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PROVO, Utah (AP) — AJ Dybantsa had 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help No. 23 BYU beat No. 6 Iowa State 79-69 on Saturday night for its first victory over a Top 10 opponent this season. Kennard Davis, Jr. added 17 points, and Mihailo Boskovic had 13 for the Cougars (20-7, 8-6 Big 12). They outscored Iowa State 40-22 in the paint and had a 39-28 edge on the glass. Tamin Lipsey led the Cyclones (23-4, 10-4) with 19 points. Jamarion Batemon added 14, and Joshua Jefferson had 13 point...

The San Antonio Spurs have a record of 15-5 and have averaged 117.2 points per game in their last 20 games.

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors acknowledged feeling frustrated by his ongoing knee issue but said his primary focus remains on recovering quickly and getting back on the court. Speaking with Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area, the Warriors star emphasized that his priority is returning in time to be fully effective when […] The post Steph Curry focused on a quick return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors endured a difficult performance in Thursday’s loss to Boston, failing to score while missing all seven of his field goal attempts and finishing with three assists and two rebounds. The veteran forward posted a minus-28 rating in just 18 minutes on the floor, highlighting the challenges Golden State […] The post Steve Kerr takes blame for Draymond Green’s struggles appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Knicks head coach Mike Brown spoke at length about his offense and the roles Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson play in it before Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Shaquille O'Neal got upset with how Karl-Anthony Towns responded to his challenge.

Newy York Knicks ve Houston Rockets karşı karşıya geldi. The post Alperen Şengün Son Çeyrekte Az Oynadı; Rockets, Knicks’e 16 Sayıdan Mağlup Oldu appeared first on Eurohoops .

The San Antonio Spurs were well-represented over All-Star Weekend. Victor Wembanyama was voted in as a starter to the All-Star Game. Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper took part in the Rising Stars competition, with Harper also a part of the return of the Shooting Stars event. And rookie Carter Bryant, who only recently has begun […] The post Exclusive: All-Star Weekend was a homecoming for Spurs rookie Carter Bryant appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nick Nurse broke down why the Philadelphia 76ers faltered in their upset loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Nurse is going through the eighth year of his head coaching career, his third with the 76ers. He has kept the franchise stable while developing its young and rising backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and […] The post Nick Nurse breaks down where 76ers went wrong vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dalano Banton, who signed a 10-day contract with the Celtics on Thursday, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to return to Boston, according to Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe (subscription required). The guard previously joined the Celtics ahead of the 2023/24 season before being traded to Toronto at the deadline, making this […] The post Dalano Banton reacts to Celtics return opportunity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

During Jose Alvarado’s career, he’s been adorned with the nickname, ‘GTA,’ or ‘Grand Theft Alvarado,’ due to his penchant for defense and coming up with a steal. Alvarado’s ability was on display down the stretch of the Knicks’ 108-106 win against the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday after he snuck up behind Kevin Durant and […] The post Watch Jose Alvarado pick Kevin Durant’s pocket before contested layup appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Aaron Gordon is continuing to make steady progress in his recovery from a strained right hamstring, according to Tim MacMahon on a recent episode of The Hoop Collective podcast (hat tip to Jordanna Clark of NuggLove). The Denver Nuggets have taken a hands-on approach to Gordon’s rehabilitation, even sending a team trainer with him to […] The post Aaron Gordon’s return weeks away appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

It has been a challenging rookie campaign for Jeremiah Fears and the New Orleans Pelicans, marked by difficult losses and ongoing development, but the young guard remains optimistic about the team’s long-term outlook. Speaking with Sam Yip of HoopsHype, the shooting guard said the struggles have provided valuable lessons that could ultimately help the group […] The post Jeremiah Fears confident better days ahead appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

As the WNBA and its players association continue to go back and forth on the latest collective bargaining negotiations, a $4 million difference in opinion is reportedly causing a stalemate. On Feb. 17, the WNBPA submitted a proposal seeking a salary cap under $9.5 million and a 25% share of ...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Themus Fulks scored 24 points and made his only two foul shots of the night with three seconds left and UCF beat Utah 73-71 on Saturday night. Jordan Burks added 14 points for UCF (19-7, 8-6 Big 12) which shot 53% (30 of 57) including 44% (7 of 16) from 3-point range. The Knights have won two straight following a three-game losing streak. Terrence Brown scored 21 points, Don McHenry scored 19 points and Keanu Dawes 15 and grabbed 12 rebounds for Utah (10-17, 2-12). McHen...

Brook Lopez joined the Clippers to serve as a veteran backup to Ivica Zubac, but now it looks like he’ll be the starting center for the rest of the season, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register writes in a subscriber-only story. Lopez started a few games after Zubac hurt his ankle in December, but […]

KeShawn Murphy totaled 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Elyjah Freeman tipped in a miss with 1.4 seconds left as Auburn ended a five-game losing streak by handing Kentucky a third straight loss, winning 75-74 on Saturday night. Tahaad Pettiford made two free throws with 14 seconds left to pull Auburn within a point. Kentucky turned it over, but Mouhamed Dioubate blocked an attempted layup by Kevin Overton at the other end.

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Rashaun Agee scored 18 points and Rylan Griffen scored 14 points and Texas A&M held on to beat struggling Oklahoma 75-71 on Saturday. Reserve Dayton Forsythe scored 14 points, Mohamed Wague had 12 points and 13 rebounds, Darrion Reed added 11 points and Xzayvier Brown 10 for Oklahoma. Texas A&M (19-8, 9-5 SEC) managed to pull off the win despite shooting 55% (11 of 20) from the foul line. Oklahoma aided the Aggies' cause by shooting 2 of 13 from the field in the final 9 1...

Lifeless for the first three quarters, the Knicks woke up in the fourth to overcome an 18-point deficit and take down the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points, Jalen Bruson had 20 and the New York Knicks overcame an 18-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night. OG Anunoby added 20 points, and Mikal Bridges had 11 for New York. The Knicks bounced back two nights after a disappointing loss to Eastern Conference-leading Detroit.

The Houston Rockets lost 108-106 to the New York Knicks after leading by 16 points entering the fourth quarter, extending a pattern that has now ...

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Desiree Wooten had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists on Saturday night to help Colorado beat No. 20 Texas Tech 75-68 to extend its win streak to five games. Colorado (19-8, 10-5 Big 12) has won eight of its last nine. Zyanna Walker scored 14 points, Anaelle Dutat had 11 points and eight rebounds, and Logyn Greer added 12 points for the Buffaloes. Jalynn Bristow had 18 points and four blocks for Texas Tech (24-5, 11-5). Snudda Collins added 13 points and Bailey Ma...

NEW YORK – Karl-Anthony Towns scored just two first-half points against the Detroit Pistons last Thursday. He made just one of his three shot attempts in the game’s opening frames. The game, however, was a tale of two halves for Towns. The center made six of his 11 second-half field goals and scored 19 points, […] The post Mike Brown reveals how Karl-Anthony Towns can produce more in Knicks’ offense appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The honeymoon phase for Daryl Morey in the City of Brotherly Love is officially over. Following an ugly 126-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers’ faithful have reached a breaking point, and the target of their ire isn’t the players; it’s the front office. With Joel Embiid sidelined, the […] The post 76ers fans demand Daryl Morey’s job after ugly loss to Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls suffered their eighth straight loss, falling to the Detroit Pistons 126-110. Despite that, Josh Giddey, who is coming back from a recent hamstring injury, achieved quite a feat. In the process, Giddey joined the likes of Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as one of eight players to accumulate 300+ rebounds […] The post Josh Giddey joins elite group in loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Altercation breaks out after hard contact as Heat cruise past Grizzlies The post Pippen Jr., Gardner ejected after late scuffle in Miami appeared first on Eurohoops .

Deron Williams gets baffled when Jazz fans get called racist, but he understands racism is everywhere.

Jalen Brunson was kept under wraps by the Houston Rockets for most of the game but he came alive in the fourth to lead the New York Knicks to an unlikely victory on Saturday night.