Devin Booker scores 37 points, Suns survive scare to beat Wizards 130-123
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Devin Booker scores 37 points, Suns survive scare to beat Wizards 130-123

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WASHINGTON — Devin Booker scored 37 points, Kevin Durant added 23 and the Phoenix Suns weathered a late rally in a 130-123 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Booker had his third-consecutive 30-plus game to help Phoenix survive after Washington cut a 24-point deficit to three late in the fourth quarter. Rookie Ryan Dunn added 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Grayson Allen had 21 points for the Suns. Key moment After the Wizards moved to 120-117 following a 12-0 run late in the fourth quarter, Booker coolly sank a baseline 3-pointer off Jones’ feed with 45 seconds remaining that restored Phoenix’s two-possession lead for good.

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Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker’s 41-point performance
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Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker’s 41-point performance

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix plays the Cleveland Cavaliers after Devin Booker scored 41 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 127-121 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Suns average 14.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Cavaliers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121
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Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121

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PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Wednesday night. Kevin Durant had 26 points and eight assists and Nick Richards had 18 points, nine rebounds and three blocks as the Suns won for the third time in their last four games. Key moment …

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
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NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks

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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
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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 …

Devin Booker leads big 2nd quarter, Suns rout Raptors 129-89
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Devin Booker leads big 2nd quarter, Suns rout Raptors 129-89

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PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 27 points and led a second-quarter surge as the Phoenix Suns routed the Toronto Raptors 129-89 on Monday night. Playing without injured guard Bradley Beal again, the Suns saw seven players score in double figures. Scottie Barnes had 16 points and Immanuel Quickley had 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Raptors, playing …

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

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer
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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
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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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

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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 …

Green leads Rockets past Suns in game marred by fight between Adams, Plumlee
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Green leads Rockets past Suns in game marred by fight between Adams, Plumlee

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HOUSTON — Jalen Green had 29 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night in a game where Houston’s Steven Adams and Phoenix’s Mason Plumlee were ejected for fighting. Bradley Beal’s two free throws got the Suns within eight with about 9 1/2 minutes to go before Houston used a 9-2 …

NBA roundup: Nets upend Lakers despite Doncic triple-double to halt 7-game slide
1 week, 3 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 …

Ja Morant scores 29 and Grizzlies climb out of early hole to beat Suns 120-118
1 week, 4 days ago

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

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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 …

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

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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, 5 days ago

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

Toronto faces conference rival Washington
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Toronto faces conference rival Washington

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Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors Toronto; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors host Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards. Washington is eighth in the Eastern Conference scoring 46.8 points per game in the paint led by Malcolm Brogdon averaging 6.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Raptors: 4-6, averaging 110.6 points, 45.0 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 8.2 steals …

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

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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 …

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

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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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Raptors face the Wizards on 3-game win streak

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

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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 …

Morant’s 31 points, Bane’s 27 points, 16 rebounds, lead Grizzlies past Mavericks 122-111
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Morant’s 31 points, Bane’s 27 points, 16 rebounds, lead Grizzlies past Mavericks 122-111

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DALLAS — Ja Morant scored 31 points, including the game’s final seven, and Desmond Bane had 27 points and a career-high 16 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-111 on Friday night. Reserve Brandon Williams scored a career-high 31 points and Naji Marshall had career bests with 29 points and 17 …

Jokic has 22 points, 14 rebounds, Nuggets beat Kings, 116-110
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Jokic has 22 points, 14 rebounds, Nuggets beat Kings, 116-110

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DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110 on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 18 of his 35 points in the third quarter to give Sacramento a 93-84 lead heading into the fourth, but Westbrook gave the Nuggets …

Durant scores 34, Suns rally from 23-point deficit in 2nd half to beat the Clippers 119-117
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Durant scores 34, Suns rally from 23-point deficit in 2nd half to beat the Clippers 119-117

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PHOENIX — Kevin Durant scored 34 points, Devin Booker added 17 and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 23-point deficit late in the third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-117 on Tuesday night. The Suns trailed by 19 entering the fourth but came all the way back thanks to big buckets from Durant and backup guard Collin Gillespie. …

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder win 50th game
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder win 50th game

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 137-128 home win over the Houston Rockets on Monday. Brandin Podziemski added 19 points and 11 rebounds, Draymond Green finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds and seven rebounds and Jimmy Butler III had 13 points as seven different Golden State players made at least one 3-point shot. …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers edge Portland Trail Blazers with De’Andre Hunter’s late 3 in OT
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NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers edge Portland Trail Blazers with De’Andre Hunter’s late 3 in OT

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De’Andre Hunter made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a stunning 133-129 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Thunder 146, Spurs 132 Jalen Williams poured in a career-high 41 points to go with seven assists and six rebounds as visiting Oklahoma City dominated the second half in beating San …

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards posts 44 points in win over Suns
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards posts 44 points in win over Suns

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Anthony Edwards recorded 44 points, seven assists and five rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves post a 116-98 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. HT Image Donte DiVincenzo scored 24 points on a season-high eight 3-pointers and also had a career-best six steals as Minnesota won for just the third time in the past nine games. Julius …

Edwards scores 44 points, Randle adds 20 in return to help the Timberwolves beat the Suns 116-98
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Edwards scores 44 points, Randle adds 20 in return to help the Timberwolves beat the Suns 116-98

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PHOENIX — Anthony Edwards scored 44 points, Julius Randle added 20 in his first game since missing more than a month with an injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 116-98 on Sunday night. Edwards scored 17 points in the third quarter as the Timberwolves took control, turning a two-point halftime deficit into a 83-72 lead heading into …

NBA Roundup: Quentin Grimes scores 44 and Philadelphia 76ers beats Golden State Warriors to snap losing streak
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA Roundup: Quentin Grimes scores 44 and Philadelphia 76ers beats Golden State Warriors to snap losing streak

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Quentin Grimes scored a career-high 44 points on 18-of-24 shooting as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 126-119 home victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Detroit Pistons 115, Brooklyn Nets 94 Jalen Duren powered for 18 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high six blocks and host Detroit Pistons won for the ninth time in …

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 on Saturday night in a matchup of the NBA’s two worst teams. Mark Williams had 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Hornets, who’ve lost six straight. Takeaways Wizards: Center Alex Sarr started and had 10 points and three …

NBA roundup: Donovan Mitchell scores 41 points and leads Cavaliers past Celtics
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NBA roundup: Donovan Mitchell scores 41 points and leads Cavaliers past Celtics

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Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 26 in the second half, as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers extended its winning streak to nine games by beating the Boston Celtics 123-116 Friday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Lakers 106, Clippers 102 Luka Doncic scored 31 points, and LeBron James added 28 points with 13 rebounds as the …

Bol scores 25 points and Suns snap 3-game skid with 125-108 win over shorthanded Pelicans
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Bol scores 25 points and Suns snap 3-game skid with 125-108 win over shorthanded Pelicans

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PHOENIX — Bol Bol scored 25 points, one shy of his career high, and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 125-108 to snap a three-game skid Friday night. Suns: Led by as many as 29 points before New Orleans’ 38-point fourth quarter. Key moment Bol scored 10 of the Suns’ first 20 points as they …

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 points in Warriors’ win over Magic
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NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 points in Warriors’ win over Magic

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with his 11th and 12th 3-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the Golden State Warriors’ 121-115 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Pelicans 124, Suns 116 Zion Williamson scored 27 points, matched his career-high of …

Zion Williamson has 1st career triple-double, leads the Pelicans to a 124-116 victory over the Suns
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Zion Williamson has 1st career triple-double, leads the Pelicans to a 124-116 victory over the Suns

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PHOENIX — Zion Williamson had his first career triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Phoenix Suns 124-116 on Thursday night for their third straight victory. CJ McCollum added 19 points in the opener of a two-game set in Phoenix to help New Orleans match its longest winning streak of the …

Kyrie Irving scores 25, Moses Brown adds 20 points and 11 rebounds in Mavs’ 103-96 win over Hornets
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kyrie Irving scores 25, Moses Brown adds 20 points and 11 rebounds in Mavs’ 103-96 win over Hornets

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DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 103-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Moses Brown, in his penultimate game on a 10-day contract, added 20 points and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes of his first start for the Mavericks. …

Ja Morant helps the Grizzlies outlast the Suns 151-148 in overtime
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Ja Morant helps the Grizzlies outlast the Suns 151-148 in overtime

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had 29 points and eight assists, his final one a feed to Jaylen Wells for a dunk with 9.1 seconds left in overtime, and the Memphis Grizzlies closed the extra period with a 7-0 run to beat the Phoenix Suns 151-148 on Tuesday night. Devin Booker had 28 points and 10 assists, Kevin Durant scored …

Poole scores 26 as the Wizards snap their 6-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Nets
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Poole scores 26 as the Wizards snap their 6-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Nets

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WASHINGTON — Jordan Poole scored 26 points, including a couple of crucial jumpers late as the Washington Wizards snapped their six-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Ziaire Williams led the Nets with 19 points, but after Trendon Watford’s layup with 4:45 remaining, Brooklyn didn’t score again until Cam Johnson’s two free throws …

Phoenix travels to Memphis for conference showdown
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Phoenix travels to Memphis for conference showdown

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Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies host Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in Western Conference play. Memphis ranks second in the NBA with 13.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Zach Edey averaging 3.3 offensive boards. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 120.4 points, 48.2 …

NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak
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NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak

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Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 points and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Nuggets 123-100 on Saturday night to end Denver’s nine-game winning streak. Aaron Gordon scored 24 points, Jamal Murray added 19, Russell Westbrook finished with 17, Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 and Christian Braun contributed 10. Toumani Camara recorded 20 …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers hammers New York Knicks by 37 points
1 month ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers hammers New York Knicks by 37 points

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 27 points in the second quarter, and Evan Mobley finished with 21 points, fueling the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a dominant 142-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday. New York’s Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 26 points in the first quarter, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points. Mavericks 111, Pelicans 103 …

Bucks overcome Antetokounmpo’s foul trouble and hold on for a 104-101 victory over Wizards
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Bucks overcome Antetokounmpo’s foul trouble and hold on for a 104-101 victory over Wizards

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WASHINGTON — Kyle Kuzma scored 19 points in his return to Washington, and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foul trouble to beat the Wizards 104-101 on Friday night. That foul led to two Washington free throws that cut Milwaukee’s lead to five. The Bucks were also without Damian Lillard and with Antetokounmpo in foul trouble, it wasn’t a shock …

Poole leads Washington against Milwaukee after 42-point performance
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Poole leads Washington against Milwaukee after 42-point performance

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -7; over/under is 229 BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after Jordan Poole scored 42 points in the Washington Wizards’ 134-130 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Wizards average 114.3 points per game, 7.7 fewer points than the 122.0 the Wizards give up to …

NBA roundup: Doncic scores 16 but Lakers fall to Jazz, Jamal Murray’s 55 lifts Nuggets over Blazers
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Doncic scores 16 but Lakers fall to Jazz, Jamal Murray’s 55 lifts Nuggets over Blazers

The Hindu  

Jamal Murray poured in a career-best 55 points to lead the Nuggets to a 132-121 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Denver’s eighth straight victory. Jordan Clarkson added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Jazz, who snapped a three-game losing streak that included a 132-113 road defeat against the Lakers on Monday. LeBron James …

Obi Toppin has 31 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards 134-130 in OT
1 month, 1 week ago

Obi Toppin has 31 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards 134-130 in OT

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WASHINGTON — Obi Toppin had season highs of 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 134-130 in overtime on Wednesday night. Bennedict Mathurin scored 28 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 20 for the Pacers, who enter the All-Star break at 30-23 and in fourth place in the …

Kevin Durant becomes the 8th player in NBA history to score 30,000 points
1 month, 1 week ago

Kevin Durant becomes the 8th player in NBA history to score 30,000 points

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Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, hitting the mark against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a free throw late in the third quarter. The 36-year-old Phoenix Suns forward, who recently was voted to his 15th All-Star team, joins LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki and …

Ja Morant scores 26 and the Grizzlies hold on late to beat Durant and the Suns 119-112
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1 month, 1 week ago

Ja Morant scores 26 and the Grizzlies hold on late to beat Durant and the Suns 119-112

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PHOENIX — Ja Morant scored 26 points, Desmond Bane had 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies held on to beat the Phoenix Suns 119-112 on Tuesday night. Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 points when he sank two free throws with 1:11 left in the third quarter. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 17 for Memphis, which …

DeRozan scores 42 points, including OT winner, as Kings edge depleted Mavericks 129-128
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DeRozan scores 42 points, including OT winner, as Kings edge depleted Mavericks 129-128

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DALLAS — DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 42 points, including a baseline floater with 2 seconds left in overtime, and the Sacramento Kings beat the depleted Dallas Mavericks 129-128 on Monday night. The Mavericks lost center Daniel Gafford to a sprained right knee after he had a knee-to-knee collision with Monk early in the second quarter. Mavericks: On the night …

Booker and the Suns host conference foe Memphis
1 month, 1 week ago

Booker and the Suns host conference foe Memphis

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Phoenix and Memphis face off on Tuesday. The Suns’ 14.2 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.3 more made shots on average than the 13.9 per game the Grizzlies allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 5-5, averaging 115.7 points, 43.1 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 6.8 …

Brooks scores 19 as the Rockets snap a six-game skid with 94-87 win over the Raptors
1 month, 1 week ago

Brooks scores 19 as the Rockets snap a six-game skid with 94-87 win over the Raptors

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HOUSTON — Dillon Brooks scored 19 points, Jalen Green added 18 and the short-handed Houston Rockets snapped a six-game skid with a 94-87 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. The Raptors led by four early in the fourth quarter before Houston used a 14-2 run to make it 77-69 with about 7 minutes to go. Takeaways Raptors: Toronto missed …

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