NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Julius Randle had 33 points and 10 assists, Derrick Rose made huge plays all over the court to spark New York’s streak-saving finish and the Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-112 in overtime on Sunday for their sixth consecutive victory. Rose scored 23 points. He had the assist on Reggie Bullock’s 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left in regulation, blocked a last shot by the Pelicans that would’ve won it and then opened overtime with a steal and layup to give New York the lead for good. The Knicks controlled the extra period from there to extend their longest winning streak since an eight-game run in 2013-14. New York (31-27) entered play sixth in the Eastern Conference, in good shape for its first playoff berth since winning the Atlantic Division in 2013. Norvel knew. SIX STRAIGHT. pic.twitter.com/Qmqe37MoJC — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 18, 2021 Zion Williamson had 34 points and nine rebounds in his first career game at … [Read more...] about Randle, Rose Power Knicks To 6th Straight Victory
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REPORT: Indiana Was ‘Prepared’ To Offer Brad Stevens A Contract Worth Up To $70 Million
Indiana was reportedly ready to make a serious run at Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens. According to Adrian Wojnarowski (who has blocked me on Twitter for some unknown reason), the Hoosiers were “prepared” to offer Stevens, who is from Indiana, a seven-year deal worth $70 million. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) Yes, Indiana was apparently geared up to pay the former Butler head coach the kind of money you only see in major football. . @wojespn says that Indiana was prepared to offer Brad Stevens a seven year, $70m contract. Stevens wasn’t interested. @abc6 #bleedgreen pic.twitter.com/ObPRX21DjB — Ian Steele (@IanSteeleABC6) April 18, 2021 If Stevens had taken the deal, he would have been the highest-paid college basketball coach by a substantial margin. Last season, only six college coaches in the entire country made north of $4 million. Only three made more than $6 … [Read more...] about REPORT: Indiana Was ‘Prepared’ To Offer Brad Stevens A Contract Worth Up To $70 Million
