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Of those teams, 14 have won at least two games while three have won three straight games to force a decisive Game 7. None have come back to win the series. Look back at the instances in which an NBA Playoff series has been extended to six or seven games after a team gets out to a 3-0 series advantage. Teams to force Game 6 after facing a 3-0 deficit in NBA Playoffs How many NBA teams facing a 3-0 deficit have forced Game 7?...

So a night after they surrendered 130 points in a loss at New York, his San Antonio Spurs were in a zone defense in the first quarter of their game against the Brooklyn Nets. It wasn’t something the Spurs had practiced all that much and something they rarely needed to consider most years. But even if it’s not played perfectly, he knew just the sight of a zone is sometimes enough to throw off an opponent....

With the Spurs no longer in contention, it is believed that the team could be open to trades in the coming months, and LaMarcus Aldridge is among the big names that could leave. The 34-year-old has been linked with a number of teams around the league, and an unnamed Western Conference executive told HoopsHype that the Denver Nuggets are a possible destination: In case you didn’t know… After spending his first nine seasons in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers, Aldridge signed with the Spurs as a free agent in 2015....

The Pistons are engaged in trade talks with the Hawks centered around two-time All-Star Andre Drummond, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who says Detroit is also discussing Drummond with several other interested teams. There is an “increasing belief” among outside teams that Drummond will be moved before the Feb. 6 deadline, per Wojnarowski, though no deal is imminent. NBA TRADE DEADLINE: Latest news, rumors, targets Drummond is averaging 17.6 points and a league-high 15....

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith revealed details regarding NBA trade rumors linking Ben Simmons to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday’s episode of First Take. He said: As suggested by multiple reports, Ben Simmons is unlikely to report to the Philadelphia 76ers training camp. He has conveyed to the organization that he won’t play for them again as well. NBA trade rumors have suggested that the likes of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings are among the teams interested in Simmons’ services....

On paper, this deal looks quite simple, a straight swap due to identical contracts plus a draft pick for the Rockets as Westbrook holds more value being a former MVP and almost twice the All-Star selections as Wall. However, a lot of complications and emotions are involved in a trade of this magnitude and reports emerged that the relationship between John Wall and the Washington Wizards was deteriorating. NBA Trade Rumors: Relationship between the Washington Wizards and John Wall had reportedly run its course Famous sportswriter David Aldridge reported that the Washington Wizards organization wasn’t happy with John Wall and wanted him to leave....

While Paul was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, he opted into the final year of his contract with the Clippers to facilitate a trade to the Rockets. In return, the Rockets gave up a relatively small price revolving around Sam Dekker, Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams and a protected first-round pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Paul certainly doesn’t have the upside anymore of other available All-Stars right now such as Paul George and Jimmy Butler (before he was traded to the Timberwolves), but he joins the Rockets as one of the most accomplished point guards in NBA history who is still in the prime of his career....

It wasn’t just fans and media questioning the deal, however; “NBA 2K17,” through its trade logic, provided its own evidence that the Kings didn’t get nearly enough for Cousins. DEVENEY: Kings, at last, move on from Boogie In franchise mode for “2K17,” the Kings’ GM refused the trade proposal of Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway and first- and second-round picks in 2017 in exchange for Cousins and Omri Casspi....

During a segment on Sunday’s Meet the Press, Todd referenced a Lexington Herald-Leader letter to the editor written by David Bowles on January 15 that compared Bible-believing people to supporters of the president. “[Why] do good people support Trump? It’s because people have been trained from childhood to believe in fairy tales,” the letter read. “This set their minds up to accept things that make them feel good… The more fairy tales and lies he tells the better they feel… Show me a person who believes in Noah’s ark and I will show you a Trump voter....

The penalties for NC State mark the first decision from the Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP), created in 2018 by a commission led by Condoleezza Rice as part of proposals to reform college basketball as it was being investigated for corruption across the sport. Victories in which Smith played have been vacated, show-cause orders have been issued for former NC State head coach Mark Gottfried and former assistant coach Orlando Early for their involvement in paying Smith, and public reprimand and censure was ordered for the program....

Mitchell led the Wolfpack to scores on their first two possessions of the game, but was sidelined later in the first quarter. He was sharp in his short time, completing all three of his passes for 93 yards and adding another 19 yards on the ground. Pete Thomas, who Mitchell beat out for the starting job in fall practice, completed 15 of 27 passes for 212 yards and an interception....

And they responded in the most NCAA-ish manner possible. MORE: College basketball’s top returning player from each major conference team They formed a committee. And in the most Mark Emmert-ish manner. They threw a purpose pitch at “one-and-done.” The Commission on College Basketball announced Wednesday by NCAA president Emmert is full of really smart and accomplished people, a few of whom even have worked in college basketball this century....

The sophomore had 16 points off the bench in North Carolina's 79-77 win against Providence in the round of 64. 

Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker are in the NBA now, but last year they mentored Shamet through the disappointment of a redshirt season brought on by a stress fracture in his foot. Three years ago, they were two of the stars of a Shockers team that won its first 35 games and saw a perfect season ruined in an all-time NCAA Tournament classic by a Kentucky team that went on to play in the national championship game....

Robert Morris Colonials (19-14) No. 16 seed, South Region Coach: Andrew Toole (fifth year) Bid: NEC tournament champions Starting lineup G Kavon Stewart, 6-0, So., 6.3 ppg, 4.5 apg G Marcquise Reed, 6-3 Fr., 14.8 ppg, 2.5 rpg G Rodney Pryor, 6-4, Jr., 15.2 ppg, 4.7rpg F Aaron Tate, 6-5, Jr., 4.0 ppg, 4.4 rpg F Elijah Minnie, 6-8 Fr., 6.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg Storylines — Robert Morris will be making its eighth NCAA appearance....

MORE: NCAA Tournament scoreboard | Vegas lines and pick | Day 1 highlights | Weekend matchups Kansas Jayhawks (26-8) No. 2 seed, Midwest Region Coach: Bill Self (12th season) Bid: At-large/Big 12 Starting lineup G Frank Mason III, 5-11, So., 12.6 ppg, 4.1 apg G Wayne Selden Jr., 6-5, So., 9.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg F Kelly Oubre Jr., 6-7, Fr., 9.0 ppg, 5.1 rpg F Perry Ellis, 6-8, Jr., 14....

MORE: NCAA Tournament scoreboard | Vegas lines and leans | Sporting News Candy Bracket Xavier Musketeers (21-13) No. 6 seed, West Region Coach: Chris Mack (sixth season) Bid: At-large/Atlantic 10 Starting lineup G Remy Abell, 6-4, Jr., 8.6 ppg, 2 rpg G Dee Davis, 6-0, Sr., 8.5 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 6.1 apg F Trevon Bluiett, 6-6, Fr., 11.7 ppg, 4.4 rpg F James Farr, 6-9, Jr.,4.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg...

The first round of NCL ended with the victories of Dhaka Division and Dhaka Metro over Chittagong Division and Sylhet Division respectively, and with two draws between Barisal Division- Rangpur Division and Khulna Division-Rajshahi Division. The just-concluded first round of the NCL saw numerous brilliant performances. Some senior guys showed their brillianc and some youngsters performed remarkably as well. We have sorted out 5 top performances in the first round of NCL 2018....