The Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, retired Vince Carter's iconic No. 15 jersey in a ceremony at halftime of their 131-128 win over the Sacramento Kings at Scotiabank Arena, Afrosport reports. The Canada-based team held a grand ceremony in front of a packed crowd that had former Raptors players, coaches, and executives, as Carter's jersey was hung in the rafters, becoming the first ever to be...
Victor Wembanyama’s story in the NBA is a progressive one, as the French star added another historic chapter to his already growing legend. The 20-year-old starred on Thursday night as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Jazz 106-88 at Delta Center in Utah to record their second win of the 2024-25 season. Wembanyama had an impressive night, scoring 25 points along with nine rebounds, seven assists,...
The Western Conference heavyweight matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns headlined the four games played in the NBA on Thursday night, Afrosport reports. The Clippers (2-3) fell to the Suns 125-119 at Intuit Dome for their second straight defeat, while Phoenix clinched their third consecutive win to improve to 4-1. CAME BACK FOR THE DUB. pic.twitter.com/2WyYcSZ604 — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 1,...
The Boston Celtics dropped their first game of the season in a 135-132 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday night. big-time W at home 😤#PacersWin pic.twitter.com/RTDYTVK0ae — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) October 31, 2024 The defending champions dropped to 4-1 despite rallying from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime. The Pacers, however, won 11-8 in OT to clinch...
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes will be on the sidelines for at least the next three weeks, Afrosport reports. The Raptors announced on Wednesday that Barnes has sustained a right orbital fracture after an MRI scan was carried out. The 2022 Rookie of the Year got injured in the fourth quarter of their 127-125 overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. The 23-year-old was...
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