Ginobili says Spurs tribute ‘overwhelming’
SAN ANTONIO (AFP) – The San Antonio Spurs paid tribute to Manu Ginobili on Thursday, honoring a basketball career that included not only four NBA titles but also Olympic gold with his native Argentina....
View ArticleNBA: Wolves nip GSW in OT
The defeat left the Warriors neck-and-neck atop the Western Conference with the Denver Nuggets, who beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-105 to improve to 51-24.
View ArticleHarden powers Rockets
Harden, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player, scored 50 points, pulled down 11 rebounds and handed out 10 assists as the playoff-bound Rockets fended off a Kings squad that was officially eliminated...
View ArticleNBA: Fiery Warriors back as No. 1
Stephen Curry scored 25 points, Klay Thompson added 24 and the two combined to make 11 three-pointers as the Warriors overcame the second quarter ejection of DeMarcus Cousins for a flagrant foul.
View ArticleNBA: Giannis back in grand style
The Greek star, who sat out a game due to the setback, lifted an injury-hit Milwaukee squad within one game of clinching the best regular-season record in the league and a home-court edge throughout...
View ArticleHot Warriors deal Nuggets sound beating
“We handled our business,” said Golden State star Stephen Curry, who finished with 17 points, five rebounds and five assists. “We did what we were supposed to do – protect our home court.”
View ArticleRussell dedicates 20-20-20 feat to slain rapper
Westbrook was already closing in on a third straight season averaging a triple-double – achieving double digits in three key statistical categories in a game.
View ArticleNBA fines GSW stars
Green was fined $35,000 for social media statements while Curry was fined $25,000 – both for impugning the integrity of NBA officiating.
View ArticleNuggets rout Spurs with ‘Pop’ tossed
Popovich didn’t let up, and was hit with a quick second technical and ejected at 1:03 of the first quarter, in what the Elias Sports Bureau said was the quickest ejection of a coach since Flip Saunders...
View ArticleDavis fined for fan gesture
Davis was sanctioned after being filmed raising a finger towards someone in the crowd after the Pelicans’ 115-109 home defeat to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.
View ArticleBucks secure top seed
It is the first time in franchise history that the Bucks head into the playoffs as the top seed in the East. #NBA
View ArticleLakers face ‘critical’ offseason – LeBron
James told Bleacher Report in an interview that the Lakers would need to strengthen their roster this year if they were to challenge for honours next season. #NBA
View ArticleNBA: Nuggets trounce Blazers
Paul Millsap scored 25 points and Jamal Murray had 23 as Denver locked up at least the number three seed in the NBA’s Western Conference.
View ArticleNBA: Nets trounce Bucks, boost playoff bid
The Nets used a balanced attack to beat the shorthanded Bucks as eight players scored in double figures. They also drained 19 three-pointers.
View ArticleNBA: Warriors clinch top seed in West
Stephen Curry led the charge with 27 points and Kevin Durant added 16 as the Warriors won their fifth straight game. #NBA
View ArticleMichael Jordan is greatest of all time
The sports news website polled 127 NBA players between March 16 and April 1 for its inaugural anonymous player survey, asking subjects a range of questions about the sport.
View ArticleNBA: Nowitzki retires
The 40-year-old German had left the door open to extending his career for another season, but finally confirmed his retirement after the Mavericks’ 120-109 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
View ArticleNBA: Los Angeles loses Magic
In a dramatic announcement which came shortly before the Lakers’ final game of the season, an emotional Johnson said he was stepping down after a two-year reign as president of basketball operations...
View ArticleNBA: Wade wins final home game, but Heat out of playoffs
The 37-year-old three-time NBA champion delivered a 30-point display as the Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers by 122-99 at the American Airlines Arena.
View ArticleNBA: Pistons get final ticket to playoffs
With Eastern Conference rivals the Charlotte Hornets losing to the Orlando Magic elsewhere in Wednesday’s final round of regular season games, the Pistons would have advanced regardless of their result...
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