NBA: Johnson hits career-high 36, Spurs top Nets, end 5-game skid
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Johnson hits career-high 36, Spurs top Nets, end 5-game skid

The Hindu  

Keldon Johnson had a career-high 36 points and 11 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a five-game skid with a 106-98 win over the injury-slowed Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. Sochan held three fingers up near Morris’ face after draining a 3-pointer that gave San Antonio a 39-34 lead with 5:20 remaining in the half. The Nets were scoreless for four minutes after Simmons made the game’s opening basket on a driving hook shot 23 seconds in. San Antonio raced to a 23-9 lead aided by Brooklyn’s six turnovers.

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NBA roundup: Bucks stop Kings’ seven-game winning streak
12 hours, 25 minutes ago

NBA roundup: Bucks stop Kings’ seven-game winning streak

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 25 points during a 47-point first quarter that propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-115 win over the visiting Kings on Tuesday night, snapping Sacramento’s seven-game winning streak. Cavaliers 127, Pacers 117 Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half, helping Cleveland end host Indiana’s six-game winning streak. …

NBA roundup: Ja Morant’s late baskets propel Grizzlies past Wolves
3 days, 9 hours ago

NBA roundup: Ja Morant’s late baskets propel Grizzlies past Wolves

The Hindu  

Ja Morant made back-to-back baskets in the final minute to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 127-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night in Minneapolis. Jaden McDaniels finished with 21 points, Naz Reid added 19 points off the bench and Julius Randle had 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Heat 119, Trail Blazers 98 Tyler Herro made …

NBA roundup: Nuggets routs Nets behind triple-doubles from Jokic, Westbrook
4 days, 9 hours ago

NBA roundup: Nuggets routs Nets behind triple-doubles from Jokic, Westbrook

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds, Russell Westbrook added 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 on Friday. Oklahoma City Thunder beats New Year Knicks 126-101 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points and Isaiah Joe had a season-high 31 points off the bench as visiting Oklahoma City …

Lillard scores 26 points, Antetokounmpo adds 25 points and 16 rebounds as Bucks beat Spurs 121-105
6 days, 14 hours ago

Lillard scores 26 points, Antetokounmpo adds 25 points and 16 rebounds as Bucks beat Spurs 121-105

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 26 points and eight assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-105 on Wednesday night. Brook Lopez scored 22 points, including 17 in the first half, and AJ Green and Gary Trent each added 14 as the Bucks won their second consecutive …

Milwaukee plays San Antonio on home slide
1 week, 1 day ago

Milwaukee plays San Antonio on home slide

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee takes on San Antonio looking to end its three-game home skid. Chris Paul is scoring 9.4 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Spurs. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 5-5, averaging 111.1 points, 45.3 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 9.6 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while …

DeRozan shines as Kings hold off Heat 123-118 in double overtime
1 week, 1 day ago

DeRozan shines as Kings hold off Heat 123-118 in double overtime

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — DeMar DeRozan scored nine of Sacramento’s 11 points in the second overtime, and the Kings beat the Miami Heat 123-118 on Monday night to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games under interim coach Doug Christie. Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists as the Kings won their second straight without injured …

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 35 points to lead Grizzlies past Mavs 119-104
1 week, 1 day ago

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 35 points to lead Grizzlies past Mavs 119-104

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 35 points, 13 rebounds and five assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 119-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Scotty Pippen Jr. finished with 18 points, while Jaylen Wells added 17 points and 11 rebounds as Memphis won for the 10th time in the last 11 home games. The …

Tyrese Haliburton scores 23 points to help Pacers beat Nets 113-99
1 week, 1 day ago

Tyrese Haliburton scores 23 points to help Pacers beat Nets 113-99

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 20 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-99 on Monday night. Day’Ron Sharpe had 16 points and 13 rebounds, Tyrese Martin added 15 points and Noah Clowney scored 14 for the Nets, who have lost 10 of 13. Indiana led by 24 points in the third quarter …

Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama’s 21st birthday
1 week, 3 days ago

Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama’s 21st birthday

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama’s 21st birthday on Saturday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 in overtime. The Spurs won Friday’s game 113-110 when Wembanyama stole the ball from Jokic with four seconds remaining and Vassell scored on a fastbreak layup. Harrison Barnes scored 22 points and …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma Thunder extends winning run to 14 games; Celtics beats Rockets
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Oklahoma Thunder extends winning run to 14 games; Celtics beats Rockets

The Hindu  

Aaron Wiggins scored a season-high 19 points -- 15 in the fourth quarter -- as the host Oklahoma City Thunder stretched its winning streak to 14 games with a 117-107 win over the New York Knicks on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the Thunder, but Wiggins took over in the fourth as Oklahoma City outscored New York …

NBA roundup: Josh Hart powers Knicks to ninth straight win
1 week, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Josh Hart powers Knicks to ninth straight win

The Hindu  

Josh Hart posted his second straight triple-double and Karl-Anthony Towns finished with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds for the third consecutive game Wednesday night as the undermanned New York Knicks pulled away from the visiting Utah Jazz in a 119-103 victory. Hart didn’t score until the final seconds of the first half yet still finished with 15 points, …

Spurs rout Clippers 122-86 behind 27 points from Wembanyama
2 weeks ago

Spurs rout Clippers 122-86 behind 27 points from Wembanyama

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama closed out a historic month with 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 26 minutes, and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 122-86 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Wembanyama is the first player in league history with 300 points, 100 rebounds, 50 blocks, 50 assists and 40 3-pointers …

NBA roundup: Cole Anthony caps Magic’s 21-point rally past Nets
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Cole Anthony caps Magic’s 21-point rally past Nets

The Hindu  

Cole Anthony hit the game-winning basket with 1.3 seconds left to cap a furious rally as the host Orlando Magic erased a 21-point deficit and completed a season sweep of the Brooklyn Nets with a 102-101 victory on Sunday. Harrison Barnes added 24 for San Antonio, Devin Vassell hit for 22 points, Keldon Johnson tallied 13 and Chris Paul had …

NBA Roundup: Anthony Edwards’ late 3-pointer helps Wolves edge Rockets
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA Roundup: Anthony Edwards’ late 3-pointer helps Wolves edge Rockets

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards drilled a 3-pointer with 23.2 seconds left to cap a stunning fourth-quarter rally and lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-112 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday. Cavaliers 149, Nuggets 135 Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Jarrett Allen had 22 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, and Cleveland ran its winning streak to six games by beating …

Brooklyn hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama’s 42-point game
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Brooklyn hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama’s 42-point game

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -7.5; over/under is 213 BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio visits the Brooklyn Nets after Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points in the Spurs’ 117-114 loss to the New York Knicks. The Spurs’ 45.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.9 percentage points lower than …

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a slow start to score 41 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder powered to a 123-105 home win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. James Harden added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Los Angeles, which won for the third time in four games. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points, Evan Mobley scored 22 with 10 …

New York hosts San Antonio on Christmas day
3 weeks, 1 day ago

New York hosts San Antonio on Christmas day

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks New York; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -9.5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs. New York is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 49.4 points per game in the paint led by Karl-Anthony Towns averaging 11.9. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 8-2, averaging …

Powell leads the Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Grizzlies
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Powell leads the Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Grizzlies

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Norman Powell scored 29 points, including four in the final 25 seconds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. With the game tied at 110, Powell hit a 14-foot jumper with 25 seconds left and then converted two free throws to give the Clippers their third win …

Towns and Anunoby each score 31 points to lead the Knicks past the Raptors, 139-125
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Towns and Anunoby each score 31 points to lead the Knicks past the Raptors, 139-125

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, OG Anunoby also scored 31 points and shot 13 for 15 from the field, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-125 on Monday night. Takeaways Toronto: The Raptors gave up at least 110 points — New York had 111 through three quarters — for …

Lauri Markkanen scores 21 points to lead Jazz to 105-94 win over Nets
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lauri Markkanen scores 21 points to lead Jazz to 105-94 win over Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points, Collin Sexton and Svi Mykhailiuk each had 18 points, and the Utah Jazz beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-94 on Saturday night. John Collins finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds while Jordan Clarkson chipped in 16 points for a struggling Utah team that had lost 12 of its previous 15 games. Cam …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings

The Hindu  

Santi Aldama scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies, who drained a franchise-best 27 3-pointers to overwhelm the visiting Golden State Warriors 144-93 on Thursday. Lakers 113, Kings 100 LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100. De’Aaron …

Victor Wembanyama scores 42 points in the Spurs’ 133-126 OT victory over the Hawks
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Victor Wembanyama scores 42 points in the Spurs’ 133-126 OT victory over the Hawks

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored eight of his 42 points in overtime and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 on Thursday night. His return allowed San Antonio to open with its projected starting lineup for the first time this season. Key moment The Hawks and the Spurs traded four straight 3-pointers in the final 90 seconds …

Edwards scores 26 points as Timberwolves beat Spurs 106-92
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Edwards scores 26 points as Timberwolves beat Spurs 106-92

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Edwards had 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled past the San Antonio Spurs 106-92 on Sunday night. Takeaways Timberwolves: Rob Dillingham scored his first points against San Antonio after being traded to Minnesota. The Spurs selected Dillingham, who scored three points, with the eighth pick in the NBA Draft and traded him to the Timberwolves …

Morant and Bane star as the Grizzlies beat the Nets 135-119
1 month ago

Morant and Bane star as the Grizzlies beat the Nets 135-119

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had 28 points and 10 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Brooklyn Nets 135-119 on Friday night for their fourth consecutive win. Desmond Bane added 21 points as Memphis improved to 10-1 in its last 11 games overall. Takeaways Nets: Brooklyn played physical on defense and the game got chippy in the second half. …

Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide
1 month ago

Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -3.5; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into the matchup with San Antonio as losers of four games in a row. The Trail Blazers average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Spurs allow. LAST …

Paul moves to second on NBA's career assists list
1 month ago

Paul moves to second on NBA's career assists list

China Daily  

San Antonio Spurs' Chris Paul is applauded after moving into second place on the all-time assist leaders list during Sunday's win against New Orleans Pelicans. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul moved to second on the NBA's all-time assists list against the New Orleans Pelicans, the franchise where his 20-year career …

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves
1 month ago

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid returned from a seven-game absence to provide 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers held off the host Chicago Bulls for a 108-100 win in the NBA on Sunday afternoon. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 25 points, with CJ McCollum adding 19, Dejounte Murray racking up 18 points and 11 assists and Yves Missi …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

NBA roundup: Trae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers
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1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Trae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers

The Hindu  

Trae Young hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime, helping the Atlanta Hawks beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 on Friday. 76ers 102, Magic 94 Paul George scored 21 points and handed out nine assists as the 76ers topped Orlando to earn a split of the teams’ two-game home series in Philadelphia. Celtics 111, Bucks 105 …

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury
1 month, 1 week ago

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rolled to a 140-113 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their second straight loss without Victor Wembanyama. Spurs rookie Stephon Castle had 15 points, and Chris Paul had 11 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds. San …

Ingram scores 29 points and healthier Pelicans top the Suns 126-124 to snap a 9-game skid
1 month, 1 week ago

Ingram scores 29 points and healthier Pelicans top the Suns 126-124 to snap a 9-game skid

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 29 points in his return from a five-game absence, Herb Jones capped off his first game back from a shoulder injury by blocking Devin Booker’s last-second shot, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 126-124 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. CJ McCollum scored 25 points, but …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers

The Hindu  

Wisconsin native Jalen Johnson scored 23 points and De’Andre Hunter added 20 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-104 win in Milwaukee, ending the Bucks’ seven-game winning streak. The Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds, and Sam Hauser made 5 of 10 3-point attempts while logging 20 points. Timberwolves 108, Clippers 80 Julius Randle scored 16 …

Anthony Davis scores 33, LeBron James takes over late as Lakers hold on to beat Jazz 105-104
1 month, 1 week ago

Anthony Davis scores 33, LeBron James takes over late as Lakers hold on to beat Jazz 105-104

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 27 points and 14 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 105-104 on Sunday night. Takeaways Lakers: James filled the playmaker role and Davis’ strong play gave Los Angeles a little cushion. Key Moment Sexton made a layup in the final …

Magic beat Nets 100-92 for 2nd win over Brooklyn in 3 days
1 month, 1 week ago

Magic beat Nets 100-92 for 2nd win over Brooklyn in 3 days

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, and the Orlando Magic claimed their sixth straight win, and second in three days over the Nets, with a 100-92 victory against Brooklyn on Sunday. Goga Bitadze added 12 points and 13 rebounds, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 16 points and Wendell Carter Jr. had 14 points …

Franz Wagner’s 29 points propel Magic to 123-100 NBA Cup win over Nets
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Franz Wagner’s 29 points propel Magic to 123-100 NBA Cup win over Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Franz Wagner scored 29 points, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 19 and the Orlando Magic eased to a 123-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. each had 12 points for the Magic, who improved to 3-0 in Group A play and moved into a tie with …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101

China Daily  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James faces off against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle in the second half during a NBA game at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA on Nov 27, 2024. SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los …

Tyrese Martin scores a career-high 30 points, leading the Nets past the Suns 127-117
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tyrese Martin scores a career-high 30 points, leading the Nets past the Suns 127-117

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Tyrese Martin scored a career-high 30 points, Dennis Schroder added 29 and the injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns 127-117 on Wednesday night. The Nets were without several key players, including leading scorer Cam Thomas and forwards Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney. Takeaways Nets: Brooklyn looked just fine without Thomas, who is averaging nearly 25 points per …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-101 on Wednesday night. Los Angeles led by as many as 15 points in the first half before San Antonio cut the deficit to eight points. Los Angeles’ …

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers

The Hindu  

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led a 51-point second quarter as the Boston Celtics stretched their winning streak to six games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 126-94 on Monday. Grizzlies 123, Trail Blazers 98 Ja Morant returned to the lineup after missing eight games with a right hip injury and delivered 22 points and 11 assists to lead …

McCain and Maxey help the 76ers rally to beat the Nets 113-98 and snap 5-game losing streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

McCain and Maxey help the 76ers rally to beat the Nets 113-98 and snap 5-game losing streak

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain scored 30 points and Tyrese Maxey added 26 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Playing without Joel Embiid and Paul George, Philadelphia’s young backcourt took over in the fourth quarter with an extended scoring burst that helped the …

Prep basketball roundup: Alijah Arenas vs. Tajh Ariza brings out James Harden to watch
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Prep basketball roundup: Alijah Arenas vs. Tajh Ariza brings out James Harden to watch

LA Times  

It was the battle of sons of NBA dads. Two of the top teams in the City Section led by the sons of former NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Trevor Ariza faced off on Tuesday night before a packed basketball crowd at Westchester. Clippers guard James Harden showed up, too, to watch Alijah Arenas of Chatsworth go against Tajh Ariza …

Anthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Anthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Davis had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five games with a 104-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Takeaways Lakers: Cam Reddish did not play after leaving Friday night’s game in San Antonio earlier than usual.. Austin Reaves scored 10 points but missed …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win
2 months ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed an NBA season-high 59 points as the Milwaukee Bucks overturned an 18-point deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Pistons 127-120 in overtime on Wednesday night. Mitchell finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists for Cleveland, which is off to the NBA’s best start since the Golden State Warriors’ record-setting 24-game winning streak to begin the …

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
2 months ago

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. At 20 years 314 days, Wembanyama is the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points, trailing only Brandon Jennings, LeBron James and Devin Booker. Devin Vassell had 17 points in his third game for …

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return
2 months ago

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry spoiled Klay Thompson’s return to San Francisco with a game-high 37 points, including 12 straight during a late flurry that lifted the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup opener on Tuesday night. Knicks 111, 76ers 99 OG Anunoby scored 24 points and Josh Hart recorded a triple-double as New …

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96
2 months ago

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points and 14 rebounds, Chris Paul added 12 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. De’Aron Fox had 24 points, Domantas Sabonis finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds and DeMar DeRozan added 21 points for Sacramento. Harrison Barnes …

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7
2 months ago

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — DeMar DeRozan scored the Kings’ first eight points in overtime and Sacramento snapped the Phoenix Suns’ winning streak at seven with a 127-118 win Sunday night. The Suns led through the fourth quarter until Keegan Murray tipped in his own missed shot with 3.9 seconds to play to give Sacramento a one-point lead. But Murray committed a foul …

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season
2 months ago

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley collected 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter, extended its season-opening winning streak to 11 games with a 105-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and Darius Garland contributed 20, and Cleveland outscored the Nets 35-18 in the fourth …

Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama
2 months ago

Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Collin Sexton scored 23 points, Lauri Markkanen added 20 and the Utah Jazz held off the San Antonio Spurs 111-110 on Saturday, overcoming 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks from Victor Wembanyama. Spurs guard Devin Vassell had 18 points in his season debut after missing seven months with a fractured right foot. San Antonio has been …

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight game
2 months, 1 week ago

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight game

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Keldon Johnson and Malaki Branham had 17 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat Portland 118-105 on Thursday night in their fourth game without coach Gregg Popovich. Prior to the game Thursday, Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson said the team is unsure when Popovich will return. Spurs: San Antonio has struggled to find a consistent …

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