touched on during a brief appearance on Tuesday’s broadcast of the Auburn basketball vs. Oklahoma game, the former Auburn great shared an anecdote about head coach Bruce Pearl, a voicemail he left Pearl and how the coach kept it. While covering March Madness as an in-studio analyst for TNT during Pearl’s …

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Johnson’s 22 help Bowling Green down Northern Illinois 84-77

[ad_1] BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Marcus Johnson scored 22 points as Bowling Green beat Northern Illinois 84-77 on Tuesday night to end its five-game losing streak. Johnson also had 13 rebounds and three steals for the Falcons (8-14, 3-7 Mid-American Conference). Trey Thomas scored 17 points while shooting 4 for 13 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 5 …

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Stirtz scores 23 as Drake takes down Murray State 55-45

[ad_1] MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Bennett Stirtz’s 23 points helped Drake defeat Murray State 55-45 on Tuesday night and extend its winning streak to nine games. Stirtz shot 9 of 16 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Bulldogs (21-2, 11-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Tavion Banks added …

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Joel Embiid posts triple-double, scores go-ahead bucket in win over Mavericks in return from month-long absence

[ad_1] Joel Embiid is back. The All-Star 76ers center returned to the Philadelphia lineup Tuesday night to help lead the 76ers to a 118-116 win over a Dallas Mavericks team playing in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade. Embiid posted a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. And he scored the go-ahead bucket with 22 seconds …

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Davis’ 15 lead Kent State past Eastern Michigan 70-49

[ad_1] YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — VonCameron Davis had 15 points in Kent State’s 70-49 victory against Eastern Michigan on Tuesday night. Davis shot 6 for 14, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc for the Golden Flashes (14-8, 5-5 Mid-American Conference). Delrecco Gillespie scored 13 points and added 18 rebounds and five steals. Delrecco Gillespie and Jamal Sumlin had …

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Report: Warriors among three teams seeking trade for KD

[ad_1] Report: Warriors among three teams seeking trade for KD originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors reportedly are targeting a reunion with Kevin Durant, but they’re not alone in their pursuit of a trade for the former NBA MVP. The Dallas Mavericks, fresh off one of the biggest trades in sports history, have “dreams” of a Durant-Kyrie …

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KJ Martin trade ‘pending,’ Embiid back on busy night for Sixers

[ad_1] KJ Martin trade ‘pending,’ Embiid back on busy night for Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia There’s been no shortage of action on and off the court lately for the Sixers. Hours after the team officially announced a trade dealing away Caleb Martin and acquiring Quentin Grimes, the Sixers listed KJ Martin as out against the Mavs with …

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Kansas State basketball vs Arizona State live score updates: Wildcats aim for 4th straight win

[ad_1] Kansas State basketball will face Arizona State for the first time in a Big 12 Conference game Tuesday night in Tempe, Arizona. K-State (10-11, 4-6 Big 12) has won three straight heading into the 9 p.m. central matchup at Desert Financial Arena. On Saturday in Ames, Iowa, the Wildcats ended a 15-game road losing streak by knocking off then-No. …

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Donovan Mitchell puts Kristaps Porzingis on a poster with one of the dunks of the year in Cavs-Celtics

[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell controls the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) A matchup of the two best teams in the East featured one of the dunks of the year Tuesday night. This was bad news for Kristaps Porziņģis. Donovan Mitchell put Porziņģis on a …

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Pennsylvania Sportswatch Daily Listings – Yahoo Sports

[ad_1] American at Bucknell — ESPN+ Loyola Maryland at Lafayette — ESPN+ Duquesne at Richmond — MASN, ESPN+, Fubo Sports US Detroit Mercy at Robert Morris — SportsNet Pittsburgh, ESPN+, Fubo Sports US Villanova at DePaul — Fubo Sports US COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) Memphis at Temple — ESPN+ Washington at Penn State — Big Ten Plus Richmond at La Salle …

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Knicks list OG Anunoby as out for Tuesday’s matchup with Raptors

[ad_1] Knicks forward OG Anunoby missed Monday night’s win over the Houston Rockets due to a mild foot sprain, and he will once again be unavailable for Tuesday night’s matchup with his former team, the Toronto Raptors. Anunoby was officially listed as out for Tuesday, while Mikal Bridges (ankle), Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), and Josh Hart (knee) are all probable. Tom …

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Akron basketball score, live updates vs. Ball State | Zips host Cardinals in MAC game

[ad_1] The University of Akron men’s basketball team hosts Ball State on Tuesday night in a Mid-American Conference game at Rhodes Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Akron defeated rival Kent State 85-71 Friday night at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to remain atop the MAC standings. Reigning MAC Tournament champion Akron is 16-5 overall and 9-0 in the MAC. Ball State is …

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