Spring Lady Lions head basketball coach Michael Prejean earned his career win No. 100, Jan. 17, as Spring (5-2) closed the first round of District 16-6A on a five-game winning streak with a 51-31 victory over MacArthur, and beat Eisenhower 74-17, Jan. 14. … [Read more...] about NW Houston sports highlights: Tomball girls soccer opens district with win
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Kroenke Sports CEO Jim Martin retiring as Altitude Sports’ dispute with Comcast, Dish continues
Martin and KSE COO Matt Hutchings have been heavily involved in talks with DirecTV, DISH Network and Comcast since Altitude’s contracts lapsed with the three carriers in late August. And Martin played a key role in Altitude coming to terms with DirecTV on a multi-year agreement in October. … [Read more...] about Kroenke Sports CEO Jim Martin retiring as Altitude Sports’ dispute with Comcast, Dish continues
Stephen Curry serves as TV analyst; Warriors beat Magic to end 10-game losing streak
After Magic center Nikola Vucevic’s dunk with 4:43 left capped a 20-8 run to put Orlando up 91-90, Golden State responded with a 14-2 spurt to retake the lead. With little more than a minute remaining, Russell delivered a dazzling dribble at the top of the arc, sank a fadeaway 3-pointer over Evan Fournier’s outstretched hand and, as a capacity crowd roared, pointed toward his right arm and nodded. … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry serves as TV analyst; Warriors beat Magic to end 10-game losing streak
Rockets stumble in second half, fall to Lakers for third straight loss
That made up for much of the Rockets scoring with Westbrook scoring 22 first half points on 9 of 12 shooting and Harden adding 17 with six assists, which did not include the offense he provided by passing out of the double teams the Lakers sent to get the ball out of his hands on the perimeter. … [Read more...] about Rockets stumble in second half, fall to Lakers for third straight loss
Lakers’ upper echelon defense adjusts, but does not change for James Harden
“Part of why we’re good is we scheme,” Vogel said. “We do adjust. It is not just one plan for every opponent. We look at what the opponent does well, try to take away their strengths, make them play to their weaknesses. This isn’t different in that regard. They’re just more extreme with their strengths.” … [Read more...] about Lakers’ upper echelon defense adjusts, but does not change for James Harden
