World Cup - D'Tigers must end qualifiers on a high- Coach Nwora

Ike IroegbuDespite the absence of some key players who took part in the last FIBA World Cup qualifiers, D'Tigers Head coach, Alex Nwora is still determined more than ever to end the qualifying campaign on a high.Having recorded nine straight wins so far to become the first country in the world to qualify for the World cup in China with an unbeaten record in the series, Nwora said his mission statement is to lead the team out to represent Nigeria the best way they can.In the absence of key playe

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player on Tuesday night, beating out Chicago Bulls guard Coby White and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, the other two finalists for the award. Maxey, 23, had a breakout season with the Sixers, averaging career-highs of 25.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.0 steal, and 37.5 minutes per game. The […]
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Josh Hart is the first New York Knicks player to score at least 40 points and grab over 25 rebounds across the first two playoff games of a postseason since Willis Reed in 1970. Hart is the first and only player in NBA history to average four or more made 3-pointers and at least 12 […]
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard remains questionable for Game 2 of the team’s first-round playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The Clippers currently lead the best-of-seven series 1-0. Although Leonard participated in practice Monday, coach Ty Lue said there would be no contact during the walk-through practice session ahead of the team’s […]
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Ever since Anthony Davis first stepped into an NBA court back in 2012, he’s proved to be one of the best defenders in the league. Unfortunately for him, he hasn’t made the Defensive Player of the Year shortlist to the trophy, an accolade he’s never earned throughout his 12-year career.  During an interview this Monday, […]
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The Sixers were leading Game 2 of the Eastern Conference’s first-round playoff series against the Knicks, but eventually collapsed late in the contest. Their rivals ended up winning the game 104-101 on Monday night, and Joel Embiid couldn’t hide his disappointment as his team let victory escape from their finger tips.  The reigning MVP believes […]
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With only seconds left to the game, Jamal Murray took a step-back shot from 15 feet over rival Anthony Davis. Almost in slow motion, the ball dropped into the net at the buzzer, giving the Nuggets an impressive 101-99 win over the Lakers after a 20-point deficit.  An intense roar erupted at the Ball Arena […]
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Every Magic fan’s heart came to a stop when they witnessed Jalen Suggs suffered what seemed to be a serious injury during Game 2 of the first-round playoff series against the Cavaliers. Despite hurting his left knee, the player went on to play most of the second half, but still wasn’t able to prevent his […]
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For a minute there, we actually thought that the Lakers were finally going to win a game against the Nuggets, but Jamal Murray‘s clutch play made sure the reigning champs would only extend their streak to 10 games. After the heartbreaking 101-99 defeat in Game 2 of this first-round playoff series, LeBron James blamed the […]
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With the NBA regular season officially over, we now know the winner of many statistical awards. In the passing department, Indiana Pacers point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, led the league in assists per game. He tallied 10.9 assists per game this year netting him his first assists title. Haliburton was instrumental in Indiana’s success this season […]
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With the NBA Playoffs now underway, many of the statistical champions from the regular season have officially been crowned. One of these is Sacramento Kings point guard, De’Aaron Fox. While the Kings missed the playoffs after being one of the surprises teams the year before, Fox still had a solid year individually. Many feel as […]
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As of now, it doesn’t seem as if Golden State is too concerned about offering a new contract to Chris Paul, so the veteran might just end up as a free agent this summer. While this is happening, the Spurs are already eyeing him up for a potential proposal, as he might just be the […]
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As of now, it doesn’t seem as if Golden State is too concerned about offering a new contract to Chris Paul, so the veteran might just end up as a free agent this summer. While this is happening, the Spurs are already eyeing him up for a potential proposal, as he might just be the […]
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Michael Porter Jr. is trying his best to keep his mind on the Western Conference’s first-round playoff series against the Lakers, but he can’t help but think about his brothers’ situations. Not only was Toronto’s Jontay banned for life from the NBA due to betting scandals, but now his younger sibling Coban has been sentenced […]
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Michael Porter Jr. is trying his best to keep his mind on the Western Conference’s first-round playoff series against the Lakers, but he can’t help but think about his brothers’ situations. Not only was Toronto’s Jontay banned for life from the NBA due to betting scandals, but now his younger sibling Coban has been sentenced […]
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After the Los Angeles club lost to the reigning champions in Game 1 of the opening playoff series in the Western Conference, it seemed more than clear that the purple and gold were missing depth and more bench quality during the match. Coach Darvin Ham was asked many times about his injured camp, and if […]
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Even though the Knicks ended this past regular season with a 50-32 record and clinched the Eastern Conference’s second seed, their coach Tom Thibodeau did not make the Coach of the Year final list as the league announced them this past Sunday.  His players don’t seem too happy about this, especially as New York is […]
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The Mavericks just played their worst-offensive first half in the franchise’s playoff history and their coach couldn’t hide his frustrations after the match. Jason Kidd call out his squad for their “passive” performance in Game 1 of the first-round series agains the Clippers, and showed concern for their poor shooting.  According to the former player, […]
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