Basketball

Panathinaikos Athens dominated against Apollon Patras with a resounding 87-55 victory, maintaining their undefeated Greek League record at 16-0. Panagiotis Kalaitzakis led the charge with a career-high 18 points, supported by Dinos Mitoglou’s 14 points and five rebounds, and Juancho Hernangomez’s 12 points and six rebounds. On the opposing side,…

The Golden State Warriors suffered a double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, and both coach Steve Kerr and star guard Stephen Curry expressed their concerns about the officiating influencing the outcome. Kerr, alluding to the significant free throw disparity, chose not to elaborate fully due to…

Joel Embiid was a late scratch for the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday afternoon, citing left knee soreness. The decision was reportedly made by the 76ers training staff after observing Embiid’s warm-up for the game. This absence marks Embiid’s 11th missed game of the season. Notably,…

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle endured a dislocated right shoulder during Saturday’s game. The injury occurred with 4:27 remaining in the Knicks’ home victory over the Miami Heat when Randle landed hard while Heat rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. attempted to take charge. Randle promptly removed himself from the…

Jrue Holiday’s initial half-season with the Boston Celtics has exceeded expectations, with both his strong performance and the team boasting the NBA’s best record. Holiday expressed his desire for the positive relationship to extend beyond the current season. “I’d like to be here,” Holiday told MassLive. “I feel like I’m…

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle loves the competitiveness that Aaron Nesmith continues to bring. (via Indiana Pacers): “Nesmith is as good a competitor as we have. He’s earned everything that he’s gotten in this league, everything that he’s gotten on our team. There is a definite competitiveness in everything…

In a showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers, Nuggets fans stirred the atmosphere by chanting “Where’s Embiid at?” The home team secured a hard-fought 111-105 victory, led by Nikola Jokic, who accumulated 26 points and 16 rebounds. The absence of Joel Embiid became a recurring theme…

De’Aaron Fox dropped 34 points to lead the Sacramento Kings (26-18) to a 120-115 victory over the Dallas Mavericks (25-21) on Saturday night. Despite Dallas mounting a late comeback from a 23-point deficit, Fox’s clutch layup and free throws secured the Kings’ victory. Harrison Barnes complemented Fox’s stellar performance with…

In an epic showdown of NBA titans, LeBron James and Stephen Curry dazzled fans with a jaw-dropping duel, culminating in a double-overtime thriller as the Los Angeles Lakers (24-23) edged past the Golden State Warriors (19-24) 145-144. Curry’s mesmerizing plays included a crucial layup in the first overtime to force…

In a thrilling matchup in San Antonio, the Spurs (10-36) orchestrated a stunning upset against the formidable Minnesota Timberwolves (32-14), with Victor Wembanyama recording a double-double, securing 23 points and 10 rebounds. Devin Vassell added 25 points to the Spurs’ triumphant night, as they rallied to beat the Timberwolves 113-112…