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[ad_1] It’s Monday, March 3, and the Golden State Warriors (32-28) and Charlotte Hornets (14-45) are all set to square off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The Warriors are currently 15-15 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Hornets have a 2-8 record in their last ten games at home. These squads met on Feb. 25 …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, March 3, and the Portland Trail Blazers (27-34) and Philadelphia 76ers (21-38) are all set to square off from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Trail Blazers are currently 11-20 on the road with a point differential of -4, while the 76ers have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. The 76ers beat the …

[ad_1] LeBron James is one point short of a number that sounds impossible: 50,000 points. LeBron is already the all-time leading regular-season scorer in NBA history and the all-time leading playoff scorer as well. Combined, he has scored 49,999 points in NBA games. He will hit a milestone on Tuesday night: 50,000 points scored, regular season and playoffs combined. It’s …

[ad_1] Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving went down with a scary looking knee injury early in the team’s 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Irving was driving to the hoop late in the first quarter at the American Airlines Center when his left knee bent awkwardly as he attempted a layup. Irving crashed down to the court …

[ad_1] Mazzulla shares ‘amazing perspective’ he gained from ‘Celtics City’ doc originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s being an NBA head coach, and then there’s being head coach of the Boston Celtics. Joe Mazzulla is learning plenty about that distinction. Mazzulla became the youngest head coach to win an NBA championship in more than 50 years when Boston defeated …

[ad_1] Kerr recalls hilarious reaction to Steph’s dunk in Warriors-76ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Kerr has witnessed most of Steph Curry’s NBA dunks, and the Warriors coach didn’t want to see Saturday’s attempt late in Golden State’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Before Monday’s Warriors game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center, Kerr recalled his …

[ad_1] Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. battles for a loos ball with Warriors guard Buddy Hield during a game earlier this season at Intuit Dome. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Over the course of what has become his best NBA season with the Clippers, Derrick Jones Jr. has been seen leaping into the stratosphere to catch a lob pass …

[ad_1] Kings sign veteran big man Labissiere to 10-day contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings made a marginal move to address the Grade 1 left hamstring strain Domantas Sabonis suffered early in Saturday night’s 113-103 win over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Sacramento announced on Sunday it officially signed center and familiar face Skal Labissière …

[ad_1] GP2 exits Warriors-Hornets game after scary collision with Ball originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors were dealt what could be a significant blow during the third quarter of Monday’s game when Gary Payton II went to the locker room after a frightening collision with Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball. Ball ran into Payton while driving to …

[ad_1] Lakers guard Luka Doncic gestures during the second half of Sunday’s game at Crypto.com Arena. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Go ahead, close your eyes and dream. You saw what the Dodgers’ World Series parade was like. The cheers. The flags. The confetti. Something like this could happen again soon, and it could happen before November. The road …

[ad_1] Draymond receives flagrant 1, tech after striking Hornets’ Salaun originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors star Draymond Green was penalized for being too physical and animated during Monday night’s 119-101 win over the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Green was issued a flagrant 1 foul and technical foul after physically boxing out and striking Hornets forward Tidjane …

[ad_1] What we learned as Warriors bounce back with win over Hornets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE Two days after losing to the reeling 76ers in Philadelphia, the Warriors took the court Monday in Charlotte against a Hornets team that had lost 14 of its last 17 games. Easy money for Golden State? Hardly. It took …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show I’ve got a lot on my mind watching the NBA as of late, and on this pod I’m unleashing some of those takes. Some are hot. Others are mild. After opening with some thoughts on the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers, I brought on …

[ad_1] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 32.2 points per game this season [Getty Images] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 50th win of the season against the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Gilgeous-Alexander made all 10 of his free throws and also had seven assists in a 137-128 win. It is the fourth time the …

[ad_1] Steph, GP2 provide updates after injury scares in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Breathe a sigh of relief, Dub Nation. The Warriors avoided any serious injuries in their 119-101 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday at Spectrum Center, despite a physical clash that featured some scary moments for Golden State. Gary Payton II left …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Maxey exits early and Sixers fall to Trail Blazers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers could not manage consecutive wins for the first time since late January. They fell to a 119-102 loss to the Trail Blazers at Wells Fargo Center on Monday night in a game Tyrese Maxey exited because of a back …

[ad_1] Butler-Warriors union still work in progress, even after another win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors in their loss against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday saw exactly how much of a difference Jimmy Butler has made to the team and their season, and why at 35 years old he’s worth every penny, dollar and comma in …

[ad_1] Kerr criticizes lack of NBA travel calls after tech in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Longtime Warriors coach Steve Kerr is tired of NBA referees missing traveling violations. After Golden State’s 119-101 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday at Spectrum Center, in which some blatant traveling violations were missed, Kerr – who earned a …

[ad_1] Draymond explains outburst after Podz 3-pointers in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors veteran Draymond Green knows as well as anyone: when you talk the talk, you have to walk the walk. Not only does that apply to antagonistic comments against opponents, but also to supportive advice given to teammates. That’s why Green made it …

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics nearly blew a 20-point lead for the second consecutive game. Unlike Friday night when they lost at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Celtics prevailed over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday afternoon, 110-103. Boston led 32-20 at the end of the first quarter and built a 68-48 lead early in the third, looking as if it …

[ad_1] NBA: Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder This is how you make an MVP case. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points in the first quarter on his way to 51 for the game, leading the Thunder past the Rockets and getting Oklahoma City to 50 wins. Another scoring masterclass for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander! ⛈️ 51 PTS⛈️ 5 REB⛈️ 7 AST⛈️ 5 …

[ad_1] NBA: Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks Kyrie Irving’s toughness is not in question, but when he will play again for the Mavericks is. In the first quarter Monday night, Irving drove the lane against Sacramento, was fouled by DeMar DeRozan, and then his right foot landed on the foot of Kings’ center Jonas Valanciunas. That sent Irving to the …

[ad_1] The curse of Nico Harrison continued on Monday, as Kyrie Irving and Jaden Hardy were both forced to exit the Mavs’ loss to the Kings early with their respective injuries. Things have gone from bad to worse for Dallas since trading away Luka Doncic, and fantasy managers should consider several Mavs to help fill the void. The Sixers just …

[ad_1] ‘Celtics City’ beyond the episode: Red Auerbach sets the standard originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston With Banner 18 finally hanging in the TD Garden rafters, the Boston Celtics have reestablished themselves as the winningest organization in NBA history. The franchise’s unmatched success began when the legendary Red Auerbach arrived in 1950. That year, team owner Walter Brown hired …

[ad_1] The NBA’s leading scorer delivered Monday night in a potential playoff preview. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points for the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 137-128 win over the Houston Rockets. With the win, the Thunder improved to 50-11 to cushion their stranglehold on first place in the Western Conference. The 37-24 Rockets remain in fifth place in the West …