Thibs: “We’re excited to have him. When most fighters get as big as possible and then have a drastic weight cut during fight week, middleweight champ Israel Adesanya didn't follow the norm. The contest for the Pistons marked the first matchup against the Knicks since trading Derrick Rose to New York on Feb. 8 for Dennis Smith Jr. Rose finished with 14 points and five assists, while Smith had seven points and seven rebounds. “It’s different shooting after practice than the actual game after sitting the whole season,” he said with a smile. His status for the remainder of the week, with Wednesday’s home game against the Phoenix Suns … Van Noy's reunion with head coach Brian Flores is over after one season. Derrick Rose: Records season-high 11 assists. He eventually regained his composure, but he continued to have his moments with the officials. Rose didn’t travel and missed Monday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Derrick Rose (New York Knicks) with an and one vs the Detroit Pistons, 02/28/2021. The Suns followed that up with a 20-point loss at Charlotte, but responded with a much better showing on Sunday just as they did in Toronto after losing by 34 at Indiana. Marc Gasol out vs the Suns, due to Health and Safety protocols. Derrick Rose scored 31 points vs. Phoenix Suns to help Detroit Pistons end a seven-game losing streak. “We’re ready,” said Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr., who scored 18 off the bench Sunday. Miami received 16 points and 13 rebounds from Bam Adebayo, while Precious Achiuwa and Tyler Herro each had 14 points. Part of it is youth. I went through a lot in 2020 and it was all good stuff.” This Saturday in Las Vegas, Kenney (16-2-1) will look to take another step forward in his career when he faces Dominick Cruz (22-3) in a UFC 259 preliminary 135-pound bout. Detroit Pistons vs. Phoenix Suns. He went 0-for-5 from 3, though, with three misses coming in the fourth. “They capitalized on a lot of our mistakes,” said Warren, who scored a team-high 21 points. Bryson DeChambeau might not be driving the sixth green this week, but he's still putting on a show – and it could end in victory. Twenty-three seconds later, Rose hit a step-back jumper for the win. If you enjoyed this video, please consider donating to my Patreon. https://sports.yahoo.com/derrick-rose-2-pointer-vs-030500732.html Kendrick Nunn scored a team-high 24 points as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to six games with a 109-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday in Miami. Griffin has reportedly drawn interest from most of the top playoff contenders. Igor Kokoskov and Kelly Oubre Jr. talk about Sunday's 116-114 loss at Minnesota as Derrick Rose hit the game-winning bucket with 0.6 seconds left. While 2020 was by no means perfect for bantamweight Casey Kenney, it was nonetheless a very fruitful year for him. The UFC 259 co-main event features double-champ Amanda Nunes putting her featherweight title on the line against Megan Anderson. Part of it is losing, but what the youthful Suns must realize is as Kokoskov has often said, they have a “low margin for error.”. They got 56 bench points, played close to even on the glass (33-38) without Ayton and Holmes, and had the lead late. We didn’t do that tonight.”. He stepped on the scale at 200.5 pounds, pizza box in hand, in his quest to become a two-division champion. Rose missed the second half in Detroit’s … Knicks are waiting on physicals to go through. 23 PTS 8/23 FG 7/9 FT. Eric Bledsoe E. Bledsoe. Frustrated with the officiating all night, Booker picked up a technical foul in the first half. Booker, from the top, saw Towns start drifting toward Bender, who was on the perimeter. Brad Marchand used multiple curse words to describe Tom Wilson's brutal headshot on Brandon Carlo in Friday night's Bruins-Capitals game. The Suns hope to have Ayton (left ankle sprain) and Holmes (right foot sprain) back, both of whom suffered injuries in Saturday’s loss. If Ben Roethlisberger is to go out with his head held high, the organization needs to lend him a helping hand. “This (fight) is what I’m focused on right now, but I do plan on getting in a couple more fights this year afterwards,” said Kenney.” “Bantamweight is one of the hottest divisions right now, so I’m going to need to put together a handful of wins to get that title shot. Phoenix doubled Towns in the second half to help Bender and Quincy Acy. The next month will re-shape plenty of rosters around the NBA, and one intriguing move in the East could end up impacting the Sixers' postseason hopes. The Suns typically don’t do that, but should consider it moving forward. James is out for Wednesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings. He only played in five of those 22 games. He'll square off against No. But how quickly he looked to score was surprising. “Dragan Bender did a phenomenal job,” Kokoskov said. Derrick Rose can go upstairs! Towns settled for 3s, too, but Bender, the fourth overall pick in the 2016 draft, showed up. LeBron James is getting a game off after starting the first 36 for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. The Knicks currently sit at #7 in the East over teams like Toronto, Miami & Atlanta. “It got me in a position where I want to be in the fight game. Missed a lot of free throws (22 of 32 as a team), a lot of transition buckets. They will have an opportunity to avenge their latest loss Tuesday against the Timberwolves (22-24) at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Rose … Derrick Rose, Immanuel Quickley & Obi Toppin combined for 49 points on Saturday. He will serve as an emergency back-up if anything happens to either of the UFC 259 main event fighters. Pistons vs. Suns preview: Road trip continues in the Valley of the Sun ... With this game being the first night of a back-to-back, it is uncertain whether Blake Griffin and/or Derrick Rose will play. Did you not get the memo! to give Toronto a 111-109 win. Askar Askarov and Kennedy Nzechukwu had yet to weigh in with one hour and 30 minutes left. Askar Askarov misses weight for UFC 259 All but two fighters weighed in during the first 30 minutes of the two-hour window. “Devin, being one of the leaders, he takes that personal,” said Jamal Crawford, who returned to where he last played to score 11 points after missing the previous five games with three from a sore left knee. G - CHI. Born: October 4, 1988 in Chicago, Illinois us. ... Derrick Rose (plus-1.2 Offensive Box … I wanna go higher! Starting shooting guard Josh Jackson and backup point guard Derrick Rose are listed as probable for tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns. 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Bridges was once on the wrong end of another game in less than a week, but Oubre was put in those situations his rookie year in Washington, too. Which all goes back to the Suns feeling disrespected, a point Jackson and Booker made after the Toronto loss. Late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant reportedly "loved the idea" of the team acquiring Derrick Rose during the 2019-20 season. Instead, Brady signed a two-year, $50 million contact with the Bucs and more than delivered for the franchise with an impressive run through the playoffs and convincing win over the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in the title game. “He’s a legend in this sport, but I think this is my time, and hopefully we’ll see it very soon. “He’s going to have to critique a couple of things about that possession, but other than that, he played solid.”. Askarov took to the scale with about an hour left during the weigh-in window. “I’m not really worried about that. “To come in there and bang like that and capitalize on good plays, he was amazing. The third championship bout on the UFC 259 fight card features bantamweight titleholder Petr Yan making the first defense of his belt. Detroit Pistons (1-7) vs. Phoenix Suns (6-2) ... Detroit Pistons in talks to trade Derrick Rose to New York Knicks: What we know. “Put the ball in his hands and let him make a play.”. “It was all up to my teammates and the coaches for giving me that confidence, putting the ball in my hands and just believing in me,” said Rose, who scored a game-high 31 points off the bench. Brady, who took home Super Bowl MVP honors while claiming a record-extending seventh championship ring, also shot down the possibility of retiring in his on-field TV interview, so the story he told about his exchange with wife Gisele Bundchen was no surprise. Taking that into account, those misses are understandable, but Bender showed a competitiveness that could lead to more minutes down the road. New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose will miss Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs because he is in the league's health and safety protocols, the … “He was really upset and I was just like, ‘Listen, we wouldn’t ask for a better situation for us to grow from, for you to get some confidence and realize, I can do this,’” Oubre said. 24 Seconds: Derrick Rose (Split Clean) Patty Mills beats the halftime buzzer with corner 3 vs. Knicks College: Memphis. High School: Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois Derrick Rose was "extremely doubtful" for Wednesday's game against Phoenix early in the day and ultimately did not play because of a sprained left … However, the Suns once again came up short. Booker will reexamine how he played and finished the game, too. Some had thought the 43-year-old might walk away from the game when he parted ways with the Patriots last offseason after winning six Super Bowls in 20 seasons in New England. Find a way to win. “Showed presence. The Suns instead lost in demoralizing fashion for the second time in three games, 116-114, as Rose knocked down a 21-foot jumper over rookie Mikal Bridges with 0.6 seconds left Sunday … Up four with 2 minutes, 55 seconds left, Phoenix went 0-for-4 and Devin Booker committed two late turnovers with the latter coming with the score tied, 114-114, with 30.5 seconds left. The contest for the Pistons marked the first matchup against the Knicks since trading Derrick Rose to New York on Feb. 8 for Dennis Smith Jr. Rose finished with 14 points and five assists, while Smith had seven points and seven rebounds. He was great.”. By Adam Hermann. With that being said, he’s looking to make Saturday’s bout a springboard for his case to move closer to title contention. by Matthew MacKay | Knicks Correspondent | Thu, Feb 4th 5:49pm EST. What the Numbers Say. James did not travel with the team after a loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday and is getting a few days away from the team before heading to Atlanta for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game festivities. Derrick Rose (Detroit Pistons) with a 2-pointer vs the Phoenix Suns, 01/08/2021. I wanna go higher! Josh Jackson got a technical at the end of the third as Oubre tried to hold him back from talking to the referee. Pistons rally from 23 down, beat Suns 110-105 in OT — Jerami Grant had 31 points, 10 rebounds and a crucial assist near the end of regulation, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 110-105 in overtime after rallying from a 23-point deficit Friday night. “That’s what it was all about.”, THE KID FROM CHICAGO COMES UP CLUTCH@budweiserusa Legendary Moment pic.twitter.com/hGOYIaRG4u. If Benavidez's team agrees to the bout, Askarov would likely forfeit 20 percent of his fight purse to Benavidez to keep the bout intact. Saturday's championship heavy fight card is set now that the UFC 259 weigh-in results are official. Glover Teixeira makes weight as UFC 259 main event back-up Light heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira stepped on the scale after Nzechukwu, weighing 204.5 pounds. It's not often that a fighter pulls out after weigh-ins, although it has become a bigger concern during the pandemic, as COVID-19 protocols have forced several fighters out on the day of the event. “The whole Fight Island thing was pretty cool too, fighting close back to back, and I got my first finish versus (Louis) Smolka as well. All three title fights got the green light on Friday with all six athletes in the championship bouts stepping on the scale within the first 25 minutes of the two-hour weigh-in window. ... Ayton led the Suns with 14 points on 7-of-7 shooting before the break. One of those could have helped close the game out, but the Suns talk all the time about taking the open shot. The Packers have been working with Rodgers on a potentially restructured deal since late January, according to Jason Wilde. It’s part of the game. “I’m fully prepared and time will tell out there, but Dominick Cruz is a huge test and I don’t want to look past him.” With how deep the 135-pound weight class is in the UFC, Kenney knows he’s going to have to do something to stand out amongst the pack to get to the top of the ladder. New, 16 comments. Derrick Rose (illness) practices Thursday, expected to play vs. Suns. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown received a special compliment from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James during the NBA All-Star Draft on Thursday night. Late turnovers, missed shots — and Derrick Rose — kept the Phoenix Suns from ending a four-game road trip with what would’ve been an impressive win without injured bigs Deandre Ayton and Richaun Holmes. Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (25) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. Friday, February 05, 2021 – 09:00 PM EST at PHX Arena. “2020 wasn’t everybody’s year, but it was one of my better years,” Kenny told MMAWeekly.com. Rose recorded 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 assists, four steals and one rebound across 38 … “I had my first loss in the UFC to start off in 2020, and everybody wants to see how you respond off a loss and I responded really well,” said Kenney. “At the end of the games, we’ve got to be smarter and value the ball more and convert. “It was definitely fun being out there but it’s been a long time since I out there so it was definitely tough,” said Bender who played a season-high 29 minutes against the Timberwolves. Derrick Martell Rose Twitter: drose (D-Rose, Windy City Assassin, Pooh) Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right 6-2, 200lb (188cm, 90kg) Team: New York Knicks. ... Magic Johnson looking forward to Lakers vs Suns game. 02/28/2021, 2:48 PM. Derrick Rose can go upstairs! It was no shock he had the ball down the stretch. Former paceman Steve Harmison said Dom Bess had been "chucked under the bus" by England after the off-spinner struggled against India during the fourth Test in Ahmedabad on Friday. Doubting Nunes at this point is as foolhardy as doubting Tom Brady in the Super Bowl or Stephen Curry at the free-throw line. Washington made the move to release Alex Smith official on Friday, and Ron Rivera thanked him for his veteran leadership on the team. Instead of holding the ball, Booker, seeing an opening, decided to start his drive with his right hand down the lane on Andrew Wiggins with 21 seconds left on the shot clock, 27.7 on the game clock. DETROIT -- The Detroit Pistons will see some reinforcements on the offensive and defensive side of the ball in their matchup against the Phoenix Suns Friday at … I definitely felt sorry about the loss.”. Yan tipped the scale at 135 pounds; Sterling at 134.5 pounds. “I got some money in my pocket and gained some new fans; things I wanted to get done in this sport I did in 2020.” While some might look at a loss as a bad thing, Kenney views it as an opportunity to show his skill set. Game against the Suns might be your last chance to see Andre Drummond, Derrick Rose in a Pistons uniform. Nunes was first to the scale on Friday, weighing 145 pounds. “Oh man, Dragan was phenomenal,” Warren said. ... Derrick Rose D. Rose. Bender was one of six Suns to score in double figures. TJ Warren missed the final shot, which wouldn’t have counted, as Phoenix (11-37) squandered an 11-point, second-half lead to go winless on the road trip. “Derrick had it going, especially in that fourth quarter,” said Timberwolves interim coach Ryan Saunders about Rose, who scored 12 in the fourth. This comes two games after Pascal Siakam hit a game-winner over Bridges and Ayton at the buzzer Thursday to give Toronto a 111-109 win. “Throughout the year we always preach showing my hands, being long and trying to help from the corners and I was just trying to make a play on the ball and I was able to do that,” Gibson said. The Suns followed that up with, Idol to rival: How Suns rookie Elie Okobo is still learning from Hornets' Tony Parker, Another stagnant start highlights Suns' inconsistencies in road loss to Hornets, Suns stunned by Pascal Siakam's buzzer-beating layup for Raptors, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He missed weight by one pound, weighing 127 pounds for his flyweight fight with Joseph Benavidez. Probably my favorite Stacey King call on a derrick rose dunk. Josh Okogie came up with the loose ball and Minnesota called timeout with 23.6 seconds left. 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Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 28 of his 30 points in the first half with Bender on the receiving end on the bulk of those points, but the Croatian made him work and didn’t back down from the challenge. The two former Wildcats will oppose each other on March 23. Without them, Dragan Bender, in his first start and real action all season, posted a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Suns instead lost in demoralizing fashion for the second time in three games, 116-114, as Rose knocked down a 21-foot jumper over rookie Mikal Bridges with 0.6 seconds left Sunday night at Target Center. There was six seconds between the game clock and shot clock. Goran Dragic, starting his first game for Miami since Feb. 5, had 13 points. I’m happy for him.”. Alternatively, you also … While UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz weighed in at 205 pounds on the nose, the top end of the limit, his opponent took a remarkedly different approach. Scott Pianowski continues his Shuffle Up tiered rankings series with one of the deepest positions in fantasy baseball: The outfield. Booker is the team’s closer. Khamzat Chimaev has been suffering from the aftereffects of COVID-19 and announced his retirement from MMA on Monday. YouTube doesn't allow me to collect ad revenue from my videos. For a guy who didn’t play a lot of games, to be a starter and to give us those minutes and be a double-double guy. Visibly frustrated, Booker left the visiting locker room before the media entered after finishing with 18 points, six assists, five fouls and five turnovers. Taj Gibson left Warren open on the perimeter, reached in and Booker lost the ball. Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says point guard Derrick Rose will be inactive against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight for personal reasons. Mike Vorkunov: Derrick Rose’s availability tonight vs. Heat will be a game-time decision. 1 contender Aljamain Sterling after both easily made weight. Get a summary of the Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns basketball game. Oubre said he sees Bridges growing from those moments just as he did. Nzechukwu was the final fighter scheduled on the card to the scale, making weight for his bout with just under an hour left during the weigh-in window. Dominick Cruz is a huge step in that direction, and I think that will help me get the fights I need to get that title shot, maybe later this year.” Patricio Pitbull issues million dollar challenge to Dana White to beat Conor McGregor (Subscribe to MMAWeekly.com on YouTube). TRENDING > Khamzat Chimaev says he’s done; Chechen leader and Dana White say he’s not retiring “To be a champion you have to beat former champions, and Dominick Cruz is a great place to start,” Kenney said. Saddiq Bey led the Pistons' rookies with 10 points and five rebounds in 32 minutes of work. ... the 14th win for the Suns in their last 17 games. Most importantly for Kenney, he was able to stay busy in 2020, picking up three wins in four fights, making for an impressive 5-1 start to his UFC career. Derrick Rose. The New York Knicks have a solid combination of young & veteran players, which is resulting in wins. The Detroit Pistons need to go after Dragic because if Derrick Rose does end up leaving, replacements won't come much better than the 34-year-old who will be a free agent this off-season. Derrick Rose with a 2-pointer vs. Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter Derrick Rose with a 2-pointer vs. Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter FEBRUARY 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM They should have won Sunday, but their play late set the stage for Rose to beat them at the end. Rose stuns Suns with game-winning bucket to in 116-114 T-Wolves' wins. Before playing 29 minutes Sunday, Bender played a total of 30 minutes in Phoenix’s previous 22 games. Skip to navigation < > Menu ESPN. Anderson was the last title fight athlete to the scale, weighing 144.5 pounds for the title tilt. MINNEAPOLIS — Igor Kokoskov put it simply. “First couple of moments, but after that, once you get rolling, it was fun to be out there playing basketball.”.