Michael Chandler

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10 craziest stats from final day of NBA season

1 week ago | thescore.com | Michael Chandler

The final day of the NBA regular season was littered with lopsided numbers and unexpected contributions as playoff-bound teams and the league's basement dwellers alike sought to protect key contributors. The opportunity gave some of the game's unheralded players a chance to shine. Here are some of the craziest and most unexpected statistics from Sunday's jam-packed slate.
NBA playoff matchups set: Lakers host T-Wolves, Pacers-Bucks rematch

1 week ago | thescore.com | Michael Chandler

The NBA playoff picture is complete following a frenetic final day of the regular season where all 30 teams were in action. THE BRACKET IS SET 🍿 pic.twitter.com/xZBRkF7LT7— NBA (@NBA) April 13, 2025 The Eastern Conference standings were finalized following Friday's contests, though matters out West were decidedly more chaotic, requiring Sunday's final day of the regular season to determine the seeding.
WNBA mock draft: Morrow rising after big NCAA tourney

1 week ago | thescore.com | Michael Chandler

The Dallas Wings own next year's first overall pick after winning the WNBA Draft Lottery and are expected to select UConn star Paige Bueckers. Here, theScore projects the first 12 picks for the marquee event in New York City on April 14. All stats are from the 2024-25 collegiate and combined European seasons. GPFG%3PT%FT%REBASTPTS3853.441.988.94.44.619.9It would be an enormous shock if the Wings passed on Bueckers at No. 1.
Report: LSU's Flau'Jae Johnson won't enter 2025 WNBA Draft

3 weeks ago | thescore.com | Michael Chandler

LSU star Flau'Jae Johnson will remain in college instead of entering the 2025 WNBA Draft, sources told The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant. Johnson could return to Baton Rouge for her senior season or enter the transfer portal before it closes on April 23 to seek a new school for her final year of eligibility. Johnson has spent her entire collegiate career at LSU. The 21-year-old averaged 18.6 points to earn a third-team All-American selection this season.
Bueckers, Watkins named among Wooden Award finalists

3 weeks ago | thescore.com | Michael Chandler

UConn great Paige Bueckers and USC star JuJu Watkins are among five players selected as finalists for the prestigious Wooden Award on Tuesday. UCLA center Lauren Betts, Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, and Texas forward Madison Booker are also finalists for the annual distinction celebrating the most outstanding player in women's basketball.
Report: New Mexico hires UC San Diego's Eric Olen

3 weeks ago | thescore.com | Michael Chandler

New Mexico has found its successor for Xavier-bound Richard Pitino in the form of UC San Diego head coach Eric Olen, according to ESPN's Eric Thamel. Olen guided UC San Diego to the 2025 NCAA Tournament in its first year of eligibility and amassed a 51-17 record across two seasons with the program. More to come.
UConn's Auriemma lauds 'spectacular' Bueckers

3 weeks ago | thescore.com | Michael Chandler

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma has witnessed some superlative performances by Paige Bueckers in her four seasons with the program. Perhaps none more so than Saturday's display in the No. 2 Huskies' 82-59 Sweet 16 victory over Oklahoma. "Paige was spectacular," Auriemma told reporters, according to ESPN's Alexa Philippou.
Redick 'challenged' star trio before win over Grizzlies

3 weeks ago | thescore.com | Michael Chandler

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick held a meeting with LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves ahead of Saturday's clash with the Memphis Grizzlies, hoping to spark the team's intensity levels and offense. It worked - the star trio combined for 85 points and 25 assists in the 134-127 victory.
Sparks will retire Parker's No. 3 on June 29

4 weeks ago | thescore.com | Michael Chandler

The Los Angeles Sparks will retire WNBA icon Candace Parker's No. 3 jersey June 29 when the three-time champions host the Chicago Sky, the team announced. Parker becomes the third Sparks player to have her jersey retired, joining eight-time All-Star Lisa Leslie (No. 9) and former player and general manager Penny Toler (No. 11). "To see my jersey hanging in the rafters amongst other legends is truly an honor.
Draymond shoulders blame for poor defensive showing vs. Hawks

1 month ago | thescore.com | Michael Chandler

Forward Draymond Green accepted responsibility for the Golden State Warriors' poor defense in Saturday's 125-114 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Warriors conceded 40 points in the first quarter, and Green acknowledged his part in his team's lack of defensive effort. "We've got to be better. That starts with me; we were terrible defensively," Green told reporters, according to The Athletic's Anthony Slater. "We just didn't come out like we were ready to play," Green added.