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Michael Jordan: Facts about Afrosport Legend

Michael Jordan: Facts about Afrosport Legend

‘I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” - Michael Jordan Michael Jordan is famous for his successful basketball career that saw him win six NBA Championships, five MVP awards and 10 scoring titles amongst others. The 60-year-old is celebrated as one of the best Black athletes in history, with credit to his outstanding performances on the basketball court and...

NBA: Kevin Durant impresses in Suns debut

NBA: Kevin Durant impresses in Suns debut

Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant made an impressive start to life with the Phoenix Suns as he recorded 23 points, six rebounds, and two assists in their 101-95 win over the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Wednesday.   KD's Phoenix Suns debut 🔥 23 PTS (10-15 FG) 6 REB 2 AST 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/gTZXPti0Jy — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 2, 2023 The 34-year-old, who...

NBA celebrates Martin Luther King Jr Day in style

NBA celebrates Martin Luther King Jr Day in style

The National Basketball Association celebrated the life of legendary civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday with a full round of games. The day set aside to appreciate the life and works of one of the most important figures in United States history is celebrated on every third Monday in January, and it has become one of the major holidays of the NBA...

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Mitchell’s 71 points steer Cavaliers past Chicago Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers made it a clean sweep over the Chicago Bulls in their two-game double header as they secured a 145–134 victory in overtime at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Three-time All-Star Donovan Mitchell scored an NBA season-high, career-high, and Cavs record with 71 points, along with eight rebounds and a career-high tying 11 assists to become the seventh player in the 70-point club...

Jokic’s triple-double secures nail-biting victory for Nuggets

Jokic’s triple-double secures nail-biting victory for Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets recorded their third home victory in as many games by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 119–115 at the Ball Arena. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic set a career-high with 27 rebounds along with 40 points and 10 assists for his fifth triple-double of the season, becoming the first player to do so since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968. The Nuggets led by three points after the...