Illinois guard Kylan Boswell collides with Oregon forward Supreme Cook during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Nolan Hickman had 13 points and No. 19 Gonzaga cruised to an 81-50 victory over Portland at Spokane Arena. Ryan Nembhard added 10 points and nine assists for the Bulldogs, who improved to 2-0 in West Coast Conference play. Dusty Stromer scored 12, Braden Huff had 10 points and Michael Ajayi pulled down 15 rebounds. Redshirt freshman Vincent Delano was the only player in double figures for the Pilots with 12 points. Delano shot 6 for 16 from the field and Portland was held to 33.3% overall, including 4 of 25 from 3-point range. Ben Gregg had four of Gonzaga’s 10 steals.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives by Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan, left, and guard Scoot Henderson defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, tosses powder in the air as guard Bronny James stands by prior to an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
San Jose Sharks center Tyler Toffoli, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a gaol against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, shoots a 3-point basket next to Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
