[ad_1] The 2023 NBA playoffs rolled on Wednesday night with a trio of Game 2s. Things started in Memphis, where the second-seeded Grizzlies topped the Lakers without the services of Ja Morant. There was another star injury to watch in Milwaukee, where Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Game 2 due to a back injury but the Bucks took care of business without …

[ad_1] new mexico state sexual assault Two former New Mexico State basketball players filed a lawsuit Wednesday, alleging they were sexually assaulted by teammates and that the coaching staff and other administrators did nothing when they reported the assaults. The lawsuit was filed by Deuce Benjamin and another player who said three teammates forced them to pull their pants down …

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[ad_1] When it was announced shortly before tip-off of Game 2 that Ja Morant would not play due to a hand injury, it looked like the Los Angeles Lakers would have a major advantage. But the Memphis Grizzlies came out and played with the sense of urgency that they needed to after dropping Game 1 on Sunday. They beat the …

[ad_1] The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t need Ja Morant to tie their first-round Western Conference series 1-1 by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93. With the young star sidelined by a sore right hand, Xavier Tillman outscored Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell combined after dropping a career-high 22 points. Meanwhile, LeBron James recorded his 103rd career playoff game with at least 20 …

[ad_1] Sixers know details matter with spacing, zone D as series shifts to Brooklyn originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The fact that the Sixers won Game 2 of their first-round series Monday night vs. the Nets did not lead them to conclude they were fine in the first half. “We showed it on film today: Our spacing was terrible …

[ad_1] For the first time since 2005, a Notre Dame men’s basketball recruit is Indiana Mr. Basketball. Markus Burton of Mishawaka (Ind.) Penn High was awarded Indiana Mr. Basketball on Wednesday night, garnering an overwhelming 171 first-place votes from media and coaches around the state. Michigan State-bound Xavier Booker of Indianapolis Cathedral was a distant second with 20. The 5-foot-10, …

[ad_1] Getty Images Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has been ruled out for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, the Grizzlies said before the game. Morant exited midway through the fourth quarter of Memphis’ 128-112 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the first-round series between the teams on Sunday afternoon after suffering a hand injury. Morant …

[ad_1] Although Mishawaka, Indiana point guard Markus Burton signed with Notre Dame long before Micah Shrewsberry was named the new coach, there wasn’t any wavering in his commitment. Burton had a huge senior season for Penn High School averaging 30.2 points, 4.6 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.3 steals per game. He led PHS to a 28-2 overall record, 11-0 in conference. That effort …

[ad_1] The Grizzlies are still alive. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) It wasn’t pretty, but the Memphis Grizzlies didn’t have many other options without Ja Morant. The Grizzlies pulled out a 103-93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday to even their first-round series at 1-1. Game 3 is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT on Saturday in Los Angeles. Memphis entered …

[ad_1] Getty Images A heated exchange between Clippers guard Russell Westbrook and a Suns fan during Game 1 of the first-round Western Conference playoff series led to changes at the Footprint Center. Previously, players were able to use the Club Gila River lounge area as a shortcut to get from the visitors’ locker room to the court, but now they …

[ad_1] Kings, E-40 say ‘miscommunication’ led to Game 1 ejection originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Sacramento Kings and Bay Area rapper Earl “E-40” Stevens released a joint statement on Wednesday regarding his Game 1 ejection from Golden 1 Center. Both the organization and Stevens, a Golden State Warriors fan, agreed that a misunderstanding led to his removal from …

[ad_1] A season-ending setback. An 18-month recovery. A triumphant return. Jamal Murray’s journey back to the court wasn’t easy, but … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17MpBynGMqM Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] USATSI Mike Brown has won the 2022-23 NBA Coach of the Year award, in a unanimous vote, the NBA announced on Wednesday. Brown is in his first year coaching the Sacramento Kings, but he has already led them to one of the best seasons in franchise history. The Kings hadn’t made the postseason since 2006 before hiring Brown, but …

[ad_1] The Sacramento Kings said they’re looking forward to welcoming back rapper E-40 to Golden 1 Center after an “unfortunate misunderstanding” led to the rapper’s ejection from Game 1 of the team’s first-round series against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. “After a series of thoughtful and transparent conversations, both parties agree that there was a miscommunication regarding the circumstances that occurred during the …

[ad_1] The Washington Wizards have fired general manager Tommy Sheppard, the team announced Wednesday. Sheppard, who has been with the team in some capacity since 2003, took over as general manager in 2019. The Wizards went 129-179 in his four seasons as general manager. Owner Ted Leonsis released the following statement after making the move: “Tommy Sheppard was relieved from …

[ad_1] After stealing Game 1 on the road, the Knicks got hit with a massive counterpunch from the Cavaliers in Game 2, bringing the series to a 1-1 split heading into Madison Square Garden. New York can essentially seal the series with two home victories, but will need to make the necessary adjustments to pull it off after Tuesday’s stinker. Here …