Nuggets Dominate Nets in Thrilling Overtime Battle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets Dominate Nets in Thrilling Overtime Battle

The Hindu  

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 144-139 in overtime on Tuesday in New York. Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists, while Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon scored 24 points apiece. The Nuggets won in OT for the second consecutive night, extending their winning streak to three games.

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Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans
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21 hours, 44 minutes ago

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic overcame a slow scoring start for his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. The Pelicans led 107-98 with 7:50 left in regulation, but Jokic scored seven points in a 15-2 Denver run …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
6 days, 16 hours ago

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: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
2 weeks, 1 day 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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2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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 …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Rockets edge Thunder in battle of top 2 West teams
3 weeks ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Rockets edge Thunder in battle of top 2 West teams

The Hindu  

Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 38 points and Dillon Brooks nailed a midrange jumper to beat the shot clock and give Houston the lead for good as the host Rockets eked out a 119-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in a matchup between the top two seeds in the Western Conference. Clippers 126, Nuggets 122 James Harden …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his third triple-double of the season with 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks extended its winning streak to six games, beating the visiting Washington Wizards 124-114 on Saturday night. Suns 113, Warriors 105 Devin Booker and Tyus Jones stole the spotlight from a Kevin Durant-Stephen Curry showdown with a combined 46 points …

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Anunoby scores career-high 40 points, Knicks dish out 45 assists in a 145-118 blowout of Nuggets
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Anunoby scores career-high 40 points, Knicks dish out 45 assists in a 145-118 blowout of Nuggets

Associated Press  

DENVER — OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, Jalen Brunson had 17 of New York’s team record-tying 45 assists and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The Knicks’ 45 assists matched the single-game team record set against Cleveland on Nov. 24, 1979. New York led by 12 after …

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves
4 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points and added nine rebounds and six assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime on Sunday night. Celtics 107, Timberwolves 105 Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Jayson Tatum finished with 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston extend its winning streak to five games by beating …

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Nikola Jokic scored 34 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 24 as the Denver Nuggets used a strong second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 on Saturday night. Austin Reaves scored 19 points and LeBron James added 18 for the Lakers, who lost consecutive home games after starting the season 7-0 at home. Denver trailed …

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, …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Heat get Jimmy Butler back, stomp on Sixers
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Heat get Jimmy Butler back, stomp on Sixers

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler made a triumphant return from injury and Tyler Herro scored 16 of his 18 points in a pivotal third quarter as the host Miami Heat rallied for a 106-89 victory over the slumping Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Butler, after missing four straight games due to a sprained right ankle, scored a season-high 30 points to go along …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Cavs top Hornets, improve to 15-0
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Cavs top Hornets, improve to 15-0

The Hindu  

Darius Garland’s 25 points and Ty Jerome’s 24 helped carry the Cleveland Cavaliers as they maintained their unbeaten record by beating the visiting Charlotte Hornets 128-114 on Sunday night. LaMelo Ball had 31 points to go with 12 assists, while Miles Bridges added 19 points for the Hornets, who’ve lost their past five road games after winning the season opener …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win
1 month, 1 week ago

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -8.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Denver looks to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Nuggets take on New Orleans. New Orleans finished 49-33 overall, 30-22 in Western Conference action and 21-19 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Pelicans averaged 115.1 …

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller

The Hindu  

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 29 points, while Julius Randle contributed 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. The Timberwolves earned their third win in the past four games, extending their winning streak to four games.

Nets Dominate Grizzlies in Thrilling Game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nets Dominate Grizzlies in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 119-106 on Wednesday night. Dennis Schroder had a stellar performance with 33 points and eight assists, while Cam Thomas added 19 points and the Nets dominated the paint with 58-46 points in the paint. Despite Memphis's attempts to slow down the pace, the Nets forced 22 turnovers and secured the victory.

Mavericks Ignite in Season Opener, Thompson's Debut Spark a Thrilling Comeback
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mavericks Ignite in Season Opener, Thompson's Debut Spark a Thrilling Comeback

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener, winning 111-90. Klay Thompson shone brightly with 22 points, while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving contributed 28 and 15 points respectively. The Mavericks built a 14-point lead in the third quarter and maintained their momentum throughout the fourth quarter, securing the victory.

Celtics Set New Three-Pointer Record, Dominate Knicks in Season Opener
2 months ago

Celtics Set New Three-Pointer Record, Dominate Knicks in Season Opener

The Hindu  

The Boston Celtics dominated the New York Knicks in their season opener, pouring in a record-tying 29 three-pointers. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 37 points, including 8 three-pointers, and the team shot a staggering 50.5% from the floor. The Celtics led by 43-24 after one quarter and 74-55 at halftime before cruising to a 132-109 victory.

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Celtics surge late vs Pacers, take 3-0 lead in East finals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Celtics surge late vs Pacers, take 3-0 lead in East finals

The Hindu  

Jrue Holiday converted a go-ahead three-point play and added a key steal in the final seconds of regulation to help the Boston Celtics post a 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals at Indianapolis. T.J. McConnell had 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists, Myles Turner added 22 points and …

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Mavericks take 2-0 lead over Wolves with crunch Doncic 3-pointer
6 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Mavericks take 2-0 lead over Wolves with crunch Doncic 3-pointer

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with Rudy Gobert guarding him at the top of the key with 3 seconds left, posting his fifth triple-double of the playoffs to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals on Friday night. Doncic had 32 points, 13 assists and …

Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future
7 months ago

Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future

Associated Press  

DENVER — As the shock of blowing their 20-point Game 7 lead settled in, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone repeated what had become somewhat of an underlying mantra for his talented but thinned team. “I’m not going to sit here and act like it wasn’t a burden and I wasn’t thinking about it all day every day,” Porter said. In …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals with 98-90 win over Denver in Game 7
7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals with 98-90 win over Denver in Game 7

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history — behind Edwards, who had just four …

Nuggets blow 20-point lead, struggle from field as Timberwolves end their title defense in Game 7
7 months ago

Nuggets blow 20-point lead, struggle from field as Timberwolves end their title defense in Game 7

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets couldn’t quiet an epic second-half comeback by Minnesota or the noise emanating from a boisterous Timberwolves locker room. The young and confident Timberwolves came into Denver’s house and spoiled the party by eliminating the Nuggets with a 98-90 win Sunday night in Game 7 of their second-round series. “No one ever said this was going …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Tight finish sends Mavs past Thunder, into Western Conference finals
7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Tight finish sends Mavs past Thunder, into Western Conference finals

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks led for just one minute during the first 44-plus minutes of Saturday’s postseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Washington made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left and Dallas advanced to the Western Conference finals for the second time in the past three seasons with a 117-116 victory over the visiting Thunder. READ | NBA Playoffs …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Pacers cruise past Knicks, send series to Game 7
7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Pacers cruise past Knicks, send series to Game 7

The Hindu  

Pascal Siakam recorded 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists and the Indiana Pacers forced a Game 7 with a stellar 116-103 victory over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference second-round series on Friday in Indianapolis. We’ve got to be ready to go.” The Pacers led by as many as 23 points in Game 6 after the series …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll

The Hindu  

Jalen Brunson was back to his best on Tuesday as the New York Knicks dominated the Indiana Pacers 121-91 to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal Game 5. After losing Game 4 by 32 points, it was an emphatic response from the Knicks, with Brunson piling up 44 points with seven assists and four rebounds. Jokic guides …

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

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 …

Haliburton, Pacers take advantage of short-handed Knicks to even series with 121-89 rout in Game 4
7 months, 1 week ago

Haliburton, Pacers take advantage of short-handed Knicks to even series with 121-89 rout in Game 4

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — After three games that went down to the wire, the Indiana Pacers were off and running early in Game 4. Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points, T.J. McConnell finished with 15 points and 10 assists and the Pacers routed the Knicks 121-89, using the third-largest playoff victory in the franchise’s NBA history to even the series at 2-2. We …

Late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks
7 months, 1 week ago

Late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 on Friday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. New York led by nine with 9:45 remaining and was in position …

LA Lakers, LeBron James Eliminated From NBA Playoffs After Denver Loss
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LA Lakers, LeBron James Eliminated From NBA Playoffs After Denver Loss

News 18  

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers crashed out of the NBA playoffs on Monday after defending champions Denver snatched a 108-106 victory to complete a 4-1 series triumph. The Lakers, bidding to become the first team in NBA playoff history to overturn a 3-0 series deficit, had looked poised to force a game six back in Los Angeles after …

Denver looks to clinch series in game 5
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Denver looks to clinch series in game 5

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Nuggets -7.5; over/under is 218.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Nuggets lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Los Angeles Lakers in game five. Denver is seventh in the Western Conference with 33.7 defensive rebounds per …

For Lakers and Darvin Ham, another blown lead to Nuggets leaves more questions than answers about future
7 months, 4 weeks ago

For Lakers and Darvin Ham, another blown lead to Nuggets leaves more questions than answers about future

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — As LeBron James took off from the dotted circle and dunked, the crowd roared at decibels that hadn’t been heard at Crypto.com Arena this season. “Got to figure out a way to get one on Saturday to stay alive.” It’s unclear if that’s possible for these Lakers, though. They had guys step up and make plays.” Before …

Knicks top Nets 111-107, earn home-court advantage in 1st round of playoffs and stay alive for No. 2
8 months, 1 week ago

Knicks top Nets 111-107, earn home-court advantage in 1st round of playoffs and stay alive for No. 2

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks will be at Madison Square Garden to begin the first round of the playoffs. Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 11 assists after a slow start, OG Anunoby scored all of his 15 points in the third quarter and the Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 111-107 on Friday night, clinching home-court advantage in …

Sabonis’ 61st straight double-double sparks Kings’ 107-77 rout of Nets
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabonis’ 61st straight double-double sparks Kings’ 107-77 rout of Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Domantas Sabonis had 18 points and 20 rebounds to extend his streak of double-doubles to 61 games, and the Sacramento Kings routed the Brooklyn Nets 107-77 on Sunday night. “He’s such a competitor,” Kings coach Mike Brown said. “I was happy with the guys’ effort in the second half,” Nets interim coach Kevin Ollie said. In the …

LeBron James Hits 40 in Los Angeles Lakers Win, Luka Doncic has 47 as Dallas Mavericks Beat Houston Rockets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James Hits 40 in Los Angeles Lakers Win, Luka Doncic has 47 as Dallas Mavericks Beat Houston Rockets

News 18  

LeBron James delivered another epic performance on Sunday, scoring 40 points and matching a career-high with nine 3-pointers on 10 attempts as the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 116-104 NBA victory at Brooklyn. “Anytime I’m linked with the greats -– and obviously Big O was a big inspiration for me growing up, reading about his history –- it’s pretty …

NBA roundup: Hawks shed 30-point deficit to edge Celtics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Hawks shed 30-point deficit to edge Celtics

The Hindu  

Dejounte Murray scored 19 points, dished out 15 assists and made the go-ahead basket with one minute left to help Atlanta Hawks overcome a 30-point deficit and stun the visiting Boston Celtics 120-118 on Monday. Rockets 110, Trail Blazers 92 Jalen Green scored 27 points, including 12 during a decisive third-quarter run, to help Houston overcome a sluggish start and …

Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead 4th-quarter charge as the Lakers hold off Philadelphia 101-94
9 months ago

Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead 4th-quarter charge as the Lakers hold off Philadelphia 101-94

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 23 points and 19 rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell set the Lakers record for 3-pointers in a single season during Los Angeles’ 101-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. That’s big-time when the offense was struggling like it was.. We turned the ball over way too much and gave up too easy baskets, …

NBA Roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard’s exit
9 months, 1 week ago

NBA Roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard’s exit

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves ended a two-game skid on Tuesday by rallying for a 118-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, who lost Kawhi Leonard after one quarter. Celtics 123, Jazz 107 Jayson Tatum tossed in a game-high 38 points and Derrick White made 7 of 11 3-point attempts and …

NBA roundup: LeBron James hits milestone, but Nuggets win
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: LeBron James hits milestone, but Nuggets win

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic scored 35 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 25 as the visiting Denver Nuggets extended its winning streak to six games with a 124-114 victory Saturday over the Los Angeles Lakers, spoiling the latest milestone for LeBron James. LeBron James scores the bucket to become the first player in league history to score 40,000 career points 👑 DEN-LAL …

LeBron reaches 40,000 points, but Jokic, Nuggets use finishing kick to beat Lakers 124-114
9 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron reaches 40,000 points, but Jokic, Nuggets use finishing kick to beat Lakers 124-114

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James reached 40,000 points, but Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets made a late push to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-114 on Saturday night. James had 26 points and nine assists while checking off his latest milestone, but the Lakers couldn’t get their third straight win. James spun around …

Brooklyn visits Philadelphia following Maxey’s 51-point performance
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brooklyn visits Philadelphia following Maxey’s 51-point performance

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia takes on the Brooklyn Nets after Tyrese Maxey scored 51 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 127-124 win over the Utah Jazz. TOP PERFORMERS: Kelly Oubre Jr. is scoring 13.3 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the 76ers. LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 6-4, averaging 116.9 points, …

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Golden State Warriors rolls in emotional return to court with 134-112 win over Atlanta Hawks
10 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Golden State Warriors rolls in emotional return to court with 134-112 win over Atlanta Hawks

The Hindu  

Jonathan Kuminga tied a franchise record by making all 11 of his shots in a 25-point performance and the Golden State Warriors honored the memory of Dejan Milojevic with a 134-112 romp over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in San Francisco. Terry Rozier, playing in his first game with Miami since being traded from Charlotte, scored nine points off …

NBA roundup: Houston Rockets hangs on to edge Utah Jazz in overtime
11 months ago

NBA roundup: Houston Rockets hangs on to edge Utah Jazz in overtime

The Hindu  

Alperen Sengun matched a career-high with 37 points and added 14 rebounds, and Jabari Smith Jr. also recorded a double-double as the Houston Rockets held on for a 127-126 overtime victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Saturday. Randle had 18 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists, the first New York player to register a triple-double since Immanuel Quickley had …

Nets open 32-point lead, beat Thunder 124-115 to end 5-game losing streak
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nets open 32-point lead, beat Thunder 124-115 to end 5-game losing streak

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Nets hadn’t won in the new year and their leading scorer hadn’t even made a shot. Cam Thomas broke out of a 0-for-20 shooting slump with 19 points, including 16 in the Nets’ most dominant first half of the season. The Nets followed that with an 0-4 trip and had just two victories — consecutive games …

Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas
1 year ago

Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, Bobby Portis added 23 points and 11 boards, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 130-111 on Saturday, opening a two-game series with their seventh straight victory. Khris Middleton scored 20 points for the Bucks, who beat the Knicks for the ninth straight time and …

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