Articles filed under Basketball
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It’s a 3-peat: ‘Cancun’ Bulls didn’t throw in beach towel, but where do they go from here?Apr 19, 2025 7:58 pm - Yes, the Bulls played with more intensity in the second half, but a 24-point halftime deficit proved too much to overcome and their season is now mercifully over thanks to a 109-90 drubbing at the hands of their Play-In nemesis, the Miami Heat.
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Herro scores 30 points to lead Heat past Hawks 123-114 in OT in play-in and into NBA playoffsApr 18, 2025 11:02 pm - Tyler Herro scored 30 points while sinking two 3-pointers in overtime and the Miami Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA Play-In Tournament history. Miami will play at Cleveland on Sunday night in the opening game of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Karnisovas content to keep waiting for young Bulls to blossomApr 17, 2025 6:25 pm - Arturas Karnisovas suggested Thursday the 39-win Bulls are on the “right path.” Are they? The answer will require more waiting.
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Bullies of the Beach: Bulls season ends with decisive loss to MiamiApr 16, 2025 10:22 pm - The Bulls got a needed dose of reality Wednesday as their playoff dreams were ruined and their season ended by the Miami Heat. On to the draft lottery.
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Buzelis’ strong finish gives Bulls a chance to advance past play-inApr 15, 2025 8:51 pm - The Bulls are promoting Matas Buzelis for the NBA’s all-rookie team. He has been one of the league’s best rookies, at least after becoming a starter in early February.
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Pizzotti ready to guide DePaul women’s basketballApr 15, 2025 8:31 pm - Jill Pizzotti is the new DePaul women’s basketball coach, replacing her mentor Doug Bruno.
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Giddey expects to play against Miami despite hand injuryApr 15, 2025 7:05 pm - Bulls guard Josh Giddey missed the final two games of the regular season, but said he’ll be on the court for Wednesday’s play-in game against Miami at the United Center.
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A grateful Hailey Van Lith is eager to get to work playing for the SkyApr 15, 2025 3:52 pm - Hailey Van Lith is happy to be drafted by the Chicago Sky, happy to play again with former LSU teammate Angel Reese, but most of all she’s happy to have peace of mind.
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Chicago Sky fills needs in WNBA draft with Sivka, Van Lith, WestbeldApr 14, 2025 9:15 pm - The Chicago Sky on Monday night drafted 6-foot-3 Slovenian power forward Ajsa Sivka and 5-9 TCU guard Hailey Van Lith in the first round of the WNBA draft.
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Five local basketball players in the transfer portalApr 14, 2025 5:04 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at local men’s basketball players who recently entered the transfer portal.