[ad_1] Ex-NBA vet believes Dubs reaching West finals is real ‘possibility’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors seem destined for greatness after winning seven of their first eight games with recently acquired six-time NBA All-Star forward Jimmy Butler. Golden State’s resurgence has led many analysts to switch their stance toward the franchise, with the latest being a …

[ad_1] EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — K.J. Windham scored 20 points and Northwestern pulled away in the second half to beat Iowa 68-57 to break a four-way tie for 13th place in the Big Ten Conference Friday night. The top 15 teams advance to the Big Ten Conference tournament and Northwestern came into the contest tied for the 13th seed with …

[ad_1] The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics, 123-116 tonight in Boston. Donovan Mitchell contributed a team-high 41 points to go with 5 … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFP61ZL9zd0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Smith rips Draymond’s comments on Warriors having best NBA era originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area One ESPN analyst strongly disagrees with Draymond Green’s claim that the Warriors dynasty was the best era in NBA history. The always-outspoken Stephen A. Smith could not contain his outrage at Green’s assertion. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” Smith said Friday …

[ad_1] Feb. 28—SAN FRANCISCO — It all comes down to this for Gonzaga in its 18th and final West Coast Conference game of the season: —Beat San Francisco on Saturday, secure the No. 2 seed and corresponding bye into the WCC Tournament semifinals and bolster its NCAA Tournament credentials with another much-needed Quad 1 win. —Or lose, fall to third …

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[ad_1] Why Windy believes Warriors’ Butler trade ‘unlocked’ Steph originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jimmy Butler’s impact on the Warriors goes beyond just his own contributions on the court. On the heels Steph Curry’s epic 56-point performance, ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst confidently stated that Butler has “unlocked” the two-time MVP. “Before Jimmy Butler got there — and this …

[ad_1] Texas A&M men’s basketball enters March on its longest losing streak of the season, having dropped three in a row with the latest being a surprising two-point loss to unranked Vanderbilt on their home floor. It now faces the toughest two-game stretch yet; a road test at No. 3 Florida followed by hosting No. 1 Auburn. The Aggies ( …

[ad_1] The Celtics and Cavaliers went bucket for bucket in the 4th quarter! You do NOT want to miss out on the action! The Cavaliers … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnOARnDzF6s Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Why Parsons believes Warriors are ‘dark horse’ contenders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A retired NBA veteran believes the Warriors are the Western Conference’s sleeper team heading into the final 23-game stretch of the 2024-25 NBA season. Chandler Parsons, who played nine seasons in the league and had several battles with Golden State, declared the Warriors as …

[ad_1] WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 29 points and Braden Smith added 23 to help No. 20 Purdue beat UCLA 76-66 on Friday night and end a four-game losing streak. Kaufman-Renn shot 11 for 15 from the field and 7 for 10 on free throws. Fletcher Loyer scored 11 points for the Boilermakers (20-9, 12-6 Big Ten). Tyler …

[ad_1] Nikola Jokić (23 points, 17 rebounds, 15 assists) recorded a triple-double to propel the Nuggets to a 134-119 victory tonight in … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0qytUDWix4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Jalen Suggs has played just 16 minutes in one game since Jan. 5, first because of a lower back strain and then because of a knee issue. That knee issue is now going to sideline him indefinitely, the Magic announced. It would be a surprise if he returns this season, although the Magic have not ruled it out. As …

[ad_1] The Lakers are 5-2 with Luka Doncic in the lineup. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Los Angeles basketball rivalry was bound to get more interesting with Luka Dončić on the Lakers, and he delivered on Friday. The Slovenian star nearly set a new high in his Lakers career with 31 points against the Los Angeles Clippers, a frequent playoff foe …

[ad_1] AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tavari Johnson had 16 points in Akron’s 77-72 win over Kent State on Friday, clinching the Mid-American Conference regular season championship with two games remaining. Johnson went 7 of 13 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Zips (23-6, 15-1). Nate Johnson scored 14 points and added 10 rebounds. Shammah Scott …

[ad_1] Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right, and Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard chase after a loose ball in the first half Friday at Crypto.com Arena. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Lakers guard Austin Reaves, amid his best season as a pro, left Friday’s game with the Lakers because of a right calf injury. He’s expected to undergo an MRI scan …

[ad_1] WEST LAFAYETTE − That collective exhale from Mackey Arena on Friday night was the sound of relief coming from Purdue basketball fans. After four straight losses, the 19th-ranked Boilermakers finally found their way back into the win column. Braden Smith buried two 3-pointers in a span of 46 seconds in the final minutes, closing the door on a 76-66 …

[ad_1] The Knicks came back to take down the Memphis Grizzlies in a thrilling win on the road on Friday night, punctuated by OG Anunoby‘s game-winner. Anunoby’s shot was just a footnote in a game that featured many storylines, including the return of center Mitchell Robinson and the continued clutch play by Jalen Brunson. Coach Tom Thibodeau spoke after the …

[ad_1] HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Cade Gibbs scored 16 points as Marshall beat Appalachian State 75-57 on Friday. Gibbs added five rebounds for the Thundering Herd (19-12, 12-6 Sun Belt Conference). Jalen Speer added 14 points while going 6 of 16 (2 for 10 from 3-point range) while he also had five assists. Obinna Anochili-Killen had 12 points and went …

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Shaedon Sharpe scored 25 points, Dalano Banton had 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 121-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Toumani Camara had 19 points, Anfernee Simons chipped in 14, and Donovan Clingan finished with 12 for the Trail Blazers, who …

[ad_1] EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — K.J. Windham scored 20 points and Northwestern pulled away in the second half to beat Iowa 68-57 to break a four-way tie for 13th place in the Big Ten Conference Friday night. The top 15 teams advance to the Big Ten Conference tournament and Northwestern came into the contest tied for the 13th seed with …

[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics BOSTON (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, to help the Cleveland Cavaliers rally from 22 points down and stun the Boston Celtics 123-116 on Friday night in the final regular-season meeting of the Eastern Conference’s top two teams. Donovan Mitchell brought his best to Boston in the …

[ad_1] UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr., right, drives on Purdue guard Myles Colvin during the first half of the Bruins’ 76-66 loss Friday night. (Doug McSchooler / Associated Press) An arena known for noise was oddly quiet when a referee, unhappy with all the contact between the post players, reached his arm out to separate UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau from Purdue’s …

[ad_1] The Knicks came back in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, 114-113, on OG Anunoby‘s late three-pointer. Here are the takeaways… -Friday night marked the return of Mitchell Robinson who made his season debut with 7:17 left in the first quarter as he entered the game for Karl-Anthony Towns who got the start after …

[ad_1] WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 29 points and Braden Smith added 23 to help No. 20 Purdue beat UCLA 76-66 on Friday night and end a four-game losing streak. Kaufman-Renn shot 11 for 15 from the field and 7 for 10 on free throws. Fletcher Loyer scored 11 points for the Boilermakers (20-9, 12-6 Big Ten). …