Mitchell Wins Slam Dunk Contest At All-Star Saturday
Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz defeats Larry Nance Jr. by two points in a close slam dunk contest finale at Staples Center. Mitchell wore a vintage Carter jersey, earned a 48 from judges, while Nance delivered a perfect 50 on a double alley-oop. Devin Booker claimed the 3‑point title with 28 points. Spencer Dinwiddie won the skills challenge.
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Lakers Fans Dream Up Own All Star Dream Team
LA fans at media day chant for Paul George as he visits the NBA All-Star weekend in Hollywood. LeBron James and Stephen Curry prepare to lead Team LeBron and Team Steph at Staples Center, while free agency chatter swirls around George and James.
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LeBron James and teammates support athletes speaking out for change
LeBron James cited Ali Brown and Robinson as trailblazers who spoke up without seeking rewards. He urged focusing on the bigger picture beyond playing basketball. Stephen Curry, Paul George, Draymond Green and Durant expressed support for athletes using their platform for social change. They criticized dismissive attitudes and highlighted community work and advocacy efforts.
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Michigan State Rallies Past Northwestern In Big Ten Tilt
No. 2 Michigan State erased a 27 point deficit to beat host Northwestern 65 60 as Cassius Winston scored 17 and Miles Bridges added four late free throws. Nick Ward added 15 points and 10 rebounds to help extend the Spartans winning streak to 10.
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Indiana Rallies Past Iowa In Tight Big Ten Win
Indiana erased an early 13 point deficit and edged Iowa 84 82 as Robert Johnson poured in a career high 29 points including nine 3s for the Hoosiers Devonte Green added 18 points while Freddie McSwain Jr delivered the decisive layup with 46 seconds left Bruno Fernando produced 18 points and a career best 16 rebounds for Maryland as they beat Rutgers 18 11 Big Ten action with Fernando powering the run and double double dueling with Rutgers in a separate line.
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Bobcats edge Miami OH in OT for 92 87 win
Jordan Dartis scored 23 points including the go ahead basket in overtime as Ohio beat Miami OH 92 87. Dartis added seven of Ohio’s 13 overtime points with a key put back at 49 seconds. Teyvion Kirk 18, Mickle 12, Taylor 10. Ball State 99 Toledo 71 and other scores noted.
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Cal Upsets No. 14 Stanford Behind clutch 3s
California defeats Stanford 78-66 ending the Cardinal seven game win streak as Asha Thomas leads with 25 points and two fellow Bears hit timely threes. Baylor cruises past Kansas 88-51 with Kristy Wallace on 26 points and Kalani Brown 20. Texas tops Oklahoma State 68-55 with Ariel Atkins 15. Green Bay muscles past Youngstown State 82-63 as Lindstrom secures 36th double double. Belmont extends win streak to 17 with Kylee Smith 17 points.
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CSU Drops Lead to Milwaukee in Narrow 69 63 Defeat
Cleveland State squandered a ten point halftime edge as Milwaukee rallied to win 69 63 on Saturday. Khayla Livingston led CSU with 25 points while Kasey Hughes top scored for Milwaukee with 17 as BW beat Quakers. Olivia Canning paced Oberlin with 18 points in a 18 6 record. Angel Blakely scored 32 and became LCCC career scoring leader in Sinclair loss.
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