Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9881)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Tigers had suffered through some awful shooting games from 3-point range this season. But even after the worst of those times, including two games in which they were 2-for-17, they vowed they were better than that and would show it. For a day, No. 23 Memphis made good on that […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Cincinnati has the stats to back claims that it’s one of the best defensive teams in the country, and it padded those Wednesday night against Central Florida. The No. 7 Bearcats limited the Knights to 29.6 percent shooting, forced 16 turnovers and were never threatened in a 77-49 victory. […]
CHICAGO — Two teams that are practically mirror images of each other put on an appropriate performance, a game that was decided by rebounds and defense. Center Marc Gasol scored 18 points and the Memphis Grizzlies defense dominated down the stretch in an 85-77 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night at the United […]
LOS ANGELES — If the Phoenix Suns fail to make the NBA playoffs, they will kick themselves about Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Center Chris Kaman scored a season-high 28 points and pulled down 17 rebounds, helping the Lakers surprise the Suns 115-99 at Staples Center. The loss ended a six-game winning streak […]
De’Aaron Fox is a superstar in the making, but the Sacramento Kings’ playoff hopes may rest with two other up-and-comers.
DENVER — The Indiana Pacers have been nearly superhuman in the first half of the season, but the league has found their kryptonite. Just catch them on the second game of a back-to-back and you’ve got a chance. The Denver Nuggets made it work for them. Forward Wilson Chandler scored a season-high 25 points, J.J. […]
Louisville, the defending national champions who shredded the American Athletic Conference tournament competition, will not bellyache about being a No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region. After all, three of the 2013 Final Four are in the packed bracket. But coach Rick Pitino is less than thrilled with the second-round matchup against his former ballboy […]
PORTLAND, Ore. — With the playoffs approaching, it is a good time for teams to begin to rounding into peak form. The Portland Trail Blazers may be getting there, the latest evidence a 105-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night at the Moda Center. It was the third victory in a row for […]
The Boston Celtics have had talks with point guard Rajon Rondo about a contract extension, president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Thursday. However, Ainge said the restrictive nature of the collective bargaining agreement makes it more likely that talks will escalate after this season, “We did talk to Rondo about extending him,” Ainge said […]
LOGAN, Utah — Xavier Thames did exactly what great players do in hostile arenas. The San Diego State senior point guard made plays at the right time. The Aztecs know they can count on their leading scorer to deliver the goods when one or two possessions stand between a win and a loss. That was […]