The New Orleans Pelicans got some revenge on the Rockets in Sunday’s 117-107 final (box score) at Toyota Center. But within the context of Houston’s obvious rebuilding movement, there were more positive signs from one of their most promising prospects. Second-year Rockets guard Jalen Green finished with the fifth 40+ point game of his young … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Only 10 seconds remained, but Joey Hauser stooped down before inbounding the ball a final time to tie his sneakers anyway. As he went from one shoe to the next, the chants of “Joey, Joey” came cascading down Nationwide Arena. Michigan State‘s senior forward saved one of the best performances of his … Read more
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Huerter labels three reasons for Kings’ breakout season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Kevin Huerter arrived to Sacramento last summer unfamiliar with the history of the Kings franchise, aside from the infamous 16-year playoff drought, of course. Eight months later, Huerter is a main piece of Sacramento’s winning formula, one that will earn the team … Read more
Defending-champ Dubs one road loss away from undesirable history originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors could make NBA history Monday against the Houston Rockets, but not in a good way. Golden State hasn’t won a road game since Jan. 30, losing 11 straight across those 48 days and setting themselves up to match … Read more
Cooks ready to help Wizards after unusual path originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington WASHINGTON — Xavier Cooks had just finished leading his Sydney Kings to the National Basketball League (NBL) championship in Australia when it was time to embark on one of the longest flights possible in this world. Cooks was ready for his … Read more
Kuminga provides glimpse of gorgeous future vs. Grizzlies originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Jonathan Kuminga delivered one of the best performances of his 135-game NBA career Saturday in Memphis, and it wasn’t enough to keep the Warriors from eating a 14-point loss. They were relatively unbothered. The Warriors didn’t embrace defeat, but Kuminga’s performance … Read more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 31 points and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies used a fourth-quarter push to defeat the Golden State Warriors 133-119 on Saturday night. Desmond Bane added 26 points for Memphis and Dillon Brooks finished with 18 points while shooting 7 of 10, including all four of his … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tennessee is headed to the Sweet 16 because it loves playing in “the mud.” That’s the Vols’ term for the tough, physical and sometimes ugly style of basketball they play. They don’t apologize or make excuses for it. It’s who they are. “That’s what we do,” forward Olivier Nkamhoua said. “We’re a … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights admit it won’t be easy to play Sunday on the heels of producing perhaps the biggest upset in college basketball history. But even after Friday’s “life-changing” victory over Purdue — just the second time ever that a No. 16 seed has defeated a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament … Read more