CBB World Reacts to Clark’s Heroic Final Four Performance The Iowa superstar scored 41 points in her second-straight NCAA tournament game. Sports Illustrated · Apr 1, 2023
For this bettor, Owls well, ends well Bet on it: Florida Atlantic’s run to the Final Four pays dividends to gamblers who were paying attention during the season Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2023
UCLA Was the Last Great Men’s Basketball Dynasty No other school has come close to matching UCLA’s seven consecutive national titles. Sports Illustrated · Apr 1, 2023
On this day: Havlicek goes for 54; Celts snap Dubs’ 54-game streak; Wilson cut On this date, the Boston Celtics' John Havlicek scored 54 points, and Boston snapped the Golden State Warriors' 54-game home winning streak. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023
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NBA Twitter reacts to Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combining for 64 points in Warriors win over Spurs Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole combined for 20 made 3-pointers to fuel the Warriors' win over the Spurs on Friday night. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023
Warriors become second team in NBA history with three players recording 200 made 3-pointers Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole have each recorded over 200 made 3-pointers during the 2022-23 campaign. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023
Down four starters, Nuggets nearly pull off 27-point comeback vs. Suns DENVER — Technically, the Denver Nuggets lost. The Denver Post · Apr 1, 2023
Phoenix Suns hold Denver Nuggets for a 100-93 win A total of 57 points scored by Kevin Durant (30) and Devin Booker (27) helped the Phoenix Suns register their fourth straight victory on Friday. The Times of India · Apr 1, 2023
Jayson Tatum helps Boston Celtics go past Utah Jazz Boston Celtics continued their strong show with another victory led by Jayson Tatum, as they defeated Utah Jazz 122-114 on Friday. The Times of India · Apr 1, 2023
Warriors rally past Spurs with fourth-quarter surge SAN FRANCISCO — Two days after overcoming a 20-point deficit to stun the New Orleans Pelicans, the Golden State Warriors faltered early again Friday night, but overcame the slow, sloppy start against the San Antonio Spurs to pull out a 130-115 victory. Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023
NBA: Orlando Magic rally to beat Washington Wizards Paolo Banchero led the show in Orlando Magic's come-from-behind win over Washington Wizards in the NBA on Friday night. The Times of India · Apr 1, 2023
NBA Twitter reacts to Anthony Davis’ gutsy, dominant game on Friday Fans on Twitter were impressed with Anthony Davis' dominant game versus the Timberwolves despite suffering an ankle injury. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023
Kevin Porter Jr. continues surge as Rockets beat Pistons to end skid #Rockets guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green combined for 65 points on strong efficiency as Houston held off Jaden Ivey and Detroit to end its seven-game losing streak. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023
Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023 Pistons lose battle of teams with worst records, fall to Rockets, 121-115 Friday's slate of NBA games included several matchups with playoff implications, but there was a battle between the teams with the worst records in the league being held in Houston.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023 Celtics laud Blake Griffin’s impact: ‘He does whatever he needs to do to help us be a better team’ Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum offered their admiration and praise for Blake Griffin's energy and leadership during Friday night's win and beyond.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023 Lakers player grades: L.A. finally gets over .500 with win over Timberwolves The Lakers' recent surge continued on Friday with an impressive 123-111 win over the Timberwolves.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023 Player grades: Thunder falls to short-handed Pacers, 121-117 Player grades for the Thunder's 121-117 loss to the Pacers on Friday.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2023 Clippers falter after halftime without Kawhi Leonard and lose to Grizzlies MEMPHIS, Tenn. — To reach the Memphis locker room after his pregame warmup Friday, the Grizzlies’ Luke Kennard had to first pass by a Clippers bench populated by a few of his former assistant coaches. Stopping to chat, Kennard playfully asked whether the Clippers, whose suffocating defense two nights earlier…
Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2023 Lakers beat Timberwolves to improve record above .500 for first time this season MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Davis writhed in pain in the paint across from his team’s bench, everything feeling like it was about to fall apart again in Minnesota.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 1, 2023 Sixers hold off Raptors, 117-110, as postseason rotation could be materializing PHILADELPHIA — One would assume the 76ers’ playoff rotation has been decided.
Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023 Jalen Brunson leads Knicks past Cavs in potential playoff preview CLEVELAND — If this was a preview of a first-round playoff matchup, expect a mountain of points and a thrilling battle of guards.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2023 Bulls throttle Hornets, get some help in play-in standings The 30-point laugher against an undermanned Charlotte team Friday was just part of the story. Toronto and Atlanta lost, putting the Bulls one game back of ninth place.
Boston Herald · Apr 1, 2023 Celtics shake off travel woes, hold off Jazz for hard-fought victory BOSTON — Less than 24 hours after one of their best wins of the season, the Celtics could have made excuses.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023 Jayson Tatum goes for 39 as Celtics best Jazz 122-114 The Celtics fended off a feisty Jazz effort, with Jayson Tatum's 39 points fueling a 122-114 Boston win.