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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe0wR5PgFn4 The NBA playoffs are living up to fans’ expectations. E-Jay Gonzales gives us an update on the series between the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers and the LA Clippers versus the Utah Jazz. He’ll also fill us in on the latest NBA Awards news in this Eagle News America episode. (Eagle News Service)
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Luka Doncic scored 28 points with 10 assists and 10 rebounds Wednesday as the Dallas Mavericks rallied for a 118-117 NBA victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Doncic notched his league-leading seventh triple-double of the season and the Mavericks rallied from a nine-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter as they continue to try to fight their way up from the depths of the Western Conference. A Doncic three-pointer gave […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Vince Carter is set to make NBA history this season after signing with the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, the 42-year-old swingman set for his record 22nd league campaign. Carter will become the first NBA player to compete in 22 seasons when he takes the court for the first time for the Hawks and his first appearance in a game in 2020 will make him the first player to compete […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Vince Carter says he will return next season for a record 22nd NBA campaign at age 42, although it might not be with his current club, the Atlanta Hawks. Once among the NBA’s elite players, eight-time NBA All-Star swingman Carter will find himself alone in NBA endurance if he can sign a contract for another season. Retiring Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, former Boston star centers Kevin Garnett and Robert […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Lloyd Pierce, coach of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, was named Monday as an assistant coach on the United States national team, a replacement for departing Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan. Pierce will work on the staff of US coach Gregg Popovich, who guides the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, directing NBA players in this year’s Basketball World Cup in China and next year’s Tokyo Olympics if they qualify. Other assistants include […]
By Melissa Potes EBC Florida Bureau ORLANDO, Florida (Eagle News) — Playing to a frenzied sell-out crowd, the Orlando Magic were on fire and in total control from start to finish, winning 149 to 113 against the Atlanta Hawks. Not only did they have a season high in points scored but also set a franchise record for the most points in a first half with 81. “Everybody just got hot as they got into the […]
OAKLAND, United States (AFP) — Kevin Durant scored 29 points as the Golden State Warriors set aside their off-court discord to post a 110-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. The NBA champions went into the game at the Oracle Arena against a backdrop of controversy, with power forward Draymond Green suspended following his bust-up with Durant 24 hours earlier. Durant and Green had a heated off-court exchange during Monday’s 121-116 overtime defeat to […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Russell Westbrook snared the 100th triple-double of his career on Tuesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder closed in on a playoff berth with a 119-107 defeat of the Atlanta Hawks. Westbrook finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists to become only the fourth player in NBA history to record a century of triples. The 29-year-old Thunder star joins Oscar Robertson (181), Magic Johnson (138) and Jason Kidd […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James produced 17 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a ninth straight home victory in a 123-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. James’ tally of assists matched the best single-game total of his career, with the Cleveland star also leading the scoring with 25 points. The Cavs’ all-round offensive power and prowess from three-point range proved too much for Atlanta, who slumped to 6-21 with […]
By Norman Castro EBC Sports International New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — After a devastating loss against the last place Chicago Bulls on the road, the Knicks bounced back from an up and down stint to defeat a young Atlanta Hawks team 111-107 Sunday night at Madison Square Garden. Kristaps Porzingis led the way with 30 points, eight rebounds and three block shots. Doug McDermott posted 23 points off the bench and Jarrett […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Kyrie Irving bagged 35 points as the Boston Celtics notched their ninth straight victory with a 110-107 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Irving broke the 30-point barrier for the first time since joining the Celtics as Boston made hard work of edging past the 2-9 Hawks. Boston needed a three-pointer from Irving with 1min 37sec remaining to finally subdue the Hawks, giving the Celtics a 104-103 lead. […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — James Harden finished one point shy of Houston’s franchise record, pouring in a career-high 56 points as the Rockets routed the Utah Jazz 137-110 on Sunday. Harden had 13 assists and made 19 of 25 shots from the field as he finished just off the team record of 57 set by Hall of Fame guard Calvin Murphy during the 1977-78 NBA season. The 28-year-old American missed his final four […]
