[ad_1] USATSI Warriors-Kings and Grizzlies-Lakers have been highly entertaining first-round series so far, but the clear big-ticket superstar vs. superstar matchup in the first round is Clippers-Suns, featuring two of the best players in the NBA, Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant. Their heavyweight matchup hasn’t disappointed as the series is tied one game a piece as it heads back to …
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Tigers pick up Iowa State transfer Caleb Grill
[ad_1] The Tigers have made another acquisition through the transfer portal as head coach Dennis Gates has added senior guard Caleb Grill. The former Iowa State Cyclone announced the news on social media and confirmed the news to… [ad_2] Source link : https://missouri.rivals.com/news/tigers-pick-up-iowa-state-transfer-caleb-grill?yptr=yahoo?src=rss Author : Power Missouri Publish date : 2023-04-20 16:05:23 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked …
Read More »Here’s how they are faring
[ad_1] Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari was smiling with good reason Monday during Philadelphia’s easy 96-84 Game 2 victory against Brooklyn in the first round of the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs. One of his former Wildcats, Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, scored a game-high 33 points on 13-for-23 shooting, including 6-for-13 on 3-pointers. After he left that game, Calipari could turn …
Read More »Jim Jackson praises Xavier Tillman’s NBA growth
[ad_1] Xavier Tillman took the NBA by storm in after a breakout performance in game two of the Western Conference first round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Tillman scored a team high 22 points, while snagging 13 rebounds, in the team’s win. Known by Spartans fans as a Big Ten and Big East analyst, Jim Jackson is also an …
Read More »Draymond Green’s suspension is an overreaction, and as usual, it’s the fans who end up paying the NBA’s price
[ad_1] Two things can be true at once. Yes, Draymond Green did a dumb thing by stepping (he didn’t stomp; let’s settle down with the act of war stuff) on Domantas Sabonis’ chest. It doesn’t matter that Sabonis wrapped up Draymond’s leg first. Given Green’s past and the reputation that precedes him, he is not going to get the benefit …
Read More »Former Alabama forward Alex Tchikou set to enter NCAA transfer portal for second time
[ad_1] Former Alabama forward Alex Tchikou entered the transfer portal on Wednesday afternoon. At Alabama, Tchikou played in just three games. He was not used as a piece of the Crimson Tide’s rotation in 2021-2022. Soon after the season concluded, he entered his name into the transfer portal. He ultimately decided to transfer to Rhode Island. In one season with …
Read More »Jaren Jackson Jr. receives 'The Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy' as the 2022-23 #KiaDPOY! 🏆🙌| #Shorts
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Read More »RJ Barrett figuring it out isn’t only pivotal to Cavaliers series, but Knicks’ years to come
[ad_1] Apr 18, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) during the second quarter of game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. / Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Tuesday’s Game 2 beatdown featured zero positive performances from the Knicks, yet their fanbase …
Read More »Nets’ Mikal Bridges didn’t plan for his starring role, but he was ready for it: ‘Whatever it takes’
[ad_1] NEW YORK — In his second-most-recent playoff series, Mikal Bridges was not double-teamed. He was not blitzed. The opposing defense did not deny him the ball or try get it out of his hands. It wanted Bridges to make plays because that meant that his All-NBA teammates were not doing so. The Dallas Mavericks’ defensive strategy — take Devin …
Read More »Kevon Looney must avoid foul trouble with Draymond Green suspended
[ad_1] Looney must avoid foul trouble with Draymond suspended originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN FRANCISCO — Many of the same problems that hurt the Warriors mightily in the regular season hampered them in their two straight losses against the Sacramento Kings to open the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Among them is the Warriors’ propensity to …
Read More »Bucks match NBA playoff record with 25 3-pointers in Giannis-less Game 2 win over Heat
[ad_1] The Milwaukee Bucks made some NBA history with their production from beyond the arc during their 138-122 win over the Miami Heat in Game 2 on Wednesday night. The Bucks were without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo because of a back contusion, but they overcame his absence by collectively knocking down 25 shots from long range. That number tied an …
Read More »Former UNC forward Puff Johnson visits Butler
[ad_1] Things have been a little quiet on the recruiting front for former UNC basketball forward Puff Johnson. He’s one of six UNC players that entered the transfer portal following the conclusion of a disappointing 2022-23 season. But now, his recruitment is picking up a bit. Per Joe Tipton of On3, Johnson took a visit on Wednesday night as he …
Read More »Grizzlies up their physical brand of play to limit Anthony Davis, and other observations from Game 2
[ad_1] The Memphis Grizzlies returned serve Wednesday, bouncing back from a Game 1 loss to beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 103-93, despite All-Star point guard Ja Morant watching from the sideline in street clothes due to a right hand injury. Here are five takeaways after a determined defensive effort that leveled the best-of-seven opening round series at one game …
Read More »Hunter Dickinson to visit another powerhouse on transfer tour
[ad_1] The hope that Michigan basketball star center Hunter Dickinson will eschew his original decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal and return to Ann Arbor appears to be getting slimmer and slimmer. The Wolverines reportedly still retain a shot to retain the 7-footer, but after visiting Maryland and Kansas, the notion became more far-fetched. And on Thursday, another contender …
Read More »Suns vs. Clippers prediction, odds, line, time: 2023 NBA playoff picks, Game 3 bets from model on 71-37 run
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Clippers face the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of their first-round affair on Thursday night, with the 2023 NBA playoff series heading to LA. These two teams split the first two games, with the Suns securing a 123-109 victory on Tuesday. Cameron Payne (back) is questionable for the Suns. Paul George (knee) is sidelined for the …
Read More »"It Took A lot To Get Back" -Jamal Murray after his EPIC 40PT PERFORMANCE! 😯🔥| #Shorts
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Read More »Brooks dismisses LeBron after Memphis’ playoff win
[ad_1] Photograph: Brandon Dill/AP Dillon Brooks has brushed off a confrontation with LeBron James after the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday night. Brooks, who has developed a reputation as a formidable defender and trashtalker, squared up to the 38-year-old in the third quarter of Memphis’ 103-93 home victory. Brooks said after the …
Read More »How Grizzlies, Bucks won without stars, plus the biggest storylines one week away from NFL Draft
[ad_1] Good morning to everyone but especially to… THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES… No Ja Morant, no problem… at least for one night. Behind a balanced, relentless effort on both ends, the Grizzlies beat the Lakers, 103-93, for a crucial Game 2 win that ties the series. After scoring two points in Game 1, Xavier Tillman had 22 points and 13 rebounds …
Read More »Warriors, without Draymond Green, try to get back in series vs. Kings
[ad_1] Don’t let the Draymond Green suspension overshadow a simple truth: The Sacramento Kings have been better than the Golden State Warriors through two games. Maybe it’s just an extension of Golden State’s weird home/road splits this season, and now that the series is back in San Francisco the Warriors will come alive. Or maybe we’ve just underestimated the Kings. …
Read More »Dillon Brooks calls out LeBron James, draws endless ridicule on social media
[ad_1] Have you ever known Dillon Brooks shy away from controversy? In fact, have you ever known Dillon Brooks to not actively seek the controversy, throwing out asinine statements and being — for lack of a better word — borderline obnoxious at points? That was the Dillon Brooks that we saw again on Wednesday night, as the former Oregon Duck …
Read More »76ers vs. Nets prediction, odds, line, start time: 2023 NBA playoff picks, Game 3 bets from model on 71-37 run
[ad_1] The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers rekindle a first-round series in the 2023 NBA playoffs on Thursday. The series shifts to Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the first time, with the Sixers leading 2-0 in the best-of-seven tilt. Philadelphia won Game 2 by a double-digit margin, with Brooklyn aiming to maintain a puncher’s chance with a victory at home. …
Read More »Best of Boston Celtics ball movement in the 2022-23 NBA season
[ad_1] For much longer than fans of the Boston Celtics likely want to remember, the biggest barrier between the Celtics and success was themselves — or more specifically, a criminally low level of ball movement on offense. After a reckoning under former Boston head coach Ime Udoka that has continued to the present under head coach Joe Mazzulla, a renaissance …
Read More »Warriors vs. Kings prediction, odds, line, time: 2023 NBA playoff picks, Game 3 bets by model on 71-37 run
[ad_1] The Golden State Warriors will try to claw their way back into the series when they take on the Sacramento Kings in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series on Thursday. The Kings (48-34), the third seed in the West, took a 2-0 series lead with a 114-106 win on Monday. The Warriors (44-38), the sixth seed in …
Read More »Anthony Davis seeks redemption after disappointing night in Lakers’ Game 2 loss
[ad_1] Anthony Davis sat at his locker with his head down and his arms folded. His lips pursed and his eyes narrowed, he leaned back in his chair and raised his arms above his head before closing his eyes for a few seconds. This forlorn look from Davis didn’t stop in the Lakers locker room. He carried the same despondent …
Read More »Dillon Brooks throws shade at LeBron James after Game 2: ‘He’s old’
[ad_1] After winning Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers were in good shape, and they had an opportunity to put a stranglehold on the series in Game 2 on Wednesday. Instead, the Grizzlies came out with a greater sense of urgency, not to mention physicality, as they evened the …
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