Zach Mink
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Diehard Bulls/NBA fan, former sports editor of The Maneater, junior at the Missouri School of Journalism.
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Report: Luol Deng’s wrist injury could extend into next season
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng has been playing through a torn ligament in his left wrist for a good portion of the 2011-12 season. With the Bulls poised to make a playoff run, Deng opted against surgery and has instead weathered the pain and helped lead the team to a league best 46-15 record. However, [...]
TweetCarmelo Anthony leads New York Knicks past Boston Celtics
Carmelo Anthony recorded his second career triple double to lead the New York Knicks past the division rival Boston Celtics 118-110 Tuesday night. The win put the Knicks solely in control of the No. 7 seed in the Eastern conference. Anthony finished with 35 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, out dueling Celtics forward Paul Pierce, who [...]
TweetChicago Bulls defeat Miami Heat behind C.J. Watson’s late game heroics
Reigning MVP Derrick Rose scored a career-low two points against the Miami Heat Thursday night. The outcome of the game, after knowing this, may surprise you. Chicago Bulls guard C.J. Watson hit a game-tying three-pointer to force overtime and Chicago’s role players did the rest, closing out Miami 96-86. Watson finished with 16 points and [...]
TweetKevin Love injured in loss to Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love left Wednesday’s 113-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter after catching an elbow to the head from center JaVale McGee. Love was diagnosed with a mild concussion and neck strain, and is expected to be hospitalized in Denver overnight, according to a report from the Star Tribune: [...]
TweetRichard Hamilton, Chicago Bulls get revenge on New York Knicks
The Chicago Bulls came out with a chip on their shoulder and never looked back, blowing past the New York Knicks 98-86. Veteran guard Richard Hamilton led the way for the Bulls with 20 points with all-star forward Luol Deng adding 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Bulls bounced back after a heartbreaking loss to [...]
TweetToday in NBA History: April 9
On April 9, 1957 Boston Celtics guard Bob Cousy dished out an NBA playoff-record 19 assists in a Game 5 victory over the St. Louis Hawks. Cousy was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971 after averaging 18.4 points and 7.5 assists over 14 seasons in the NBA. His record has since been surpassed [...]
TweetToday in NBA History: April 8
On April 8, 1940, NBA great John Havlicek was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio. The 6-5 guard played 16 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight championships. Havlicek averaged 20.8 points and 6.3 rebounds in his impressive career, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984. On April 8, 1978 The Buffalo Braves [...]
TweetToday in NBA History: April 7
On April 7, 1959 Boston Celtics guard Bob Cousy dished out 19 assists, tying the NBA Playoff record in a victory over the Minneapolis Lakers. This record was later broken by both Magic Johnson and John Stockton, and the two now sit atop the record book tied at 24. Cousy was the man when it [...]
TweetToday in NBA History: April 6
On April 6, 1995 Danny Ainge of the Phoenix Suns hit two three-pointers in a victory over the Washington Wizards, making him the third player in NBA history to reach 1,000 career three-pointers. The current Celtics general manager joined Dale Ellis and Reggie Miller in accomplishing the feat. Ainge was a 37.8% three-point shooter in [...]
TweetUdonis Haslem calls Kendrick Perkins a “dirty” player, criticizes fake tough guy routine
Oklahoma City Thunder big man Kendrick Perkins is known for being a menacing player on the court. Let’s just say you’d be hard-pressed to find a picture of him smiling. Perkins received a technical after a hard foul on Dwyane Wade Wednesday night, and drew criticism from Miami forward Udonis Haslem after the game. From the Sun-Sentinel: [...]
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