Basketball News
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'We Got Our Ass Whooped in Game 1'
SLAMonline - 1 May 2019 12:59
After getting their asses “whooped in Game 1,” Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks took down the Celtics 123-102 in Game 2 Tuesday night. Antetokounmpo finished with 29 points and 10 rebounds, and urged Milwaukee to ...
On Pro Basketball: Warriors Are Rolling and Rockets Are Rocked After Game 2
The New York Times - 1 May 2019 16:16
A series that threatened to devolve into complaints about a referee picked up when Stephen Curry and James Harden fought through injuries to inject some much-needed nobility into the proceedings.
Harden 'can barely see' after injury to both eyes
ESPN - 1 May 2019 06:04
Rockets star James Harden said he "can barely see" after being inadvertently hit in both eyes Tuesday night. Golden State's Steph Curry also briefly left the game when he dislocated the middle finger on his left hand in ...
Pacers still uncertain about Oladipo's return
ESPN - 1 May 2019 20:56
Indiana Pacers general manager Kevin Pritchard says Victor Oladipo continues progressing from a right knee injury but Pritchard remains uncertain when the All-Star guard will return.
Kyrie Irving: 'This is What Boston Traded for Me for'
SLAMonline - 1 May 2019 18:23
Kyrie Irving appeared unfazed Tuesday night after the Celtics dropped Game 2 in Milwaukee 123-102, and with the series knotted at 1-1, the All-Star point guard said this is precisely why Boston traded for him two summers...
Dragic, Whiteside still deciding on player options. Here's how it impacts Heat cap space
Miami Herald - 1 May 2019 17:56
With Goran Dragic and Hassan Whiteside still undecided about their player options for next season, the Heat's cap-space situation remains fluid this offseason. While it appears unlikely Dragic and Whiteside …
NBA Playoff Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 1 May 2019 17:26
"Galaxy" Kyrie 5s, gradient swoosh KD 11s and custom "Aces" Nike Zoom Kobe IV Protros lead a stacked night of NBA playoff kicks. The post NBA Playoff Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAM.
On Pro Basketball: Giannis Antetokounmpo Wanted More. That Was Bad for the Celtics.
The New York Times - 1 May 2019 14:19
Emerging from a short-lived funk to help defeat Boston in Game 2, the Bucks star also showed the continuing growth of his game.
Kevin Durant: 'No Lead is Safe' vs. Houston
SLAMonline - 1 May 2019 13:12
Golden State is up 2-0 after beating Houston 115-109 in Game 2 of their second-round series Tuesday night, but Kevin Durant (who scored 29 points for the Warriors) knows that “no lead is safe.” James Harden finished ...
Post Up: Warriors Take 2-0 Series Lead against Rockets
SLAMonline - 1 May 2019 07:27
Celtics 102, Bucks 123 (Series tied 1-1) After a back-and-forth first half, Milwaukee ripped off a 28-2 run to blow open the game. The lead grew to 31 points during the fourth quarter as the game quickly reached garbage ...
Curry, Harden return after early Game 2 injuries
ESPN - 1 May 2019 06:04
Stephen Curry eventually returned to Game 2 with his dislocated left middle finger taped up, and James Harden came back despite a lacerated eyelid.
Bucks 123, Celtics 102 | Series tied, 1-1: Bucks Rebound in a Big Way, Beating Celtics Easily in Game 2
The New York Times - 1 May 2019 05:21
Giannis Antetokounmpo looked far more comfortable, tallying 29 points and 10 rebounds overall. The Bucks ran away with the game in the third quarter.
Allen Iverson, Baron Davis Give FREE GAME to HS All-Americans!
SLAMonline - 1 May 2019 03:30
It’s become a tradition for Allen Iverson to sit down with his high school All-Americans and give them advice at the annual Iverson Classic game. This year, he brought Stephen Jackson, Baron Davis, Darius Miles and Wil...