76ers push Nets to the brink

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2019 13:30:43 +0000

Despite a third-quarter incident that saw two players ejected, the 76ers seized a 3-1 lead in the first-round series against the Nets and could advance in the Eastern Conference best-of-seven matchup with a home victory Tuesday.

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NBA:Clippers rally from 31 points down to shock Warriors

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:15:07 +0000

Lou Williams scored 36 points and Montrezl Harrell nailed a couple of clutch late free throws as the Clippers surprised even themselves to square the first round playoff series at 1-1.

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US tops World in Rising Stars

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2019 14:00:47 +0000

Dunks, layups, 3-pointers and little else. That was the playsheet for the Rising Stars game Friday night, one where Kuzma led all scorers with 35 points on the way to MVP honors and the US team defeated the World squad, 161-144, on the floor that the All-Stars will be using on Sunday night.

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NBA: Jordan impressed but…

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:40:44 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Michael Jordan praised the record-breaking exploits of James Harden and Russell Westbrook on Tuesday before mischievously remarking that both players’ achievements pale against his own. NBA legend Jordan spoke to reporters in Charlotte ahead of the All-Star Break, less than 24 hours after Harden and Westbrook had both reached significant milestones. […]

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NBA star Simmons in hot water

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 05:07:51 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – NBA officials are investigating whether any tampering rules were violated following reports of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Australian star Ben Simmons seeking a meeting with Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson, ESPN said Monday. Sixers general manager Elton Brand said Simmons had expressed an interest in talking to Johnson, but the team […]

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Simmons, Doncic headline Rising Stars

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:18:51 +0000

NEW YORK (AFP) – Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons and current candidate Luka Doncic are among the young talents named Tuesday to play the All-Star weekend Rising Stars challenge. Australia’s Simmons and the Dallas Mavericks’ Slovenian sensation Doncic will play for the World Team in the game that pits 10 first- and […]

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NBA: Spurs thrash Sixers

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:10:04 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – LaMarcus Aldridge bagged a double-double as the San Antonio Spurs handed the Philadelphia 76ers a chastening loss in a 123-96 blowout on Monday. Aldridge spearheaded a fine all-round offensive display from San Antonio as the Spurs improved to 16-15 at the ATT Center in Texas. Rudy Gay had 21 points while […]

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