Jordan Clarkson scores 30 points as Jazz send Trail Blazers to their 4th straight loss 115-99
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Jordan Clarkson scores 30 points as Jazz send Trail Blazers to their 4th straight loss 115-99

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Jordan Clarkson scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen added 21 points and nine rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 115-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA In-Season Tournament game on Tuesday night. “With a lot of new people in the rotation, we’re trying to figure each other out.” Taking care of the ball gave Utah plenty of offensive momentum. The Jazz opened the second quarter by scoring baskets on four straight possessions, punctuated by a 3-pointer from Olynyk off a steal that extended Utah’s lead to 45-31. Each time the Trail Blazers threatened to overtake the Jazz, Clarkson countered with timely baskets to keep Utah a step ahead.

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NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
5 hours, 32 minutes 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 …

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 …

Jabari Smith Jr. scores 21 as Rockets run away from Hornets 114-101 for third straight victory
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Jabari Smith Jr. scores 21 as Rockets run away from Hornets 114-101 for third straight victory

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jabari Smith Jr. had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Fred VanVleet added 20 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-101 on Monday night for their third straight win. The Rockets stifled the Hornets early on, holding Charlotte to 15 points in the first quarter and 1 for 11 from beyond the arc. Takeaways Rockets: …

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

The Hindu  

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 …

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 …

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94
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Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Wembanyama is the first player with four 3-pointers and 10 blocks in a game in NBA history and the first player under 21 with multiple games …

Lauri Markkanen scores 21 points to lead Jazz to 105-94 win over Nets
2 days, 10 hours 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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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 …

Simons’ buzzer-beating layup gives the Blazers a 122-120 win over the Nuggets
4 days, 7 hours ago

Simons’ buzzer-beating layup gives the Blazers a 122-120 win over the Nuggets

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Anfernee Simons made a driving layup at the buzzer to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 122-120 victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Key moment Denver trailed by 17 points at the start of the fourth quarter but rallied to take a two-point lead on Michael Porter Jr.'s dunk with just under …

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

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak
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Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -5; over/under is 229 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix looks to end its three-game losing streak with a victory against Utah. The Jazz’s 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.3 fewer made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Suns allow. …

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

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid
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Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 on Sunday night without LeBron James. With James missing his first game of the season because of a left foot contusion, Max Christie started his second game for the …

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

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kevin Huerter had 26 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 141-97 on Sunday night. 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 with De’Aaron …

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 …

John Collins scores 20 points, Jazz snap 5-game skid with 141-99 victory over the Trail Blazers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

John Collins scores 20 points, Jazz snap 5-game skid with 141-99 victory over the Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — John Collins scored 20 points, Keyonte George had 17 and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 141-99 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Trail Blazers: Portland was without Scoot Henderson for the fifth straight game because of a left quad contusion. Key Mmment Collin Sexton passed to Collins for a …

Powell scores 30 and Harden has 23 as the Clippers beat the Trail Blazers 127-105
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Powell scores 30 and Harden has 23 as the Clippers beat the Trail Blazers 127-105

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — Norman Powell scored 30 points, James Harden had 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 127-105 on Tuesday night. HT Image Amir Coffey scored 19 points, hitting five 3-pointers, and Derrick Jones Jr. added 15 for the Clippers. The Clippers and Trail Blazers each finished 2-2 in NBA Cup West Group A play. …

Utah faces Oklahoma City, aims to end 4-game skid
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Utah faces Oklahoma City, aims to end 4-game skid

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Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -14.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Oklahoma City as losers of four straight games. The Thunder’s 13.5 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.6 fewer made shots on average than the 14.1 per game the Jazz …

Doncic has 36 points and 13 assists in return, Mavericks down the Trail Blazers 137-131
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Doncic has 36 points and 13 assists in return, Mavericks down the Trail Blazers 137-131

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Luka Doncic returned from a wrist injury and had 36 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 137-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Dallas led by 112-101 after Spencer Dinwiddie’s 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, but the Blazers came back to tie it at 127 on Deni Avdija’s three-point play with 1:54 left. Trail Blazers: …

Irving pours in 30 and Grimes scores 24 as Dallas wins again without Doncic, 106-94 over Utah
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Irving pours in 30 and Grimes scores 24 as Dallas wins again without Doncic, 106-94 over Utah

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SALT LAKE CITY — Kyrie Irving scored 30 points and Quentin Grimes had 24 points to power the short-handed Dallas Mavericks over the Utah Jazz 106-94 on Saturday night. Washington had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Mavericks, who have won four of five games — all without Doncic. Takeaways Mavericks: Dallas made everything look easy when they were …

Portland State earns 71-68 victory against Utah Tech
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Portland State earns 71-68 victory against Utah Tech

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PORTLAND, Ore. — Jaylin Henderson had 22 points in Portland State’s 71-68 win over Utah Tech on Saturday night. Terri Miller Jr. made a pair of free throws to give Portland State a 70-68 lead with 1:24 left. Utah Tech then missed its last two …

Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Deandre Ayton had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Anfernee Simons added 21 points and nine assists and Deni Avdija had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers. Takeaways Kings: Sacramento lost despite attempting five …

Irving, Mavericks to visit Collins, Jazz
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Irving, Mavericks to visit Collins, Jazz

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Utah and Dallas face off on Saturday. Dallas ranks fourth in the league scoring 55.3 points per game in the paint led by Luka Doncic averaging 10.9. The Jazz score 109.4 points per game, 1.9 fewer points than the 111.3 the Mavericks allow. …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Portland plays Sacramento, aims for 4th straight home win
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Portland plays Sacramento, aims for 4th straight home win

Associated Press  

Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: Portland hosts Sacramento looking to extend its three-game home winning streak. The Kings average 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.1 fewer made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the Trail Blazers allow. LAST 10 …

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

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’ …

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks improved to 4-1 this season without superstar Luka Doncic, beating the New York Knicks 129-114 on Wednesday night. Jalen Brunson tied his season high with 37 points for New York in his second game in Dallas against his former team. Doncic missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained …

Jalen Green’s 41 points lead Rockets to 122-115 overtime win over 76ers
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Jalen Green’s 41 points lead Rockets to 122-115 overtime win over 76ers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Green scored a season-high 41 points, Alperen Sengun added 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night. Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points, including 28 in the second half, in the loss for Philadelphia, which played without Paul George and Joel Embiid and fell to 3-14. Maxey, …

Sengun records triple-double and Rockets beat Wolves 117-111 in OT to clinch NBA Cup group
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sengun records triple-double and Rockets beat Wolves 117-111 in OT to clinch NBA Cup group

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Alperen Sengun had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, Fred VanVleet added 27 points and 11 assists, and the Houston Rockets pulled out a 117-111 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Dillon Brooks added 22 points for Houston, which improved to 3-0 in the competition and clinched West Group …

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers
4 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 …

Morant finishes with 22 points and 11 assists in his return as Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 123-98
4 weeks ago

Morant finishes with 22 points and 11 assists in his return as Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 123-98

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had 22 points and 11 assists in his return to the lineup after missing eight games with a hip injury, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Shaedon Sharpe added 15 points for the Trail Blazers, who lost for the third time in four games. Takeaways …

Simons scores 25, Sharpe adds 24 as Trail Blazers bounce back with 104-98 win over Rockets
1 month ago

Simons scores 25, Sharpe adds 24 as Trail Blazers bounce back with 104-98 win over Rockets

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Anfernee Simons scored 25 points and Shaedon Sharpe added 24 as the Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from a tough loss with a 104-98 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Rockets: Houston needs to play more consistently after a poor offensive showing Saturday night a game after Friday’s big offensive outing when the team made 15 …

Dillon Brooks scores a season-high 28 to lead the Rockets past the Trail Blazers 116-88
1 month ago

Dillon Brooks scores a season-high 28 to lead the Rockets past the Trail Blazers 116-88

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 28 points and led the Houston Rockets to a 116-88 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Tari Eason scored 22 points off the bench, Jalen Green had 17 and Alperen Sengun added 14 as the Rockets won for the seventh time in eight games. Houston …

Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers
1 month ago

Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams scored 30 points, Isaiah Hartenstein had a double-double in his season debut, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-99 on Wednesday night. Alex Caruso scored 17 points to help Oklahoma City’s bench outscore Portland’s 44-31. Trail Blazers: Oklahoma City scored 28 points off Portland’s 24 turnovers. Key moment Oklahoma City trailed …

Los Angeles faces Utah, aims for 6th straight victory
1 month ago

Los Angeles faces Utah, aims for 6th straight victory

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -10; over/under is 230 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles comes into a matchup with Utah as winners of five games in a row. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 17.4 fast break points per game led by LeBron James averaging 4.9. The …

Harden passes Allen for No. 2 spot on NBA’s 3-point list, Clippers beat Jazz 116-105
1 month ago

Harden passes Allen for No. 2 spot on NBA’s 3-point list, Clippers beat Jazz 116-105

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — James Harden moved into second place on the NBA’s career 3-point list and had 20 points and 11 assists to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 116-105 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak. The Clippers led 66-45 at halftime and weathered a late run when the Jazz pulled within seven points …

Los Angeles faces Utah, looks to stop 3-game skid
1 month, 1 week ago

Los Angeles faces Utah, looks to stop 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers Inglewood, California; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -9.5; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles comes into the matchup with Utah after losing three straight games. The Clippers average 12.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 fewer makes per game than the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 4-6, …

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 …

Utah visits Sacramento after Fox’s 60-point game
1 month, 1 week ago

Utah visits Sacramento after Fox’s 60-point game

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -8.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento takes on the Utah Jazz after De’Aaron Fox scored 60 points in the Sacramento Kings’ 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sacramento went 46-36 overall and 30-22 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Kings averaged …

John Collins scores on a late dunk to lift Jazz past Mavericks for 1st home victory
1 month, 1 week ago

John Collins scores on a late dunk to lift Jazz past Mavericks for 1st home victory

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — John Collins scored the last of his 28 points on a tiebreaking dunk with 6.4 seconds left to give the Utah Jazz their first home victory of the season, 115-113 over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Utah ripped off a 9-0 run following back-to-back baskets from Doncic and went up 90-78 on Collins’ tip-in layup. …

Clippers blown out by Rockets in NBA Cup opener for their third consecutive loss
1 month, 1 week ago

Clippers blown out by Rockets in NBA Cup opener for their third consecutive loss

LA Times  

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason, left, reaches in to force a jump ball with Clippers guard James Harden during the first half of the Clippers’ 125-104 loss Friday. Jabari Smith Jr. had a season-high 28 points with five three-pointers and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 125-104 rout of the Clippers on Friday night in their NBA Cup 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 …

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams’ NBA Cup opener
1 month, 1 week ago

Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams’ NBA Cup opener

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Devin Booker scored 31 points and Bradley Beal added 24 to help the Phoenix Suns open NBA Cup pool play with a 120-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Takeaways Suns: Explosive and efficient offense helped Phoenix squash multiple would-be rallies. Key moment After the Jazz pulled within five on back-to-back baskets from Markkanen …

Jalen Green leads Rockets past the Clippers, who have lost two in a row
1 month, 1 week ago

Jalen Green leads Rockets past the Clippers, who have lost two in a row

LA Times  

James Harden shoots as Jabari Smith Jr. of the Rockets defends in the first half. Jalen Green had 21 points and Amen Thompson and Tari Eason added 18 each to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-103 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night in the opener of a two-game set. The Clippers used a 9-2 run to cut the …

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96
1 month, 1 week 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 …

NBA roundup: Celtics top Bucks despite Giannis’ 43 points
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Jaren Jackson leads Memphis with 20 points in 134-89 rout of the Blazers
1 month, 1 week ago

Jaren Jackson leads Memphis with 20 points in 134-89 rout of the Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 20 points and seven rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Portland Trail Blazers 134-89 on Sunday night. It was the first meeting between Memphis’ rookie Zach Edey and Portland’s Donovan Clingan since the 2024 NCAA championship game when Clingan and UConn defeated Edey’s Purdue. They had 58 against the Blazers.. Memphis’ 5-foot-8 …

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