Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/TwitterAs Jalen Brunson stepped up to the free-throw line during the closing moments of the New York Knicks’ victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 on Sunday, the echoes of “MVP” chants reverberated throughout Wells Fargo Center.A sizable contingent of Knicks supporters made the journey from Madison Square Garden, approximately two hours north, to rally behind their team. Their dedication was rewarded with a stellar 47-point performance from Brunson, positioning the series 3-1 in favor of the Knicks as it heads back to New York.Following the game, as some of these fervent fans exited Wells Fargo Center, their voices resounded in the lobby with chants of “F— Embiid,” directed at the 76ers big man Joel Embiid who was displeased with the Knicks’ presence in the arena, conveyed his frustration when speaking to reporters after the defeat.“Disappointing. I love our fans,” Embiid said, per SNY. “Think it’s unfortunate, and I’m not calling them out, but it is disappointing. Obviously, you got a lot of Knicks fans, and they’re down the road, and I’ve never seen it, and I’ve been here for 10 years.”“Yeah, it kind of pi—s me off, especially because Philly is considered a sports town. They’ve always shown up, and I don’t think that should happen. Yeah. It’s not OK.”Joel Embiid ‘disappointed’ with Knicks fans taking over 76ers arena https://t.co/YLHZKH0V87— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 28, 2024

Photo: BCLAfter becoming the Basketball Champions League Champion and winning Final Four MVP title, Kendrick Perry from Unicaja Malaga wanted to celebrate with the team.Unicaja Malaga won against Tenerife (80-75) in the Finals of the Basketball Champions League and became eight winner of this young competition, Kendrick Perry was more then pleased that his team returned to the Final Four after finishing at the fourth place last year.“It’s been hell of the ride from last year to this year. I think our team showed a lot of character. From being in the position we been last year and coming up short to winning this championship this year. We needed to stay in the process and we all understood that. We knew we couldn’t start this new season at the Final Four, we had to earn it. And it was day by day process. and after almost one year we can call ourselves Champs. I got this MVP title, but this is not just about me. It is about the whole team, the rest of the guys with me included. They all allowed me to be myself when needed and this award is also a team effort”, said Perry who missed the final shot in the Semi-Finals last year but returned and took the trophy.“I put that shot out of my head, and to be honest I still haven’t watched that Semi-Finals. I didn’t want to live in the past. I understood that this season is a new season. I am glad what we accomplished here, and that we are the champs now”.Malaga was leading in the first three quarter, but in the last part of the game, Tenerife managed to get back and even took the lead. But eventually Malaga managed to return the leadership and finish the tournament as the Champions. “You need to give credit to Tenerife, they are hard-working team with an excellent coach and we understand that. We knew it wasn’t gonna be a 15-20 points win. They all know each other very well, and resumes of their players speaks for themselves. We understood it was going to be a dog fight, but at the end of the day we just made a couple of more plays. And finally got on top, but we all need to give them credit for the hard fight during the Finals and this whole tournament”, said MVP of the Final Four.

[embedded content]In a sensational performance, Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers with a remarkable 47-point showcase.The Knicks managed to seize control of the series with a dominant display led by Brunson, bouncing back for a Game 3 loss.OG Anunoby provided support to Brunson with 16 points and 14 rebounds, while Josh Hart added a whopping 17 rebounds.The Sixers relied on their leaders, Joel Embiid (17 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists) and Tyrese Maxey (23 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds). Kelly Oubre Jr.’s effort was also notable as he notched 19 points.As the series shifts back to New York for Game 5, the Knicks find themselves in a prime position to close out the series and advance to the next round of the playoffs.

Photo: New York Knicks/TwitterThree days following Thursday’s Game 3 matchup, the New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson’s transition from a walking boot to immediate gameplay hit a snag.Despite exiting Wells Fargo Center in a walking boot after the Game 3 loss, Robinson attempted to take the court for Sunday’s game. However, he was ultimately sidelined for Game 4 of the Knicks’ playoff series against the 76ers.Robinson’s absence from the second half was attributed to a sprained left ankle, previously surgically repaired.In Game 3, Joel Embiid of the Sixers was penalized with a flagrant foul for grabbing Robinson’s lower right leg while the Knicks’ center was in the process of attempting a dunk.Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson ruled out for Game 4 vs. 76ers with injury https://t.co/djojJ1Qhpm pic.twitter.com/R4YQynRE3h— New York Post (@nypost) April 28, 2024

Foto: BCLNemanja Dangubić, Peristeri player was more than satisfied with his team performance at the Basketball Champions League and participation at the Final Four in Belgrade.After losing against UCAM Murcia (84-87) in the game for the third place at the Basketball Champions League Final Four, Nemanja Dangubić from Peristeri was happy that his team manage this far, especially because no one believed they could even get to best eight.“Murcia was better from the beginning, we didn’t started as we planned. We allowed them 24 and more points in the first quarter and allowed them easy points. We needed to run after them. In the third and fourth quarter we had them, but at the last moments, we blew our chance to get even and eventually win the game”, said Dangubić, who was grateful his team managed to qualify.“This tournament is really difficult, all those three Spanish teams are among the best teams in the Spanish league, the strongest national European club competition. But we are happy we were here. We finished one tournament and now we need to return to Greek competition. We are waiting for the Playoffs“.At the beginning of the championship, Peristeri was at 0-3 and no one expected them to get this far. No one was even thinking they will get to best eight, but the coach Spanoulis didn’t lose the faith in them and as the result of the team effort they finished competition as the fourth team.“Our road to the Final Four was really difficult. When we had 0-3 almost no one believed we could get to Top 8, not just Final Four, but we did it. Coach had faith in us, he motivated us and we decided to change our approach, every game at the time. And we did it, I think we deserved to be here. This is a huge success for our club, to be participants at this tournament, where there are a lot of great teams”, said Nemanja, who then managed to mention how good is working with Vasilis Spanoulis.“It was my pleasure to work with such a great person, he is motivated every day for the basketball. He is helping us on daily basis, motivates us and giving us a new approach to basketball. We can all learn from him and he was in our shoes before”, finished Nemanja, who is now already thinking about the Greek league where Peristeri is currently third team in the league.

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/TwitterJoel Embiid may consider himself fortunate for never facing off against the likes of Charles Oakley on the court. The renowned New York Knicks legend was known for his no-nonsense approach and would likely not tolerate Embiid’s behavior.During Thursday’s Game 3 clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Knicks, Embiid was slapped with a flagrant one after grabbing and pulling Mitchell Robinson’s leg while both players were on the floor.This action resulted in Robinson leaving the game due to an aggravated ankle injury. The incident sparked a heated altercation, involving players such as Donte DiVincenzo and OG Anunoby confronting Embiid. In response, the towering center defiantly challenged his opponents, asking, “What are you going to do?”“I probably would have smacked him,” Oakley told Newsday’s Barbara Barker regarding the exchange. “You can’t let him send that kind of message. If he had done something like that [when Oakley played], he wouldn’t have gotten away with it. David Robinson, when he played, he knew what he could get away with. They [bullies] pick a fight they think they are going to win.”Knicks legend Charles Oakley would not have tolerated Joel Embiid’s antics in Game 3.”I probably would have smacked him.”MORE: https://t.co/aDXJDxY0g2 pic.twitter.com/m4PKnkP3Zh— OutKick (@Outkick) April 27, 2024

Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/TwitterLos Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks due to ongoing issues with his surgically repaired knee. Coach Ty Lue expressed uncertainty about Leonard’s return timeline, citing limitations in his movement.Leonard, who also missed Game 1 and several regular-season games, returned for Games 2 and 3 but struggled. With the Mavericks leading the series 2-1, Game 4 will be in Dallas on Sunday, followed by Game 5 in Los Angeles.Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 4, Status In Doubt Beyond That https://t.co/iIvOxtMqaS— RealGM (@RealGM) April 28, 2024

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/XDallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison believed that both Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington would thrive with the Dallas Mavericks. He anticipated that joining a competitive team like the Mavericks would provide them with renewed motivation, compared to playing for teams lower in the standings.Gafford echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the shift from playing without clear objectives to competing with purpose. He noted the significant change in mindset and level of focus required to adapt to the Mavericks’ environment.“No disrespect to any other team that we were on, but it’s just we went from playing for nothing to playing for something,” Gafford said. “It’s like we had to lock in a whole different way.”Mavs GM Nico Harrison: We’re Built For The Next Three Playoff Runs https://t.co/mVS2aX3FEw— RealGM (@RealGM) April 28, 2024