Real Madrid laboured to a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal in their Club World Cup opener as the spirited Saudis stole thunder away from Trent Alexander-Arnold ’s debut.

But in Tuesday’s Game Four, with the Knicks needing a win to avoid falling behind 3-1 in the series, Towns encountered early foul trouble, picking up a pair in the first quarter.

John Wall had a theory about foul-baiting NBA stars. The former Washington Wizards point guard, who played the game with speed and force rather than shiftiness and guile, thought the playoffs were ...

Lay it on the line: Foul artists have ruled the NBA playoffs It’s not a magic trick: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson have hacked the system for their benefit.

With all that skill, he knew how to draw fouls and get to the easiest shot in basketball. Throughout Bryant's legendary career, he had two playoff runs with a higher FTR than Shai's (1997, 1998).

"It's almost impossible. A lot of times offensive players like Shai will initiate the contact or hook his arm looking to draw that contact. He is a foul artist," Malone said of the NBA MVP.

Any contact, a lot of times, offensive players like Shai will initiate the contact, will hook his arm, looking to draw that contact.” “He is a foul artist, as I mentioned earlier today ...

One of the primary storylines that's emerged over the course of the opening Western Conference finals games has been Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's ability to draw fouls. The 26-year-old guard, who was ...

"It's almost impossible. A lot of times offensive players like Shai will initiate the contact or hook his arm looking to draw that contact. He is a foul artist," Malone said of the NBA MVP.

Any contact, a lot of times, offensive players like Shai will initiate the contact, will hook his arm, looking to draw that contact.” “He is a foul artist, as I mentioned earlier today ...