CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double this season to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 116-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Giddey, who missed the previous four games with an ankle injury, sank two free throws with 10 seconds left to make it 115-111, then pulled down a rebound to help seal it as Chicago … [Read more...] about Giddey’s triple-double sends Bulls to 116-111 win over Bucks
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Defensive Reinforcements On The Way For Rebuilding Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are set to get an elite defender back in the rotation in the near future “if nothing changes radically.” TSN.ca’s Josh Lewenberg reports that veteran wing Bruce Brown is expected to make his long-awaited season debut on Sunday, when the Raptors face the Atlanta Hawks in Scotiabank Arena. The Miami product hasn’t played since April after opting to undergo … [Read more...] about Defensive Reinforcements On The Way For Rebuilding Raptors
Nikola Jokić Must Play Better Defense
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Denver Nuggets in a 149-135 shootout on Monday m. The 149 points the Cavaliers scored are the most the Nuggets have given up in a game this season. They have allowed their opponents to score above 125 points in five of their last ten games. Although their defensive issues don’t fall on a single player, it’s up to their best player to lead … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokić Must Play Better Defense
Jonathan Kuminga’s Warriors’ Tenure At Crossroads After Career High
On Friday night, the Warriors went into Los Angeles to face the feisty Clippers without both Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Naturally, this was a formula for disaster for the Dubs, who rely so heavily on Curry and Green for both their production and leadership. Despite Jonathan Kuminga‘s career-high 34 points on 19 shots, Golden State was dominated in the third quarter, and … [Read more...] about Jonathan Kuminga’s Warriors’ Tenure At Crossroads After Career High
Kings Give Doug Christie an Open Window
The shocking development out of Sacramento has left many confused and disappointed. The Kings’ firing of Mike Brown was unexpected, to say the least. That said, the only course of action for the franchise at the present time is to move forward. Doug Christie was named the team’s interim head coach, and it appears that he will be awarded the rest of the season to turn the Kings’ … [Read more...] about Kings Give Doug Christie an Open Window