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Golden State Warriors
in game 1, Lakers They proved they had a second star of championship caliber Anthony Davis dominate. In Game 2, the Warriors also prove they can make it through without a monster night from their biggest star.
with Stephen Curry Mostly delegated to the role of distributor, Clay Thompson l broke out 30 points Golden State also pulled off a 1-1 tie with a 127-100 win over Los Angeles.
- Thompson is gone 8-11 three-pointers, his sixth career game with at least eight threes. Nobody has more than four.
- the Warriors He made the franchise playoffs with a record 21 triples in 42 attempts.
- Curry scored 20 points Only 12 frames added 12 assists, his most in a playoff game since 2014.
- Draymond Green He had nearly a triple double – 11 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists – and It was essential in reducing Davis’ influence on both partiesColin Ward Henninger Books.
- with Kevon Looney will, Jamical Green He started and scored 15 points (including three three-pointers) in just 13 minutes.
for the lakers, Davis continued his Jekyll and Hyde playoff career with just 11 points and nearly as many turnovers (four) as shots (five).. LeBron James He recovered 23 points on 10-18 shooting, but it wasn’t enough.
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The Lakers will never be able to keep up with the Warriors outside the bracket, so they’ll have to make up the difference elsewhere. In Game 1, the Lakers outgained the Warriors 54-28 in the paint and 25-5 from the free throw line. In Game 2, the Warriors won on paint points 48-42 and tied on free throws 10-10. This kind of math simply won’t benefit the Lakers as the series moves to Los Angeles.
Little honor
This is not a good morning for…
Mike Budenholzer
Three weeks ago, a program The Bucks entered the playoffs with the best record in the league. Now, that was on the wrong end historical disturbanceNot only were they knocked out of the playoffs shockingly, but shockingly Without the coach who made them champions just two years ago: Fire Milwaukee Mike Budenholzer Thursday.
- In Budenholzer’s five seasons in Milwaukee, The Bucks went 271-120 in the regular season – 23 wins, more than any other team – He made the playoffs every year.
- The postseason brought the highest heights (2021 Championship) and the lowest lows (Two exits earlier than expected as the top seedincluding a loss to the No. 8 seed heat this year).
- Of the four coaches who have won a title since 2019, three have been let go: nick nurse (2019 wild birds), Frank Vogel (2020 Lakers) and Budenholzer (2021 Bucks).
Yes, dollars He collapsed in Game 5 vs. the Heat, leading by 16 points going into the fourth quarter. Yes, Budenholzer He made a huge mistake late in that game. Yeah, Budenholzer just wasn’t busted enough throughout the series, something Giannis Antikonmo openly confessed.
So Budenholzer what He trained through his brother’s death in a car accident during the series. Budenholzer is not a perfect coach, and He didn’t have a great streak. No one in Milwaukee did it. But it is important to remember that he was a human being who was going through an unspeakable tragedy. I’m not saying firing him was a wrong move by the Bucks, but it’s important for us fans to keep things in perspective.
This is a huge season for pix. With a super star in Antetokounmpo (28 years old), they must figure out what to do with their aging core Jrue holiday (32), Chris Middleton (31) and Brook Lopez (35). Only six players have guaranteed contracts for the next year. Now they’re adding the search for a new coach to their “to-do” list. (They should start here. According to Sam Quinn).
Not to mention the honorable
Kentucky Derby preview with expert picks and more 🏇
Kentucky Derby The weekend is here, and it’s stars that will be there (WelcomeAnd Patrick Mahomes) for those who will not (Bob Baffert… once again), We’ve got you covered from every angle.
SportsLine Jen Menez has a great primer with Detailed information for each horse. My favorite this year is Fortewho won the Breeders’ Juvenile Cup in November, the Fountain of Youth Stakes in March, and the Florida Derby in April.
but Elgin Forte does not choose. What about our other experts? Here are selections from:
Listen, I can’t tell you who’s going to win. That’s why I gave you the experts’ picks above. But I can tell you one thing: There will be hats. Lots of hats. Isabel Gonzalez took a deep dive How hats became a Derby Day staple, which is an absolute joy to read. check it out!
The addition of Hunter Dickinson moved Kansas into the top 25 and 1 🏀
Finally, the best player in Men’s college basketball conversion portal rankings Found a new home: ex Michigan center Dickinson fisherman he is going to Kansas.
- the 7’1″ Dickinson averaged 18.5 points on 56% shooting last season added 9.0 rebounds per game. He was one of only six players nationwide to average at least 18 and 9.
- Adding bodies to the front court was an obvious need for Kansas, which relied heavily on its 6’8″ Galen Wilson (Now heading to the NBA) and 6’7″ KJ Adams Jr. Last season.
- Dickinson selected the Jayhawks Kentucky, Villanova, Maryland And George Townamong others.
Kansas has had a lot of great big guys lately, but none of them have Dickinson’s offensive chops. The last Kansas player was 6’10” or taller to average at least 18 points Drew Gooden Way back in 2001-02 – two years before Bill self receipt.
With Dickinson added, Kansas jumped out to number one in Latest Gary Parish releases in the top 25 and 1. Here are the top five:
Alabama baseball coach fired amid betting scandal ⚾
Alabama Fired baseball coach Brad Bohannon Thursday After reporting suspicious gambling activity Related to team games.
- Surveillance video pointed to a bettor in a sportsbook in redsGreat American Ball Park was communicating with Bohannon and Place bets on the Alabama-LSU game last Friday.
- US Integrity, an independent company, tabulated suspicious activity, and there have been reports of similar cases in Indiana. Several states, including Ohio and Indiana, have stopped accepting bets on Alabama baseball.
- Alabama Ace Luke Holman He was expected to start for the Crimson Tide but was scratched by a tight back. Alabama turned to Hagan Bankswhich has not started for more than a month. LSU won the game, 8-6.
On top of the scandal, Bohannon, then-assistant coach (and current interim coach) Jason Jackson And coach Shawn Striker Complete A lawsuit was filed by a former player for alleged abuse of an injury in 2019.
What we’re watching this weekend 📺
Friday
🏀 Celtics at 76ers7:30 p.m. on ESPN
🏒 Devils in leopards8 p.m. on TNT
🏀 Nuggets at Suns10 p.m. on ESPN
Saturday
🏀 Knicks in heatat 3:30 p.m. on ABC
🏇 Kentucky Derby (information here)
🏒 Oilers at Golden Knightsat 7 p.m. on TNT
⚾ Orioles at Bravesat 7:15 p.m. on FOX
🏀 Warriors in the Lakers8:30 p.m. on ABC
🥊 UFC 288 (information here)
Sunday
🏀 Celtics at 76ersat 3:30 p.m. on ESPN
🏒 Maple Leafs at Panthersat 6:30 p.m. on TBS
⚾ Dodgers in the Padres7 p.m. on ESPN
🏀 Nuggets at Suns8 p.m. on TNT
🏒 Stars at Krakenat 9:30 p.m. on TBS