Tag #Basketball

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Wembanyama's Spectacular Paris NBA Debut Leads Spurs to Victory

Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 140-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Paris, scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks in front of 15,935 fans, showcasing his exceptional skills and solidifying his status as a rising star in the NBA while also engaging in community outreach ...

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Thunder Favored by 16.5 Points Over Jazz in Upcoming Matchup

The Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) are overwhelming favorites against the Utah Jazz (10-31) in their January 22nd matchup at Paycom Center, with a 16.5-point spread and a 233-point oveunder.

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Wembanyama Funds New Basketball Courts in Hometown

Victor Wembanyama funded and designed two new basketball courts in his hometown of Le Chesnay, France, overcoming numerous logistical challenges to complete the project in time for the San Antonio Spurs' exhibition games in Paris.

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Texas Students Defy Segregation with Interracial Basketball Games in 1953

In 1953, the white and Black senior class presidents of New Braunfels, Texas high schools organized a series of integrated basketball games to raise money for their yearbooks, defying state segregation laws and fostering interracial interaction.

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Cavaliers-Timberwolves Matchup: Saturday, 9 PM ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers (34-6) will play the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-19) on Saturday at 9:00 PM ET at Target Center; the Cavaliers are 6-point betting favorites, and the oveunder is 227.5 points.

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Barcelona Upsets Reigning Euroleague Champion Panathinaikos

Barcelona defeated reigning Euroleague champion Panathinaikos 78-71 on Wednesday in a hard-fought match marked by strong performances from Parker (25 points, 8 rebounds) and Brizuela (15 points, 4 assists), and a stifling defense against Panathinaikos's key players.

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2024 NBA All-Star Starters Announced: James Makes Record 21st Start

The 2024 NBA All-Star starters were announced Thursday, with LeBron James making his record 21st consecutive start and Steph Curry hosting the event. The new format features a three-team mini-tournament with a $1.8 million prize pool. Notable omissions include LaMelo Ball and Victor Wembanyama, desp...

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Celtics Rout Warriors in Dominant NBA Martin Luther King Jr. Day Victory

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors 125-85, their largest margin of victory in San Francisco since 1985, due in part to Draymond Green's absence; other games saw the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Phoenix Suns 118-92 and the Memphis Grizzlies edge the...

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Warriors Suffer 40-Point Loss, Raising Playoff Concerns

The Golden State Warriors (21-21) lost to the Boston Celtics by 40 points (125-85) due to injuries to Draymond Green (strained left calf, out at least a week) and Jonathan Kuminga, impacting their upcoming crucial games and the team's playoff hopes.

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Thunder's Daigneault to Coach at 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend

Oklahoma City Thunder's head coach Mark Daigneault will coach at the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend due to the team's 35-7 Western Conference-leading record, marking his first All-Star appearance and the franchise's first since 2014.

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Celtics' Post-Championship Slump: Shooting Woes and Integration Challenges

The Boston Celtics, despite winning last year's championship, are struggling with a team-wide shooting slump and adjusting to new player Kristaps Porziņģis, leading to a 7-7 record in their last 14 games, a sharp contrast from their remarkably consistent performance last season.

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Thunder to Host Cavaliers in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder (33-6) will play the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers (34-5) on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City; the game will air on TNT, truTV, and Max, and stream on Max.

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