Tag: Professional basketball
At long last, Ariza getting his chance to play for Heat
<p>Trevor Ariza remembers working out for the Miami Heat before the 2004 NBA draft, and how he could envision himself playing for the team.</p>
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Poeltl has 20 points, 16 rebounds as Spurs rally past Bulls
CHICAGO — Jakob Poeltl tied a career high with 20 points and set one with 16 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs used a...
Randle’s third triple-double lifts Knicks over Magic
NEW YORK — Julius Randle recorded his third triple-double of the season with 18 points, 17 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the New...
NBA prospect Evan Mobley leads USC into March Madness
<p>An opposing guard blows through the lane and launches a layup. Not so fast. </p>
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Family ties: Payton II wins G League defensive player award
<p>NEW YORK — Gary Payton II is following in his father’s footsteps when it comes to elite defense.</p>
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Sexton, Garland help Cavs snap 4-game slide, beat Celtics
CLEVELAND — Collin Sexton scored 29 points, Darius Garland added 25 and Cleveland's young guards made big plays down the stretch as the Cavaliers...
Lillard has 36 as Blazers beat Pelicans again, 101-93
PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard scored 36 points, 21 in the opening quarter alone, and the Portland Trail Blazers won the second of back-to-back...
Calling shots, not blocking them, Ewing leads Hoyas to NCAAs
<p>When Patrick Ewing thinks about the old days, about his 1980s college career at Georgetown as a dominant 7-foot center wearing a T-shirt underneath...
Nikola Jokic has triple double, Nuggets beat Hornets 129-104
DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for another triple-double, Michael Porter Jr. added 28 points and the Denver...
Edwards, KAT both top 40 points, T’wolves stun Suns 123-119
PHOENIX — Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 42 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 41 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to stun the Phoenix Suns 123-119...