Daily Archives: October 31, 2024

‘Unbelievable moment’ – Bronny James hits first NBA points

Bronny James was the 55th choice in the second round of the NBA draft [Getty Images] Bronny James scored his first NBA basket for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 134-110 defeat by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Evan Mobley grabbed 25 points and Donovan Mitchell added 24 as the Cavaliers made it five straight wins to record their best start to …

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TJD’s big game in Warriors’ win sparked by pregame Kerr challenge

TJD’s big game in Warriors’ win sparked by pregame Kerr challenge originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Even though Trayce Jackson-Davis has gotten off to a very strong start for the Warriors this season, coach Steve Kerr had a challenge for the young center before Wednesday’s 104-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center. …

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Anderson shows value to Warriors, who ‘hated’ playing against him

Anderson shows value to Warriors, who ‘hated’ playing against him originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Draymond Green doesn’t forget. His memory is one of the many resources he can reach in and grab from his tool box. One such example highlights the ways his new Warriors teammate, Kyle Anderson, can affect games without producing highlights …

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Draymond shows he’s on a mission in Warriors’ sweep of Pelicans

Draymond shows he’s on a mission in Warriors’ sweep of Pelicans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – After playing on successive nights and winning both games, the Warriors have about 68 hours before their next. Nobody needs it more than the oldest man on the active roster. Draymond Green, 34, spent the past two nights polishing …

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Draymond wants to show growth after ‘awful’ season last year

Draymond wants to show growth after ‘awful’ season last year originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area No one needs to tell Warriors star Draymond Green he didn’t have a good 2023-24 NBA season. He’s aware of how he let down his team with his antics and suspensions. The four-time NBA champion is determined to change the narrative and help …

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What we learned as Draymond shuts down Zion in Warriors’ win

What we learned as Draymond shuts down Zion in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO — Buddy Hield shook off a sluggish start and scored 21 points as part of Golden State’s balanced offense that put six players in double figures during Wednesday’s 104-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center. …

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After quiet showing against Cavaliers, Karl-Anthony Towns responds with best game as a Knick

The Knicks received numerous contributions from up-and-down their new-look lineup during Wednesday night’s thrilling win over the Heat, but none was bigger than the one they got from Karl-Anthony Towns. MSG’s Mike Breen said that he overheard Towns saying pregame that he’s loved playing in Miami throughout his career, and that certainly showed in this one. After attempting just eight …

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Dennis Schröder lifts Nets to bounce-back win over Grizzlies, 119-106

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dennis Schroder had 33 points and eight assists, Cam Thomas added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-106 on Wednesday night. Ziaire Williams, who started his NBA career with Memphis before an offseason trade, had 17 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 30 points, connecting on 10-of-12 shots, including all three …

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Alabama basketball sells out first four home games, season tickets

Alabama basketball’s first four home games will bring sold-out crowds to Coleman Coliseum, according to the school’s website. Season tickets to see coach Nate Oats alongside returning starters like SEC Preseason Player of the Year Mark Sears have sold out. The ticket ordering tab for basketball on Rolltide.com shows Alabama’s home opener against UNC-Asheville on Nov. 4, Arkansas State on …

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Wiggins out, Waters starting in second Warriors-Pelicans game

Wiggins out, Waters starting in second Warriors-Pelicans game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins on Wednesday night will miss a second consecutive game against the New Orleans Pelicans because of a lower back strain. Wiggins went through a warmup on the Warriors’ practice court prior to tipoff but wasn’t deemed good to …

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8 takeaways from 96-51 win over Slippery Rock

8 takeaways from 96-51 win over Slippery Rock Adrian Autry (Photo by Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports) Syracuse finished their modest two-game exhibition slate at the JMA Wireless Dome on Wednesday night by defeating Slippery Rock, 96-51. The Orange made 15 3-pointers, all in the game’s first 29 minutes, in cruising to victory. Chris Bell hit five of the triples for …

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