Tag: Basketball
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The 2-point shot is less and less utilized in the NBA – the debate is on
The NBA is on the cusp of accomplishing something that it hasn’t seen before. The jury’s still out on whether it’s a good thing. With about ... -
The All-Star break is almost over. It’s time for the stretch run toward the playoffs
The trade deadline is gone. The All-Star break is about to end. Luka Doncic is with the Los Angeles Lakers.Jimmy Butler is with the Golden State ... -
Wembanyama thought he had a time-saving idea; the NBA DQ’ed him and Chris Paul anyway
Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul made history on All-Star Saturday night. The wrong type of history, that is. The San Antonio teammates were disqualified from the ... -
New Taipei Kings clinch EASL final four spot, Black Bears eliminated
The New Taipei Kings claimed the last spot in the 2025 East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four. With a 106-96 double-overtime victory over the Meralco ... -
Busy week ahead with top matchups in women’s college basketball
It’s a busy week ahead in women’s basketball with a few top matchups on the schedule that may go a long way in determining conference regular ... -
Trae Young’s game-winning heave at the buzzer caps a series of huge plays in Hawks’ win
After imposing his will on offense for four quarters, Atlanta’s Trae Young still had one play left in him with the final seconds ticking off the ... -
Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for return
Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a ... -
Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead dominant Kings
Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State ... -
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga sprains right ankle and Kerr expects him to miss time
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga sprained his right ankle yesterday (Macau time) and coach Steve Kerr expects the forward to miss some time. Kuminga was hurt in ... -
From Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women’s sports had a pivotal year
Record numbers of basketball fans filled arenas to watch the rookie seasons of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese unfold. Simone Biles captivated the world at the ... -
LeBron James returns in Lakers’ victory over Grizzlies after 2-game absence
LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday [Macau time] in a 116-10 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break. James is fighting ... -
Rockets-Thunder NBA Cup semifinal was a clash of defense, and it was predictable
It was midway through the third quarter of the Oklahoma City-Houston NBA Cup semifinal matchup on Saturday night. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just made a ... -
Black Bears lose pace, Kings win Macau Classic rematch
The Macau Black Bears were defeated 95-114 by the New Taipei Kings in the final game of a doubleheader on Wednesday evening at Studio City. This ... -
Gov’t encourages youth sports participation as Yao Ming visits
Sands China co-hosted the Sands China Yao Foundation Campus Basketball Charity Event with the Yao Foundation at Hou Kong Middle School in Macau yesterday. The event ... -
Bears win second match at home
The Macau Black Bears have won (111-97) against Busan KCC Egis in their second home game in East Asia Super League (EASL) group B. After the 3-point ... -
Bears slips in first home match
The Macau Black Bears lost by just 3 points (93-96) in their second East Asia Super League game against the Ryukyu Golden Kings. Playing for the ... -
Macau Black Bears beat New Taipei Kings in first EASL game
The Macau Black Bears won their first East Asia Super League (EASL) game, beating the early-season favorites, the New Taipei Kings, in Taiwan. The match, which ... -
Ub Huishan NE wins Macau’s 3×3 World Tour event
Serbian team Ub Huishan NE has won the Macau round of the 3×3 World Tour basketball event, held over the weekend at Tap Seac Square. In ... -
Basketball Super League expands with new teams in Macau, HK for 2024-25 season
The East Asia Super League is expanding to Hong Kong and Macau for its 2024-25 season, increasing the professional basketball league to 10 teams. League officials ... -
Zamboanga Valientes wins Asian tournament title, beating Macau Black Bears
The Zamboanga Valientes emerged victorious in The Asian Tournament finals, defeating the Macau Black Bears 81-65 over the weekend. The game, played at the Valientes’ home ... -
LeBron reaches 40,000 points, but Jokic, Nuggets use finishing kick to beat Lakers 124-114
LeBron James reached 40,000 points, but Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets made a late push to beat the Los ... -
James outduels Curry with a triple-double as Lakers take double-OT thriller
Back and forth they went, one-upping the other, two of the greatest to ever play each believing he could will his team to win. Stepback 3s, ... -
FIBA, Manila organizers reflect on World Cup’s successes
None of the teams that medaled in the 2019 Basketball World Cup made the medal round at this year’s World Cup. And only two quarterfinalists from ... -
World Cup Germany wins for first time, holds off Serbia 83-77 for gold medal
Have a summer, Germany. Dirk Nowitzki went into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and now his homeland stands atop the men’s international basketball world. Dennis Schroder ... -
South Sudan to represent Africa, Japan to represent Asia in Paris Olympic
It was a chant that Luol Deng waited years to lead. He stood along the side of the South Sudan locker room after their run in ... -
USA rolls past Jordan 110-62. Now Round 2 of World Cup awaits
Another game, another blowout for the U.S. at the Basketball World Cup. And now the competition figures to get considerably tougher. Anthony Edwards scored 22 points ... -
Historic day for African basketball, with South Sudan and Cape Verde getting WC wins
South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation, gaining its independence only 12 years ago. Cape Verde is one of the world’s least-populated nations, with fewer residents ... -
S.Sudan’s 7-foot-1 Khaman Maluach becomes one of youngest to play in WC
South Sudan’s 16-year-old Khaman Maluach scored one point and played 16 minutes in his team’s 89-69 victory over China yesterday to become one of the youngest ... -
In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said yesterday (Macau time) that he believes all leagues have to continue keeping an incredibly close eye on gambling trends within their ... -
NBA reveals long-awaited plans for in-season tournament that’ll start in November
Coming soon: the NBA Cup. The NBA unveiled the details Saturday of its inaugural in-season tournament, which will have a prize pool of about $18 million ... -
Nuggets on brink of NBA Finals with 119-108 win over Lakers in Game 3
Nikola Jokic was far from his usual dominant self while mired in foul trouble, and Jamal Murray cooled off after his scorching first half. The Denver ... -
LeBron sets Lakers on playoff run with limitless possibility
LeBron James didn’t respond at first after Dillon Brooks called him old and questioned his abilities early in the Lakers’ first-round playoff series with Memphis. A ... -
China clubs disqualified for match-fixing
Two clubs have been kicked out of China’s basketball league amid suspicions of match-fixing. The ruling came after the Chinese Basketball Association judged the Jiangsu Dragons ... -
FIBA 3×3 Masters returns better than ever featuring World Masters Tour
The Wynn Macau FIBA 3X3 Masters Tournament is returning to Macau this July better than ever, featuring 16 teams from different parts of the world and ... -
Serbia grabs the last spot in World Cup field
The Basketball World Cup field is now filled, with Serbia grabbing the last spot in this summer’s 32-team tournament. Serbia clinched the berth with a 101-83 ...
