The 5-foot-11 point guard recorded a triple-double, including a franchise record 19 assists, and the Warriors earned a much-needed 115-98 road victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce in front of 1,953 spectators at the Sanford Pentagon on Wednesday night. Pressey actually had the triple-double with 7:18 remaining in the third quarter.
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Commentary: Silver linings from Duranta s MRI results should make Warriors fans feel better
Golden State’s Kevin Durant walks to the bench after injuring his left knee Tuesday night against the Washingnton Wizards. The sigh of relief from Warriors fans, when news that Kevin Durant’s knee injury wasn’t devastating, was strong enough to blow the fog off the Bay.
Leonard’s 31 points lead Spurs to 100-99 win over Pacers
Kawhi Leonard had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs returned from an eight-game road trip to beat the Indiana Pacers 100-99 on Wednesday night. Leonard hit a turnaround, fade-away jumper from 16 feet against Paul George with 2.4 seconds left to win it.
Jokic’s 2nd straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Bucks
Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double in two nights to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Jokic’s 2nd straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Bucks Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double in two nights to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lBoShc Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Milwaukee. With his second triple-double in two nights, Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.
LeBron happened to run right into Bill Belichick
LeBron happened to run right into Bill Belichick What a coincidence! Check out this story on USATODAY.com: New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick went to watch the Cavaliers vs. Celtics game at TD Garden on Wednesday night. While sitting courtside just behind one of the hoops, the five-time champion coach got a visit from three-time champion player LeBron James, but it was an accident.
Whoop fitness band review
Nearly all wearables on the market use some form of step tracking or GPS tracking to determine your fitness level. A few track heart rate during activity, but there are currently none on the market that take that data and crunch it over days and weeks to determine what’s actually happening in an athlete’s body.
Wizards sign recently waived guard Jennings2017-03-01T23:44:18
The Wizards made room for Jennings by waiving forward Danuel House, who has played only one minute all season because of injuries. Jennings offers the Wizards some experience at the point to back up four-time All-Star John Wall, who is second in the NBA in assists, averaging 10.8. In seven-plus NBA seasons with four teams, Jennings has averaged 14.8 points, 5.8 assists and 3.1 rebounds.
Detroit Pistons look to sweep Boogie-less Pelicans
Following a wild overtime win over Portland, the Detroit Pistons travel to New Orleans to face Anthony Davis and the Pelicans . DeMarcus Cousins has been the talk of the town since the All-Star break, when he was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the New Orleans Pelicans.
These kids’ adorable reaction to getting Cavs tickets for Christmas is all of us
Two Iowa teens got their wish this Christmas when their mom gave them tickets to see the Cleveland Cavaliers play at The Q. 14-year-old Kole and 11-year-old Karson Wehde are huge Cavs fans, so they both freaked out in the most adorable way when they realized they would have a chance to see their idols play in person. “At Cleveland? It’s at Cleveland! We’re going to Cleveland!” the two scream in a video captured on their mom, Kim’s, Twitter account.
Thunder sign guard Norris Cole after trading Cameron Payne
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed guard Norris Cole to help fill the void after trading backup point guard Cameron Payne to the Chicago Bulls. The 28-year-old Cole won NBA titles with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013.
Explaining the Warriorsa most important body part: Kevin Duranta s MCL
… But hopes were high that he return in time for the playoffs, which start in six weeks. We asked Dr. Nick Grosso, a sports medicine surgeon and president of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Maryland, to walk us through the injury and help us …
Kemba Walker scores 30, Hornets rally past Lakers, 109-104
Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, center, goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, center, goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Basketball Star Amar’e Stoudemire: ‘I’d ‘Shower Across the…
Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire who is now playing professionally for the Israeli team Hapoel Jerusalem, was asked, as were other members of his team, if he would have a problem with a gay teammate. “I’m going to shower across the street, make sure my change of clothes are around the corner.
Durant hyperextends left knee; Warriors to bring back Barnes
Kevin Durant has a hyperextended left knee and the Golden State Warriors are preparing for his absence even before knowing how long he could be sidelined. Durant was hurt Tuesday early in Golden State’s 112-108 loss to Washington and the Warriors said he would have an MRI exam.
Stephen Curry stays cold, Wizards push past Warriors, 112-108
Stephen Curry stays cold, Wizards push past Warriors, 112-108 The reigning back-to-back MVP made just two of his nine three-point attempts. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2mCHTRo Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry stands on the court against the Washington Wizards in the first quarter at Verizon Center.
Stephen Curry’s shooting slump lingers as Kevin Durant-less Warriors lose to Wizards
Wizards fans who came to see native son Kevin Durant play in the nation’s capital only were able to do so for 93 seconds after the All-Star hyperextended his left knee after Zaza Pachulia was pushed into him by the Wizards’ Marcin Gortat. With Durant out, Stephen Curry was asked to pick up the offense, but the two-time MVP struggled from deep for a second straight game, going 9 of 20 from the field, including 2 of 9 from beyond the arc.
Re: Talking Raptors Podcast S4 E12 – Welcome Coach Kyle
On the latest episode of Talking Raptors Nick and Barry go through a range of emotions after hearing the Kyle Lowry news. The guys discuss the new lineups and showcase some of finest Raptors fans’ thoughts via the Talking Raptors Hotline. *this was recorded before the Knicks game
Durant suffers knee injury, status questionable for Thursday vs. Bulls
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant walks to the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Washington. Durant hyperextended his left knee and exited the Golden State Warriors’ game at the Washington Wizards for good after all of 93 seconds Tuesday night.
Markieff Morris after clutch free throws in win vs. Warriors: “I put my nuts on the line”
The Washington Wizards beat the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, 112-108. The Warriors first lost Kevin Durant due to a knee sprain, then the game down the stretch as Washington’s Markieff Morris hit two big free throws with three seconds left.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Where NBA National Scribes Power Rank OKC in Week 18
Feb 26, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Solomon Hill fights for position with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Abrines during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports Coming out of the All Star break, the OKC Thunder made a trade and won their first two games.
Players still on the move after trade deadline
Players still on the move after trade deadline Alex Kennedy discusses players being bought out of their contracts. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m2zRTQ
NBA Power Rankings: Hawks sliding again in latest roundup
The Atlanta Hawks return from the All-Star break began with a thud before last night’s emotional win in Boston. As a result, the Hawks are sliding in this week’s Power Rankings roundup.
Game Recap: Lakers Fall To Hornets Despite Strong Night From D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle
Lakers 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Los Angeles Lakers as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Lakers 101.
Re: Quick Reaction: Raptors 92, Knicks 91
With Tucker freeing him up from being the lock down, on-ball defender he’s been freed up to make off-ball reads and he made a lot of great ones tonight. 36 MIN, 15 PTS, 4 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 5-14 FG, 2-6 3FG, 3-4 FT, 1 BLK, 1 TO, -2 +/- He wasn’t as efficient as he was in past performances but when nothing was falling from outside he was the one who broke the ice and he was a steadying influence on both ends.
DeRozan hits clutch jumper to lead Raptors past Knicks
DeMar DeRozan hits the game winning shot against Derrick Rose during a game at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on Feb. 27, 2017. DeMar DeRozan hits the game winning shot against Derrick Rose during a game at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on Feb. 27, 2017.
Knicks’ luck unchanged
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony takes a last second shot as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan defends it in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Anthony missed the shot and the Raptors defeated the Knicks 92-91.
Celtics’ Bradley returning to starting lineup against Hawks
The Boston Celtics says guard Avery Bradley is returning to the starting lineup against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night after sitting out more than a month with a sore right Achilles. Coach Brad Stevens says Bradley will play restricted minutes in games this week, getting somewhere between 15 and 25 minutes per night.
Los Angeles Lakers waive guard Jose Calderon
The native of Spain played just 24 games with the Lakers this season after being traded to the organization from the Bulls in July. He made 11 starts during his short tenure and averaged 3.3 points, 2.1 assists and 1.7 rebounds.
Raptors guard Lowry to have surgery, expected to miss rest of regular-season
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry celebrates after sinking a three-pointer during second half NBA basketball action against the Charlotte Hornets in Toronto on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. The Raptors have announced that all-star guard Lowry will have surgery on his right wrist.
Knicks waive Brandon Jennings, lose Joakim Noah to surgery
If the New York Knicks are going to make a playoff push, it will come without two of the key veterans they signed last summer. Noah will have left knee surgery, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press.
Reports: Knicks plan to waive guard Jennings2017-02-27T13:37:32
During their offseason roster overhaul, the New York Knicks signed free-agent guard Brandon Jennings in hopes he could both spark his career and provide valuable backup minutes for the team. As of this morning, the Knicks are 12th in the Eastern Conference and four games out of the No.
Durant (hand) expected to be OK to play vs. Sixers2017-02-27T13:11:02
No. 1: Cavaliers’ Griffin restocks roster, again — From Kyle Korver to potentially Deron Williams and Andrew Bogut, David Griffin has done it again. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ general manager, under pressure since LeBron James first mentioned needing another “playmaker,” among other things, has replenished a championship roster with pieces needed for a repeat run at the title.
Pat Riley says Magic Johnson will win with the Lakers
Riley believes Johnson will succeed in what looks like a daunting task of getting the Los Angeles Lakers back to prominence. After the Lakers cleaned house this past week, Johnson and Riley are contemporaries – Riley as president of the Miami Heat, Johnson in the same role out in L.A., where they won four titles together in the 1980s.
Aussie big man Andrew Bogut could join Cleveland Cavaliers
Andrew Bogut’s been going toe to toe with the Cavs in the finals for the past two seasons. Now he could join them.
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Blake Griffin scored a season-high 43 points and Chris Paul had 15 points and 17 assists as the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Charlotte Hornets 124-121 in overtime Sunday night. The Hornets lost despite getting 34 points from Kemba Walker and 31 from Nicolas Batum, who shot 8 of 13 on 3-pointers.
A slump, fatigue, and a missed opportunity
In this episode of the Locked On Nuggets podcast, I share my notes on the Denver Nuggets’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies .
Westbrook scores 41 in triple-double as Thunder top Pelicans
Russell Westbrook blew past Steven Adams’ pick and saw 6-foot-11, 270-pound DeMarcus Cousins slide over to block his path to the rim. Westbrook didn’t care.
Defense carries the torch as Jazz pick up big road victory, topping Washington 102-92
For the last two months, no NBA team has been better at home than the Washington Wizards, who compiled an 18-1 record since early December. Their only loss was in overtime to the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers.
Antetokounmpo scores 28, Bucks beat Suns 100-96
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, Tony Snell made a clinching 3-pointer from the corner in the closing seconds and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Phoenix Suns, 100-96 on Sunday. Michael Beasley added 17 points and Malcolm Brogdon had 15 as the Bucks swept the two-game season series with the Suns.
Spurs vs. Lakers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
The San Antonio Spurs cruised to a 119-98 victory on the road over the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday afternoon at Staples Center. Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 25 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge chipped in with 16 points.