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NBA fans witnessed historic performances as Stephen Curry scored 52 points and Nikola Jokic put up a career-high 61 points in a wild game, marking the first time two former MVPs scored 50 points on the same night. While Curry's effort led to a win for the Warriors, late-game mistakes by Russell Westbrook cost the Nuggets a victory despite Jokic's remarkable triple-double performance with 10 assists and 10 rebounds in 52 minutes of play. Despite...

Nikola Jokić had a historic 61-point triple-double in a double-overtime loss to the Timberwolves, with the game decided by a late foul by Russell Westbrook resulting in three free throws for Minnesota. The Nuggets played without key players Murray and Porter, leaving Jokić to carry the load with a career-high scoring performance, while Anthony Edwards stepped up for the Timberwolves with 34 points. Despite Jokić's remarkable game, the Nuggets remain in a tight playoff race...

The concept of a "front office" in college sports is becoming more prevalent, mirroring the professional ranks. Players' ability to profit from Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has led to the formation of front offices at some college basketball programs, with NBA stars like Stephen Curry and Trae Young taking on assistant GM roles. Other potential candidates for similar roles include Jayson Tatum at Duke and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at Kentucky. Full Article

In the wake of the Grizzlies firing head coach Taylor Jenkins, questions arose over the decision to part ways with a successful coach just before the playoffs, with reports suggesting a loss of impact on the team. Despite a strong start to the season, Memphis struggled against top teams, leading to a coaching change aimed at optimizing star player Ja Morant and improving the team's offensive approach. The move was made by the GM alone,...

The New York Knicks have the opportunity to sweep the Philadelphia 76ers in the season series for the first time since 2015-16 with a victory on Tuesday, as they aim to secure the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers, who have lost eight straight games, are dealing with injuries to key players like Joel Embiid and Paul George. The Knicks are 13-point favorites in the upcoming game, with the model leaning towards...