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Perth takes 2-1 lead in NBL Grand Final

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Brandon King

From nbl.com.au: A career-best Nick Kay performance with Bryce Cotton again brilliant has put the Perth Wildcats one win away from back-to-back NBL championships after outlasting the Sydney Kings 111-96 in Game 3 of the Grand Final series at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday. Led by dynamic duo Cotton (31 points, seven assists) and Nick Kay (30 points, 12 rebounds, four assists), Perth rebounded from a 97-83 loss to the Kings on Friday night to beat Sydney for the second time on the road in the Grand Final series. Kay…

NBL statement on Grand Final series

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : NBL Owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman has made the following statement: “After consultation with local, state and federal authorities as well as our clubs, we have made a decision that the remainder of the Hungry Jack’s NBL Grand Final Series presented by MG between the Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats will be closed to the general public. “The health and well-being of our players, staff, officials and fans is paramount. As a family sport we felt this was the only decision to make. “We commend the Kings,…

Champion signs with NBL, becomes official on court apparel provider

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 Brandon King

From NBL.com.au : The NBL is pleased to announce the return of Champion to Australian basketball as the league’s new Official On-Court Player Apparel Partner. Whilst the announcement marks an exciting new partnership for Champion Australia, Champion is no stranger to the basketball court, having produced the on-court NBA jerseys during the 1990s and into the 2000s. Under the three-year agreement, Champion will design brand new team jerseys for the 2020/2021 NBL Season, along with a range of NBL club streetwear for basketball fans to enjoy. NBL Owner and Executive…

March 11, 2020 NBA Recap

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 Brandon King

In light of the COVID-19 situation, the league has suspended games moving forward. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and guard Donavan Mitchell both tested positive for the coronavirus. Teams around the Association have or are in the process of implementing quarantine and contingency plans. Who Got It Done pt rb ast Trae YoungATL vs. NYK 42 2 11 6-12 3-pt B. MarjanovićDAL vs. DEN 31 17 1 2 stl Christian WoodDET @ PHI 32 7 2 14-18 fg Joel EmbiidPHI vs. DET 30 14 3 10-12 ft Julius RandleNYK @…

March 10, 2020 NBA Recap

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast James HardenHOU vs. MIN 37 4 7 5-10 3-pt Bradley BealWAS vs. NYK 40 3 7 14-16 ft Luka DončićDAL @ SAS 38 7 8 2 stl Jayson TatumBOS @ IND 30 6 2 4 stl LeBron JamesLAL vs. BRK 29 12 9 J. ValančiūnasMEM vs. ORL 27 16 0 D. SabonisIND vs. BOS 28 9 8 Gordon HaywardBOS @ IND 27 10 5 2 stl Damian LillardPOR vs. PHO 25 5 7 5-10 3-pt Victor OladipoIND vs. BOS 27…

Kevin Durant dunking in Nets practice

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 Brandon King

Since suffering the Achilles tear heard around In last year’s NBA Finals , Kevin Durant has been on the shelf. As he progresses through his recovery process, videos emerged of KD running, then shooting and now the latest update shows Durant dunking. In the video, posted by reported and host of the “Culture”podcast, Billy Reinhardt, Durant is seen making a dribble move at the top of the key, getting by his defender and throwing it down. As Durant has said multiple times that he will not play this season, videos…

Ivy League cancels conference tournaments

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 Brandon King

The first official sports domino related to the coronavirus has fallen. Tuesday the Ivy League announces the cancellation of both their men’s and women’s conference basketball tournaments. The tournaments were scheduled to commence Friday. Ivy League executive director Robin Harris had this to say in a statement released by the league: “We understand and share the disappointment with student-athletes, coaches and fans who will not be able to participate in these tournaments Regrettably, the information and recommendations presented to us from public health authorities and medical professionals have convinced us…

March 9, 2020 NBA Recap

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Terry RozierCHO @ ATL 40 4 3 8-13 3-pt John CollinsATL vs. CHO 28 11 0 12-13 fg Caleb MartinCHO @ ATL 23 0 4 5-6 3-pt Devonte’ GrahamCHO @ ATL 27 4 10 4 stl Trae YoungATL vs. CHO 31 4 16 Serge IbakaTOR @ UTA 27 13 3 5-7 3-pt Pascal SiakamTOR @ UTA 27 11 8 Joe InglesUTA vs. TOR 20 5 6 2 stl Kyle KorverMIL @ DEN 23 4 4 Cam ReddishATL vs. CHO 22…

Perth defeats Sydney 88-86 in Game of 1 NBL Grand Final

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 Brandon King

From nbl.com.au: The Perth Wildcats have drawn first blood in the NBL Grand Final series with a Bryce Cotton-inspired 88-86 win over the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday Shooting for back-to-back championships and the club’s 10th overall – more than double the next best in NBL history – the Wildcats trailed for most of the first half but produced down the stretch in a dramatic final term to go 1-0 up in the best-of-five series. The 27-year-old Cotton went into the game averaging 33 points against the…

Tristan Thompson out v Chicago Bulls

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 Brandon King

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson will miss the team’s Tuesday night game against the Chicago Bulls due to an eye injury. At this point the team has not laid out a timetable for Thompson’s return. He will not be the only Cavalier to miss the Bulls game; The Athletic’s Kelsey Russo reports that Darius Garland Jr., Kevin Porter Jr and Dante Exum are all going to be out with a variety of injuries.