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Brad Underwood On Making His First Final Four After Win Over Iowa

Illinois advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 2005 after beating Iowa. HC Underwood said postgame after the 71-59 win, "I'm gonna get emotional, but I've been doing this 39 years. You dream about this as a kid. I dreamt about doing it at Illinois." Illinois will face the winner of Duke/UConn.

By Samir Mehdi

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nearly Doubles Career-Best Scoring at 20.4 PPG, Makes MIP Case

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nearly Doubles Career-Best Scoring at 20.4 PPG, Makes MIP Case

With a bigger offensive load than ever, Alexander-Walker is averaging a career-high 20.4ppg, nearly doubling his previous best at 12.8ppg. He's also had a career-best 42 20-point games, compared to a previous best of 5. Alexander-Walker is averaging 3.7apg, showing flashes of playmaking in clutch moments as well. He's quietly built a strong MIP case while succeeding as a Hawk.

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Moses Moody Underwent Successful Surgery to Repair Patellar Tendon, Per Brett Siegel

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Moses Moody Underwent Successful Surgery to Repair Patellar Tendon, Per Brett Siegel

Having ruptured his left patellar tendon during Warriors' 137-131 OT win vs. Mavs, Moody has now undergone successful surgery to repair it. According to Brett Siegel, he will be out indefinitely, with the Warriors set to share updates during training camp in September. Following the surgery, Moody is expected to begin rehab immediately, with a potential return before next season.

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Dirk Nowitzki Wonders if Teams Really Want to Face Luka Doncic’s Lakers in the Playoffs

With Doncic averaging 39.7ppg over his last 10 games and with Lakers players finding their roles, Nowitzki wonders if teams really want to face them come playoff time. "Is that a team you really want to see in the playoffs with three guys that can decide the game?" Nowitzki questioned. He is impressed with how they've recovered the season.

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NBA Games Results (March 28th): Bucks Beat Spurs, 76ers Beat Hornets

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NBA Games Results (March 28th): Bucks Beat Spurs, 76ers Beat Hornets

Spurs beat Bucks 127-95 with Victor Wembanyama dropping 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists. Pistons beat Timberwolves 109-87 with Tobias Harris dropping 18 points and 4 rebounds. 76ers beat Hornets 118-114 with Tyrese Maxey making a triumphant return and dropping 26 points and 8 assists. Hawks beat Kings 123-113. Grizzlies beat Bulls 125-124. Suns blow out Jazz 134-109.

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Deron Williams Takes Kobe Bryant Over LeBron James When a Bucket Is on the Line

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Deron Williams Takes Kobe Bryant Over LeBron James When a Bucket Is on the Line

Williams played with both and said their work ethics were wildly different. "Kobe had that mentality, he was on his own, locked in, doing his thing. LeBron's more silly, keeping things light, but LeBron can lock in too," he said. "If I have to get the ball to somebody to get a bucket, I'm going Kobe," he added.

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