Timberwolves Win Game One in Denver

The Minnesota Timberwolves went into Denver and stole game one from the Nuggets, 106-99. Minnesota played stifling defense, withstood Denvers runs, and hit enough shots down the stretch to eek out a win. Anthony Edwards was the catalyst for the Timberwolves, finishing an efficient night with 43 points, and seven boards. What separates Minnesota from … Read more Timberwolves Win Game One in Denver

FIBA World Cup: Germany Beat Serbia, Take Home Gold

Dennis Schröder dunking https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/game/1009/Germany-Serbia/#iset=912890b9-118b-4d1f-a147-ba6b3d408a9c&iid=cdca2b2e-9b17-4dee-8803-36a051e09fe1 #Matteo Marchi

Germany beat Serbia 83-77 to win the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup! This was a great game, close throughout most of the action, but Germany played a better second half and took control. Dennis Schröder was big time for Germany, he scored 28 points, including a key drive towards the end that helped seal the … Read more FIBA World Cup: Germany Beat Serbia, Take Home Gold

Andreas Obst Lifted Germany Over USA, Advance to World Cup Final

Andreas Obst shots a three- https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/game/0809/USA-Germany/#iset=fb9a1fda-40c3-43eb-bf50-3fd1746da7fc&iid=dcd056f1-1f5f-4221-b57e-7c869d8dcd98 #Matteo Marchi

Germany beat the USA 113-111 and advanced to the FIBA World Cup final against Serbia. Germany was close or ahead most of the game, the US lost traction with them in the third quarter. Andreas Obst had a huge game for Germany. Obst scored 24 points, hit four threes, and drew a couple fouls while … Read more Andreas Obst Lifted Germany Over USA, Advance to World Cup Final

World Cup: Canada Advanced to Semifinals, Beat Slovenia

RJ Barrett dunking at the World Cup source: https://www.fiba.basketball/fr/basketballworldcup/2023/game/0609/Canada-Slov%C3%A9nie/#iset=0911f37d-0783-426a-b5c0-7d4e51ded26e&iid=1ed6209c-453a-46fd-ba9a-b3995818bdac

Canada beat Slovenia 100-89 in the World Cup quarterfinals today. Canada now needs to prepare for a semifinal match against Serbia. The first half of this game was tightly contested. It was tied 50 all at half. Luka was scoring, Slovenia’s threes were falling, and Canada scored too. Canada did what they’ve done throughout this … Read more World Cup: Canada Advanced to Semifinals, Beat Slovenia

Juan Nunez Helped Spain Beat Brazil 2023 FIBA World Cup

https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/game/2808/Brazil-Spain/#iset=9b86fc28-41a8-4c92-9213-0324404a537c&iid=b3011fb6-da00-4693-bb2e-9f996ec9928e #Massimo Ceretti

Spain knocked off Brazil 96-78 today, giving España a 2-0 record in Group G (Brazil is 1-1). The game was close through the first three quarters, then Spain pulled away in the fourth. Juan Nunez played a great game for Spain. The 19 year old had 13 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, showed confidence, … Read more Juan Nunez Helped Spain Beat Brazil 2023 FIBA World Cup

Canada Blew Out France 2023 FIBA World Cup

Shai Gilegous-Alexander https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/game/2508/Canada-France/#iset=c80c7844-84c2-4c90-8ad4-055a0b4ef7b7&iid=71dbc042-ccf0-4689-ad8f-8c6b3390eb9d #Massimo Ceretti

Canada blew out France in both clubs first game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup (they’re in group H). Each country is talented with multiple NBA players, and through the first half, it was a close game. Canada got their bearings after a slow start and dominated on both ends in the second half. Dillon … Read more Canada Blew Out France 2023 FIBA World Cup

The Brooklyn Nets Aren’t Done Yet

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The Nets made a blockbuster trade to acquire James Harden today. It’s a huge move but it makes Brooklyn super top-heavy. Here’s a great tweet from Bobby Marks talking about what’s going to help Brooklyn round out their roster. Brooklyn has 3 open spots available.The Nets have their $5.7M tax ML, the minimum exception and … Read more The Brooklyn Nets Aren’t Done Yet