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Basketball News for 17 December 2017
Beasley upstages Melo's return to New York
ESPN - 17 Dec 2017 10:51
Kristaps Porzingis was sidelined, Carmelo Anthony was in visitor colors and Michael Beasley was the best power forward on the floor at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
Spoelstra passes Riley as Heat's wins leader
ESPN - 17 Dec 2017 09:38
Erik Spoelstra passed Pat Riley to become the Miami Heat's all-time wins leader with 455, after the team beat the Clippers 90-85 on Saturday night.
Heat may get one of its injured back soon, but it won't be Hassan Whiteside
Miami Herald - 17 Dec 2017 02:29
Justise Winslow is getting closer to returning to action. Hassan Whiteside, however, still needs time. While Winslow's strained left knee wasn't well enough for him to suit up Saturday night …
Paul George: 'We've Never Had Chemistry Problems'
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2017 22:54
The Thunder are 14-15. The post Paul George: ‘We’ve Never Had Chemistry Problems’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Heat F Johnson (ankle bursitis) out 7-10 days
ESPN - 17 Dec 2017 21:52
Heat forward James Johnson will miss at least the next 7-to-10 days after an MRI on his injured right ankle revealed bursitis.
Heat lineup depleted further as James Johnson expected to be out at least a week
Miami Herald - 17 Dec 2017 21:51
The Heat's list of injuries keeps growing. James Johnson, the Heat's starting power forward, underwent an MRI on Sunday that revealed right ankle bursitis according to the team. Johnson hurt …
Who had the best sneakers of Week 9 in the NBA?
ESPN - 17 Dec 2017 15:17
Kyrie Irving debuted his new signature sneaker, Montrezl Harrell dug deep in the Jordan archives, and Karl-Anthony Towns paid homage to Kanye West with some custom kicks. But whose were the best of the week?
Spurs close on 13-0 run, ageless Ginobili's game winner
ESPN - 17 Dec 2017 08:44
The Dallas Mavericks were four minutes away from a second win over San Antonio this week. But the Spurs locked down and stole the game late.
Erik Spoelstra surpasses Pat Riley's Heat franchise record: "That's in honor of my mentor and my coach."
Miami Herald - 17 Dec 2017 07:20
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat's 90-85 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night at AmericanAirlines Arena, which moved Erik Spoelstra ahead of Pat Riley for most coaching …
Knicks 111, Thunder 96: Carmelo Anthony, Back in New York, Gets Cheers, a Video and a Loss
The New York Times - 17 Dec 2017 06:05
Anthony also heard some jeers, and he made just 5 shots in 18 attempts during his first game at Madison Square Garden since the Knicks traded him to Oklahoma City.
Richardson's career-high game saves injury-depleted Heat, Spoelstra breaks wins record
Miami Herald - 17 Dec 2017 05:36
The Heat had to dig deeper into its roster Saturday night after one of its captains, James Johnson, exited in the first quarter. Led by Josh Richardson's career-best 28 points, …
Knicks Welcome Carmelo Anthony Back To MSG With Video Tribute
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2017 02:56
Playing at MSG for the first time since his trade to the Thunder, Carmelo Anthony was welcomed back with an ovation and video tribute. The post Knicks Welcome Carmelo Anthony Back To MSG With Video Tribute appeared first...
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