Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9881)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – When the Chicago Bulls put out an SOS for help at point guard, D.J. Augustin was there to answer the call. Now, Augustin is playing some of the best basketball of his career. Augustin continued his torrid play with 28 points, including 15 in the decisive fourth quarter, as the Bulls beat […]
INDIANAPOLIS– The Dallas Mavericks earned few style points, but they still emerged with a win Wednesday night. Fresh off a drubbing by the Charlotte Bobcats, the Mavericks bounced back Wednesday night to hand the Indiana Pacers their third loss in 28 home games, 81-73. “We limited mistakes,” Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. “We were able […]
OAKLAND, Calif. — All-Star point guard Stephen Curry hit a 3-pointer to give Golden State an overtime lead it never relinquished, and the Warriors earned a 102-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Warriors center Jermaine O’Neal blocked a dunk attempt by Houston forward Chandler Parsons with 24 seconds left in OT to […]
NEW YORK — Guard Brandon Young and DePaul came alive in the second half, but it was not enough to knock off St. John’s as the Red Storm held on for a 72-64 win Sunday before 10,670 at Madison Square Garden. DePaul trailed by as many as 20 points in the second half, but battled […]
D’Angelo Russell lost much of the 2020-21 season to injury. Drew Maresca explains why his return will surprise people around the league.
DAYTON, Ohio — Nobody doubts that sophomore guard T.J. Warren is North Carolina State’s star player. However, if the Wolfpack are to advance in the NCAA Tournament, additional players need to contribute. “When other guys step up and score and everybody’s chipping in, we’re a much better team,” coach Mark Gottfried said. Warren scored 25 […]
Out of Bounds checks out Jimmy Kimmel’s interview with Paul George, James Jones singing and Dante Exum Highlights.
PHILADELPHIA — NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant received an unwanted night off Friday. On Saturday, Oklahoma City’s star forward went right back to work, scoring 32 points in the Thunder’s 103-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, and adding 14 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double of the season, and the fifth of his […]
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is finally discovering what it’s like to string together some victories. Cleveland’s third-year point guard heads into All-Star weekend feeling good about his team for a change, as the Cavaliers notched their first four-game winning streak in four seasons. Irving made the game’s biggest shot, a 3-pointer […]
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Wisconsin’s 3-point snipers led the way Sunday as the No. 14 Badgers defeated Penn State 71-66 in the Bryce Jordan Center. Guard Josh Gasser had 15 points and was three of six from the 3-point line and guard Ben Brust added 14 and was four of seven from 3-point range. Guard […]