The Phoenix Suns are facing a familiar foe in their playoff matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves - themselves. As the team prepares for Game 3 at home, the focus has shifted to a glaring issue that has plagued them throughout the season: turnovers.
During the regular season, the Suns were ranked 25th in the NBA in turnovers, committing an average of 14.9 per game. As a result, they were also 25th in opposing points off turnovers, allowing a staggering 18.
In the fast-paced world of college basketball, where offensive prowess often steals the spotlight, there’s a player who has carved out a niche for himself through sheer defensive grit and tenacity. Meet Bez Mbeng, Yale University’s defensive anchor and two-time Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year, whose impact on the game transcends the confines of the stat sheet.
As the Yale Bulldogs gear up for their highly anticipated clash against the formidable No.
In the world of Olympic basketball, one nation stands tall above the rest, casting a shadow of dominance that spans decades. The United States of America, the birthplace of this iconic game, has etched its name as the undisputed champion, amassing an astonishing 25 gold medals across both the men’s and women’s events.
Since the sport’s debut at the Berlin 1936 Olympics for men and the Montreal 1976 Games for women, the USA has left an indelible mark on the hardwood, cementing its status as a basketball powerhouse.
The Boston Celtics have announced that veteran big man Al Horford will be rested for Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, marking the second consecutive night he’ll be sitting out. The decision comes as no surprise, as the 36-year-old Horford has been carefully managed by the Celtics throughout the season to keep him fresh for the playoffs.
Horford, who has been dealing with a nagging toe injury, played 23 minutes in Sunday’s dominant 144-102 win over the Washington Wizards, contributing 14 points on an efficient 5-of-7 shooting from the field.
The stakes are high as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams from UNC Pembroke get set to take on familiar foe Catawba in the opening rounds of the NCAA Division II Tournament.
The UNCP men’s squad, seeded 5th in the Southeast Region, rides momentum from winning the Conference Carolinas tournament title into their third straight NCAA appearance. Coach Drew Richards hopes that championship run has his team primed to hit the ground running against the 4th-seeded Catawba Indians.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the NBA, teams must constantly adapt to the ebb and flow of player availability. The Utah Jazz find themselves navigating such circumstances as they prepare to face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. According to reports, Jazz point guard Kris Dunn has been ruled out of the contest due to rest considerations.
Dunn’s absence, though temporary, presents an intriguing opportunity for the Jazz’s supporting cast to step up and showcase their talents.
The New York Knicks rolled into Portland looking to get back on the winning track against the shorthanded Trail Blazers squad. While the Knicks were missing a few key pieces themselves in Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson, they aimed to take advantage of a Blazers team ravaged by injuries.
Portland was without several starters including Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, Malcolm Brogdon, and Shaedon Sharpe. Even sharpshooting rookie Jabari Walker and recently acquired big man Robert Williams III were out of commission.
LAS VEGAS - The top-seeded Gonzaga women’s basketball team continued their dominance in the West Coast Conference (WCC), breezing into the WCC Tournament title game with a convincing 72-61 victory over Pacific on Monday.
The Zags, now ranked No. 14 in the Associated Press poll, extended their program-record winning streak to 24 games and advanced to their fourth consecutive WCC Championship final. They’ll face No. 3 seed Portland in Tuesday’s title clash, seeking redemption after falling to the Pilots in last year’s championship game.
