NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks
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NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Thunder 100 - 96 Mavericks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a Dallas franchise playoff-record 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory Monday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2. Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort hit clutch 3-pointers late, and Jalen Williams drove for a dunk and a 94-91 lead with 1:29 remaining as Dallas players and coaches screamed for a double-dribble call.

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NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets
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NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22 total and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Duop Reath had 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench for Portland, which is two games behind the Phoenix Suns and …

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles
1 day, 9 hours ago

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets. Dorian Finney-Smith scored 14 points, and Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht each added 12 as the Lakers earned their third straight win and ninth consecutive …

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
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2 days, 2 hours ago

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler III scored a game-high 24 points, Brandin Podziemski returned from an injury to hit two key late 3-pointers and the host Golden State Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry, held off the Milwaukee Bucks 104-93 on Tuesday night. Clippers 132, Cavaliers 119 Ivica Zubac scored 28 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 33 points and Los Angeles …

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors
3 days ago

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors

The Hindu  

Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 38 points, Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets, playing without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, stunned the Golden State Warriors 114-105 in San Francisco on Monday. Stephon Castle scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Devin Vassell had 17 points and eight boards for the Spurs, who lost for the fifth …

Reaves scores 30 points, Doncic just misses triple-double in Lakers’ 125-109 win over Spurs
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3 days, 4 hours ago

Reaves scores 30 points, Doncic just misses triple-double in Lakers’ 125-109 win over Spurs

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Austin Reaves scored 30 points and Luka Doncic had 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Dorian Finney-Smith added 15 points while hitting four 3-pointers for the Lakers, who extended their home winning streak to eight games with back-to-back victories over Phoenix …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak
4 days, 2 hours ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak

The Hindu  

Paolo Banchero had 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as the visiting Orlando Magic snapped Cleveland’s franchise-record 16-game winning streak, beating the NBA-best Cavaliers 108-103 on Sunday. Lakers 107, Suns 96 Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Austin Reaves added 28 points and host Los Angeles snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Phoenix. Damian …

Boston takes on Brooklyn, aims for 50th win this season
4 days, 3 hours ago

Boston takes on Brooklyn, aims for 50th win this season

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to earn its 50th victory of the season when the Celtics host the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics average 17.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Nets allow. The Nets average 13.5 made 3-pointers …

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns
4 days, 11 hours ago

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Austin Reaves scored 28 points and Jaxson Hayes matched his season high with 19 for the Lakers, who returned from an 0-4 road trip to extend their …

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer
5 days, 2 hours ago

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole swished a 35-foot, 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left to give the visiting Washington Wizards a stunning 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Alperen Sengun added 24 points and 15 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet finished with 23 points and seven assists, as Houston won its sixth straight game. Grizzlies 125, Heat 91 Jaren Jackson Jr. scored …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win
6 days, 1 hour ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Darius Garland added 20 points and nine assists to lead the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers to their franchise-record 16th consecutive victory, a 133-124 win Friday over the Memphis Grizzlies. Clippers 121, Hawks 98 James Harden and Kawhi Leonard both scored 25 points to lead Los Angeles past host Atlanta for its fifth …

Cleveland plays Orlando, seeks 17th straight win
6 days, 3 hours ago

Cleveland plays Orlando, seeks 17th straight win

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to prolong its 16-game win streak with a victory over Orlando. The Cavaliers average 16.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.7 more made shots on average than the 11.4 per game the Magic allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Jarrett Allen is scoring 13.6 points per game …

Philadelphia takes on Dallas on 3-game skid
6 days, 3 hours ago

Philadelphia takes on Dallas on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia enters the matchup against Dallas after losing three straight games. The Mavericks’ 13.1 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 13.9 per game the 76ers allow. The 76ers average 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 fewer …

Claxton and the Nets host conference foe Boston
6 days, 3 hours ago

Claxton and the Nets host conference foe Boston

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -11; over/under is 214 BOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics visit Nic Claxton and the Brooklyn Nets in Eastern Conference play. The Nets score 105.3 points per game, 3.0 fewer points than the 108.3 the Celtics give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 1-9, …

Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106
6 days, 4 hours ago

Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker had 22 points and 13 assists, Kevin Durant also scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 122-106 on Friday night. Tyus Jones made six 3-pointers to finish with 20 points as the Suns made 24 3-pointers in the game, one short of the franchise record. Ryan Dunn scored 16 points, Bradley Beal …

Celtics add to Miami’s misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat
6 days, 7 hours ago

Celtics add to Miami’s misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 25 and the Boston Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the freefalling Miami Heat 103-91 on Friday night. The Celtics outscored Miami 25-14 in the fourth quarter and their victory, combined with Atlanta’s loss to the Clippers, clinched a playoff spot for the defending NBA champions. The …

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters
6 days, 10 hours ago

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters

Associated Press  

DENVER — Luka Doncic sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss at Denver on Friday night, cheering on his scrappy, short-handed teammates who nearly pulled off a shocker without four starters. Doncic joined LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable players after scoring 45 points a night earlier in a loss at Milwaukee. “I’m proud of the …

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry sinks 4,000th 3-pointer as Warriors stretch unbeaten run to six
6 days, 23 hours ago

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry sinks 4,000th 3-pointer as Warriors stretch unbeaten run to six

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career 3-pointers on Thursday as the Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco. Bucks 126, Lakers 106 Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds and nine assists to lead Milwaukee …

Sarr scores 19 points, makes big plays on both ends late as Wizards beat Pistons 129-125
1 week ago

Sarr scores 19 points, makes big plays on both ends late as Wizards beat Pistons 129-125

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Alex Sarr made the go-ahead basket with 53 seconds left, followed with a blocked shot and finished with 19 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 129-125 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Justin Champagnie had 17 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, while Kyshawn George scored all of his nine points in the …

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston

The Hindu  

In a potential NBA Finals preview, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tossed in 34 points, and Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder over the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday. Grizzlies 122, Jazz 115 Luke Kennard came off the bench to score a career-high-tying 30 points, and Ja Morant added 28 points and seven assists …

Miami takes on Boston, aims to break 5-game slide
1 week, 1 day ago

Miami takes on Boston, aims to break 5-game slide

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Miami; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Miami will try to end its five-game slide when the Heat take on Boston. The Heat are shooting 45.8% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points higher than the 45.3% the Celtics allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 3-7, averaging 108.6 points, 40.3 rebounds, 28.2 assists, …

Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Memphis
1 week, 1 day ago

Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Memphis

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its 10-game road win streak intact when the Cavaliers face Memphis. The Cavaliers average 16.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.1 more made shots on average than the 14.0 per game the Grizzlies give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging …

Utah faces Toronto, seeks to stop 7-game skid
1 week, 1 day ago

Utah faces Toronto, seeks to stop 7-game skid

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Toronto as losers of seven straight games. The Jazz average 112.5 points per game, 3.2 fewer points than the 115.7 the Raptors give up. Chris Boucher is scoring 10.0 points per game and averaging 4.5 rebounds for the Raptors. LAST …

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95
1 week, 1 day ago

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95

Associated Press  

DENVER — Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, Julius Randle added 25 and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to six games by routing the Denver Nuggets 115-95 on Wednesday night. Rudy Gobert finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who improved to 3-0 against the Nuggets this season. Donte DiVincenzo had 10 points as Minnesota’s bench …

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112
1 week, 1 day ago

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 and Chet Holmgren had 23 points and 15 rebounds on Wednesday night to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-112 victory over the Boston Celtics in a much-anticipated potential NBA Finals preview. The Western Conference-leading Thunder withstood a barrage of Boston 3-pointers — a franchise record 63 attempts in all — to sweep …

Lawson, Rhoden and Robinson help Raptors beat 76ers 118-105 for 5th win in 6 games
1 week, 1 day ago

Lawson, Rhoden and Robinson help Raptors beat 76ers 118-105 for 5th win in 6 games

Associated Press  

TORONTO — AJ Lawson scored 28 points, Jared Rhoden set career highs with 25 points and 12 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Orlando Robinson scored a career-high 25 points and matched his career high with 12 rebounds to help the Raptors win for the fifth time …

Luka Doncic’s 45 points can’t save Lakers from third straight loss, but hope lies ahead
1 week, 1 day ago

Luka Doncic’s 45 points can’t save Lakers from third straight loss, but hope lies ahead

LA Times  

When the Lakers were playing their best basketball in February, they were fueled by the energizing power of belief, the knowledge that they could win on any night. You gotta do both,” coach JJ Redick said after the Lakers’ 126-106 loss, their third in a row. You just gotta figure it out.” Even with Luka Doncic scoring 45 points, his …

Thunder beat Celtics to clinch NBA playoff spot
1 week, 1 day ago

Thunder beat Celtics to clinch NBA playoff spot

Al Jazeera  

Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics on the road to cement their status as championship favourites. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the playoffs with an impressive 118-112 victory over the reigning champion Boston Celtics in a potential NBA Finals sneak preview. Gilgeous-Alexander enhanced his credentials as favourite …

NBA Roundup: Cavaliers ties team record with 15th straight win
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA Roundup: Cavaliers ties team record with 15th straight win

The Hindu  

Darius Garland had team highs of 30 points and eight assists as Cleveland rallied for a 109-104 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, the Cavaliers’ 15th consecutive win. CJ McCollum posted 23 points and seven assists, Trey Murphy III had 21 points, Karlo Matkovic added 15, Jose Alvarado had 14, Bruce Brown scored 12 and Jordan Hawkins added …

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Nets 109-104 for their second 15-game win streak of season
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1 week, 2 days ago

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Nets 109-104 for their second 15-game win streak of season

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — All-Star Darius Garland scored 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 109-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, matching the longest winning streak in franchise history at 15 games. Jarrett Allen had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Evan Mobley had 21 points, nine rebounds and …

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers become sixth team to win 15 straight matches
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers become sixth team to win 15 straight matches

India Today  

The Cleveland Cavaliers edged out the Brooklyn Nets in a thriller 109-104 on Tuesday night, March 11th. The Cavaliers extended their winning streak to 15 and became one of the six teams in the NBA's history to achieve such a feat in a single season. With Cameron Johnson and Ziaire Williams contributing 17 and 14 points, they put up a …

NBA roundup: Nets upend Lakers despite Doncic triple-double to halt 7-game slide
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Nets upend Lakers despite Doncic triple-double to halt 7-game slide

The Hindu  

Cameron Johnson scored 18 points, including a clutch foul-line jumper over Luka Doncic with 59.6 seconds remaining as the Brooklyn Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak by holding on for a 111-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in New York. Knicks 133, Kings 104 Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 26 points and nine rebounds and OG Anunoby added 24 …

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn
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1 week, 3 days ago

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -18.5; over/under is 225 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its five-game home win streak intact when the Cavaliers face Brooklyn. The Nets average 13.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 more makes per game than the Cavaliers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 10-0, …

Ja Morant scores 29 and Grizzlies climb out of early hole to beat Suns 120-118
1 week, 3 days ago

Ja Morant scores 29 and Grizzlies climb out of early hole to beat Suns 120-118

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had 29 points and 12 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from an early 16-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 120-118 on Monday night. Cam Spencer, a rookie on a two-way contract, added a career-high 16 points for Memphis, including a pair of free throws with 14.4 seconds left that sealed the Grizzlies’ third …

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127
1 week, 3 days ago

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 on Monday night. Jamal Murray scored 34 points for the Nuggets, who lost 127-103 in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Lu Dort had a season-high 26 points and made eight 3-pointers and Isaiah Hartenstein scored 20 points for …

Sam Hauser makes 9 3s and scores career-best 33 points as Celtics beat Jazz 114-108
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1 week, 3 days ago

Sam Hauser makes 9 3s and scores career-best 33 points as Celtics beat Jazz 114-108

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Sam Hauser made nine 3-pointers — seven in the third quarter — and finished with a career-high 33 points to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Utah Jazz 114-108 on Monday night. Hauser became the fourth Celtics player to make nine 3s in a game in 2024-25, joining Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White — the …

Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers lose to Brooklyn Nets
1 week, 3 days ago

Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers lose to Brooklyn Nets

Al Jazeera  

The Brooklyn Nets ended their seven-game losing streak with an upset victory against the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers. With an injured LeBron James sidelined for Los Angeles, Cameron Johnson scored 18 points, including a clutch foul-line jumper over Luka Doncic with 59.6 seconds remaining as the Brooklyn Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak by holding on for a 111-108 victory …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder hammers Denver Nuggets for seventh consecutive win
1 week, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder hammers Denver Nuggets for seventh consecutive win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead Oklahoma City Thunder to its seventh consecutive victory, a 127-103 rout over visiting Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Clippers 111, Kings 110 James Harden scored 29 points, and Kawhi Leonard added 17 with the game-winning basket at the overtime buzzer as Los Angeles helped its playoff prospects by rallying for a victory over visiting …

Boston hosts Utah after Tatum’s 40-point game
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1 week, 4 days ago

Boston hosts Utah after Tatum’s 40-point game

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Utah Jazz vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -17; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Boston hosts the Utah Jazz after Jayson Tatum scored 40 points in the Boston Celtics’ 111-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. TOP PERFORMERS: Tatum is scoring 27.2 points per game with 8.9 rebounds and 5.8 assists for the Celtics. …

Cade Cunningham’s 28 points help Pistons beat Trail Blazers 119-117
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1 week, 4 days ago

Cade Cunningham’s 28 points help Pistons beat Trail Blazers 119-117

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Cade Cunningham scored 28 points, Tobias Harris added 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-112 on Sunday night. The Pistons took the lead for good when Isaiah Stewart scored inside to make it 33-32 early in the second quarter and Cunningham made a layup that pushed Detroit’s lead to …

Walker scores 25 as the 76ers open 22-point 4th-quarter lead, hold on to beat the Jazz 126-122
1 week, 4 days ago

Walker scores 25 as the 76ers open 22-point 4th-quarter lead, hold on to beat the Jazz 126-122

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Lonnie Walker IV and Quentin Grimes scored 25 points apiece and the Philadelphia 76ers earned a 126-122 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Grimes scored the 76ers’ last eight points as they closed out a four-point victory Takeaways 76ers: Philadelphia snapped a three-game losing streak and won for the first time since a 118-116 win over …

Cavaliers rely on scoring balance to beat Bucks 112-100 for 14th consecutive victory
1 week, 4 days ago

Cavaliers rely on scoring balance to beat Bucks 112-100 for 14th consecutive victory

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Max Strus had 17 points to lead a balanced scoring attack as the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 112-100 on Sunday night for their 14th consecutive victory. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and moved into 50th place on the NBA’s career scoring list. Damian Lillard added 22 points for the Bucks, who were playing for …

Booker and Durant help Suns hold off injury-depleted Mavs 125-116
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1 week, 4 days ago

Booker and Durant help Suns hold off injury-depleted Mavs 125-116

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Devin Booker scored 24 points, Kevin Durant had 21 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 125-116 on Sunday. Bradley Beal scored 19 points and Grayson Allen added 17 as the Suns pulled within 1 1/2 games of Dallas for the 10th seed in the Western Conference, the final spot …

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics extend its winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. Nick Smith Jr. scored 19 points and Moussa Diabate added 16 points and 15 rebounds to help the Hornets snap a nine-game losing streak and beat the …

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury
1 week, 5 days ago

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. James finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists before exiting midway through the fourth quarter as the Lakers had their eight-game Los Angeles win streak. Luka Doncic …

Wizards beat Raptors 118-117 when Shead’s basket at buzzer ruled late
1 week, 5 days ago

Wizards beat Raptors 118-117 when Shead’s basket at buzzer ruled late

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Jordan Poole scored 34 points and the NBA-worst Washington Wizards won their second straight game, beating Toronto 118-117 on Saturday night when Raptors guard Jamal Shead’s running layup at the buzzer was ruled to be late. Bilal Coulibaly added 18 points and 10 rebounds to help Washington improve to 13-49 with its second straight victory. The Wizards beat …

LeBron James exits with injury in Lakers’ loss to Celtics
1 week, 5 days ago

LeBron James exits with injury in Lakers’ loss to Celtics

Al Jazeera  

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James left the game with a groin injury in a 10-point loss against the Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, helping the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 in a game where LeBron James exited the contest with an injury. Jaylen Brown added 31 points and …

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns
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1 week, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic produced 31 points, a career-high 22 assists and 21 rebounds as the host Denver Nuggets rallied after losing a 21-point lead to beat the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime on Friday. Evan Mobley provided 19 points and 10 rebounds, De’Andre Hunter had 15 points off the bench and Jarrett Allen provided 14 points and 11 boards for the …

Raptors face the Wizards on 3-game win streak
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1 week, 6 days ago

Raptors face the Wizards on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors Toronto; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will try to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Raptors take on Washington. The Raptors average 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.8 fewer makes per game than the Wizards give up. The Raptors average 108.3 …

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns
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1 week, 6 days ago

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime Friday night after losing a 21-point lead. Jokic became the first NBA player with a triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists. They went ahead 122-120 in the final minute, but …

NBA-leading Cavaliers win 13th straight game, rallying to edge Hornets 118-117
1 week, 6 days ago

NBA-leading Cavaliers win 13th straight game, rallying to edge Hornets 118-117

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for their 13th straight victory, 118-117 over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Hunter’s contested follow shot with 43 seconds left gave Cleveland the lead for good at 112-110. Jusuf Nurkic added 12 points and 15 rebounds for Charlotte Takeaways Cavaliers: Cleveland has had three winning …

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