NBA: Caris LeVert, Cavaliers hold off Bulls in closing seconds
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NBA: Caris LeVert, Cavaliers hold off Bulls in closing seconds

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Caris LeVert scored 23 points and made a big defensive play to prevent DeMar DeRozan from hitting the game-winning shot as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers survived a rocky finish and held on for a 103-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls. DeRozan made a strong move to the hoop to make it 103-102 with 29.8 seconds left, and on the next possession LeVert was called for a shot clock violation with 5.8 seconds left. Kevin Love added 20 points and nine rebounds for the Cavaliers, who survived a rough night from star Donovan Mitchell and also played without Evan Mobley while shooting 45.9 percent. Chicago shot nearly 61 percent and held a 30-28 lead after the opening quarter, but Cleveland ripped off a 13-0 run and took a 46-36 edge on LeVert’s 3-pointer with 8:16 remaining in the second quarter before taking a 60-55 lead by halftime.

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

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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 …

Darius Garland scores 23 and NBA-best Cavaliers beat Jazz 124-113 for 17th home win in 18 games
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Darius Garland scores 23 and NBA-best Cavaliers beat Jazz 124-113 for 17th home win in 18 games

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 23 points and the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 124-113 on Monday night for their 17th victory in 18 home games. Evan Mobley had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Donovan Mitchell also scored 22 points, Sam Merrill scored a season-high 20 and Garland had eight assists for Cleveland. The Utah State product scored …

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

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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 …

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT
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NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT

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Nikola Jokic overcame a slow start to finish with a triple-double and the visiting Denver Nuggets rebounded from a 17-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 132-129 in overtime Sunday night. Rockets 114, Raptors 110 Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green added 22 and Houston rallied past host Toronto, sending the Raptors to their seventh straight loss. Pacers …

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves
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NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Holding visiting Miami to just eight fourth-quarter points, the Orlando Magic set a franchise record in rallying from 22 points down at the start of the final period to beat the Heat, 121-114, on Saturday. Bam Adebayo scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds, Terry Rozier notched another 23 points off the bench and Tyler Herro recorded 22 points, six …

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak
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Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Cavaliers take on Utah. The Cavaliers score 121.7 points per game, 2.4 more points than the 119.3 the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 8-2, averaging 118.4 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.3 …

Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves
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Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night. Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski had 12 and Curry — who made seven 3-pointers — added 10 assists for the Warriors. Curry hit three …

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games
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Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, sending the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Takeaways 76ers: Coach Nick Nurse felt comfortable with his rotation until rookie shooting guard Jared McCain underwent knee surgery Tuesday. Cavaliers: After a scoreless first quarter, …

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

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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 …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
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NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT

The Hindu  

Jamal Murray scored a team-high 28 points and hit the go-ahead hoop with 8.6 seconds remaining as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Sacramento Kings 130-129 for a dramatic road win on Monday night. Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points, while Domantas Sabonis had 28 to go with 14 rebounds, six assists and three steals. 76ers …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors
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NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 45 points as part of a triple-double, Klay Thompson turned back the clock with seven 3-pointers, and the Dallas Mavericks avenged an NBA Cup loss to the Golden State Warriors with a 143-133 victory on Sunday night in San Francisco. Pacers 119, Pelicans 104 Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 22 points, helping lead Indiana to …

Towns has 24 points and 15 rebounds as Knicks beat Raptors 113-108 for fifth win in six games
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Towns has 24 points and 15 rebounds as Knicks beat Raptors 113-108 for fifth win in six games

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Karl-Anthony Towns returned from a one-game absence with 24 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 20 points and 11 assists and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-108 on Monday night for their fifth win in six games. Towns broke a tie by scoring a layup with 36 seconds left in the …

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

Kevin Huerter's 26 points leads Kings in 141-97 blowout over Jazz
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kevin Huerter's 26 points leads Kings in 141-97 blowout over Jazz

Hindustan Times  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kevin Huerter had 26 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 141-97 on Sunday night. HT Image The Kings, who have won three of their last four games, are an on offensive tear after scoring 140 points in Friday’s win over the Spurs. The Kings continued dominating with a 43-point third quarter …

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

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

Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons
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Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and Damian Lillard had 27, lifting the surging Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night and into the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 16, Tim Hardaway scored 15 and Jalen Duren added 11 for the Pistons. Milwaukee’s Gary Trent Jr. scored …

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25
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LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25

The Hindu  

Rudy Gobert scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 109-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Minneapolis. Hawks 124, Pelicans 112 De’Andre Hunter celebrated his 27th birthday by scoring 22 points to lead Atlanta past visiting New Orleans, extending the Hawks’ season-best winning streak to four games. Celtics …

Tatum scores 35, Pritchard adds 29 off the bench and Celtics outlast Bulls 138-129
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Tatum scores 35, Pritchard adds 29 off the bench and Celtics outlast Bulls 138-129

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and had 14 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics past the Chicago Bulls 138-129 in Friday night’s NBA Cup pool game. Reserve Payton Pritchard added a season-best 29 points, including 11 straight during a fourth-quarter run that gave the Celtics the lead for good. Zach LaVine added 29 points for the Bulls, including …

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101
3 weeks, 4 days ago

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — De’Andre Hunter scored 23 points off Atlanta’s bench and the Hawks beat Cleveland 117-101 on Friday in the NBA Cup, handing the Cavaliers a loss for the second time in three days. Trae Young had 21 points and 11 assists, and Jalen Johnson added 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as Atlanta finished with six scorers in …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs

The Hindu  

Trae Young recorded a career-high 22 assists to go along with 20 points, helping the Atlanta Hawks hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their first home loss of the season, 135-124 on Wednesday. Atlanta’s De’Andre Hunter drained five 3-pointers to highlight his 26-point performance and Jalen Johnson collected 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Ben Simmons made 7 of 8 shots …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
3 weeks, 6 days 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’ …

Homewrecker: Young sets career-high with 22 assists, Hawks hand Cavaliers first loss in Cleveland
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Homewrecker: Young sets career-high with 22 assists, Hawks hand Cavaliers first loss in Cleveland

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The NBA’s leader in assists handed Cleveland a rare loss. One of the game’s deepest shooters, Young also made a 39-foot 3-pointer in the final two minutes as the Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak and got their second major road win after knocking off the champion Celtics in Boston on Nov. 12. “He threw himself into the …

Trae Young’s 22 assists help Hawks stun Cavaliers 135-124, only Cleveland’s 2nd loss this season
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trae Young’s 22 assists help Hawks stun Cavaliers 135-124, only Cleveland’s 2nd loss this season

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Trae Young had a career-high 22 assists — the most in the NBA this season — and scored 20 points as the Atlanta Hawks handed Cleveland just its second loss this season, beating the Cavaliers 135-124 on Thursday night. De’Andre Hunter added 26 points and Jalen Johnson 22 for the Hawks, who made all the big plays down …

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96
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Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington on Wednesday night, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat. Malcolm Brogdon and Jonas Valanciunas each scored 17 points for Washington, which lost leading scorer Kyle Kuzma to a left rib injury after he …

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors
1 month ago

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and Ty Jerome scored 26 points apiece as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 17-1 and stayed perfect at home with a 122-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. The Cavs, who opened the season 15-0 before losing at Boston last week, are 10-0 on their home floor for the first since the 2017-18 season, …

NBA roundup: Magic steps up late to win against Lakers; Jazz loses to Spurs
1 month ago

NBA roundup: Magic steps up late to win against Lakers; Jazz loses to Spurs

The Hindu  

Franz Wagner scored 15 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds remaining, and the visiting Orlando Magic rallied for a 119-118 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Spurs beats Jazz Harrison Barnes had 25 points and 10 rebounds and Chris Paul made key plays down the stretch and finished with …

Miller scores 38 and Ball adds 35 to lead Hornets past Pistons 123-121 in OT
1 month ago

Miller scores 38 and Ball adds 35 to lead Hornets past Pistons 123-121 in OT

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brandon Miller scored eight of his career-high 38 points in overtime, and the Charlotte Hornets hung on to beat the Detroit Pistons 123-121 on Thursday night. Miller was 8 for 12 from 3-point range — two of those coming in overtime — and LaMelo Ball had 35 points and nine assists before fouling out one second into …

NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on
1 month ago

NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on

The Hindu  

Ty Jerome scored 29 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from its first defeat of the season with a 128-100 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The Cavs saw its 15-game unbeaten streak brought to an abrupt end by the Boston Celtics on Tuesday but dominated New Orleans with a wire-to-wire victory before its home crowd. In …

NBA Cup 2024 roundup: Celtics end Cavs’ streak at 15 games
1 month ago

NBA Cup 2024 roundup: Celtics end Cavs’ streak at 15 games

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists on Tuesday to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Cavaliers 120-117, ending Cleveland’s season-opening, 15-game winning streak. Al Horford added 20 points and seven rebounds while Derrick White supplied 19 points for the Celtics, who made 22 of 41 3-point shots while winning an NBA Cup game. Lakers 124, …

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak
1 month ago

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The defending NBA champions held off the league’s hottest team on Tuesday night, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season. Cleveland cut a 21-point deficit to two in the …

Darius Garland scores 25, Cavaliers become 4th team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets
1 month, 1 week ago

Darius Garland scores 25, Cavaliers become 4th team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Ty Jerome matched his career-high with 24 in place of Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed unbeaten with a 128-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. The Cavs are the fourth team to start 15-0, joining the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Washington Capitols. It’s a long season with …

Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action
1 month, 1 week ago

Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action

CNN  

CNN — The Cleveland Cavaliers became just the fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0 after beating the Charlotte Hornets 128-114 on Sunday night. “We’ve always wanted to test ourselves against the best, we’ve always wanted to see where we stand with the best teams in the league.” Allen went on to call it a “rematch,” adding: …

Anthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99
1 month, 1 week 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 roundup: Kings’ De’Aaron Fox scores 60 in OT loss
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Kings’ De’Aaron Fox scores 60 in OT loss

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards scored seven of his 36 points in overtime and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame De’Aaron Fox’s 60-point performance to beat the Sacramento Kings 130-126 in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Lakers 120, Spurs 115 Anthony Davis poured in 40 points and added 12 rebounds and LeBron James scored Los Angeles’ final four points and recorded his …

Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118
1 month, 1 week ago

Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green had 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists before a late ejection after two technical fouls in a 33-second span, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Friday night in a physical NBA Cup game. Stephen Curry overcame a slow start to finish with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, …

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls
1 month, 1 week ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points, Darius Garland had 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers continued one of the best starts in league history, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Coby White scored 29 and Nikola Vucevic had 25 for the Bulls, who were still …

Mitchell magic helps Cavs tame Bulls, keep perfect record
1 month, 1 week ago

Mitchell magic helps Cavs tame Bulls, keep perfect record

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell grabs a rebound away from Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during an NBA game in Chicago on Monday. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS CHICAGO — Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, as the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers came from behind once more to preserve their 100 percent start to the season with a 119-113 victory over the …

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points and Evan Mobley had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers remained undefeated with a 119-113 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Nets 107, Pelicans 105 Cam Thomas scored 17 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.9 seconds remaining, and visiting Brooklyn handed New Orleans its …

NBA roundup: Celtics top Bucks despite Giannis’ 43 points
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Celtics top Bucks despite Giannis’ 43 points

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 31 points with 12 rebounds and six assists to help the visiting Boston Celtics overcome a 17-point deficit and defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-107 on Sunday. Paul George scored 15 points on 6-of-18 shooting and dished out nine assists for the Sixers, but he didn’t play in OT after logging 33 minutes in his continued return from …

LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James recorded his second straight triple-double, and Anthony Davis scored 22 points before leaving with an eye injury in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ' 123-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Takeaways Raptors: Immanuel Quickley scored 12 points and played back-to-back games in LA after missing eight straight with a …

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

NBA roundup: Cavs rout Warriors for 10-0 start to season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavs rout Warriors for 10-0 start to season

The Hindu  

Darius Garland put up 27 points as one of six Cavaliers to score in double figures and host Cleveland pummeled the Golden State Warriors 136-117 on Friday night for its 10th straight win to open the season. Brandin Podziemski chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals, but Golden State star Stephen Curry was held to 12 …

NBA roundup: Cavs set franchise mark with 9-0 start
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavs set franchise mark with 9-0 start

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers set the record for the best start in franchise history at 9-0 with a 131-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Nuggets 124, Thunder 122 Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 20 rebounds and 16 assists, Peyton Watson made a game-sealing block with one second left, and host …

Morant, Wells, Jackson Jr. score 20 apiece as Grizzlies beat Lakers 131-114
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Morant, Wells, Jackson Jr. score 20 apiece as Grizzlies beat Lakers 131-114

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant scored 20 points before leaving in the third quarter with a right hamstring injury and the Memphis Grizzlies used their 3-point shooting to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 131-114 on Wednesday night. Rookie Jaylen Wells and Jaren Jackson Jr. also scored 20 points each for the Grizzlies. Takeaways Lakers: With Davis out, Los Angeles was …

Brandon Miller’s putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brandon Miller’s putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brandon Miller scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Charlotte Hornets to a thrilling 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Ronald Holland picked up the loose ball and drove from halfcourt for a go-ahead layup with 6.3 seconds left to give the Pistons the lead, stunning the home crowd. Takeaways Pistons: …

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the Orlando Magic, cruising to a 108-85 victory. Luka Doncic shone with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Daniel Gafford contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Mavericks led 65-40 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the second half, extending their lead to 82-52.

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