[ad_1] Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams went to the sidelines briefly for repairs after the Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid accidentally stepped on his head but was able to joke about it afterward. “I was like, ‘Dang, I really got curb stomped,’ ” Williams said to reporters about being shown the video after the Celtics’ 114-102 victory in Game 3 at …

[ad_1] Ismael Massoud left Kansas State in search of a new home and an expanded role. He decided that Georgetown was his best bet. Massoud, a sharpshooting 6-foot-9 senior from East Harlem, New York, announced his commitment to the Hoyas and new coach Ed Cooley on Friday. It will be his third and final college stop after two years at …

[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA–The Philadelphia 76ers had a big opportunity to take control of their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Boston Celtics on Friday, but they weren’t able to take advantage in a 114-102 Game 3 loss at home. Boston now leads the series 2-1 and the Sixers have to win Game 4 to avoid a 3-1 hole. It was another …

[ad_1] After stealing Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals from the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers went into Game 2 looking to take immense control of the series. They took a 33-26 lead at the end of the first quarter and looked to be in business. But over the next two periods, they drowned in the lava …

[ad_1] COLUMBIA, S.C. –  South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley is adding junior college player of the year Sakima Walker to her roster. Walker announced on social media on Friday that she was joining the Gamecocks. They lost seven seniors, including three-time All-American Aliyah Boston from this season’s Final Four team. The school said the 6-foot-5 Walker has up …

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[ad_1] Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid had a touching moment before Game 3 against the Boston Celtics even started. Embiid received his MVP award prior to the contest, and shed tears as he held his son, Arthur, in his arms while addressing the Philadelphia crowd. The Celtics were unaffected by the display. Boston ruined the moment for Embiid and …

[ad_1] BATON ROUGE, La. – Second-team All-America forward Aneesah Morrow is joining national champion LSU, the school announced Friday. Morrow averaged 25.7 points and 12.2 rebounds for DePaul last season. She has had double-doubles in 53 of her 66 career games. “Aneesah is coming to LSU as one of the premier scorers and rebounders in the country over the past …

[ad_1] In a win-or-go-home Game 6 for the Denver Nuggets, Jamal Murray rose to the occasion again, scoring 50 PTS for his second 50+ … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA_VO_Irbk0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Game 3 takeaways: Horford’s elite shooting sparks C’s victory originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics spoiled Joel Embiid’s triumphant return to Philadelphia with a pivotal Game 3 victory on Friday night. Shortly before tip-off, Embiid received the Michael Jordan Trophy as the 2022-23 NBA MVP. The superstar big man put on a show for the Wells …

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[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers suffer deflating Game 3 loss to Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers did not return home in style. With a deflating, 114-102 loss to the Celtics on Friday night at Wells Fargo Center, the team fell into a 2-1 deficit against Boston in their second-round playoff series. Joel Embiid lifted the Michael …

[ad_1] Getty Images The New York Knicks are expected to re-sign swingman Josh Hart when he hits unrestricted free agency this summer, according to Marc Stein. While Hart will certainly draw wide-ranging interest, Hart returning to Madison Square Garden is viewed as “inevitable” by decision-makers around the league.  That’s not much of a surprise after the Knicks gave up Cam …

[ad_1] This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Joel Embiid wears his heart on his sleeve. Embiid has also said before his son Arthur is his motivation and his presence spurred him to MVP heights this season. Combine those two and you get an unforgettable moment when Embiid called Arthur …

[ad_1] The New York Knicks and Miami Heat resume their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Saturday afternoon. A three-day break occurred between Game 2 and Game 3, but this 2023 NBA playoff series is knotted at 1-1 as the series shifts to Kaseya Center in Miami. The Knicks won Game 2 by a 111-105 margin, with Miami looking to bounce …

[ad_1] Draymond enamored with Kerr’s historic winning mentality originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Draymond Green has one of the greatest basketball IQs in the NBA today. There aren’t many players or coaches who know more about the game than him. However, when he’s around Warriors coach Steve Kerr, the four-time All-Star is a sponge, soaking up every ounce of …

[ad_1] Joel Embiid was presented with the 2023 NBA MVP trophy on Friday ahead of Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics. The pre-game ceremony was led by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and featured Embiid’s teammates and family as well.  The most touching moment came when Embiid’s young son, Arthur, ran across the court to …

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[ad_1] The Brooklyn Nets are on a list of teams that could pay Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson more money if he wants it, according to a recent article by Bleacher Report. The context of Clarkson possibly going to a team like the Nets is if he opts out of his $14.3 million 2023-24 player option and explores free-agency. The …

[ad_1] Kim O’Reilly, CBS Sports The Golden State Warriors handled their business in Game 2 of their series with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night as they cruised to a comfortable victory to even the series. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics pulled even with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, winning a blowout at TD Garden despite MVP …