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Smith scores 31 points and Thompson adds 20 as Rockets beat the Jazz 125-105

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Updated Feb 24, 3:04 AM ET

Jabari Smith Jr. had 31 points and nine rebounds and Amen Thompson scored 20 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 125-105 on Monday night. Smith hit his first five shots and matched a career-high with 14 points in the first quarter. Thompson shot 8 for 9 from the field and finished with seven rebounds, three assists and two steals.

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Rockets' Alperen Sengun jukes Jazz for sweet reverse slam dunk

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Alperen Sengun pulled off an incredible dunk highlight during the Houston Rockets’ clash with the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Sengun is going through the fifth year of his NBA career with the Rockets. He has bloomed into being one of the best big men in the league, helping the Rockets return to relevancy. His […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun jukes Jazz for sweet reverse slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Munoz, Lane help Grambling pull away for 83-62 victory over Mississippi Valley State

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GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Antonio Munoz had 21 points and Jimel Lane posted a double-double to help Grambling pull away in the second half and beat Mississippi Valley State 83-62 on Monday night. Munoz made 6 of 11 shots with a 3-pointer and went 8 for 14 at the free-throw line for the Tigers (12-15, 6-8 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Lane totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds, Roderick Coffee III had 11 points, seven assists and three steals. Derrius Ward hit two 3-pointers and scored 10 off the...

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Smarter Sessions and Busier Courts: Data-Driven Coaching and Management Across Pickleball, Tennis, and Padel - TalkBasket.net

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Participation pressure is real, and it is measurable Pickleball participation in the United States reached an estimated 8.9 million players in the most recently reported year with complete industry data, representing roughly 160% growth across a three-year window. Tennis participation in the U.S. stands at approximately 23.6 million players and remains more than 30% higher […] The post Smarter Sessions and Busier Courts: Data-Driven Coaching and Management Across Pickleball, Tennis, and Padel...

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What Pelicans 'have their eye on' as James Borrego makes final pitch for full time job

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With six weeks remaining in the regular season, James Borrego is making a final case to remove the interim tag. For better or worse, as the rookie-led New Orleans Pelicans embark on a critical post-All-Star Game stretch, the acting head coach knows exactly where the front office’s magnifying glass will be focused. Any shortcomings mean […] The post What Pelicans ‘have their eye on’ as James Borrego makes final pitch for full time job appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Spurs dethrone East-leading Pistons 114-103 - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Feb 24, 1:29 AM ET

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the East-leading Detroit Pistons 114-103, and won a season-high nine games in a row on Monday night. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 21 points, 17 rebounds, and six blocks, while Devin Vassell scored 28 points to snap the Pistons’ five-game winning streak. On the other hand, Cade Cunningham finished […] The post Spurs dethrone East-leading Pistons 114-103 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Why Hawks' Quin Synder supports 'terrific' NBA Europe events to push expansion

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With the NBA regularly staging regular-season games in cities like Paris, London, Mexico City, and Berlin now, the conversation around a potential European league or internationally-based expansion franchise is gaining momentum. Specifically, the NBA’s ongoing push to bring regular-season basketball to international arenas can count on Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks for support. The […] The post Why Hawks’ Quin Synder supports ‘terrific’ NBA Europe events to push expansion appeared first...

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Raptors Notes: Walter, Mamukelashvili, CMB, Barnes, Poeltl

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Updated Feb 24, 11:54 AM ET

Ja’Kobe Walter is finding his niche with the Raptors, writes Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. The 2024 first-round pick was Baylor’s leading scorer in his lone college season, but he recognizes he needs to impact the game on the other end of the court to have a significant NBA role. “I was always a defender, but […]

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