Posts by Ed Odeven
Stephen Curry scores a career-high 62
Stephen Curry scored a career-best 62 points in the Golden State Warriors’ 137-122 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Curry knocked down 8 of 16 3-point shots and made 18 of 19, career-high totals in both categories, from the free-throw line in high-scoring game. The future Hall of Famer was 18-for-31 from…
Read MoreBecky Hammon becomes first woman to coach NBA game
Becky Hammon made history in Wednesday’s San Antonio Spurs-Los Angeles Lakers game in Texas. The Spurs assistant became the first woman to serve as a head coach in an NBA game after longtime bench boss Gregg Popovich was ejected in the second quarter of a blowout loss to the defending NBA champions. “Obviously it’s a…
Read MoreBoris Barac joins Falco KC Szombathely
Croatian Boris Barac (205 cm, PF) has reached a contractual agreement to play for Hungary’s Falco KC Szombathely. Barac, 28, suited up for Spanish LEB Gold squad Palma in 2019-20. He averaged 6.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 24 games.
Read MoreMavericks bludgeon Clippers
The Dallas Mavericks were in complete control during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. By halftime, Luka Doncic and his teammates had built a 77-27 advantage. The Mavericks recorded a 124-73 road victory. That 50-point deficit is the biggest at halftime since the shot-clock era began in the 1954-55 season, The Associated Press reported.…
Read MorePaul Jorgensen joins CAB Madeira
Paul Jorgensen (188 cm, SG) has finalized a deal to play for Portugal League club CAB Madeira. In his rookie campaign, Jorgensen averaged 7.8 points and 1.9 assists in 24 games for LEB Gold team Palencia Baloncesto in 2019-20. Before turning pro, Jorgensen received the 2019 Big East Conference Sixth Man of the Year award.…
Read MoreFC Barcelona edges Real Madrid
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid renewed their high-profile rivalry on Sunday. Not surprisingly, it was an entertaining contest throughout in Madrid. FC Barcelona coach Sarunas Jasikevicius’ team built a sizable advantage in the fourth quarter and held off the Whites’ frenetic rally, prevailing 87-82. Mirotic sparks FC Barcelona Former NBA forward Nikola Mirotic, who acknowledged…
Read MoreLakers fall to Clippers in NBA opener
The Los Angeles Lakers received their championship rings on Tuesday night. They didn’t win, however, falling 116-109 to their fellow Staples Center tenants. The Los Angeles Clippers were up by 22 points in the first half. But by intermission, the 2019-20 NBA champs had trimmed the deficit to 56-54. Paul George sparked the Clippers with…
Read MorePanathinaikos and AEK Athens remain unbeaten
A pair of teams are still unbeaten in the Greek Basket League after another round of success on Sunday, with Panathinaikos and AEK Athens both winning again. Panathinaikos (6-0) picked up its latest victory on the road, holding off Messolonghi 73-66 on Sunday. Ioannis Papapetrou paced the victors with 19 points, Giorgos Papagiannis poured in…
Read MoreAnthony Randolph has surgery for torn Achilles
Anthony Randolph, who joined Real Madrid in 2016, is sidelined after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in the third quarter of a EuroLeague clash against Olympiakos on Friday. Because of that, he had surgery on Sunday, the team announced. Anthony Randolph career info Randolph, 31, began his pro career with the Golden State Warriors in…
Read MoreRudy Gobert, Jazz finalize $205 million extension
Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz have reached an agreement on a $205 million, five-year contract extension, according to reports over the weekend. It is the largest contract in NBA history for a center. The 28-year-old Frenchman joined the Jazz in 2013. The veteran center is a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Gobert’s…
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