Richard V. Pereira

Lake Worth

College Basketball Writer at Sportskeeda

🇺🇸🇧🇷 | Sports Writer | '23 FAU Alum | Words: @AthlonSports, @FAU_Owls_Nest, @GiveMeSport | Likes ≠ Endorsements

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Articles

Steve Kerr reveals how Golden State can win Timberwolves series

5 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Steve Kerr still believes in the Golden State Warriors' chances in the West Semis despite the Game 3 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. The Warriors competed with the Warriors throughout the course of the game, leading several times in the contest. However, the Timberwolves outscored them 33-24 in the fourth quarter to prevail in the end. Kerr reflected on the team's loss after the game. Trailing 2-1 in a series has happened to Kerr throughout his playing and coaching career.
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards gets real on Game 3 performance vs. Warriors

5 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Anthony Edwards shined in the second half of Game 3 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 102-97 victory on Saturday night. In 44 minutes of action, Edwards finished with a stat line of 36 points, four rebounds, four assists, and a block. He shot 13-of-28 from the field, including 5-of-14 from beyond the arc, and 5-of-8 from the free-throw line. Edwards reflected on his performance after the game.
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards obliterates Kevon Looney with monster poster dunk

5 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Anthony Edwards had a major dunk highlight against Kevon Looney during Game 3 of the West Semis between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. The play happened in the final two minutes of the third quarter. Golden State led 67-62 as Edwards had possession of the ball. Having the ball near halfcourt, Edwards sped past Jonathan Kuminga as he met Looney at the rim.
Warriors' Draymond Green fouls out in closing minutes of Game 3

5 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Draymond Green fouled out at an inconvenient time during Game 3 between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Green has been physical against the Timberwolves all night,making the effort to make the defensive plays his team needs. However, his luck ran out when he committed his sixth personal foul. It happened with 4:38 remaining in the fourth quarter as Minnesota led 84-82.
Jon Gruden sends heartfelt retirement message for Saints QB Derek Carr

5 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr's decision to retire from the NFL made waves throughout the community. It even drew a positive message from his former head coach Jon Gruden. Carr was figuring out how to address the long-term pain in his right shoulder due to a labral tear. However, while consulting with doctors regarding surgery, there were concerns on whether he would be able to maintain his high-level form when he returned for the Saints.
Golden State hits playoff low not seen in Stephen Curry era

5 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

The Golden State Warriors have had comfort with possessing the ability to make 3-pointers with Stephen Curry leading the way. However, in his absence, they made NBA playoff history during their Game 3 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Throughout the first 24 minutes of Game 3, the Warriors were unsuccessful on their first five attempts from beyond the arc. They were unable to get any shot from deep to go but still led 42-40 at halftime.
Warriors' Draymond Green reaches playoff milestone in Game 3 vs. Timberwolves

5 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Draymond Green received recognition from the Golden State Warriors community for a notable playoff feat he achieved during their West Semis series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Before the series started, Green dished out 997 assists throughout his career in the playoffs. He needed three more to reach the threshold of 1,000 assists. Doing so would make him the 15th player in NBA history to reach the milestone. Green was successful in his pursuit of the accomplishment.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic joins Jayson Tatum with playoff dud despite Game 3 win

6 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Nikola Jokic joined Jayson Tatum in a statistical feat after the Denver Nuggets' Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. It wasn't an ideal performance for the three-time MVP, however. After 44 minutes of action, Jokic finished with a stat line of 20 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks. Despite these numbers, he had an off night shooting the ball. He went 8-of-25 from the field, including 0-of-10 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line.
Sky's Angel Reese excited to leave 'bad taste' from rookie year behind in Year 2

6 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Angel Reese is looking forward to dominating in her second season with the Chicago Sky. Reese's first year in the WNBA ended early due to a wrist injury. She was inconsistent throughout the campaign as the team failed to reach the postseason with a 13-27 record. Reese reflected on how things went in her rookie season during an interview with the Associated Press. She was not happy with the way things ended, including her season-ending injury and the team's overall struggles.
Cavs HC Kenny Atkinson sheds light on Darius Garland playing through brutal injury

6 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Richard V. Pereira |Nish Patel

Cavs star guard Darius Garland made his return to the court in the Cleveland Cavaliers' blowout win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the East Semis on Friday night. Head coach Kenny Atkinson had plenty to say about his performance. In 25 minutes of action, Garland finished with 10 points, three assists and a rebound. He shot 3-of-11 from the field, including 2-of-7 from beyond the arc.