Daily Archives: November 7, 2024

Johnell Davis blossoms in physical Arkansas debut

After a slow start in two preseason exhibition games, Arkansas graduate senior guard Johnell Davis blossomed in the Razorbacks’ season-opening 76-60 win over Lipscomb on Wednesday night inside Bud Walton Arena. The former highly-touted Florida Atlantic transfer shot 7-of-12 from the floor (58.3%) with six rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and only two turnovers. According to HogStats, Davis …

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Celtics fans boo Steve Kerr, who has no regrets over Jayson Tatum’s playing time at the Olympics: ‘We won the gold medal’

Boston Celtics fans are still upset with Steve Kerr over Jayson Tatum’s Olympics “snub.” Fans at TD Garden ripped the Golden State Warriors head coach with a loud chorus of boos ahead of their 118-112 loss to the Warriors on Wednesday night. Kerr just waved back. The vitriol toward Kerr, the head coach of the men’s national team, stems from …

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NBA’s Top 10 Plays of the Night | November 6, 2024

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Fantasy Basketball Pickups: That’s Zaccharie Risacher’s music

While there have been some solid rookie performances thus far, Hawks wing Zaccharie Risacher (34% rostered, Yahoo) had arguably the best night of any first-year player this season. Playing 37 minutes, he finished with 33 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, two blocks, and six 3-pointers as the Hawks beat the Knicks in Atlanta. His season-long value remains low, …

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UNC basketball vs Kansas prediction: Scouting report, pick for Tar Heels vs Jayhawks

North Carolina basketball and Kansas meet again Friday (7 p.m., ESPN2) in a top-10 matchup between the bluest of bluebloods. The ninth-ranked Tar Heels (1-0) will play the top-ranked Jayhawks (1-0) at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence for the first time since 1960. UNC and Kansas have combined for more than 4,700 wins, 37 Final Four appearances and 10 NCAA championships. …

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Eastern Kentucky plays East Tennessee State after Kimble’s 23-point game

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1-0) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (1-0) Johnson City, Tennessee; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky takes on East Tennessee State after George Kimble III scored 23 points in Eastern Kentucky’s 98-69 victory over the Alice Lloyd Eagles. East Tennessee State went 19-16 overall last season while going 10-4 at home. The Buccaneers averaged 71.5 …

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Paul George gets booed by Clippers fans in return

Philadelphia 76ers v Los Angeles Clippers INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Paul George spoke earlier in the day about how he held no grudge against the Clippers fans or organization, that it was a great five seasons and while his time in Los Angeles ended a little awkwardly — over money and a no-trade clause — he held no ill will. Clippers …

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76ers star Paul George greeted with boos in first road game vs. Clippers

Paul George has no hard feelings for the Clippers. The feeling isn’t mutual with the team’s fan base, apparently. (Harry How/Getty Images) Paul George returned to Los Angeles on Wednesday for the first time since leaving the Clippers for the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency last offseason. He did not receive a warm welcome. Fans at the Intuit Dome greeted …

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Jokic’s triple-double, 29 from Westbrook, Watson’s game-saving block help Nuggets hand Thunder first loss

Oklahoma City Thunder v Denver Nuggets Oklahoma City was undefeated (and atop NBC’s NBA Power Rankings). Denver came in banged up and without Jamal Murray (concussion) and Aaron Gordon (calf strain). It’s also easy to look past the injuries because the Nuggets also have Nikola Jokic — and his greatness, combined with a night where it looked like Russell Westbrook …

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Defense powers offense in Arkansas basketball’s win over Lipscomb to begin Calipari era

FAYETTEVILLE — John Calipari wanted to coach a more physical, defensive-minded team this year with Arkansas basketball, ditching some of the fragilities that cost him over the final chapters at Kentucky. The Razorbacks have only played one regular season game in the Calipari era, but they’re off to a strong start in providing their new head coach with what he’s …

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Wiggins’ defense outshines offensive woes to start Warriors’ season

Wiggins’ defense outshines offensive woes to start Warriors’ season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Andrew Wiggins still is searching to find the consistent shooting stroke that helped make him an All-Star three years ago when the Warriors won their sixth NBA title, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with his defense. Just ask Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. Wiggins …

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