Monthly Archives: May 2026

Donovan Mitchell on lack of free-throw attempts in Game 1 loss to Pistons: ‘I don’t flop’

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has a knack for getting off to a hot start in the playoffs. Coming into Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, Mitchell had scored 30-plus points in nine straight playoff-series openers. But that streak ended during a 111-101 loss vs. the Pistons on Tuesday. Mitchell led the Cavaliers in points with 23, but fell short …

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Duke’s Defense Next Season Is Going To Be Incredible

One of the interesting and defining differences between Jon Scheyer’s Duke teams and those of his GOAT predecessor, Mike Krzyzewski is that Coach K tended to focus on athleticism over size. For his part, Scheyer has a clear preference for taller players. Still athletic, but taller. From what we’ve seen, Scheyer’s defense is more conservative. Coach K wanted a pit …

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“Welcome back Austin” ‼️

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How to watch the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

The fate of some of the top college basketball players in the country will be decided by this year’s NBA Draft, but before player selections can be made, the NBA Draft Lottery has to take place to determine the order of selection. The three teams with the worst records during the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Washington Wizards, the Indiana Pacers, …

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Remembering Kentucky Basketball legend and 1958 national champion Adrian ‘Odie’ Smith

The University of Kentucky is mourning the loss of a true legend. Adrian ‘Odie’ Smith, a cornerstone of Kentucky’s storied history and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, passed away on April 28. He was 89 years old. The university released a statement Monday announcing the passing. Smith leaves behind a legacy that stretches from the bluegrass of Lexington …

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Lakers struggle to find offense as Thunder take Game 1

A rough offensive night for the Lakers left them struggling to find enough scoring to keep up with the Thunder in Game 1 as they fell to OKC, 108-90. After a fast start to the contest, LA trailed OKC for the final three quarters. However, the lead would ebb and flow as the purple and gold had brief runs that …

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A Look Back at Purdue Basketball: Daniel Jacobsen

2025-2026 Season Stats: 39 games (0 starts)12.9 minutes5.5 points64.6% FG%37.5 3pt% (3/8)3.0 rebounds.3 assists.1 steals1.2 blocks.5 turnovers* Set career highs in sophomore season due to injury in freshman season Advertisement 2025-2026 Season Awards / Honors: No awards or honors Season Retrospective: After a freshman season that was frustratingly cut short just one game (and 90 seconds) in due to injury, …

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NBA’s Nightly Recap | May 5, 2026

0:00 Cavaliers at Pistons 8:46 Lakers at Thunder 17:15 On This Day In NBA History: Vince Carter Throws Down a One-Handed … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8UdzWjIBto Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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NBA’s Top 5 Plays of the Night | May 5, 2026

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Pistons vs Cavaliers – Game 2 NBA Playoffs – predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for May 7

Detroit won Game 1, 111-101, versus Cleveland to give the Pistons four-straight wins overall and at home in the playoffs. Unlike the first round, Detroit is up 1-0 in the semifinals behind an all-around team effort. Six different players scored 11 or more points for the Pistons in Game 1, with all five starters doing so. Detroit forced 19 turnovers …

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Mike Brown not getting caught up in James Dolan’s Knicks NBA Finals mandate: ‘I’m coaching to win’

Pressure? Mike Brown scoffed at the notion. Even if owner James Dolan said in January he felt the Knicks “absolutely” had to reach the NBA Finals and “should” win them, the first-year coach had that mindset all along after taking the job. Advertisement “People have talked about a mandate — like I’m coaching to win,” Brown said Tuesday. “It doesn’t …

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Cade & Duren connection heating up 🔥

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Game Preview: San Antonio vs Minnesota Timberwolves, Game 2

Even with Anthony Edwards on a minutes restriction, the Minnesota Timberwolves were able to come into the Frost Bank Center and steal both Game 1 and home court advantage from the Spurs. The style of play on display in that game was what was expected of the series from the outset: hard-fought, physical games that would likely need to be …

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