Monthly Archives: November 2024

Jaylen Brown shares dead-serious reaction to Giannis’ fake handshake

Jaylen Brown shares dead-serious reaction to Giannis’ fake handshake originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown had zero patience for Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sunday. In the second quarter of the Boston Celtics’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum, Antetokounmpo hit Brown with an elbow to the face while attempting a layup. Brown took exception and had some …

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Analysis: Gonzaga survives Arizona State scare, closes out Sun Devils late for 88-80 victory

Nov. 10—Sixth-ranked Gonzaga expected a big-time scare from the Big 12 Conference during the opening week of the college basketball season. The Zags probably figured it would probably come from the first team on their nonconference calendar, with significantly lower odds it would come from the second. After a 38-point blowout of eighth-ranked Baylor in Monday’s season opener, the real …

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Holmgren helped off court in Warriors-Thunder with apparent injury

Holmgren helped off court in Warriors-Thunder with apparent injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Warriors on Sunday got off to a worrying start for the home team. Star center Chet Holmgren came down with an injury midway through the first quarter. Holmgren went up to contest Andrew Wiggins’ shot, but came …

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Recap and highlights: Khalif Battle heats up in second half as No. 6 Gonzaga outlasts Arizona State 88-80

Nov. 10—Many anticipated that sixth-ranked Gonzaga would get a scare from the first Big 12 team on its regular-season schedule. After a 38-point blowout of eighth-ranked Baylor in the opener, the real challenge came on Sunday from Arizona State — a team picked to finish eight spots lower than the Bears in the preseason Big 12 coaches poll. Gonzaga withstood …

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Steph appreciates battles vs. OKC after closing out another big win

Steph appreciates battles vs. OKC after closing out another big win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Stephen Curry already is well-known for his incredible skills on a basketball court, and he’s been known to flex his athletic prowess on the golf course a few times. Could MLB be next for The Chef? After all, Curry was brilliant as …

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Warriors primed for what should be ‘go time’ after winning road trip

Warriors primed for what should be ‘go time’ after winning road trip originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Four days after posting a “statement” win against the defending champion Celtics in Boston, the Warriors completed a feat even more significant: A “statement” road trip. Which happens to be sprinkled with fortuitous timing. Their 127-116 win over the Thunder on …

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DeRozan, Fox flex clutch muscles in Kings’ OT win vs. Suns

DeRozan, Fox flex clutch muscles in Kings’ OT win vs. Suns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings knew they needed to get De’Aaron Fox some help, but instead of acquiring a Robin for the All-Star point guard, Sacramento swung for the fences and added a second Batman. Enter DeMar DeRozan, a six-time NBA All-Star who’s widely viewed …

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Agbim scores 24 as Wyoming downs Tennessee State 81-66

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Obi Agbim’s 24 points helped Wyoming defeat Tennessee State 81-66 on Sunday night. Agbim went 10 of 13 from the field (4 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Cowboys (2-0). Jordan Nesbitt added 15 points while shooting 6 for 12 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line while …

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Kerr appears to settle on Warriors’ starting lineup vs. Thunder

Kerr appears to settle on Warriors’ starting lineup vs. Thunder originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After insisting he would lean heavily into the Warriors’ roster depth while mixing and matching the starting lineups, coach Steve Kerr seems finally to have settled on a permanent unit. Call it the do-all lineup. Kerr added newcomer DeAnthony Melton to the group …

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Gonzaga survives Arizona State scare, closes out Sun Devils late for 88-80 victory

Nov. 10—Sixth-ranked Gonzaga expected a big-time scare from the Big 12 Conference during the opening week of the college basketball season. The Zags probably figured it would probably come from the first team on their nonconference calendar, with significantly lower odds it would come from the second. After a 38-point blowout of eighth-ranked Baylor in Monday’s season opener, the real …

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