Monthly Archives: October 2024

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns learn from each other as Knicks rebound from opener in rout of Pacers

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns collectively struggled in Tuesday’s 132-109 loss at the Boston Celtics but clicked throughout Friday’s 123-98 win over the Indiana Pacers. “I learn a lot,” said Brunson, whose game-high 26 points on 10-of-19 shooting led the Knicks (1-1) past the Pacers (1-1). “I mean, he has so much gravity on the floor when he’s out there. So people have …

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Observations from John Calipari’s debut, Arkansas basketball’s exhibition win over Kansas

Arkansas basketball opened the John Calipari era with an impressive 85-69 win over No. 1 Kansas in a preseason exhibition Friday night. The No. 16 Razorbacks controlled the game from start-to-finish, shooting 48.3% from the field as starting guards Boogie Fland and DJ Wagner led the offense in an efficient performance. The coaches agreed to a unique format for the …

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Knicks beat Pacers for season’s first win as Karl-Anthony Towns clicks, starting five scores in double figures

The Knicks avenged May’s Eastern Conference semifinal loss to the Indiana Pacers as they earned their first win of the 2024-25 season with Friday’s 123-98 rout. Takeaways 1. Karl-Anthony Towns clicked. After struggling in Tuesday’s 132-109 loss at the Boston Celtics, Towns took control with a double-double. Towns matched his scoring total in the opener after a 12-point first half where he was aggressive early …

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Nets’ second-half defense falters in 116-101 loss to Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 29 points, brother Mo Wagner added 18 and the Orlando Magic won their home opener, beating the Brooklyn Nets 116-101 on Friday night. Paolo Banchero had 15 points and nine assists after failing to make a field goal in the first half. Wendell Carter had 10 rebounds. Cam Thomas scored 24 points for …

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3 observations after Sixers drop to 0-2 with defeat in Toronto

3 observations after Sixers drop to 0-2 with defeat in Toronto originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A trip to Toronto and matchup against a Raptors team that went 25-57 last year didn’t get the Sixers in the win column. They dropped their first road game of the season and dipped to 0-2 overall Friday night, falling to a 115-107 …

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L.J. Cason shines with 20 points in Crisler Center debut

Toledo put up a good fight against Michigan at Crisler Center in Friday night’s exhibition game, but Michigan’s fast-paced offense was too much for the Rockets to handle in the upset bid. The Wolverines escaped with a 96-92 victory, thus concluding exhibition play. Michigan’s offense was freezing cold to start the game. The Wolverines missed seven of their first eight …

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Indiana Pacers @ New York Knicks Live Scoreboard

Tune-in to ESPN to catch tonight’s NBA action! 7:30pm ET: Indiana Pacers @ New York Knicks 10:00pm ET: Phoenix Suns @ Los … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbJozikK53c Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Clippers focusing on how to slow down Nuggets center Nikola Jokic

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, driving the lane while defended by Clippers center Ivica Zubac, averaged nearly a triple-double with 30 points per game, 16 rebounds and 9.7 assists in three games against L.A. last season. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press) One of the more intriguing matchups to watch when the Clippers meet the Nuggets on Saturday afternoon in Denver is …

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Brook Lopez Injury: Probable for Friday

Lopez is probable for Friday’s game against the Bulls due to a right quadriceps contusion. Lopez probably suffered the contusion in the season-opening win over the 76ers on Wednesday, where he recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six blocks across 36 minutes. The probable tag suggests he’s very likely to play and handle his regular workload as Milwaukee’s …

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Dejounte Murray fractures hand in Pelicans debut, reportedly out 4-6 weeks

Dejounte Murray’s New Orleans Pelicans debut might be his only game for a while. The offseason trade acquisition fractured his left hand in the Pelicans’ season-opening win over the Chicago Bulls and he will miss the next four-to-six weeks after undergoing surgery, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The injury appeared to occur late in the fourth quarter, when New Orleans …

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Notebook: Replacing Beau Palmer, offensive line depth, Ty Bowman’s growth

Notebook: Replacing Beau Palmer, offensive line depth, Ty Bowman’s growth K-State offensive guard Andrew Leingang (Photo by Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) On Saturday, Kansas State will suit up for another edition of one of college football’s longest-running rivalries. Since 1911, K-State and Kansas have played in the Sunflower Showdown, making it the fifth-longest continuous series in college football history. It’s …

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Up to 4 Milwaukee Starters Could Miss Bulls Bout

As the Milwaukee Bucks gear up to face off against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, in what should be a walkover win, they’re dealing with some ominous health news. Per the NBA’s most recent injury report, as many as four Milwaukee players could miss out on the bout against their Central Division nemeses, set to tip off at 7 …

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Report: Warriors’ Kuminga drawing Nets offseason interest

Report: Warriors’ Kuminga drawing Nets offseason interest originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Two prominent NBA franchises could be a potential fit for Jonathan Kuminga. The Brooklyn Nets could put forward an offer sheet for restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga next offseason after the Warriors forward failed to sign a contract extension before Monday’s deadline, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer …

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Chicago Bulls And Milwaukee Bucks Injury Reports – Sports Illustrated

Chicago Bulls And Milwaukee Bucks Injury Reports Sports Illustrated Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPYTFheDQxQTc2WF9oN2JRTGJid2RxN200d3VkMm1xVWVZMFJIWm9LMEUwLUFVT2laMFhKRmFkNDhMdXBWRzlkMFhvSGZOQnhwTlYzb1dqZmFGZFNhNHVtajhIOGtKeGpoOTI0Q3hQWE10d01ub1R2SVJxRGxaenFHQmtMWUpnNEw2aXRZcUF6ekIwWXJqakRkclFrbFlCWUpsQkZaZXF3?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-10-25 21:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Bronny James will split time between Lakers, G League after team’s 5-game road trip

Bronny James is expected to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers through their upcoming five-game road trip. After that, however, the rookie will begin splitting time between the Lakers’ active roster and the team’s G League affiliate, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin. James played three minutes in the Lakers’ season opener Tuesday, giving fans and media what they …

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