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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel drops ‘potluck’ claim after Charlotte’s 136-point explosion

It was an explosive start to the season, as the Charlotte Hornets’ offense went off in a 136-117 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Amazingly, all five starters for Charlotte hit double digits, while four bench players also had 10 or more points in the Hornets’ season opener. The Hornets’ Kon Knueppel described the scoring, detailing [.] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel drops ‘potluck’ claim after Charlotte’s 136-point explosion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers Coach JJ Redick Gives Encouraging Update on Luka Doncic’s Injury

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick shared a promising update on Luka Doncic’s injury ahead of Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic was favoring his right groin late in the Lakers’ opening night loss to the Golden State Warriors. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, coach JJ Redick told reporters after Wednesday’s practice that Doncic [.] The post Lakers Coach JJ Redick Gives Encouraging Update on Luka Doncic’s Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Rockets’ Kevin Durant delivers ‘no-brainer’ admission after signing $90 million extension

Although Kevin Durant remains one of the best scorers in the NBA today, he is nearing the end of his illustrious career. Ergo, the two-year, $90 million contract extension he signed with the Houston Rockets on Sunday could be the last deal he ever agrees to in this league. Such a decision cannot be made [.] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant delivers ‘no-brainer’ admission after signing $90 million extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Gritty Archers rally to stall Warriors’ upset bid

Down goes another Archer. Just three days after Mason Amos’ unfortunate MCL injury in the Green Archers’ loss to National University, La Salle has been forced to deal with another key manpower issue, with Kean Baclaan going down with a knee injury in the fourth quarter of a tight duel against the University of the

PBA: Meralco blows big lead, holds off Blackwater for first win

MANILA, Philippines–Meralco averted another potential collapse and beat Blackwater, 105-96, on Wednesday to claim its first victory in the PBA Philippine Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Chris Newsome scored 22 points while four others were in double figures as the Bolts barged into the win column after back-to-back defeats to start the season-opening conference. READ:

PVL: Akari survives Chery Tiggo for early Pool B lead

MANILA, Philippines — Akari took an early 2-0 lead in Pool B after eking out a 25-11, 22-25, 29-27, 17-25, 15-7 win over Chery Tiggo EV in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. After failing to close out the game in the fourth set, Ced Domingo restored the order in the

NBA: Kings’ Keegan Murray out with torn thumb ligament

SACRAMENTO, California — Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray will be sidelined for more than a month after injuring his left thumb in an exhibition game. The Kings said Sunday that Murray has a torn ulnar collateral ligament of the left thumb after getting hurt in the first half of Friday night’s game against the Portland