Yearly Archives: 2023

How Klay finding his groove is benefiting Warriors’ young players

[ad_1] How Klay finding his groove is benefiting Warriors’ young players originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In the Warriors’ 126-106 win over the Portland Trailblazers on Saturday night at Chase Center, Klay Thompson had another impressive outing, shooting 11 for 16 from the field with 28 points. The four-time NBA champion has averaged 24.8 points per game during …

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After travel issues, miscommunication on 3, Butler must learn from late-game failure

[ad_1] A faulty airplane, multiple private planes, a sore right ankle, a decision not to foul up three with 9 seconds left and a last-second 3-pointer all contributed to Butler’s 85-75 loss on the road to Providence. Well, sort of. A malfunctioning plane Friday night delayed Butler’s trip to Providence until Saturday morning. The Bulldogs needed to travel by private …

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NBA's Top 10 Plays Of The Night | December 23, 2023

[ad_1] Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET9LPOHXNdc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Warriors finding right balance with seamless veteran-youth blend

[ad_1] Warriors finding right balance with seamless veteran-youth blend originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – It was but a matter of time before the Splash Brothers would interrupt the Chuck E. Cheese glee surrounding the Warriors’ recent youth-driven surge with a pointed reminder. It takes everyone, to be sure, but the potential of this team will …

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Warriors’ Christmas Day clash vs. Nuggets kicks off brutal stretch

[ad_1] Warriors’ Christmas Day clash vs. Nuggets kicks off brutal stretch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ 126-106 win over the Trail Blazers on Saturday was their fifth victory in a row and matched their longest streak of the season. The timing couldn’t be better. Beginning with a Christmas Day game in Denver against …

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Rylan Griffen, Alabama basketball hit reset, crush Eastern Kentucky

[ad_1] Consider Saturday’s game against Eastern Kentucky a palate cleanser for Alabama basketball. A badly needed palate cleanser. Before the matchup with the Colonels, the Crimson Tide had just wrapped up a gauntlet of a stretch that included zero wins, albeit against three top-10 teams. A victory vs. Eastern Kentucky wasn’t going to erase that stretch, but it could provide …

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Lakers ride new starting lineup to big win over Thunder, but that doesn’t mean the change should stick

[ad_1] Darvin Ham tried to resist changing his starting lineup throughout the recent four-game losing streak the Los Angeles Lakers endured. “You can’t just keep, on a whim, changing,” Ham said after Wednesday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls. “That’s a big deal when you change your starting lineup at this level.” But after Thursday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ham relented. Change …

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UConn men hold off St. John’s for 69-65 win in Big East home opener

[ad_1] HARTFORD -– As the final seconds ticked off the clock, clinching a hard-fought 69-65 win over St. John’s in a sold-out XL Center Saturday night, Dan Hurley turned to those sitting behind the team’s bench and wished them a Merry Christmas. “We saved Christmas for a lot of people in Connecticut and for ourselves today,” he said. “A loss …

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Damian Lillard’s honest take on Bucks’ improvement will scare the NBA – ClutchPoints

[ad_1] Damian Lillard’s honest take on Bucks’ improvement will scare the NBA ClutchPoints [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZWh0dHBzOi8vY2x1dGNocG9pbnRzLmNvbS9idWNrcy1uZXdzLWRhbWlhbi1saWxsYXJkcy1ob25lc3QtdGFrZS1taWx3YXVrZWVzLWltcHJvdmVtZW50LXdpbGwtc2NhcmUtbmJh0gEA?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2023-12-24 04:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Alabama basketball buries Eastern Kentucky 111-67, improves to 7-5

[ad_1] Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team got a much-needed win on Saturday afternoon over Eastern Kentucky, 111-67 to improve to 7-5 on the season. Alabama’s win was carried by the offensive explosion from the Tide where they shot 58% from the field and 50% from the three-point line. Sophomore guard Rylan Griffen dropped 19 points …

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UConn loses Clingan for three to four weeks with a foot injury

[ad_1] Dec. 23—Sophomore Donovan Clingan, UConn’s impactful starting center, will be sidelined for three to four weeks with a foot injury. UConn made the announcement on Saturday afternoon. An MRI taken on Friday revealed that Clingan injured a tendon in his right foot. He suffered the injury early in the second half of a Big East season-opening loss at Seton …

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LOOK: Victor Wembanyama injures ankle by stepping on ballboy during warmups, forced to sit out vs. Mavericks

[ad_1] The San Antonio Spurs would be at an enormous disadvantage against the Dallas Mavericks under basically any circumstances. The 4-23 Spurs have the worst record in the Western Conference, and only recently snapped an 18-game losing streak. For them to beat a playoff-caliber team like the Mavericks, basically everything needs to go right. Losing your best player before the …

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Cavaliers’ Max Strus enjoys homecoming by beating Bulls

[ad_1] Cavaliers’ Max Strus enjoys homecoming by beating Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Max Strus delivered an early Christmas present to his family and friends by renting out a suite at the United Center on Saturday night. “Got a little extra money in my pocket now so I can afford it,” …

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After tying NBA’s single-season losing streak, what’s next for the Pistons? And when could this record end?

[ad_1] Getty Images The NBA record for most consecutive losses could be broken before the end of the month. The Detroit Pistons ran their historic losing streak to 26 games with a 126-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, and are now tied with the 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers and 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers for most consecutive losses in one …

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Analyst believes UNC basketball are legit contenders to win ACC

[ad_1] The North Carolina Tar Heels are entering their holiday break at 8-3 overall. going through a really tough non-conference schedule. They were able to break a two-game losing streak which saw losses to UConn and Kentucky on natural courts with a win over Oklahoma in Charlotte. The 8-3 mark does include a loss to Villanova but overall, it’s a …

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LeBron James’ 40 points lead Lakers to win over Thunder

[ad_1] Lakers forward LeBron James dunks for two of his game-high 40 points in a win over the Thunder on Saturday night in Oklahoma City. (Nate Billings / Associated Press) Since the Lakers won the NBA’s in-season tournament two weeks ago, the team has floated, their pockets, like their legs, heavier from their $500,000 journey into playoff-style basketball in the …

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