MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Dalano Banton scored a season-high 19 points, Jabari Walker also scored 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers ended a nine-game skid by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 122-92 Friday night.Duop Reath added 18 points for the Trail Blazers, who led the entire game while winning for just the second time on the road against a Western Conference opponent. Kris Murray added 14 for Portland, which is now 2-19 against the West on the road.“We did it together. It’s good to get that monkey off my back,” Portland coach Chauncey Billups said of ending…
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Popular rapper Lil Wayne recently tweeted on X that he was treated poorly at the LA Lakers game this week. In the tweet, Lil Wayne said he wasn’t sure if it had anything to do with his recent comments on Anthony Davis. This marks a stark contrast to a 2013 story when Wayne claimed he was thrown out of a Heat game. In this case, Wayne alleged that he was kicked out for cheering for the LA Lakers. This makes his latest claim shocking considering he now says he was ejected from a recent game for the LA Lakers. Footage…
THE Milwaukee Bucks fought the Chicago Bulls for the fourth and final time this season on Friday. Milwaukee was hoping for a 3-1 series victory after tonight’s game. The last two meetings ended in overtime and so this could prove to be another see-saw battle between the protagonists. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee’s charge from the start with 11 points. His activity also caused problems for Chicago’s big men with plenty of playing time remaining. Nikola Vucevic and Andre Drummond were whistled for two fouls each before the end of the first 12 minutes of the game. Milwaukee threatened to run…
The Sacramento Kings fought back to an overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with a nail-biting final score of 139-134. This game showcased the outstanding performances of key players De’Aaron Fox and Karl-Anthony Towns, making it an important event in the current NBA season.Key Performances and Gaming DynamicsDe’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings demonstrated his prowess on the court with an impressive total of 43 points, coupled with 13 assists and 4 rebounds. On the opposing side, Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves did not disappoint, delivering a great performance with 39 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. The intensity…
Willie Green | Pelicans-Pacers post-game interview 03/01/2024Willie Green, Pelicans head coachOn the team’s performance tonight:“I thought we did a great job of setting the tone early in the game. BI (Brandon Ingram) was incredible. His performance – he set the tone on both ends of the floor, and it was just fun to watch. It was fun to see him play with this strength, this rhythm, this confidence that he had on the field and all his teammates rallied behind him. He was incredible, he set the tone and collectively it was a great bounce back game for us from…
The New York Knicks’ frontcourt depth has been an issue all season. After trading Obi Toppin to the Pacers in July, Josh Hart became the backup power forward, a role in which he expressed unease. When Julius Randle he dislocated his shoulder In late January, New York luckily had Precious Achiuwa on the roster, as he was a “touch” in the OG Anunoby trade. Achiuwa is the starting forward, averaging 8.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game since the trade. The Knicks had no choice but to adopt the following mentality, but they might need another reinforcement for the playoffs.…
TORONTO — Raptors star Scottie Barnes will be out indefinitely after breaking the middle finger on his left hand during the first half of Friday night’s loss to Golden State.Barnes won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2022. An All-Star for the first time this season, the 6-foot-7 forward entered Friday’s game averaging 20 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.1 career assists.Barnes was substituted with just under two minutes remaining in the second quarter and went to the locker room for treatment. Kelly Olynyk started the third period in place of Barnes. “Obviously, when you lose a star player…
The Utah Jazz (27-33) travel to face the Miami Heat (33-26) after losing five straight road games. The game will be announced at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2024.In this article, you can check the odds and spreads for the Heat vs. Jazz match at several sportsbooks.Place your bets on any NBA game at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first deposit bonus!Heat vs. Jazz Game InfoDate: Saturday March 2, 2024Time: 5:00 p.m. ETHow to watch on TV: NBA TV, BSSUN and KJZZLocation: Miami, FloridaPlace: Kaseya CenterCatch NBA action all season long on Fubo!Heat vs.…
BOSTON — — Jayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics overcame Luka Doncic’s second straight triple-double to beat the Dallas Mavericks 138-110 on Friday night and extend their best winning streak of the season at 10 games. Jaylen Brown added 25 points and seven rebounds as the Celtics made 21 3s in their second win of the season against the Mavericks to improve their NBA record 47-12. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 24 points as seven Celtics reached double figures. It was Tatum’s 22nd game this season with at least 30 points. Doncic recorded his…
TORONTO — Stephen Curry scored 25 points, Jonathan Kuminga 24 and the Golden State Warriors overcame a short night of rest and extended their road winning streak to eight games by beating the Toronto Raptors 120-105 on Friday night. Toronto star Scottie Barnes injured his left hand late in the first half and did not return. Barnes had 10 points and six rebounds in 16 minutes, ending his career-best streak of five straight double-doubles. Barnes was substituted with just under two minutes remaining in the second quarter and went to the locker room for treatment. Kelly Olynyk started the third…