Heat, Pelicans grab final playoff seeds after Friday victories
The Miami Heat fans didn’t just wish for it, they demanded it with their chants: “We want Boston!” And their wish was granted as the Heat secured a rematch of […]
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Final seeds in NBA’s first round up for grabs with games in Miami and New Orleans tonight
All four teams playing in Friday night’s final games of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament go into their do-or-die scenarios facing significant injury concerns — Miami and Chicago in the Eastern […]
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NBA postseason opens with Lakers, Kings victories
The Los Angeles Lakers have advanced in the NBA playoffs, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 in the play-in tournament on Wednesday night. The Lakers had the #8 seed and […]
Continue ReadingStan Van Gundy agrees to become New Orleans Pelicans’ coach
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Stan Van Gundy is headed to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he’ll take over a promising team that includes 2019 No. 1 overall draft pick Zion […]
Continue ReadingGobert lifts Jazz past Pelicans 106-104 in NBA restart
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Rudy Gobert sank two free throws with 6.9 seconds left to cap a 14-point, 12-rebound and three-block performance, giving the Utah Jazz a 106-104 victory […]
Continue ReadingWelcome back: The NBA sets the schedule for season restart
ORLANDO (AP) – Zion Williamson is about to get another chance at opening night. Injury kept him out of New Orleans’ appearance in the first game of this NBA season […]
Continue ReadingWith Zion injured, No. 8 UNC routs No. 1 Duke 88-72
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson blew out his shoe, and then No. 8 North Carolina blew out top-ranked Duke. Luke Maye took full advantage of a freak injury to the freshman […]
Continue ReadingSyracuse upsets No. 1 Duke 95-91 in OT after Jones’ injury
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Syracuse packed its patented 2-3 zone defense around Zion Williamson, and dared a depleted Duke team to win from the 3-point line. Without shooter Cameron Reddish, […]
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