Tag: NBA basketball

Who Will, Who Might & Who Won’t: 28 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Mouhamed Gueye F Feb 29 Out Feb 28: Atlanta recalled Gueye (back) from the G League’s College Park Skyhawks on Monday. Trae Young PG Apr 1 Out Feb 25: Young (finger) has a torn radial collateral ligament in the fifth finger of his left hand. He will undergo surgery Tuesday and be re-evaluated in four weeks. Onyeka Okongwu PF Mar 2 Out Feb 24: Okongwu (toe) is in a walking boot and expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks. Brooklyn Nets…

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Who Will, Who Might & Who Won’t: 27 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

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NBA Injuries Team InjuriesAtlanta HawksBoston CelticsBrooklyn NetsCharlotte HornetsChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersDallas MavericksDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsIndiana PacersLA ClippersLos Angeles LakersMemphis GrizzliesMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans PelicansNew York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersSacramento KingsSan Antonio SpursToronto RaptorsUtah JazzWashington WizardsTeam Injuries Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Trae Young PG Apr 1 Out Feb 25: Young (finger) has a torn radial collateral ligament in the fifth finger of his left hand. He will undergo surgery Tuesday and be re-evaluated in four weeks. Onyeka Okongwu PF Mar…

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Former Norfolk State student athlete Amber Brown passes away

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Title image via Norfolk State Athletics Courtesy of Maya Dawson, Asst. Director of Sports Communications, Norfolk State University The Norfolk State University athletics community is mourning the loss of former Spartan women’s basketball player Amber Brown, who passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the age of 28. “It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the untimely passing of Amber Brown.” NSU women’s basketball head coach Larry Vickers said. “Her dedication, resilience, and vibrant spirit left an indelible mark on our Spartan family. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family, friends, and…

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Norfolk State gets by South Carolina State in OT, 71-67

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title image via Monica Simon Courtesy of  Alex Lehmbeck, Associate Sports Information Director, Norfolk State Athletics 67 SCSt 71 Winner Norf Team 1 2 OT 1 F SCSt 22  36  9  67 Norf 30  28  13  71 Norfolk State has developed a penchant for dramatic finishes at Echols Hall lately. Prior to Saturday’s “Alumni Day” matchup with South Carolina State, NSU’s previous showdown at its home venue ended with a game-winning tip-in by Tyrel Bladen. This time around, Jaylani Dardendelivered the go-ahead basket late in the night, pushing the Spartans to a 71-67…

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NBA All-Star Friday Night: Micah Parsons named MVP of Celebrity Game

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courtesy of the NBA INDIANAPOLIS –Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons attacked Team Stephen A like an opposing quarterback Friday in leading Team Shannon to a 100-91 win in the 2024 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Playing atop 25 million LEDs lighting an innovative court, Parsons torched Team Stephen A for 37 points and 16 rebounds on the way to winning MVP. The three-time Pro Bowl linebacker predicted at intermission he’d score 40. With the game tied 78-78 with 4:53 left, Team Shannon scored back-to-back 4-point possessions from Los Angeles Rams…

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Tennessee State begins three-game home stand Saturday v Western Illinois

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title image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of  Stephen Featherston, Director of Communications, Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: The Tennessee State men’s basketball program will look to get back in the win column when it returns to the Gentry Center to face Western Illinois tomorrow afternoon. This will be the first of three straight home games for the Tigers. The Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers (15-11, 8-5 OVC) vs. Western Illinois (16-10, 9-4 OVC)Date/Time: Tuesday, February 17 at 3:30 PM CTLocation: Gentry Center || Nashville, Tenn.TV: ESPN+Radio: WNSR — Greg Pogue (play-by-play), Albert Dawson (analyst) WHERE TO WATCH &…

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Who Will, Who Might, and Who Won’t: 16 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT AJ Griffin F Feb 23 Day-To-Day Feb 14: Griffin (illness) will not play Wednesday versus Charlotte. Mouhamed Gueye F Feb 23 Out Feb 13: Gueye (back) will not play Wednesday versus Charlotte. Wesley Matthews SG Feb 23 Out Feb 13: Matthews has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets due to an illness. Clint Capela C Feb 23 Out Feb 13: Capela (groin) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets. Onyeka Okongwu PF Feb 23 Out Feb 13:…

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15 February 2024 NBA StatCap

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Player Spotlight – Klay Thompson Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his 2012 rookie campaign and last night against the Utah Jazz he looked like, well, the Klay Thomspon we remember. In his 28 minutes of action, Klay went off for 35 points on 13-22 from the floor, including 7-13 from downtown in the Warriors’ 140-137 defeat of the Utah Jazz. Top Performers Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK…

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13 February 2024 NBA StatCap

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Top Performers Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Deni Avdija WAS @ NOP L 39:54 13 24 .542 6 10 .600 11 13 .846 5 10 15 3 0 1 3 2 43 +14 36.1 2 Kyrie Irving DAL SAS W 32:55 15 22 .682 4 9 .444 0 0 1 8 9 7 2 1 1 1 34 +17 33.9 3 Zion Williamson NOP WAS W 34:02…

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t : 14 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Onyeka Okongwu PF Feb 14 Day-To-Day Feb 13: Okongwu (toe) posted 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block over 33 minutes during Monday’s 136-126 loss to the Bulls. Okongwu exited in the final minutes of the fourth quarter due to a toe injury, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. AJ Griffin F Feb 14 Day-To-Day Feb 12: Griffin has been ruled out for Monday’s game against Chicago due to an…

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