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Curry beats Ionescu by 3 in All-Star shootout
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 19:25
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsINDIANAPOLIS -- Stephen Curry was on a roll -- and it was barely enough to beat Sabrina Ionescu.And fittingly, he won by three.The Golden State Warriors star and NBA's all-time 3-point king beat Ionescu 29-26 in the Steph vs. Sabrina competition at All-Star Saturday night, the first such him-vs.-her event of its kind at the league's weekend showcase.Ionescu…
Haliburton, AD remain committed to play in Paris
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 13:57
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsINDIANAPOLIS -- Tyrese Haliburton played a ton of basketball last summer as part of the team that USA Basketball sent to the Philippines for the World Cup.And he's hoping to play a ton of basketball this summer, too.Haliburton didn't hesitate when asked Saturday if he's hoping for a spot on the team that the Americans will send to…
NBA All-Star Weekend: Best moments from Indianapolis
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 15:05
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend is underway with a jam-packed slate in Indianapolis.On Saturday, Team Top Picks, Team Pacers and Team All-Stars will start the day's action in the skills challenge. Reigning 3-point contest winner Damian Lillard is back to defend his title against a field that includes 2022 champion Karl-Anthony Towns. McClung, the 2023 slam dunk contest…
Adebayo to replace Embiid as All-Star starter
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 10:16
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsINDIANAPOLIS -- A new honor is awaiting Miami's Bam Adebayo: He'll be an All-Star starter for the first time.Adebayo was announced Saturday as the replacement for Philadelphia's Joel Embiid in the Eastern Conference starting lineup for Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game. Embiid -- the reigning MVP and two-time defending scoring champion -- is missing the game because of…
G League Ignite's Holland (thumb) out for season
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 08:52
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsINDIANAPOLIS -- G League Ignite forward Ron Holland told ESPN's Andscape at the latest taping of his season diary on Saturday morning that he will miss rest of season out of caution to protect his injured right thumb.The elite 2024 NBA Draft prospect is expected to make a full recovery and have a full pre-draft involvement.Holland, 18, averaged…
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