Booker, Paul lead Suns past depleted Jazz, 115-109
Jazz Suns Basketball Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in Phoenix. Utah pushed its lead to 95-91 early in the fourth but the Suns responded with a 14-2 lead to take control. Paul was the main catalyst for Phoenix's final push, dominating the quarter when Booker cooled off following a hot start. TOP 100Utah's Rudy Gay became one of the top 100 scorers in NBA/ABA history with a free throw in the fourth quarter. He has more career points than Joe Dumars, James Worthy, Grant Hill, Bob Cousy or Jerry Stackhouse.
wftv.comLewis, Marshall help Pelicans remain unbeaten in Las Vegas
Stewart Jr. (60) shoots against Utah Jazz forwards Jarrell Brantley (5) and Nate Sestina (42) during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. Marshall, a second-year forward, had no turnovers and also blocked a shot to help the Pelicans improve to 3-0. Elijah Hughes added 17 points to help the Jazz improve to 3-0 in Las Vegas. Jaden McDaniels added 17 points and Jared Brownridge had 12 points for Minnesota, which won its third Summer League game. Brandon Randolph had 17 points for the Bucks, They shot 27.9% from the field and made 6 of 34 shots from 3-point range.
wftv.comNo. 6 Florida State rallies past No. 11 Louisville 82-67
Florida State forward Malik Osborne (10) reacts after hitting a three-point basket against Louisville in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. 6 Florida State rallied from a double-digit deficit to beat No. Florida State outscored Louisville 50-27 in the second half and extended its home winning streak to 22 games. Florida State: The Seminoles shot 50% in each half and overcame nine first-half turnovers to complete a season sweep of Louisville. Florida State visits Clemson on Saturday.
Williams, Walker carry load as Florida State survives Orange
Florida State guard M.J. Walker (23), With a bandage covering the stitches in his lip from the first half, reacts after defeating Syracuse in NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – MJ Walker took an elbow to his lip and missed a large chunk of the game. 8 Florida State played without star guard Devin Vassell and held off Syracuse 80-77 on Saturday. In a tight game, Walker’s shooting and defense helped the Seminoles win their 20th straight home game. The sophomore guard averages 13.4 points per game and Hamilton declined to discuss the reason why Vassell did not play.
No. 9 Florida State rallies past Miami in OT, 83-79
9-ranked Florida State Seminoles forced 24 turnovers, including three in a row in overtime, and rallied from a nine-point deficit in the final 4:33 of regulation Saturday to earn their ninth consecutive victory by beating Miami 83-79. Sophomore Devin Vassell set a career high for the second consecutive game by leading Florida State with 23 points while adding 11 rebounds and five assists. M.J. Walker added 19 points in 23 minutes for the Seminoles, who won despite shooting 42 percent and committing 16 turnovers. Florida State (16-2, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), which began the day tied with No. The Hurricanes play Tuesday at Duke, which won 95-62 when the teams met Jan. 4.
Walker leads No. 18 FSU to 78-65 win over No. 7 Louisville
Florida State guard M.J. Walker (23) attempts to drive around the defense of Louisville guard David Johnson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Walker leads No. 18 FSU to 78-65 win over No. 7 Louisville
It was his first action since suffering a bone bruise in a win over North Alabama last Saturday. “I give all the credit to Florida State,” Louisville coach Chris Mack said. Three of four Louisville guards who played 14 or more minutes were 6-2 or shorter. HOMECOMING OF SORTSThe trip to Louisville allowed Hamilton to reconnect with his old boss, former Kentucky coach Joe B. Louisville: Playing for the third time in 17 days, the Cardinals had their worst shooting half of the season in the first half.
Seminoles, their defense not resting, top Georgia Tech 70-58
Ron DeSantis and his daughter Madison, 3, watch the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Florida State and Georgia Tech in Tallahassee, Fla., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida State knows its defense goes a long way. 18 Seminoles blocked nine shots and created 11 steals to beat Georgia Tech 70-58 Tuesday for their 15th straight home victory. “They are very, very good defensively,” Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner said. The 20 turnovers by Georgia Tech were one short of its season high.