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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aussie star wins prestigious NBA award
Dyson Daniels has capped off a stunning season with the Atlanta Hawks by becoming the first Australian to win the George Mikan Trophy as the NBA's most improved player for the 2024-25 campaign. The man dubbed the 'Great Barrier Thief' was one of three finalists for defensive player of the year but was edged out by Cleveland's Evan Mobley. However, he wouldn't be denied a second time with Daniels claiming 44 first place votes from the 100 judges to steamroll the most improved award, with the Atlanta ace finishing on 332 votes, well clear of Ivica Zubac of the Clippers (186 votes). In his third NBA season, Daniels thrived in his new environment to lead the NBA in steals per game and total steals, while he averaged the most steals per game since the 1990-91 season. He was twice named Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month this season because of his dominance without the ball, with the guard also racking up career highs in points (14.1 per game), rebounds (5.9) and assists (4.4). Daniels joins some of the game's superstars to have won the award, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant and Jimmy Butler just some of the previous winners. His Hawks lost in overtime in the play-in to the Heat who were subsequently swept by the Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs, with Daniels posting a double-double in the heartbreaking defeat.
News.com.au
01-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Dyson sweeps rivals: Dyson Daniels caps dream season by winning NBA most improved award
Dyson Daniels has capped off a stunning season with the Atlanta Hawks by becoming the first Australian to win the George Mikan Trophy as the NBA's most improved player for the 2024-25 campaign. The man dubbed the 'Great Barrier Thief' was one of three finalists for defensive player of the year but was edged out by Cleveland's Evan Mobley. Most Improved. Undeniably. Dyson Daniels is the 2024-25 @Kia Most Improved Player! — Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 30, 2025 However, he wouldn't be denied a second time with Daniels claiming 44 first place votes from the 100 judges to steamroll the most improved award, with the Atlanta ace finishing on 332 votes, well clear of Ivica Zubac of the Clippers (186 votes). In his third NBA season, Daniels thrived in his new environment to lead the NBA in steals per game and total steals, while he averaged the most steals per game since the 1990-91 season. He was twice named Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month this season because of his dominance without the ball, with the guard also racking up career highs in points (14.1 per game), rebounds (5.9) and assists (4.4). Daniels joins some of the game's superstars to have won the award, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant and Jimmy Butler just some of the previous winners. His Hawks lost in overtime in the play-in to the Heat who were subsequently swept by the Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs, with Daniels posting a double-double in the heartbreaking defeat.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Simons scores 22 and Portland downs Indiana 112-89 for 5th straight win
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons had 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fifth straight game with a 112-89 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant added 20 points for the Blazers, who have won nine of their last 10. Andrew Nembhard scored 17 points for the Pacers in the loss, which snapped a four-game winning streak. T.J. McConnell's basket got the Pacers within 80-74 in the fourth quarter but Scoot Henderson hit a 3-pointer from distance that gave the Blazers an 89-76 lead with 6:10 left. The Pacers have won 12 of 15 since the start of the year and rank among the top five in the league for offense and defense over that span. Myles Turner played for the Pacers after missing Monday's win at the Jazz with a right peroneal strain. He finished with nine points. Portland led 27-18 after the first quarter. The Pacers closed the gap, getting within 38-34 late in the first half, but Portland led 45-38 at the break. Turner hit a 3-pointer that got Indiana within 53-49. Portland withstood the challenge and went ahead 60-52 after Shaedon Sharpe's emphatic dunk. There was a dustup between Nembhard and Deandre Ayton with 4:27 left in the third quarter that resulted in offsetting technical fouls. Takeaways Pacers: Andrew Nembhard was named the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month. ... Pascal Siakam reached 4,000 career rebounds during the game. Trail Blazers: Portland was playing the second of a back-to-back after beating the Phoenix Suns 121-119. Key Moment Turner had a a chance to tie the game in the third quarter but missed the first of a pair of free throws, and Robert Williams III dunked on the other end for Portland. Key Stat Henderson and Sharpe each had 17 points off the bench. Up Next Pacers: Visit the Clippers on Thursday. Blazers: Host Sacramento on Thursday. ___ AP NBA: Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press
Fox Sports
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Simons scores 22 and Portland downs Indiana 112-89 for 5th straight win
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons had 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fifth straight game with a 112-89 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant added 20 points for the Blazers, who have won nine of their last 10. Andrew Nembhard scored 17 points for the Pacers in the loss, which snapped a four-game winning streak. T.J. McConnell's basket got the Pacers within 80-74 in the fourth quarter but Scoot Henderson hit a 3-pointer from distance that gave the Blazers an 89-76 lead with 6:10 left. The Pacers have won 12 of 15 since the start of the year and rank among the top five in the league for offense and defense over that span. Myles Turner played for the Pacers after missing Monday's win at the Jazz with a right peroneal strain. He finished with nine points. Portland led 27-18 after the first quarter. The Pacers closed the gap, getting within 38-34 late in the first half, but Portland led 45-38 at the break. Turner hit a 3-pointer that got Indiana within 53-49. Portland withstood the challenge and went ahead 60-52 after Shaedon Sharpe's emphatic dunk. There was a dustup between Nembhard and Deandre Ayton with 4:27 left in the third quarter that resulted in offsetting technical fouls. Takeaways Pacers: Andrew Nembhard was named the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month. ... Pascal Siakam reached 4,000 career rebounds during the game. Trail Blazers: Portland was playing the second of a back-to-back after beating the Phoenix Suns 121-119. Key Moment Turner had a a chance to tie the game in the third quarter but missed the first of a pair of free throws, and Robert Williams III dunked on the other end for Portland. Key Stat Henderson and Sharpe each had 17 points off the bench. Up Next Pacers: Visit the Clippers on Thursday. Blazers: Host Sacramento on Thursday. ___ AP NBA: recommended
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Simons scores 22 and Portland downs Indiana 112-89 for 5th straight win
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons had 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fifth straight game with a 112-89 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant added 20 points for the Blazers, who have won nine of their last 10. Andrew Nembhard scored 17 points for the Pacers in the loss, which snapped a four-game winning streak. T.J. McConnell's basket got the Pacers within 80-74 in the fourth quarter but Scoot Henderson hit a 3-pointer from distance that gave the Blazers an 89-76 lead with 6:10 left. The Pacers have won 12 of 15 since the start of the year and rank among the top five in the league for offense and defense over that span. Myles Turner played for the Pacers after missing Monday's win at the Jazz with a right peroneal strain. He finished with nine points. Portland led 27-18 after the first quarter. The Pacers closed the gap, getting within 38-34 late in the first half, but Portland led 45-38 at the break. Turner hit a 3-pointer that got Indiana within 53-49. Portland withstood the challenge and went ahead 60-52 after Shaedon Sharpe's emphatic dunk. There was a dustup between Nembhard and Deandre Ayton with 4:27 left in the third quarter that resulted in offsetting technical fouls. Takeaways Pacers: Andrew Nembhard was named the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month. ... Pascal Siakam reached 4,000 career rebounds during the game. Trail Blazers: Portland was playing the second of a back-to-back after beating the Phoenix Suns 121-119. Turner had a a chance to tie the game in the third quarter but missed the first of a pair of free throws, and Robert Williams III dunked on the other end for Portland. Key Stat Henderson and Sharpe each had 17 points off the bench. Up Next Pacers: Visit the Clippers on Thursday. ___
