On Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets triumphed over the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 114-106, ending the Lakers’ three-game winning streak. Jamal Murray was the star of the game, scoring an impressive 29 points, while Michael Porter Jr. contributed 27 points. Nikola Jokic also played a crucial role in the game, adding 24… Continue reading
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Phoenix Sweep Jazz in Regular season series in a 129-115 win
On Thursday night, the Phoenix Suns faced off against the Utah Jazz in a thrilling NBA game. The Suns, who were missing their All-Star player Devin Booker due to a sore left hip, managed to secure a 129-115 victory against the Jazz. Kevin Durant, the former MVP, scored 31 points, while Bradley Beal added 30… Continue reading
March Madness Kicking off, Pac-12 information and more
As the current men’s basketball season progresses, the Pac-12 is making a strong appearance at Bubble Watch. While Arizona is a lock, Utah is also looking like a solid middle seed. Teams like Colorado, Washington State, and Oregon are putting in the work to play their way into the field. However, what’s unusual about this… Continue reading
Best 3 point shooters in College Basketball
Over the past five seasons, the men’s Division I teams have been playing with the current 3-point line distance. Despite this, the percentage of attempts that have been made for 3-pointers has remained steady at around 37%. This indicates that the current line has reached an optimal distance, and we can expect to see this… Continue reading
Bryce James transferring back to Sierra Canyon
Bryce James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James, has decided to transfer back to Sierra Canyon High School after spending a year at Notre Dame. Bryce had previously spent his freshman and sophomore seasons at Sierra Canyon before moving to Notre Dame this year. According to Eric Sondheimer of the LA Times,… Continue reading
Darryn Peterson,#3 in 2025, signs NIL contract with Adidas
Adidas made an exciting announcement on Friday about signing a name, image, and likeness (NIL) contract with Darryn Peterson, who is a Class of 2025 basketball guard. This makes Peterson the first high school player to sign such a deal with Adidas. Peterson is a 5-star prospect according to 247Sports and is currently ranked as… Continue reading
High School players to watch out for in the future
In preparation for the 2024 NBA draft, scouts have been paying extra attention to high school prospects this year. The NBA has also granted scouts more access to certain tournaments and events in hopes of finding the next big superstar. It is predicted that the 2025, 2026, and even 2027 drafts will each have headline… Continue reading
Mercy Miller sets school record with 68 points
Mercy Miller, a 4-star recruit and Houston commit, continues to make headlines in the basketball world. Recently, he scored a whopping 68 points, setting a new school record, in a game against Oakwood, leading Notre Dame High School to a 104-44 victory. And he didn’t stop there. In the first round of the Big Valley… Continue reading
Cooper Flagg would go #1 in 2024
The basketball world is buzzing with excitement over Duke commit and Monteverde Academy’s star player, Cooper Flagg. While Flagg is not yet eligible for the NBA draft until 2025, experts predict that if he could declare in 2024, he would likely be the top pick. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo spoke with NBA executives and scouts following… Continue reading
Mcdonald All-American teams Announced Flagg,Jackson and others
The 2024 McDonald’s All-American Games, which are one of the most anticipated high school basketball events in America, have announced their rosters for both the boys and girls basketball teams. This year’s game features some of the most talented young athletes from across the country, including Cooper Flagg and Sarah Strong, who are currently the… Continue reading
Timberwolves rally to spoil Doc Rivers Home Debut 129-105
On Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a remarkable win over the Milwaukee Bucks with a score of 129-105. Anthony Edwards was the star performer for the Timberwolves, scoring 26 points and providing nine assists. Moreover, the Timberwolves were in excellent form beyond the arc as they made 21 of their 41 3-point attempts. Karl-Anthony… Continue reading
Bulls Wake-up in the 4th to win 118-110 vs Memphis
The Chicago Bulls had an impressive victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night with a final score of 118-110. DeMar DeRozan and Andre Drummond led the Bulls to victory with 30 points and 21 points respectively. Drummond also had 13 rebounds to his name. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each scored 20 points for… Continue reading