Yearly Archives: 2024

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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Warriors exercise Podziemski’s third-year contract option

Warriors exercise Podziemski’s third-year contract option originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have exercised the third-year contract option on guard Brandin Podziemski, the team announced Wednesday. The option will pay Podziemski approximately $3,687,960 for the 2025-26 NBA season, per Spotrac.com. Under the terms of the NBA’s current collective bargaining agreement, the first two years of a first-round …

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3 observations after Sixers slide to 1-3 with loss to Pistons

3 observations after Sixers slide to 1-3 with loss to Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Pistons are no longer winless and the Sixers still have no winning streaks. Detroit moved to 1-4 this season with a decisive win Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center, notching a 105-95 victory over the Sixers. Tyrese Maxey posted 32 points and …

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Freshmen guards impress, Trey Kaufman-Renn looks ready in Purdue exhibition win over GVSU

WEST LAFAYETTE − CJ Cox and fellow freshman guard Gicarri Harris had never seen a Purdue basketball game from inside Mackey Arena. Their first resulted in an easy 99-41 exhibition victory over Division II Grand Valley State. It came with an announced sellout crowd backing the Boilermakers’ newest backcourt duo, who helped highlight a one-sided first half. Purdue vs. GVSU player ratings: …

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Purdue basketball vs. GVSU player ratings: Trey Kaufman-Renn steps out of Zach Edey’s shadow

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue basketball concluded the non-dramatic half of its exhibition schedule with a 99-41 victory over Grand Valley State on Wednesday night. Not the same competition level as the Boilermakers faced at Creighton, but a final tune-up for Monday’s season opener against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Purdue led 40-12 at one point and did what it was supposed to …

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Watch Frankie Fidler’s funny on camera moment

Michigan State’s Frankie Fidler shoots against Ferris State during the second half on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in East Lansing. On Tuesday, Michigan State basketball hosted Ferris State for their final exhibition matchup of the offseason before the team heads into the 2024-25 season. During that game between the Spartans and Bulldogs, Spartans wing Frankie Fidler had a nice drive …

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