Daily Archives: October 27, 2024

LeBron James’ triple-double helps Lakers win third in a row

Lakers forward LeBron James, driving past Kings forward DeMar DeRozan during the first half, finished with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in the win Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (William Liang / Associated Press) After the Lakers began their season with two straight wins for the first time since 2010, LeBron James stood in front of his locker …

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No. 3 UConn seeking third consecutive NCAA title, knowing opponents are eager to derail the bid

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Each time the topic of the starting lineup for two-time defending national champion UConn comes up, coach Dan Hurley is quick to heap praise on Alex Karaban as he heads into his third season as a starting forward. Pressed on the other likely starters, Hurley can do little more than shrug his shoulders. Hurley’s main concern …

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Santos’ 20 points helps Dayton end exhibition season with win

The Dayton Flyers finished its preseason schedule beating Ashland, 65-56, Saturday night at the UD Arena. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Nate Santos led all scorers with 20 points, including 6-8 from three-point range. Malachi Smith added 12. UD led 40-27 at halftime. The Flyers shot less than 35% from the floor in the second half, …

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Purdue basketball’s 93-87 exhibition loss at Creighton another useful opening night

INDIANAPOLIS – Purdue basketball confirmed what it already knew it had in three veteran returning starters in Saturday’s exhibition at Creighton. In a 93-87 loss, the Boilermakers may have also learned what it may have down the line as the supporting pieces come together. The Blue Jays’ 3-point shooting and inside presence from center Ryan Kalkbrenner gave Purdue its second …

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Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Boston survives 23-point collapse to stay unbeaten

Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Boston survives 23-point collapse to stay unbeaten originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston What to Know Jayson Tatum ties season-high points figure Celtics recover after blowing 23-point lead Quiet Jrue Holiday makes timely impact The Boston Celtics avoided an embarrassing defeat Saturday, holding on to beat the Detroit Pistons 124-118 on the road after blowing a 23-point lead. …

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Green gives Embiid bold advice on sitting out back-to-backs

Green gives Embiid bold advice on sitting out back-to-backs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green has weighed in on the controversy surrounding All-NBA center Joel Embiid’s comments about not playing back-to-back games for the rest of his career. His message for the former NBA MVP? In Friday’s episode of his “Draymond Green Show” podcast, the Warriors forward …

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Norman Powell scores 37 in Clippers’ win over the Nuggets

Clippers guard Norman Powell, attempting a layup over Nuggets guard Christian Braun, finished with 37 points during the win in Denver on Saturday. (Garrett Ellwood / NBAE via Getty Images) The Clippers’ hold on the game began to slip away in the second quarter, eventually forcing them to play catchup to the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers did behind a career …

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2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Week 2 Schedule Breakdown

With the first week of the NBA season in the rearview mirror, Week 2 will offer the standard routine for the association. Only one team (Philadelphia) plays two games, while 15 will play four times during Week 2. The 76ers remain in a holding pattern regarding two of their stars, but the schedule may work in their favor. On the …

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