Jake C
Nov 30, 20242 min read
Lou Carnesecca 1925-2024
Former St. John’s University head coach Lou Carnesecca has passed away. Carnesecca was 99 years old, and would have turned 100 on January...
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The Shooter's Bounce
Basketball Thoughts & Analysis
Since 2019, giving opinion and news on the NBA and the game of basketball.
Jake C
Nov 30, 20245 min read
Hawks Down Cavs for 2nd Straight; Wolves Get First Win in Four Games; Thunder Rally vs. Lakers
NBA Cup play resumed on Friday, with 10 games across the Association. Notable results included the Cleveland Cavaliers losing their third...
Jake C
Nov 27, 20244 min read
Early Season Inconsistency Hurting Lakers
Whether intentional or unintentional, the Los Angeles Lakers are always one of the teams at the forefront of NBA coverage. Akin to the...
Jake C
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Nets Down Warriors; Ivey’s Game Winner Lifts Pistons; Anunoby’s Career Night Paces Knicks; Payton Career Assist Night for Pelicans
In a nine-game slate on Monday, the Brooklyn Nets got a big win in San Francisco, Jaden Ivey clinched a Piston victory, and 40 points...
Jake C
Nov 25, 20243 min read
Celtics Hold Off Wolves in Tight Contest; Cavs 17-1; Nets Get Road Win in Sacramento
Jaylen Brown’s transition triple with 1:16 remaining gave the Boston Celtics enough of a cushion at home to defeat the Minnesota...
Jake C
Nov 24, 20243 min read
Unique History for Scotty Pippen Jr. and His Hall of Fame Father; Big Wins for Trail Blazers, Spurs, Nuggets
Some special history was made on Saturday night at the United Center in Chicago. Scotty Pippen Jr., the son of Bulls’ legend and...
Jake C
Nov 23, 20244 min read
Nov. 22 Recap: McCain, Maxey Ignite 76ers; Warriors Stave Off Pelicans for 12th Win; Naji Marshall’s 26 Leads Mavericks on Road in Denver
Rookie guard Jared McCain scored 30 points on 6-for-11 from downtown (11-for-20 overall) and Tyrese Maxey put up 26 (11-for-17) to lead...
Jake C
Nov 21, 20243 min read
Knicks Win 4th Straight; Giannis Leads Bucks with 41; Cavs Back on Track with Blowout Win
In an eight game slate on Wednesday, the New York Knicks won their fourth-consecutive game with a big time road performance, Giannis...
Jake C
Nov 20, 20244 min read
Celtics Hand Cavaliers First Loss; Russell Westbrook Notches 200th Career Triple-Double; Knect Erupts for Lake
The Cleveland Cavaliers took their unblemished 15-0 record into Boston on Tuesday night in NBA Cup action for a showdown with the...
Jake C
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Nov. 18 Recap: Dyson Daniels’ Game Saving Block of De’Aaron Fox; R.J. Barrett Scores 39; Jimmy Butler Nets 30 in Return; RIP Bob Love
Monday night saw an eight-game slate in the league, with a budding young player continuing his high level of play, a veteran star leading...
Jake C
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Cavaliers 15-0; James Harden Passes Ray Allen on All-Time Triples List; Rockets Blast Bulls
There were 10 games on Sunday’s slate of NBA action, with the Cleveland Cavaliers staying unbeaten and James Harden making history in...
Jake C
Nov 16, 20243 min read
NBA Cup Day 2: Cavaliers Stay Perfect; De’Aaron Fox Pours in Kings’ Record 60; Cam Thomas Joins Exclusive Company with 40-Point Night at MSG
Group play in the 2024 NBA Cup returned on Friday, with a Sacramento King exploding for a career night, the Cleveland Cavaliers remaining...
Jake C
Nov 14, 20243 min read
Nov. 13 Recap: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 59, KAT’s 46 Add to Wembanyama’s 50 On Historic Night; Cavaliers 13-0
Along with Victor Wembanyama’s 50 points on Wednesday night in a win over the Washington Wizards, Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 59 to...
Jake C
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Victor Wembanyama Explodes for Career-High 50 vs. Wizards
Victor Wembanyama bested his previous career-high by 10 points on Wednesday night in the San Antonio Spurs’ (6-6) win over the Washington...
Jake C
Nov 13, 20243 min read
Nov. 12 Recap: Warriors Win in Thompson’s Return to the Bay; Hawks Upend Celtics; Pistons Outlast Heat in Overtime
There were three notable results on Tuesday night in the NBA, in what was the first stage of group play for the 2024 NBA Cup. In an...
Jake C
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Nov. 11 Recap: Cavaliers 12-0; Gilgeous-Alexander’s Career-High 45 Gives Thunder Win Over Clippers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 12-0 thanks to a 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Monday night. The Cavaliers are...
Jake C
Nov 11, 20247 min read
Zion Williamson’s Career Becoming Another Sad Tale of “What If?”
In any professional sport, the top overall pick in a draft has certain expectations. Franchise changer. Culture shifter. League altering....
Jake C
Nov 9, 20243 min read
Cavaliers Crush Warriors; First League 10-0 Team Since 2015-2016
The Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 10-0 on Friday night with a dominant home victory over the Golden State Warriors 136-117. With the...
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