Cameroon-born Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid and Memphis Grizzles guard Ja Morant have both been named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 9 of the 2023-24 NBA season. Embiid grabbed his second Player of the Week award this season and the 13th of his NBA career, further reducing the distance to the franchise record 20 honours set by Hall of Famer...
BALL Africa, in collaboration with Ball 2 Thrive California USA, marked the 2023 World Basketball Day with their "One BALL" campaign at the Warriors Academy Basketball Court in Ilupeju, Lagos State. The initiative involved the donation of 25 pairs of basketball shoes and the organization of a Basketball Clinic for the Warriors Basketball Academy. Founded in March 2020, BALL Africa's bi-annual sports equipment drive, "One BALL,"...
Joel Embiid had his second 50 or more points game of the season and the seventh of his career with a 51-point performance in the Philadelphia 76ers 127-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. The Cameroonian also grabbed 12 rebounds, had two steals, and finished with a block as he shot 17-of-25 from the field and 17/18 from the free throw line. He also...
Stephen Curry’s will was too strong to make the Golden State Warriors lose, as he led them to a hard-fought 124-120 win over the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center on Saturday night. The two-time MVP scored 12 straight points in the fourth quarter to keep the Warriors in the lead in a game in which he further by becoming the first player in NBA history to...
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama expressed his happiness at the end of their 129-115 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Frost Bank Center on Friday night, which ended their 18-game losing streak in the league. The 19-year-old joyfully grabbed teammate Devin Vassell, who had a career-high 36-point performance on the night, before proceeding to celebrate with the home fans. BIG W in...
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