moranelkarifnews : In honor of the Luke Kornet Game, revisiting big man's best Celtics moments
In honor of the Luke Kornet Game, revisiting big man’s best Celtics moments originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston With their season on the line and Kristaps Porzingis hampered by a lingering illness, the Boston Celtics needed a big man to step up Wednesday night. Enter Luke Kornet. The eight-year veteran was a force in […]
moranelkarifnews : 2025 WNBA Season Preview: Napheesa Collier, Paige Bueckers among top contenders for individual awards
When Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier was speaking to the reporters on media day, she was asked how she balances her ascending career, and all of the accolades that come with it alongside prioritizing the success of her team. The four-time WNBA All-Star and reigning Defensive Player of the Year explained that for her, individual […]
moranelkarifnews : Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 6 predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for May 15
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Preview It’s Thursday, May 15, and the Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) and Denver Nuggets (50-32) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver. After a hard-fought win, the Thunder lead the series 3-2. Tuesday’s win was back-to-back wins for the Thunder. The Thunder are currently 32-8 […]
moranelkarifnews : Knicks’ Josh Hart suffers bloody cut over eye in team’s loss to Celtics
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart was busted open early in the team’s Game 5 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Hart suffered the injury late in the first quarter and had to leave the game. He had a cut over his eye after taking an elbow to the face. He needed stitches […]
moranelkarifnews : Red Sox outfielders combine to make miraculous catch
Boston Red Sox outfielders Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela combined for the rare 9-8 putout in the team’s 6-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday at Comerica Park. With the score tied 5-5 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Tigers designated hitter Kerry Carpenter crushed a high fastball off of Liam Hendriks deep […]
moranelkarifnews : How the Celtics pulled together without Jayson Tatum to rout the Knicks in Game 5
BOSTON — In a film session between Games 4 and 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, as the Celtics prepared for their first game against the New York Knicks without Jayson Tatum, veterans Jaylen Brown and Al Horford challenged the remaining members of the team to rally for their injured superstar. “When those two […]
moranelkarifnews : The last great NBA dynasty? The Warriors' golden era seemingly ends, but their blueprint lives on
MINNEAPOLIS — You could see vestiges of what the Golden State Warriors used to be, what they hoped to be if everything flowed optimally. Stephen Curry bopping and hopping, paying no mind to the defense of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, hitting a stepback triple. Jimmy Butler catching and shooting decisively, not waiting on the defense to shade […]
moranelkarifnews : How Jaylen and Horford rallied Celtics' locker room after Tatum's injury
How Jaylen and Horford rallied Celtics’ locker room after Tatum’s injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston BOSTON — Jayson Tatum’s injury was absolutely devastating for the Celtics, and in the moment, it showed. After Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon in Monday’s Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, the mood around the Celtics […]
moranelkarifnews : Milwaukee Bucks 2024-25 fantasy basketball season recap: Title window slammed shut in Brew City
While the NBA Playoffs are in full swing, now is a good time to recap the fantasy basketball season for all 30 teams. In the following weeks, we will provide a recap for each team, starting with the team with the worst record and concluding with the NBA champion in June. Today, we’re doing a […]
moranelkarifnews : Cooper Flagg still is just a kid from Maine, and he’s out to silence all doubters
CHICAGO — The town of Newport, Maine, has a population of about 3,200 people. There’s a bowling alley, a popular local diner that serves breakfast all day, a hunting club and it costs only $6 to license your dog. It is a quintessential small New England town. It is not known for developing NBA stars. […]