National Basketball Association Eastern Conference leader Cleveland Cavaliers demolished the Western’s Pacific Division third-ranked Sacramento Kings to a 120-100 victory Monday night. The league’s four-time Most Valuable Player LeBron James and the 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving paced the Cavaliers to the team’s dominating win over the Kings. James had his first triple-double game performance of the season of 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds while Irving equaled his season-high 32 points and matched his career high 12 assists, the 2011 NBA draft No. 1 overall pick shot 13 of 21 from the field during the game. CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James came close to his 40th career triple-double several times this season. James, the Cavaliers
Kirkendoll added his third double-double of the season and his ninth of his career with 16 points and 14 rebounds. He was 1-for-4 from beyond the arc, saving the best for last on the buzzer beater. Kirkendoll narrowly missed double-digit assists, adding seven against
The article “Laker rookie Lonzo Ball becomes youngest ever to get triple-double” is about how Lonzo Ball was the youngest player to get a triple-double as well as how other famous NBA players reacted to this big accomplishment. In the game of basketball, when a player gets 10 or more in any 3 stats ( points, rebounding, blocks, steals, and assists) it is stated as a triple-double. Lonzo Ball is a famous basketball player in the Los Angeles Lakers. Lonzo ball got his triple-double (19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds) while playing against the Milwaukee Bucks although they lost 98-90. Lonzo Ball accomplished the triple-double at age of 20 years and 15 days old surpassing Lebron James who used to hold the record at the age of 20 years and
Westbrook had previously tied the fifty-five year old record for most triple doubles in a single season on April 4 against Milwaukee. Then on April 10, at Denver, Westbrook was finally able to accomplish what everyone was hoping he did. He broke Oscar Robertson’s fifty-five year old record. Not only did he do that, but he also scored the game winning shot! In a close game he put up a thirty foot shot and ended the game 106-105 (Anderson).
During the 2015-2016 season, Lebron James went home to the Cavaliers and went on to have wins of 57 and losses 25. In the playoffs, the Cavaliers were playing the Golden State Warriors. The Cavaliers were down 3-1, if they were to lose
Westbrook, who registered his 13th triple-doubles, tied Grant Hill’s (1996-97) and Jason Kidd ‘s (2007-08) records set
This season Russell Westbrook has been putting up the most insane stats that nobody has seen, before. Russell Westbrook is averaging a triple double which is unheard of. We haven't seen anybody like this since Michael Jordan averaging a triple double a game. Averaging a triple double is unheard of a triple double is three parts of offense or defense in double digits. For example thirty points, ten rebounds, and ten rebounds.
Robertson is the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double, doing so in 1962 (30.8 Points, 12.5 Rebounds, 11.4 Assists Per Game). He averaged more than 25 points per game in nine of his ten seasons and never averaged fewer than nine assists per game. During his ten seasons Robertson was the conclusive best point
Many have heard the name "LeBron" at least once due to his popularity among basketball fans and the basketball player's countless merchandise items. LeBron James is undoubtedly one of the most successful ball players in the game today. The 6'8" 250Lbs Cleveland Cavalier Forward has always had a talent for basketball
Michael Jordan is considered to be the most iconic person in sports history. Since 2002, Lebron James has been compared not only to be the next Michael Jordan but also having the potential of being a better basketball player than him. Some basketball fans might agree and some might disagree, but at the end of the day everyone will have their own opinion of who is better than whom. Lebron James and Michael Jordan do have many things in common even though they play different positions in the national basketball association. They both can dominate the court with their leadership, their skills, and their strength. Surprisingly, there are just as many differences as there are similarities between the
Lebron James over the course of his career has averaged more rebounds (7.2) compared to Michael Jordan’s 6.2 rebounds per game. And averaged nearly 2 more rebounds per game than Jordan. Not to mention his advantage in Field Goal %, 3 point% and Field Goal Efficiency.("Basketball Statistics and History") He also boasts a better offensive efficiency than MJ which is considered by some as the most important stat of them all.("Land Of Basketball.com") Not to mention his better defensive efficiency and he has more blocks per game.
David Petrus always told his family that there are 3 things that will guarantee happiness in life; Faith, family, and Cleveland sports. Hall of famers and future hall of famers are bound to come from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Browns, and Indians. The history and money is an important background on the why Cleveland sports are the way they are today. Many sports cities cultural backgrounds revolve around their sports team but Cleveland is the best sports city because of the money the city generates, the love of the fans, and the history of cleveland sports.
Irving seeked revenge, so he led the team back to the finals in 2016. By his performance in the game, it was easy to tell Kyrie had been working hard to get a ring. He played a humongous role in leading his team to victory in game 7. This led him to win his first NBA Championship which was immensely deserved.
LeBron James fulfilled a record that nobody else in NBA history has finished. If you somehow managed to watch LeBron James throughout the years, it is very great what he has possessed the capacity to do. He changed himself rationally and
Lebron James is twenty-four years old and plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lebron married his
Not only is Curry making shots at a higher rate, but he is taking them from deep more often. Last season, Curry led the NBA with 646 3-point attempts and 286 3-pointers made. This year, he is on pace to shoot 884 3-pointers and make 401. Both would be NBA records by a mile, as no NBA player has attempted 700 3-pointers in a season or made 300. He averaged 8.5 assists per 36 minutes over the past two seasons.