Yearly Archives: 2024

Difference makers: Khalif Battle leads Gonzaga with 20 points in exhibition loss to USC

Oct. 26—Khalif Battle Gonzaga will be in good hands if the transfer guard has more games that look like his first. Playing against old coach Eric Musselman, the former Arkansas guard scored Gonzaga’s first five points, connecting on a step-back jumper followed by a 3-pointer. The Zags needed Battle’s scoring ability at multiple points of Saturday’s exhibition, and he knocked …

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Indiana basketball: Mike Woodson ‘anxious’ to see how Hoosiers measure up to Tennessee

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson repeatedly said he’s “anxious” to see how his new-look roster performs in Sunday’s charity exhibition against Tennessee. Woodson spoke via Zoom with reporters on Friday to preview the matchup. The teams have jointly agreed to donate all proceeds from the game to support the John McLendon Foundation. The Vols approached No. 18 Indiana after …

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What channel is Duke basketball vs Arizona State on today? Time, TV schedule

The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team hosts the Arizona State Sun Devils on Sunday (7 p.m., ACC Network) in a charity exhibition game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Dubbed the “Brotherhood Run,” proceeds from the event will benefit Duke Children’s Hospital. The exhibition also provides Duke the opportunity to honor Bobby Hurley, one of the program’s all-time great players. Hurley, a two-time …

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James and Davis help Lakers extend winning start

James is in his 22nd season in the NBA [Getty Images] LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 63 points – 30 of them in the fourth quarter – as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 131-127 to make it three wins from three this season. The Lakers led by as many as 15 points on the way …

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LeBron’s fourth-quarter run uncovers Kings’ early-season weakness

LeBron’s fourth-quarter run uncovers Kings’ early-season weakness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Leave it to LeBron James to expose the Kings’ biggest weakness two games into the 2024-25 NBA season. The Los Angeles Lakers’ 39-year-old superstar scored 16 of the Lakers 21-point fourth-quarter run, propelling Los Angeles to a thrilling 131-127 win over Sacramento on Saturday night at …

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LeBron James’ triple-double helps Lakers win third in a row

Lakers forward LeBron James, driving past Kings forward DeMar DeRozan during the first half, finished with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in the win Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (William Liang / Associated Press) After the Lakers began their season with two straight wins for the first time since 2010, LeBron James stood in front of his locker …

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Santos’ 20 points helps Dayton end exhibition season with win

The Dayton Flyers finished its preseason schedule beating Ashland, 65-56, Saturday night at the UD Arena. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Nate Santos led all scorers with 20 points, including 6-8 from three-point range. Malachi Smith added 12. UD led 40-27 at halftime. The Flyers shot less than 35% from the floor in the second half, …

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Purdue basketball’s 93-87 exhibition loss at Creighton another useful opening night

INDIANAPOLIS – Purdue basketball confirmed what it already knew it had in three veteran returning starters in Saturday’s exhibition at Creighton. In a 93-87 loss, the Boilermakers may have also learned what it may have down the line as the supporting pieces come together. The Blue Jays’ 3-point shooting and inside presence from center Ryan Kalkbrenner gave Purdue its second …

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Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Boston survives 23-point collapse to stay unbeaten

Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Boston survives 23-point collapse to stay unbeaten originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston What to Know Jayson Tatum ties season-high points figure Celtics recover after blowing 23-point lead Quiet Jrue Holiday makes timely impact The Boston Celtics avoided an embarrassing defeat Saturday, holding on to beat the Detroit Pistons 124-118 on the road after blowing a 23-point lead. …

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Green gives Embiid bold advice on sitting out back-to-backs

Green gives Embiid bold advice on sitting out back-to-backs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green has weighed in on the controversy surrounding All-NBA center Joel Embiid’s comments about not playing back-to-back games for the rest of his career. His message for the former NBA MVP? In Friday’s episode of his “Draymond Green Show” podcast, the Warriors forward …

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Norman Powell scores 37 in Clippers’ win over the Nuggets

Clippers guard Norman Powell, attempting a layup over Nuggets guard Christian Braun, finished with 37 points during the win in Denver on Saturday. (Garrett Ellwood / NBAE via Getty Images) The Clippers’ hold on the game began to slip away in the second quarter, eventually forcing them to play catchup to the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers did behind a career …

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