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If you didn’t know it, the Lakers’ Anthony Davis is a very good player. From his consistently above-average scoring to his defensive contributions, there is really only one downside and that’s been his ability in recent seasons to stay healthy. That said, when Davis has been good to go, few in the league have been able to compare. On Sunday, he reinforced that fact once again. Anthony Davis makes NBA history Let’s set the stage. By all accounts, Anthony Davis shouldn’t even have been on the court when the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday Night. As mentioned above, Davis has had his fair share of issues when it comes to injury. In this case it was shoulder soreness. Add to that a bout of illness, and it looked almost certain that the 31-year-old would not feature. Yet, that’s exactly what Davis did and we’ve got to say, he did it well. Anthony Davis with a SPECIAL performance tonight in LA 👏 🔥 27 PTS 🔥 25 REB 🔥 7 STL 🔥 5 AST 🔥 3 BLK The first playe...

The center from Bosnia and Herzegovina set a new franchise record for the number of rebounds in a single game, catching 31 balls against Oklahoma. Tyson Chandler and Paul Silas held the club record with 27 rebounds each. No one caught more than 26 rebounds this season, so the former Cedevita, Zadar, Denver Nuggets, and Portland TrailBlazers player became the season’s record-holder. FRANCHISE RECORD! Nurk is the first player in Suns History to notch 28 rebounds in a Game 💪 pic.twitter.com/hkJFbAJdpu — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 4, 2024 Who has the record for most rebounds in a game? Related stories NBA What is the NBA record for halftime points? NBA Chet and Wemby already fighting battles to remember Last night, the NBA witnessed a remarkable game, the likes of which have not been seen since 2010 when Kevin Love made 31 rebounds. This time, the feat was achieved by a young basketball player from Živinice named Nurkić, who matched Love’s score in a stunning display of skill a...

The NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night was one for the books. Although it lacked competition, it broke multiple records, including the most points in the game’s 73-year history. The Eastern Conference dominated the Western Conference, winning 211-186 . The previous record of 196 was set by the West in 2016. Damian Lillard, the point guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, won the All-Star MVP award, scoring an impressive 39 points. The total combined points of both teams, 397, smashed the previous record of 374 set in 2017. The East made 42 3-pointers, breaking the mark of 35 set by Team LeBron in 2019. The two teams combined for 193 points in the first half, breaking the any-half record of 191 set last year, and the East tied an any-half record by scoring 104 by intermission. Team East wins with an All-Star record 211 points! pic.twitter.com/ovNNgP3lvX — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 19, 2024 Related stories NBA Damian Lillard's All-Star MVPs and three-pointer titles NBA How ...

In light of the fact that it’s the anniversary of his tragic death, we thought it might be a good idea to take a look at the incredible list of achievements, of one of the best to ever play the game. A basketball player, a husband, a father and without doubt an inspirational human being, the late and the great, Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant was unreal Truly one of the greatest athletes in sporting History , Kobe Bryant had an i NFL uence that went way beyond the courts of the NBA . Indeed, though he spent his entire career playing for the Los Angeles Lakers as a shooting guard, Bryant’s name was known the world over and for more than just his basketball skills. Whether it was his inspiring developmental work through his Mamba Foundation, where he tried to instill what he called the “Mamba Mentality” in young athletes, or his mentorship inner city kids to pave a path to a better life, Kobe was so much more than just an amazing ball player. Four years ago today, the world tragically lost K...

The Spurs lost to the Indiana Pacers 152-111, the second time they lost by 40 or more points this season. The Pacers took an early lead and never looked back, thanks to their impressive three-point shooting. The Spurs struggled to stop them, committing several fouls and failing to secure rebounds. Keldon Johnson tried his best, but the Pacers continued to dominate. San Antonio’s second unit fought hard, but the Pacers’ lead only grew, and the fourth quarter became garbage time . The Pacers started strong with Obi Toppin defending and Tyrese Haliburton’s hot hand, taking a 9-4 lead with little resistance. Myles Turner then helped keep the Pacers ahead, making 11 points and five rebounds in the first seven minutes of play. The Pacers kept cruising to close the first quarter with a 16-point lead and continued to dominate in the second. They made 14 out of 22 three-pointers and were perfect from the foul line, leading 86-61 at halftime and tying the Pacers’ franchise record for points in...

Chelsea have announced the British record transfer of Moises Caicedo from Brighton, moving for £115m and surpassing the £106.8m spent on Enzo Fernandez in January. Caicedo has signed an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge until 2031. "I am so happy to join Chelsea!" the 21-year-old said. "I am so excited to be here at this big club and I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called me, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club. It’s a dream come true to be here and I can’t wait to get started with the team." It’s only ever been Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/LCYf6A2BQr — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 14, 2023 Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: "Moises has proved himself as a standout player in European Football over the past 18 months, and we are thrilled to add him toMauricio Pochettino’s squad. "Moises possesses a rare midfield skill set and is a player we’ve been targeting for some time. We believe he will make a signifi...

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Sunday that record temperatures show "the climate change bomb has gone off" and Americans must push "further" and faster" for solutions The record-high temperatures recorded around the world show "the climate change bomb has gone off" and Americans must push "further and faster" for solutions -- including voting against "climate deniers" like former President Donald Trump -- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Sunday. "What the scientific community is telling us now is that the Earth is screaming at us," Inslee said. In an interview with ABC "This Week" co-anchor Martha Raddatz, Inslee, one of the Democratic Party's loudest voices on addressing climate , spoke gravely about the threat of a changing world: "The fuse has been burning for decades, and now the climate change bomb has gone off. The scientists are telling us that this is the new age. This is the age of consequence...

When Jose Mourinho oversaw Tottenham's 1-0 defeat to Everton on 13 September 2020, it was the first time the "Special One" had tasted defeat on the opening day of a Premier League season. The all-time great manager's reputation was forged at Porto before reaching new heights at Chelsea. Mourinho's tactical periodisation revolutionised methods used by coaches in the Premier League and his Blues emerged as the country's dominant force under his tutelage on multiple occasions. Mourinho's pristine opening day record so often set the tone at Stamford Bridge and the Portuguese manager is a major reason why Chelsea boast the second-best record in season openers in Premier League History . Chelsea's Premier League opening day results Season Result 1992/93 Chelsea 1-1 Oldham 1993/94 Chelsea 1-2 Blackburn 1994/95 Chelsea 2-0 Norwich 1995/96 Chelsea 0-0 Everton 1996/97 Southampton 0-0 Chelsea 1997/98 Coventry 3-2 Chelsea 1998/99 Coventry 2-1 Chelsea 1999/0...

The Lakers rallied from a 25-point halftime deficit to beat the Blazers on Sunday, marking the NBA's biggest second-half comeback this season and matched the largest second-half comeback of LeBron James' regular-season career.  James was no small part of the rally. He had 17 of his 37 points in the third quarter, by the end of which the Lakers had trimmed that 25-point deficit to just five.  With the 37 points , James moves even closer to becoming the NBA 's all -time leading scorer, a distinction currently held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You can see below where James' pursuit of Jabbar's mark stands.  ALL-TIME SCORING LEADER CAREER POINTS POINTS TO PASS Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387 ___ LeBron James 38,164 224 For the season, James is averaging 29.8 points per game. If he maintains that pace, he will need just eight more games to pass Abdul-Jabbar. If James doesn't sit out any games between now...