Tatum scores record 55 to lead Team Giannis in NBA All-Star win

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:16:29 +0000

SALT LAKE CITY – Jayson Tatum scored an All-Star record 55 points and Team Giannis Antetokounmpo defeated Team LeBron James, 184-175, to win Sunday’s 72nd NBA All-Star Game, the first loss for James in six times as captain. Both namesake captains made early exits with injuries, James after bruising his right hand on the rim […]

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Wade, Nowitzki lead NBA Hall of Fame finalists

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 08:15:19 +0000

SALT LAKE CITY (AFP) — Retired NBA stars Dwyane Wade, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol and Dirk Nowitzki were among 12 finalists named on Friday for 2023 induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The international superstar foursome and Gregg Popovich, a five-time NBA champion coach with the San Antonio Spurs, were all first-time nominees to […]

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NBA, Foodpanda launch exciting partnership 

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 06:55:37 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  The NBA and Foodpanda have officially launched their partnership to bring convenience and sports entertainment in just a few taps.  The basketball league and the food and grocery delivery platform are eyeing an exciting partnership with future programs and events lined up throughout the year.  Both organizations couldn’t have picked up the […]

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Jokic logs 21st triple-double as Nuggets down Mavs

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:00:30 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Nikola Jokic bagged his 21st triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets maintained their grip on top spot in the NBA’s Western Conference on Wednesday with a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic finished with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to set […]

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As James makes history, Jordan-LeBron debate revived

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:21:02 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – As LeBron James adds to his amazing legacy by becoming the NBA’s career scoring leader, the debate resumes over whether he or Michael Jordan is the NBA’s all-time greatest player. Los Angeles Lakers forward James, in his 20th NBA campaign at age 38, overtook fellow legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the all-time […]

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‘King James’ breaks Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring mark

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:08:12 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – LeBron James finally eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history on Tuesday, Feb. 7, breaking a 39-year record that many throughout basketball believed would never be beaten. The Los Angeles Lakers star, playing in his 20th season in the NBA, passed Abdul-Jabbar’s longstanding total of 38,387 points […]

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Klay Thompson buries 12 triples as Warriors silence Thunder

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:20:35 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Klay Thompson flirted with breaking his own single-game three-pointer record before settling for 42 points as the Golden State Warriors routed the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Long-range specialist Thompson drained 12 shots from outside the arc with a vintage exhibition of shooting to power the Warriors to a 141-114 win. […]

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Irving joins Mavericks as clubs make trade official

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:09:46 +0000

NEW YORK (AFP) – Kyrie Irving was welcomed to the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks on Monday as the Texas team and the Brooklyn Nets confirmed their blockbuster trade deal. Days after the controversial guard requested a move before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, both clubs tweeted confirmation of the transfer following team physicals. The Mavericks tweeted “Welcome to […]

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Fight mars Wolves-Magic game; Suns stun Celtics

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2023 08:38:01 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Five players were tossed from Orlando’s win at Minnesota on Friday as the second NBA brawl in as many days overshadowed Phoenix’s upset of the league-leading Boston Celtics. Pacers 107, Kings 104 Pintons 118, Hornets 112 Blazers 124, Wizards 116 Suns 106, Celtics 94 Magic 127, T-Wolves 120 76ers 137, Spurs […]

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Mitchell, Brooks ejected after brawl; LeBron nears target

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2023 07:05:31 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – LeBron James continued to close in on the NBA’s all-time scoring record as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a thrilling 112-111 victory over Indiana on Thursday. James, who entered the game needing 89 points to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the league’s all-time leading scorer, put up 26 points. Lakers 112, […]

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