The fourth quarter of the Chicago Bulls’ Wednesday night home matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans was almost more boxing match than basketball game, with DeMar DeRozan and Brandon Ingram trading haymakers back and forth. But ultimately, it was the visitors who capitalized on a handful of Bulls mistakes, prevailing 115-111. Here are 10 observations: … Read more
NBA Africa and ESPN Africa announced a multiyear agreement that will see ESPN2 (DStv 219 and Starsat 249) broadcast a record 180 NBA regular season and Playoff games each season, including the entire Conference Finals and Finals. Beginning with the 2022-23 NBA season that tipped off last month, ESPN Africa will broadcast all 45 games … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — — Yes Morant other Desmond Bane had 32 points each and the Memphis Grizzlies beat San Antonio 124-122 in overtime Wednesday night, handing the Spurs their fifth straight loss. “Early in the season for us to have a couple games where we go down the stretch or go into overtime and being … Read more
Looking to bounce back after a close loss against the Celticsthe Memphis Grizzlies traveled to San Antonio to face the Spurs. It was a matchup between two teams who had been on very different trajectories over the last week. Entering tonight, the Grizzlies had won three of the last four while the Spurs were on … Read more
Pelicans (6-5), Bulls (6-7) New Orleans staved off a rocky start and an uncommonly quiet first three quarters from its three biggest offensive weapons Wednesday, picking up a needed road victory in Chicago. Brandon Ingram’s fourth quarterback was a big reason the Pelicans were able to prevail despite those unfavorable circumstances. Ingram scored 16 points … Read more
Winners of two consecutive games after a fruitful mini-road trip against the New York Knicks other Memphis Grizzliesthe Boston Celtics returned home to TD Garden to face down an unlikely sort of boogeyman. Last season set the precedent that the Detroit Pistons were going to be a bigger challenge to the Celtics than the two … Read more
Amid the 2-8 Lakers’ grim start to the season, Anthony Davis’ name has now come up in trade rumours. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons first revealed Davis could be put on the trade table as a “plan B” option to Russell Westbrook, who the Lakers have been shopping for several months. However off-loading Westbrook and his … Read more
Harry ‘RealHvzn’ Spierings is officially a pro. The 21-year-old created history, becoming the first member of the NBL Oz Gaming team after an impressive showing at the NBA 2K League Invitational in Melbourne last week. The point guard out of Melbourne will relocate to the USA to compete in the 2023 NBA 2K League season, … Read more
Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:00 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Game Rewind The Indiana Pacers came up short 122-119 against NBA two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers (5-6) were able to tie the game with 55 seconds left after point guard Tyrese Haliburton made a … Read more
NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets officially named Jacque Vaughn head coach Wednesday. Vaughn’s promotion comes with a deal through the 2023-24 season, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Vaughn had been serving as interim head coach since replacing former coach Steve Nash on Nov. 1. The move comes as a surprise given that many inside … Read more
