Despite some self-inflicted adversity, the Toronto Raptors got it together when it mattered most. O.G. Anunoby scored a game-high 29 points, Fred VanVleet added 28 and the Toronto Raptors pulled out a 114-104 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday.…
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant out indefinitely after entering counseling program
It remains unclear when Ja Morant will return to play. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon reported Monday that the superstar has “entered a counseling program in Florida” and that there is no current timetable as to when he will…
LeBron James breaks NBA all-time scoring record
LeBron James has become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 39-year-old record. Los Angeles Lakers star James, 38, hit 38 points in a 133-130 defeat by the Oklahoma City Thunder to surpass Abdul-Jabbar’s mark of 38,387. Abdul-Jabbar initially…
NBA referees admit to ‘gut-wrenching’ mistake in Lakers-Celtics game as Dennis Schröder calls for officials to be fined
The fallout from the egregious no-call in the final second of Saturday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers game and the Boston Celtics shows no sign of ending, with the official NBA Referees Twitter account admitting to the error on…
Mavs’ Luka Doncic shines in clutch, outduels LeBron in 2OT win
For most of the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Lakers prioritized forcing the ball out of Luka Doncic’s hands, sending a steady diet of double-teams at the MVP candidate and daring his Dallas Mavericks teammates to beat him. The strategy…
Atlanta Hawks Beat Milwaukee Bucks 121-106
For the second time in seven days, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks. It was the fifth matchup between these two teams (including preseason) this year. Atlanta kept Milwaukee at arm’s length throughout most of the game. The extremely…
Chris Paul joins Exclusive Assists Club
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul is nicknamed the “Point God” for a reason. Paul’s ability through his career to navigate the floor and command an offence have been second to none in his generation. Through the near two decades…
Edwards scores 30 as Timberwolves roll past Thunder 116-106
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-106 on Sunday night. Edwards made 13 of 19 field goals and had 11 rebounds. He also scored 30 points in his previous game on Friday…
Pacers seek long-term success by building around young team
The Indiana Pacers open this season with a different goal. They’re no longer satisfied with just making the playoffs or advancing beyond the first round. Instead, they want to build a long-term contender with young, talented prospects. Yes, the long…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp unimpressed with Todd Boehly’s ‘All-Star Premier League game’ idea
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is unimpressed by new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly’s idea of a US style ‘All-Star game’ in the Premier League. Boehly, part-owner of baseball team the LA Dodgers, and basketball sides the Los Angeles Lakers and the…