Young's 38 Points Lead Hawks to Victory over Hornets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Young's 38 Points Lead Hawks to Victory over Hornets

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Young shines for the Hawks, leading them to a 125-120 victory against the Hornets. Ball shines brightly for Charlotte, scoring 34 points and setting a new career high with nine 3-pointers. Young's clutch 3-pointer gives the Hawks the lead back in the final minutes, and he consistently provides baskets or big plays for the Hawks throughout the game.

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Bane and Pippen combine for 45 points, Grizzlies cruise past Hawks 128-112
1 day, 15 hours ago

Bane and Pippen combine for 45 points, Grizzlies cruise past Hawks 128-112

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Desmond Bane scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies, without star player Ja Morant, beat the skidding Atlanta Hawks 128-112 on Saturday night. Atlanta fared well enough offensively without Young, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a Grizzlies team that shot 51% from the field. Key moment With 30 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Memphis forward Jake …

NBA roundup: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs
2 days, 8 hours ago

NBA roundup: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 124-101 home win over the Bucks on Friday, swiftly bringing Milwaukee down from its NBA Cup-championship high. Thunder 104, Heat 97 Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 as visiting Oklahoma City withstood a fourth-quarter rally to beat Miami. Luguentz Dort had 14 …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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3 days, 10 hours 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 …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
6 days, 10 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 Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final
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1 week, 1 day ago

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on Saturday to spark the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. We’ve got to keep playing together and hope we get better.” Two Jalen Johnson dunks late in the third quarter gave the Hawks an 83-82 lead entering the fourth. The game …

Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game
1 week, 1 day ago

Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS - Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Young scored 14 points in the third quarter, helping the Hawks erase Milwaukee's lead. The Hawks led 28-26 after the first quarter, but Milwaukee outscored them by …

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans
1 week, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans

The Hindu  

Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points and deliver 10 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-99 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Kings 111, Pelicans 109 Domantas Sabonis had 32 points and 20 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter and visiting Sacramento beat New …

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans
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1 week, 3 days ago

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Domantas Sabonas scored a season-high 32 points and matched a season best with 20 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, while De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray each added 18 points for the Kings, who have won three straight and four of five. Trey Murphy …

Chicago and Charlotte face off for conference matchup
1 week, 4 days ago

Chicago and Charlotte face off for conference matchup

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -5; over/under is 232 BOTTOM LINE: LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets visit Nikola Vucevic and the Chicago Bulls in Eastern Conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Zach LaVine is scoring 22.1 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Bulls. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 4-6, averaging …

Hawks rally for a 108-100 victory over the Knicks and a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals
1 week, 4 days ago

Hawks rally for a 108-100 victory over the Knicks and a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Trae Young had 22 points and 11 assists, De’Andre Hunter and Jalen Johnson outplayed the Knicks frontcourt and the Atlanta Hawks took their surprising NBA Cup run all the way to the semifinals in Las Vegas, beating New York 108-100 on Wednesday night. Hunter scored 24 points and Johnson had 21 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists …

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

Paul George, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers over Hornets 110-104 to earn first first back-to-back wins
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Paul George, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers over Hornets 110-104 to earn first first back-to-back wins

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Paul George scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had eight of his 21 points in the final 30 seconds and the Philadelphia 76ers won back-to-back games for the first time this season with a 110-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. Jared McCain added 17 points off the bench and Kelly Oubre scored 14 for Philadelphia, …

Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jalen Johnson had 20 points and nine assists, De’Andre Hunter added 18 points and the Atlanta Hawks handed the Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss 107-104 on Saturday night. Miller’s 3-pointer cut Atlanta’s lead to one, but Hunter answered with two free throws with 9.7 seconds left. Charlotte has been without centers Mark Williams and Nick Richards …

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball will miss at least 2 weeks with a left calf strain
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball will miss at least 2 weeks with a left calf strain

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets will be without point guard LaMelo Ball for at least two weeks because of a strained left calf. Ball felt discomfort in his calf after Wednesday night’s loss to the Miami Heat and did not play against the New York Knicks on Friday. The team also said guard Tre Mann’s lower back soreness has …

Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide

Associated Press  

Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -3.5; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte heads into the matchup with Atlanta after losing four straight games. The Hornets score 107.7 points per game, 12.5 fewer points than the 120.2 the Hawks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 2-8, averaging 105.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, …

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Hornets take on the Knicks on 3-game skid
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hornets take on the Knicks on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -7; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte comes into the matchup against New York after losing three straight games. The Hornets average 16.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 14.7 per game the Knicks give …

Young, Hawks to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Young, Hawks to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Friday, 2:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -4; over/under is 245.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Atlanta and Cleveland meet on Friday. The Cavaliers average 15.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 fewer made shots on average than the 16.6 per game the Hawks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Hawks: 4-6, averaging 117.2 …

Trae Young’s 22 assists help Hawks stun Cavaliers 135-124, only Cleveland’s 2nd loss this season
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3 weeks, 4 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 …

Tyler Herro scores 27 points as the Heat hold off a late comeback try by the Hornets
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tyler Herro scores 27 points as the Heat hold off a late comeback try by the Hornets

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tyler Herro scored 27 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 points with six 3-pointers and the Miami Heat held on to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Wednesday night. Herro was fouled and made 1 of 2 free throws, giving the Hornets a chance to tie or win with six seconds left. Hornets: Ball, who came in averaging …

Ball leads Charlotte against Miami after 44-point game
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ball leads Charlotte against Miami after 44-point game

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Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -3.5; over/under is 217.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts the Miami Heat after LaMelo Ball scored 44 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ 95-84 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Hornets average 109.1 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than the 110.3 the Heat give up. …

NBA 2024/25: Hawks fined $100K over Trae Young’s missed game
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA 2024/25: Hawks fined $100K over Trae Young’s missed game

The Hindu  

The Atlanta Hawks were fined $100,000 after All-Star guard Trae Young was held out of a November 12 NBA Cup road victory over the Boston Celtics. “Following an investigation, including review by an independent physician, the NBA determined that the Hawks held Young out of a game that he could have played in under the medical standard in the Policy,” …

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Franz Wagner helps Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets 95-84
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Franz Wagner helps Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets 95-84

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Franz Wagner scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Orlando Magic withstood a 44-point performance by the Hornets’ LaMelo Ball to beat short-handed Charlotte 95-84 on Monday night. Moritz Wagner and Cole Anthony each had 16 points and eight rebounds off the bench, and Jonathan Isaac knocked down three fourth-quarter corner 3s …

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

Charlotte takes on Orlando following Ball’s 50-point game
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Charlotte takes on Orlando following Ball’s 50-point game

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts the Orlando Magic after LaMelo Ball scored 50 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ 125-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hornets average 16.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.8 more made shots on average than the 11.9 per game the Magic give up. …

Ball’s career-high 50 points not enough as Antetokounmpo, Lillard lead Bucks past Hornets 125-119
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ball’s career-high 50 points not enough as Antetokounmpo, Lillard lead Bucks past Hornets 125-119

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 11 rebounds and Damian Lillard added 31 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Charlotte Hornets 125-119 on Saturday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Milwaukee opened the fourth quarter with a 14-5 spurt for a 110-90 lead, but the Hornets got it to 121-119 on Brandon Miller’s 3-pointer with 15 …

Charlotte plays Milwaukee following overtime win
1 month ago

Charlotte plays Milwaukee following overtime win

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -8.5; over/under is 220.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte visits the Milwaukee Bucks after the Hornets took down the Detroit Pistons 123-121 in overtime. TOP PERFORMERS: Brook Lopez is scoring 12.3 points per game and averaging 5.3 rebounds for the Bucks. Brandon Miller is scoring 18.6 points per …

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 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 …

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

LaMelo Ball, Hornets overcome Antetokounmpo’s first triple-double this season to beat Bucks 115-114
1 month ago

LaMelo Ball, Hornets overcome Antetokounmpo’s first triple-double this season to beat Bucks 115-114

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Charlotte Hornets overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first triple-double of the season to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-114 on Saturday. The Hornets led by four before Pat Connaughton made a 3-pointer and then, following Ball’s miss, drove the lane and scored to put Milwaukee up …

Daniels continues scoring surge with 25 points as Hawks beat Wizards and move to 2-0 in NBA Cup
1 month, 1 week ago

Daniels continues scoring surge with 25 points as Hawks beat Wizards and move to 2-0 in NBA Cup

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Dyson Daniels continued his scoring surge with 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 129-117 on Friday night to improve to 2-0 in the NBA Cup. Coming off a career-high 28 points in Tuesday night’s 117-116 win at defending NBA champion Boston, Daniels made 10 of 14 shots from the field and paced the defense …

Milwaukee faces Charlotte following Antetokounmpo’s 59-point showing
1 month, 1 week ago

Milwaukee faces Charlotte following Antetokounmpo’s 59-point showing

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee plays the Charlotte Hornets after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 59-point game in the Bucks’ 127-120 overtime win against the Detroit Pistons. Charlotte went 21-61 overall, 14-38 in Eastern Conference action and 11-30 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Hornets averaged 15.2 points off of turnovers, 12.1 …

Antetokounmpo scores 23 to lead Bucks past Raptors 99-85 in matchup of NBA’s worst
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1 month, 1 week ago

Antetokounmpo scores 23 to lead Bucks past Raptors 99-85 in matchup of NBA’s worst

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Toronto Raptors 99-85 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game between teams that entered with the two worst records in the league. The Bucks began to pull away midway through the third quarter and pushed their lead to 21 points early in the fourth. The …

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 …

Jared McCain and Guerschon Yabusele lead the 76ers to 107-105 OT win over the Hornets
1 month, 1 week ago

Jared McCain and Guerschon Yabusele lead the 76ers to 107-105 OT win over the Hornets

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain had a career-high 27 points as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 107-105 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. Guerschon Yabusele finished with his career high of 20 points for Philadelphia, which has yet to win a game in regulation. Paul George added 15 points and nine assists, but …

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: …

Celtics Dominate Hawks, Cruise to 123-93 Win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Hawks, Cruise to 123-93 Win

Associated Press  

Jayson Tatum shines for the Celtics, leading them to a 123-93 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Tatum poured in 26 points in the first half, showcasing his dominance on both offense and defense. The Celtics dominated the game from the outset, building a significant lead and holding on for the win. The Hawks, on the other hand, struggled to find …

Tennessee Soars Past Gardner-Webb, Clinching Season Opener Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tennessee Soars Past Gardner-Webb, Clinching Season Opener Victory

Associated Press  

Tennessee secured a 80-64 victory over Gardner-Webb in their season opener. Chaz Lanier and Jordan Gainey led the Vols with 18 and 16 points respectively, while Zakai Zeigler added 13 points and nine assists. Tennessee improved their shooting efficiency from 24% to 31% in the first half and dominated the paint with 32 rebounds compared to Gardner-Webb's 29. The Vols …

Hawks Dominate Pelicans, Clinching Victory in Thriller
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hawks Dominate Pelicans, Clinching Victory in Thriller

Associated Press  

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 126-111, snapping a four-game skid. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 29 points, while Brandon Ingram and Larry Nance Jr. added 32 and 14 points respectively. The Hawks dominated the paint, outscoring the Pelicans 66-32 in the paint. The Hawks will now play the Boston Celtics on Monday night, while the Pelicans …

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-103 in a rematch of the season. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, while Derrick White added 18 points and eight rebounds. LaMelo Ball had 36 points for the Hornets, but he was fouled out for the second straight game. The Celtics improved to 6-1, while the Hornets remain winless at …

Pelicans Dominate Pacers, Clinching Crucial Three-Game Winning Streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pelicans Dominate Pacers, Clinching Crucial Three-Game Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-118, snapping a three-game skid. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 34 points and 10 assists, while Brandon Ingram added 26 points and the team converted 14 Indiana turnovers into 21 points and 15 offensive rebounds into 14 second-chance points.

Lakers Dominate Raptors, Secure First Road Win of the Season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers Dominate Raptors, Secure First Road Win of the Season

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their first road win of the season with a resounding 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Anthony Davis shone with a season-high 38 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 27 points and 10 assists. The Lakers built a substantial lead throughout the game and never relinquished their advantage, ultimately securing their first win …

Celtics Pull Away in Thriller, Excluding Two Hornets Players
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Pull Away in Thriller, Excluding Two Hornets Players

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics pulled away from a heated game against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 124-109. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points. The Hornets were led by LaMelo Ball with 31 points, but they were unable to overcome the Celtics' championship-caliber defense.

Grizzlies Dominate Bucks, Clinching 122-99 Victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Grizzlies Dominate Bucks, Clinching 122-99 Victory

Associated Press  

The Memphis Grizzlies dominated the Milwaukee Bucks in a convincing 122-99 victory on Thursday night. Ja Morant shone with a triple-double, recording 26 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies built a 31-point lead in the second half and maintained their momentum throughout the game. The Bucks struggled to shoot efficiently, shooting only 42% from the field and 3 …

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