Tag: Wilt Chamberlain
Moses, Dr. J, And The Fo’, Fi’, Fo’ Sixers: How Philly Dominated The NBA And Took The Crown
When Julius Erving joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 1976, the buzz was electric. A championship seemed inevitable, but despite three NBA Finals appearances in...
The Hidden Grind: Behind the Scenes of an NBA Gameday
Lights dim, the ball soars, and for 48 minutes, it’s non-stop NBA competition.
But let’s be real -- what you see on the court is...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavaliers vs. Magic
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home date with the Orlando Magic on Friday ...
1. The Cavs are catching a bit of...
Warriors Legend Al Attles Passes Away At 87
Al Attles, the first man to coach the Golden State Warriors to an NBA championship, has died. He was 87.
The Warriors announced in a...
Isiah Thomas On LeBron James: ‘I’m Not Sure He’d Be The Best Athlete In 1975 All Things Considered’
When it comes to the GOAT debate, everyone who follows the NBA has an opinion. Most will tell you only two people would be...
Pascal Siakam Turning Into Playoff Force Pacers Hoped For When They Made Trade
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle told forward Pascal Siakam -- a normally quieter man who doesn't command attention -- that he would have to...
Statistically Speaking, These Players Were NBA Leaders Through And Through
As the 2023-24 NBA regular season has come to a close, and the playoffs are set to begin, there were many notable season performances...
West Notes: Suns, Devin Booker, Pelicans, Grizzlies
Suns
Coach Frank Vogel said he was in awe watching Devin Booker light up the Pelicans for 52 points yet again, in perhaps the NBA...
Devin Booker Is 1st Player Since Wilt Chamberlain To Score 50-Plus Points In 3 Straight Games vs. Same Team
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is the first player since NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain to score 50-plus points in three straight games against the...
LeBron James Ties Career-High 9 3-Pointers In Win vs. Nets; Passes Michael Jordan For Most 30+ games in NBA History
LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, while tying his career-high in three-pointers made, going 9-for-10 from deep, as the Lakers defeated the Nets...
Anthony Davis’ 52 Minutes In Lakers’ 2OT Win Most Since Kobe Bryant In 2012
The Lakers overcame a 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Bucks in double overtime Tuesday night, 128-124; Anthony Davis finished the game with 34...
Mavs’ Daniel Gafford Sets Record For Most Consecutive Makes Since 1996-97
At the 7:00 mark in the second quarter of the Dallas Mavericks' 127-92 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, Daniel Gafford scored...
Dribbles: Tons of fun Cavs just flat out having a ball
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles on the Cavaliers as they return home for a couple of games before the All-Star break ...
1. Every Sunday is...
One Tall Tale: When Wilt Chamberlain came ‘this close’ to joining Cavs
The big man is all but glowing, basking in the spotlight of being asked to reflect on his legendary playing career and to offer...
West Notes: Mavs, Luka Doncic, Clippers, James Harden, Thunder
Mavericks
Star guard Luka Doncic didn't just erupt for a franchise-record 73 points in Friday's road win over the Hawks. He also grabbed a game-high...
Joel Embiid erupts for 70 points, passes Wilt Chamberlain for 76ers franchise record
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid showed again why he's the reigning NBA MVP and is a contender again this year.
Embiid erupted for 70 points...
East Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Hawks, Dejounte Murray, Pacers
76ers
Center Joel Embiid and guard Tyrese Maxey each scored more than 30 points in Friday's win over the Magic, the eighth time they've done...
Greatest Ever? Noted Hoops Outlet Picks Michael Jordan
HoopsHype has sort of been the bible of pro basketball since its inception in about 2000, so that makes its list of the top...
Nuggets Notes: Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray
It's hard to believe, but star center and Western Conference playoffs MVP Nikola Jokic was drafted with the No. 41 overall pick in the...
Dribbles: Fifty Wins? Fourth Seed? It’s Already Been Banner Year for Cavs
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers as they enter the final two games of the regular season. ...
1. The Cavs have clinched the fourth seed...
