# Basketball
Yesterday
5th June 2023
# as it stands
'Don't give a damn' Heat pull level against Nuggets in NBA Finals
On Sunday, they handed Western Conference top seeds Denver their first home defeat of this post-season.
Last month
May 2023
# doubt
LeBron James considering retirement - reports
The Denver Nuggets completed a 4-0 Western Conference championship sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
# Courts
Bill Kenneally given a four-and-a-half year sentence for indecently assaulting five boys
He has 10 previous convictions for indecent assault and is currently serving a sentence of 14 years and two months.
# Trouble
NBA star suspended after new video with gun
In March, Ja Morant told reporters he had received therapy to help him manage stress
# Superstar
‘There's a segment of America that doesn't like LeBron... Fox News has really gone after him'
Hated by Donald Trump and loved by Jay Z, America’s greatest active athlete is also its most divisive, as Jeff Benedict details in a new biography.
# Review
Warriors survive against Lakers, Knicks hold off Heat
Only 13 NBA teams have rallied from 3-1 down to win a series.
# NBA
Unheralded Walker sparks Lakers rally as Warriors facing elimination
The Lakers completed a dramatic 104-101 victory.
# Basketball
Sharp-shooting Celtics blitz Sixers to square Eastern series in NBA
The best-of-seven series is now level at 1-1 as the teams head to Philadelphia for game three on Friday.
This year
2023
# NBA
Grizzlies, Bucks bounce back as Nuggets see off Wolves
Memphis ground out an attritional 103-93 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
# Take a Bow
Hero of new movie 'bet my job' on Michael Jordan
During a 1984 meeting at Nike headquarters, Sonny Vaccaro proposed devoting all the money that Nike had earmarked to recruit future NBA players to one man.
# NBA
Suns win in Durant debut, Tatum powers Celtics
In Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points to lead the Bucks.
# Basketball
25-year-old coach steers Galway's Maree to first-ever National Cup title
Maree ran out five-point winners against DBS Eanna at the National Basketball Arena.
# NBA
LeBron James passes historic 38,000-point mark but Lakers lose again
James is now second only to fellow Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record.
# Ambition
The 19-year-old prodigy chasing basketball glory in USA and All-Ireland titles with Kerry
Paris McCarthy, who played in last year’s All-Ireland final with Kerry, is on a basketball scholarship at East Tennessee State University.
# Basketball
DBS Éanna and University of Galway Maree to contest Pat Duffy Cup final
Trinity Meteors and Killester will face off in the Paudie O’Connor decider.
Last year
2022
# NBA
Nike splits with NBA star Irving after anti-Semitism row
The tie-up, reportedly worth around $11 million to the athlete, was one of the largest in the sporting world.
# just short
Agony for Ireland after narrow defeat to Netherlands in EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers
Ireland were leading for the majority of the tie but lost out by 59-56.
# brittney griner
US basketball star moved to penal colony following nine-year sentence for drug possession
A Russian court rejected an appeal against Griner’s nine-year sentence for drug possession last month.
# luka bloom
Doncic bags 41-point triple-double as Mavs edge Nets, Warriors rebound against Heat
The Slovenian became just the 10th player in NBA history with three or more 40-point triple-doubles.
# One of a Kind
NBA to honour legendary Bill Russell by retiring no.6 jersey across the league
The 11-time NBA champion and civil rights activist died last month aged 88 and will be the first player to receive such an honour from the league.
# Basketball
Russia is 'ready' to discuss US prisoner exchange - a day after basketball star sentencing
Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February after she was found carrying vape cartridges with cannabis oil in her luggage.
# Profile
Multi-talented Galvin has squeezed in a whole other sporting life since Kerry's last All-Ireland appearance
The multi-talented star was part of the last Kerry squad to reach an All-Ireland final in 2012.
# Basketball
Swiss surge sees Ireland defeated in EuroBasket pre-qualifiers
The game was played in front of a sell-out crowd at the National Basketball Arena.
# golden boys
Warriors on brink of NBA Finals return as Curry, Wiggins sink Mavs
The Warriors can finish the job with a win in Dallas on Tuesday.
# brittney griner
Russia extends drug detention of US basketball star Griner
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and WNBA champion, was detained at Moscow airport in February.
# Hoops
Mavs drill 20 three-pointers to pull level with Suns, Sixers beat Heat
The Suns will try to regain the advantage when they host game five tomorrow.
# Hoop Dreams
'Huge news for basketball in Ireland' - All National League games to be live-streamed
Basketball Ireland has agreed a five-year deal with Joymo.
# brittney griner
US basketball star being wrongfully detained in Russia, say US officials
Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February.
# Wrap
Hawks hold off Heat, Bucks thrash Bulls in NBA playoffs
Trae Young delivered the game-winner for Atlanta.
# Sun Down
Pelicans shock Suns in NBA playoffs while Heat, Grizzlies win
Pelicans level series against the Suns ahead of game three in New Orleans.
# game 1
Warriors take Curry's return while Jazz and Sixers also win NBA playoff openers
‘It was nice to just be out there with my guys,’ said Curry after Golden State’s Game 1 victory.
# Golden State of Mind
Steph Curry 'very optimistic' that he'll win fitness race for Warriors' playoff opener
The Warriors opener their series against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
# Out the door
LA Lakers sack head coach after failure to reach NBA playoffs
Frank Vogel has paid the price for a disappointing season.
# Wrap
LeBron-less Lakers out of NBA postseason contention after Suns rout
Los Angeles were officially eliminated from playoff contention after a seventh straight defeat.
# Wrap
Tralee Warriors complete double after Super League final win, terrific treble for Glanmire
There was plenty of silverware handed out at the National Basketball Arena today.
# dubious honour
LeBron James 'wins' Razzies for 'Space Jam' sequel
The sporting great was ‘rewarded’ for his acting turn in Warner Bros’ Looney Tunes/basketball film.
# Philly Special
James Harden shines on 76ers debut as Philadelphia rout Minnesota
The Sixers beat the Timberwolves 133-102 on Friday night.
# Unlucky
Gutsy Ireland fall narrowly short to Switzerland in Euro pre-qualifier
Mark Keenan’s side were within four points of their opponents towards the end but were overpowered in Fribourg.
# king james
LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on NBA's all-time 'combined' scoring list
James needed 19 points last night to pass Abdul-Jabbar for most combined regular season and playoff points.
# Rebel Roar
Glanmire beat DCU to win eighth Paudie O’Connor Cup and first since 2018
Irish international Claire Melia starred as the Cork club were the big winners at the National Basketball Arena today.
