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Nikola Jokic reaffirms loyalty to the Nuggets: 'I found my life here'

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For a player who keeps his personal life pretty private, Nikola Jokic offered a rare glimpse into his thoughts on his future with the Denver Nuggets. During a recent appearance on the Serbian podcast X’s and O’s, Denver’s superstar spoke candidly about his deep love for the city that drafted him. He also dispelled any […] The post Nikola Jokic reaffirms loyalty to the Nuggets: ‘I found my life here’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Heat's Pelle Larsson Reaches Starter Criteria

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Updated Mar 10, 6:33 AM ET

Heat wing Pelle Larsson made his 41st start of the season on Sunday, which means he has met the starter criteria ahead of potential restricted free agency, tweets Bobby Marks of ESPN. If a player starts at least 41 games or logs at least 2,000 minutes in the season before he reaches restricted free agency […]

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Cooper Bowser's 21 points, 11 boards lead No. 6 seed Furman past top-seed ETSU 76-61 for SoCon title

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Cooper Bowser had 21 points and 11 rebounds as No. 6 seed Furman beat top-seeded East Tennessee State 76-61 on Monday night to secure the Southern Conference Tournament and a NCAA Tournament bid. Furman (22-12) won its eighth SoCon title in program history and first since defeating Chattanooga in 2023. Tom House added 13 points off the bench for Furman and Alex Wilkins, who scored a career-high 34 to help rally from an 11-point halftime deficit in the semifinals, scored 12.

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Troy ends 5-day run of Georgia Southern with 77-61 victory in title game of Sun Belt Tournament

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PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Dowd finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds, and regular-season champion Troy ended the five-day run of No. 10 seed Georgia Southern with a 77-61 victory in the championship game of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament on Monday night. Dowd made 8 of 12 shots with two 3-pointers and 5 of 6 free throws for the Trojans (22-11), who earned a second straight trip to the NCAA Tournament and their fourth overall. Georgia Southern (21-16) became the fourth team to win fi...

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James Harden scores 21, joins 29,000-point club in Cavaliers' 115-101 win over 76ers

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Updated Mar 10, 5:03 AM ET

James Harden scored 21 points to become the ninth player in NBA history with more than 29,000 career points, Keon Ellis added 19 off the bench, and the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 115-101 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Donovan Mitchell had 17 points and six assists, and Evan Mobley had 15 points and eight rebounds for the Cavaliers. Harden reached the milestone with a free throw in the first quarter, finishing the game with 29,017 points in 17 pro seasons.

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No. 1 UConn wins its 24th Big East Tournament title, routing Villanova 90-51

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Azzi Fudd scored 19 points and Sarah Strong added 18 as No. 1 UConn rolled to its 24th Big East Tournament championship, beating Villanova 90-51 on Monday night. It was the 50th consecutive win for the defending national champion Huskies (34-0), who enter the women's NCAA Tournament undefeated for the 11th time in their storied history. The Huskies are six wins away from a record 13th national title.

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Fairfield beats Quinnipiac 51-44 to win 3rd straight MAAC women's title, earn NCAA Tournament berth

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Jillian Huerter hit four 3-pointers and scored 16 points, Cyanne Coe had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Fairfield beat top-seeded Quinnipiac 51-44 on Monday to claim a third straight Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament championship. Fairfield (28-4), the No. 2 seed, advances to its fourth NCAA Tournament in the past five years and its eighth overall. Quinnipiac (26-6) was aiming for a sixth appearance in the main event — with its five previous trips coming ...

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Draymond Green gets real on financial sacrifice to stay with Warriors

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For the first time in his entire career, Draymond Green’s future with the Golden State Warriors was in question. Green’s name came up in trade rumors at the deadline involving a potential deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it seemed as if the organization was seriously contemplating moving their longtime cornerstone. Green ended up staying as […] The post Draymond Green gets real on financial sacrifice to stay with Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Celtics' Jayson Tatum reveals joy of playing alongside Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard again

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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had to wait almost 300 days to play in an NBA game after rupturing his Achilles in May. So, it’s safe to say he’s enjoying life on the court, especially since the C’s have gone 2-0 since his remarkable return. On Sunday afternoon, Tatum and company earned a 109-98 win […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reveals joy of playing alongside Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard again appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Seth Curry To Return Monday For Warriors

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Updated Mar 10, 5:21 PM ET

Veteran guard Seth Curry will be active for Monday’s matchup at Utah, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed before the game (Twitter link via Nick Friedell of The Athletic). Curry has been out for a little over three months due to sciatic nerve irritation (sciatica) on his left side. He has been upgraded to available […]

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Jacksonville women edge Austin Peay 66-63 in OT to win ASUN Championship, advance to NCAA Tournament

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Priscilla Williams finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds before fouling out late in regulation, and Comari Mitchell gave Jacksonville the lead for good in overtime to help the Dolphins edge Austin Peay 66-63 on Monday in the title game of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. No. 2 seed Jacksonville (24-8) advances to the NCAA Tournament for the second time by winning the first ASUN title game decided in OT since the tournament began in 1986. Jacksonville's other appearance came in 2016.

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How Erik Spoelstra's Heat is 'seizing the moment' after statement win over Pistons

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting a crucial week in an effort to solidify their place in the Eastern Conference, the momentum is at its peak as the team extended its winning streak to five games in the 121-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Despite the Heat suffering injuries to Norman Powell and Andrew […] The post How Erik Spoelstra’s Heat is ‘seizing the moment’ after statement win over Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Celtics visit Spurs on Tuesday: injury report - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Mar 10, 4:35 PM ET

The Boston Celtics travel to San Antonio on Tuesday, March 10 with several key players sidelined or questionable. Payton Pritchard is listed as questionable with a neck spasm, while Nikola Vucevic is out with a fractured right ring finger. Two-way guard John Tonje will not play, and Baylor Scheierman is available despite a left thumb […] The post Celtics visit Spurs on Tuesday: injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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And-Ones: Extensions, Draft Sleepers, Edwards, Partizan

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Updated Mar 10, 6:39 AM ET

In a subscriber-only story for The Third Apron, Yossi Gozlan takes a look at 11 players around the NBA who are currently eligible for veteran contract extensions. According to Gozlan, Spurs wing Julian Champagnie has been a complete bargain on his current deal and should be in line for a considerable raise. San Antonio holds […]

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