Maja Chwalińska Dominates in Antalya With Decisive Victory
Maja Chwalińska secured a dominant victory in Antalya. The Polish player, seeded eighth, defeated Ada Kumru. Chwalińska’s technical skill proved too much for her opponent.
Pelicans Defeat Raptors as Ingram Surpasses 11,000 Career Points
Trey Murphy III scored 28 points, and Dejounte Murray added 27 as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Toronto Raptors 122-111. Brandon Ingram, in his return to New Orleans, surpassed 11,000 points for his career. The Pelicans have now won seven of their last 10 games.
Cheltenham Festival: Blake’s 66/1 Fancy for Turners Novices’ Hurdle
Kevin Blake has three tips for Wednesday at the Cheltenham Festival including an 66/1 fancy in the opener on day two. The first race of interest is the Turners’ Novices’ Hurdle (1.20) and the Joseph O’Brien-trained ZEUS POWER is highly likely to be the biggest-priced selection that I side with all week. The Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (2.00) is another wide-open Grade 1 contest.
Lakers Aim for Top Four as Western Conference Tightens
The Lakers are in the No. 5 spot in the Western Conference after recent wins. They could end the week as a top-four seed if they beat the Timberwolves and other results go their way. Several games around the league could impact the standings.
Iran’s World Cup Participation in Doubt After Minister’s Comments
Iran’s participation in the upcoming World Cup is in doubt, according to the country’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali. He stated that under the current circumstances, Iran may not be able to participate. Concerns have also been raised regarding the safety of Iranian players.
Darryn Peterson’s NBA Draft Stock: A Tumultuous Season
Darryn Peterson’s candidacy for No. 1 in the NBA draft has been much discussed over the course of a tumultuous season. Issues with cramping and inconsistent play have heightened the perceived risk around taking him first. A big postseason run could help him change the narrative around his season.
Darius Garland’s Change of Scenery: Clippers Career Takes Off
Darius Garland’s time with the Cleveland Cavaliers saw him post a troubling -40 in the plus-minus category. However, since joining the Los Angeles Clippers, Garland has experienced a complete turnaround, posting a +55 through four games. The Garland-Harden swap could easily become equally satisfying for both the Cavaliers and Clippers alike.
Leonard Scores 45 as Clippers Rout Timberwolves
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128. The Clippers had their highest points total of the season. Minnesota dropped to sixth in the Western Conference.
Bennedict Mathurin: Clippers Face Offseason Dilemma
The Los Angeles Clippers face a big decision regarding Bennedict Mathurin. Since being acquired from the Indiana Pacers, Mathurin has had some big scoring games, including tying his career-high of 38 points. However, his overall impact hasn’t been where it needed to be.
Jokic Triple-Double Fuels Nuggets’ Rout of Rockets
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Houston Rockets 129-93. Jamal Murray contributed 30 points for Denver. The Nuggets now hold the tiebreaker over the Rockets, winning the season series 3-1.