Articles filed under Basketball
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Jim O’Donnell: Netflix and the NFL set for a Yuletide thrashing of the NBA on ABC/ESPNDec 25, 2024 6:00 am - A SMALL HOLIDAY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP will commune via TV remotes today. It's called, “People Watching NBA Games on Christmas Day.” The numbers of that mild bunch will b...
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Wemby at The Garden. LeBron vs. Steph. The NBA’s Christmas Day lineup, as always, has star powerDec 24, 2024 6:10 pm - LeBron James made his Christmas debut in 2003. Victor Wembanyama was born 10 days later. That's right: James has been featured on the NBA's big day for longer than Wembanyama has been alive.
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Eight new WNBA coaches now in place. In 2025, 7 women and 6 men will be in charge on the benchDec 24, 2024 10:43 am - The WNBA now has all of its head coaching spots filled after there were eight open positions this off-season.
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‘It’s a different type of popularity’: Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the YearDec 24, 2024 10:35 am - Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA.
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Deywilk Tavarez scores 30 to lead Charleston past Loyola Chicago 77-68 at Diamond Head ClassicDec 23, 2024 9:49 pm - Deywilk Tavarez scored 30 points to lead Charleston past Loyola 77-68 in the consolation bracket of the Diamond Head Classic.
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Middleton and Lopez lead the way as Bucks pound Bulls 112-91 without Giannis, LillardDec 23, 2024 9:33 pm - Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, Bobby Portis added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 112-91without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
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Things are looking up: Bulls have enjoyed a best-case scenario with LaVine this seasonDec 23, 2024 5:40 pm - The Bulls are still a work in progress, but one impressive accomplishment has been Zach LaVine returning to talented player status, rather than the toxic trade bait of last year.
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Mukeba's 20, Jones' winner lead Oakland over Loyola Chicago 72-71 at Diamond Head ClassicDec 22, 2024 9:36 pm - HONOLULU — Allen David Mukeba Jr. led Oakland with 20 points and Isaiah Jones scored the game-winning layup with one second left as the Golden Grizzlies knocked off Loyol...
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Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in 80-77 thrillerDec 22, 2024 3:38 pm - ST. LOUIS — Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left and Illinois defeated Missouri 80-77 on Sunday in the annual Braggin'...
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Tatum scores a season-high 43 to go with 16 rebounds, 10 assist in Celtics 123-98 win over BullsDec 21, 2024 11:23 pm - Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98. Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points and Jaylen Brown added 19 to help the Celtics rebound from a 117-108 loss to the Bulls in Boston on Thursday.