NBA: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings
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NBA: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings

Al Jazeera  

LeBron James scored 17 points but Chicago Bulls’ Coby White led the scoring with 36 points in his side’s 146-115 win. The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115, spoiling superstar LeBron James’s return from a two-week absence with a groin injury. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer James delivered 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in his 31 minutes on court on Saturday. White made six three-pointers and led all scorers with 36 points while Australia’s Giddey delivered a triple-double of 15 points, 10 rebounds and 17 assists.

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NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers
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1 day, 4 hours ago

NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers

The Hindu  

LeBron James tipped in the game-winning layup as time expired, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday. James, who didn’t connect on a field goal until the fourth quarter, finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as the Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak. Doncic had 34 points, seven …

LeBron James has big finish to lift Lakers past Pacers...
1 day, 6 hours ago

LeBron James has big finish to lift Lakers past Pacers...

Daily Mail  

INDIANAPOLIS - LeBron James started the fourth quarter Wednesday in danger of failing to extend his NBA record for consecutive double-digit scoring games. Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. "It's the first time I've ever been walked off …

Lakers vs Pacers: LeBron James game winner at buzzer lifts Los Angeles
1 day, 9 hours ago

Lakers vs Pacers: LeBron James game winner at buzzer lifts Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their three-game losing streak with a pulsating 120-119 road victory over the Indiana Pacers. James reacted fastest, leaping to palm the ball into the bucket for the winning score and give the Lakers a precious victory in the race for Western Conference playoff …

NBA: LeBron James hits Buzzer-Beater to lead Lakers past Pacers
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1 day, 9 hours ago

NBA: LeBron James hits Buzzer-Beater to lead Lakers past Pacers

India Today  

LeBron James maintained his streak of scoring 10 or more points in a game with a buzzer-beating last-second putback to give the Los Angeles Lakers a nail-biting 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Pacers’ late-game decisions questioned Indiana head coach Rick Carlisle opted to substitute Haliburton for defensive specialist Jarace Walker in the final minute. The Lakers …

NBA roundup: Josh Hart leads record night as Knicks top Mavs
2 days, 2 hours ago

NBA roundup: Josh Hart leads record night as Knicks top Mavs

The Hindu  

Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns became the first teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game in New York Knicks history Tuesday night, leading the hosts to a 128-113 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Evan Mobley added 21 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots as Cleveland won its second straight game following a four-game slide. Donovan Clingan registered 18 …

NBA roundup: Suns prevail on Devin Booker’s late jumper
3 days, 3 hours ago

NBA roundup: Suns prevail on Devin Booker’s late jumper

The Hindu  

Devin Booker knocked down a 20-foot jumper with 1.7 seconds remaining to give the Phoenix Suns a 108-106 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Booker added 19 points and 12 assists, Ryan Dunn had 12 points and nine rebounds and Nick Richards contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds for Phoenix. Gary Trent Jr. scored 19 points off …

Lakers lose to Magic despite combined 56 points from LeBron, Doncic
3 days, 9 hours ago

Lakers lose to Magic despite combined 56 points from LeBron, Doncic

Al Jazeera  

The LA Lakers’ chances of securing a top-two Western Conference playoff spot took another hit with a loss in Orlando. The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another setback in their NBA playoff push, falling 118-106 to the Orlando Magic, who notched their first home victory since February. The defeat follows the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Chicago Bulls in James’s first …

NBA: I think we just got a little bit satisfied, says Luka Doncic as Lakers suffer another setback
3 days, 9 hours ago

NBA: I think we just got a little bit satisfied, says Luka Doncic as Lakers suffer another setback

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Orlando Magic 118-106 on Monday night, resulting in yet another defeat. The Lakers are having trouble holding onto fourth place in the Western Conference after losing three straight games, despite impressive performances from LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Luka Doncic, who led the team with 32 points, said, “I think we just got …

Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers
4 days, 9 hours ago

Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Jayson Tatum had 30 points, nine assists and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 129-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Sam Hauser shot 8 for 10 from long distance and scored 24 points, and Derrick White added 17 points and eight assists for Boston, which …

LeBron James NBA injury status: Will he play against Orlando Magic tonight?
4 days, 9 hours ago

LeBron James NBA injury status: Will he play against Orlando Magic tonight?

India Today  

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is listed as probable for Monday's matchup, March 24 against the Orlando Magic due to a groin injury. LeBron James’ impact on the game LeBron James leads the Lakers with 24.9 points per game 11th in the NBA and is an important factor in the team’s success. Orlando’s offense ranks last in the NBA …

Cavaliers snap 4-game skid with 120-91 victory over Jazz
4 days, 11 hours ago

Cavaliers snap 4-game skid with 120-91 victory over Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Jarrett Allen scored 18 points and Donovan Mitchell added 16, helping Cleveland snap a four-game losing streak with a 120-91 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Allen bookended the run with a pair of baskets, his second one giving Cleveland a 66-45 lead five minutes into the second half. Takeaways Cavaliers: Cleveland exploited Utah’s poor …

NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James’ return
5 days, 2 hours ago

NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James’ return

The Hindu  

Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey led the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls to a 146-115 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, spoiling the returns of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. Pacers 108, Nets 103 Tyrese Haliburton returned to the Indiana lineup from a three-game absence to put up 16 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, and …

Milwaukee visits Phoenix after Durant’s 42-point performance
5 days, 3 hours ago

Milwaukee visits Phoenix after Durant’s 42-point performance

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after Kevin Durant scored 42 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Milwaukee ranks eighth in the NBA averaging 14.1 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 38.2% from deep. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 6-4, averaging 120.4 points, 43.6 rebounds, …

LeBron James’ return from injury spoiled by Bulls’ phenomenal effort in 146-115 win over Lakers
5 days, 4 hours ago

LeBron James’ return from injury spoiled by Bulls’ phenomenal effort in 146-115 win over Lakers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Coby White scored 36 points, Josh Giddey flirted with a quadruple-double and the Chicago Bulls wrecked LeBron James’ return from injury with an impressive 146-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. White was dominant while hitting six 3-pointers, and eight Bulls scored at least nine points on the fifth stop of a six-game road …

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks back from 14 down against Kings
5 days, 5 hours ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks back from 14 down against Kings

Hindustan Times  

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Saturday. HT Image Brook Lopez scored 21 points, Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 off the bench, and Taurean Prince had 15 for Milwaukee, which outscored the Kings 28-19 in the fourth quarter. Ellis scored 15 …

Antetokounmpo has 32 points and 17 rebounds in Bucks’ 114-108 win over Kings
5 days, 5 hours ago

Antetokounmpo has 32 points and 17 rebounds in Bucks’ 114-108 win over Kings

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks shook off a sluggish start to beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Saturday night. Kyle Kuzma added 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Bucks, who trailed 25-17 after one quarter and were down by 14 early in the third. The Bucks were without Damian …

LeBron James returns from 7-game injury absence, and nothing else goes right in Lakers’ blowout loss
5 days, 8 hours ago

LeBron James returns from 7-game injury absence, and nothing else goes right in Lakers’ blowout loss

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James returned from a two-week injury absence Saturday night, looking rested and ready to lead the Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch toward the postseason. “We’ve got to play better basketball than we did tonight, and what we did on our last road trip,” James said before the Lakers headed out on a four-game trip beginning …

NBA roundup: Rockets get by Heat for 9th straight win
6 days, 1 hour ago

NBA roundup: Rockets get by Heat for 9th straight win

The Hindu  

Fred VanVleet scored 13 of his game-high 37 points in the fourth quarter as the Houston Rockets won its ninth straight game, defeating the host Miami Heat 102-98 on Friday night. Celtics 121, Jazz 99 Kristaps Porzingis compiled 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as Boston defeated Utah in Salt Lake City for its ninth win in its last …

James Harden, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers over Grizzlies 128-120 for fifth straight win
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James Harden, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers over Grizzlies 128-120 for fifth straight win

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden scored 30 points, Kawhi Leonard added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers used a big second half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-108 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. The Clippers scored 68 points in the second half to turn a six-point halftime deficit into a 20-point victory. Jaren …

LeBron James returns from injury, but Lakers look lost in blowout loss to Bulls
6 days, 9 hours ago

LeBron James returns from injury, but Lakers look lost in blowout loss to Bulls

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James, right, controls the ball next to Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during the Lakers’ 146-115 loss Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Back at full strength with James and Rui Hachimura playing for the first time in two weeks, the team looked like a group of strangers, badly beaten 146-115 by a Chicago team 10 games under.500 …

NBA 2025 roundup: White stars as Bulls storm back from 19 down to beat Kings; LeBron, Doncic sit out in Lakers defeat
1 week ago

NBA 2025 roundup: White stars as Bulls storm back from 19 down to beat Kings; LeBron, Doncic sit out in Lakers defeat

The Hindu  

Coby White scored 31 of his 35 points after halftime as the Chicago Bulls overturned a 19-point deficit to defeat the host Sacramento Kings 128-116 on Thursday night in the NBA. White knocked down 13 of 14 free throws, while Kevin Huerter added 25 points -- including 5 of 9 3-pointers -- seven assists and four steals, and Nikola Vucevic …

Lakers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak
1 week ago

Lakers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles heads into a matchup with Chicago as winners of three games in a row. Chicago is third in the league scoring 17.8 fast break points per game led by Coby White averaging 4.0. TOP PERFORMERS: Gabe Vincent is scoring 6.2 points per game and …

Antetokounmpo and Bucks pull away from short-handed Lakers for comfortable 118-89 win
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1 week ago

Antetokounmpo and Bucks pull away from short-handed Lakers for comfortable 118-89 win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 118-89 on Thursday night. Gary Trent Jr. had 23 points off the bench, Kyle Kuzma added 20 and the Bucks swept the season series with two comfortable wins eight days apart. Takeaways Bucks: Having lost five of their previous seven, this was …

Butler scores 18, but Curry injured in Warriors 117-114 win over Raptors
1 week ago

Butler scores 18, but Curry injured in Warriors 117-114 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jimmy Butler had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for his second triple-double with Golden State, and the Warriors held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 117-114 on Thursday night after Stephen Curry left the game with an injury. Takeaways Raptors: Playing a third consecutive game without RJ Barrett, Toronto kept the game close but didn’t …

Bucks’ Damian Lillard sidelined with calf injury in game against short-handed Lakers
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Bucks’ Damian Lillard sidelined with calf injury in game against short-handed Lakers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Damian Lillard was ruled out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Lakers in Los Angeles on Thursday night due to a calf injury. “I just know it popped up and, you know, didn’t do shoot-around today, and so we just keep moving on,” Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said during his pregame press conference. Lillard is …

Bucks bid for elusive win on road in clash vs. Lakers
1 week ago

Bucks bid for elusive win on road in clash vs. Lakers

Hindustan Times  

The Milwaukee Bucks will be out to solve their issues on the road when they continue a five-game trip through the Western Conference with a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. "The last couple of games in the fourth quarter, we are trying to be too unselfish instead of going downhill and making something happen," Antetokounmpo said after …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets
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1 week, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22 total and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Duop Reath had 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench for Portland, which is two games behind the Phoenix Suns and …

Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker’s 41-point performance
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Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker’s 41-point performance

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix plays the Cleveland Cavaliers after Devin Booker scored 41 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 127-121 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Suns average 14.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Cavaliers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Los Angeles faces Milwaukee, aims for 4th straight win
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Los Angeles faces Milwaukee, aims for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -2.5; over/under is 226 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will attempt to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory against Milwaukee. Los Angeles is ninth in the NBA giving up only 111.4 points per game while holding opponents to 45.9% shooting. LAST 10 …

Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121
1 week, 1 day ago

Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Wednesday night. Kevin Durant had 26 points and eight assists and Nick Richards had 18 points, nine rebounds and three blocks as the Suns won for the third time in their last four games. Key moment …

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108
1 week, 1 day ago

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 on Wednesday night in a matchup of injury-depleted Western Conference contenders. Austin Reaves had 22 points and eight assists for the Lakers, who have won nine consecutive home games and three …

Bronny James credits focus on his game for career-best 17 points during loss to Bucks
1 week, 1 day ago

Bronny James credits focus on his game for career-best 17 points during loss to Bucks

LA Times  

Lakers guard Bronny James controls the ball in front of Milwaukee guard AJ Green during the Lakers’ 118-89 loss Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. Bronny James on his best game as a pro and how he’s stayed level-headed amidst all the scrutiny and praise pic.twitter.com/Wyt7rljdED — Dan Woike March 21, 2025 The stretch has happened amid increased scrutiny after a …

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles
1 week, 1 day ago

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets. Dorian Finney-Smith scored 14 points, and Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht each added 12 as the Lakers earned their third straight win and ninth consecutive …

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic extended their winning streak with a 120-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 19 in the NBA regular game at Crypto.com Arena. After this win, the Lakers secured their ninth consecutive home victory, their longest home winning streak since 2018. Since the start of the game, Doncic set the rhythm for …

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
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1 week, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler III scored a game-high 24 points, Brandin Podziemski returned from an injury to hit two key late 3-pointers and the host Golden State Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry, held off the Milwaukee Bucks 104-93 on Tuesday night. Clippers 132, Cavaliers 119 Ivica Zubac scored 28 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 33 points and Los Angeles …

Green and Golden State take on the Raptors in non-conference play
1 week, 2 days ago

Green and Golden State take on the Raptors in non-conference play

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors host Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors in non-conference action. The Warriors score 113.3 points per game, 2.5 fewer points than the 115.8 the Raptors give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 7-2, averaging 115.4 points, 45.6 rebounds, 29.7 assists, …

Butler scores 24 and Warriors win without Curry, 104-93 over Bucks
1 week, 2 days ago

Butler scores 24 and Warriors win without Curry, 104-93 over Bucks

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jimmy Butler had 24 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists and the Golden State Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry, beat the Milwaukee Bucks 104-93 on Tuesday night. Curry, who recently became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 3-pointers, was given the night off for a mental and emotional break by Warriors coach Steve Kerr. …

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors
1 week, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors

The Hindu  

Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 38 points, Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets, playing without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, stunned the Golden State Warriors 114-105 in San Francisco on Monday. Stephon Castle scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Devin Vassell had 17 points and eight boards for the Spurs, who lost for the fifth …

Reaves scores 30 points, Doncic just misses triple-double in Lakers’ 125-109 win over Spurs
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1 week, 3 days ago

Reaves scores 30 points, Doncic just misses triple-double in Lakers’ 125-109 win over Spurs

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Austin Reaves scored 30 points and Luka Doncic had 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Dorian Finney-Smith added 15 points while hitting four 3-pointers for the Lakers, who extended their home winning streak to eight games with back-to-back victories over Phoenix …

Aaron Gordon, Russell Westbrook lead undermanned Nuggets past Warriors 114-105
1 week, 3 days ago

Aaron Gordon, Russell Westbrook lead undermanned Nuggets past Warriors 114-105

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Aaron Gordon scored a season-best 38 points, Russell Westbrook hit a crucial late 3-pointer and delivered a triple-double, and the undermanned Denver Nuggets missing their two main stars beat the Golden State Warriors 114-105 on Monday night. Stephen Curry had 20 points and seven assists and Draymond Green became the sixth player in Warriors franchise history to …

Coby White’s 26 points leads balanced scoring effort as Bulls deal Jazz 10th straight loss, 111-97
1 week, 3 days ago

Coby White’s 26 points leads balanced scoring effort as Bulls deal Jazz 10th straight loss, 111-97

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Coby White scored 26 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Utah 111-97 on Monday night, sending the Jazz to their 10th straight loss. Tre Jones added 18 points, 12 assists and three steals as the Bulls won for the fifth time in six games. White scored 14 points in the opening quarters as the Bulls led …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak

The Hindu  

Paolo Banchero had 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as the visiting Orlando Magic snapped Cleveland’s franchise-record 16-game winning streak, beating the NBA-best Cavaliers 108-103 on Sunday. Lakers 107, Suns 96 Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Austin Reaves added 28 points and host Los Angeles snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Phoenix. Damian …

Utah takes on Chicago, looks to end 9-game slide
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1 week, 4 days ago

Utah takes on Chicago, looks to end 9-game slide

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -5.5; over/under is 239.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Chicago as losers of nine games in a row. TOP PERFORMERS: Walker Kessler is scoring 11.6 points per game with 12.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Jazz. Josh Giddey is scoring …

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns
1 week, 4 days ago

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Austin Reaves scored 28 points and Jaxson Hayes matched his season high with 19 for the Lakers, who returned from an 0-4 road trip to extend their …

Jalen Green scores 28 and the Rockets down the Bulls 117-114
1 week, 5 days ago

Jalen Green scores 28 and the Rockets down the Bulls 117-114

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 28 points and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to six straight games with a 117-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. The Rockets took the lead for good with 5:52 remaining in the fourth quarter on a 3-pointer from Green to make it a 100-98 game. The Rockets improved to 25-10 …

Bucks take big lead and then hang on down the stretch to beat Pacers 126-119
1 week, 5 days ago

Bucks take big lead and then hang on down the stretch to beat Pacers 126-119

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists before fouling out and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 126-119 on Saturday night. After trailing 105-84 with 11 minutes left, Indiana made a frantic comeback and cut Milwaukee’s lead to 122-119 on Andrew Nembhard’s 3-pointer with 12.5 seconds remaining. The two teams were meeting four nights …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win
1 week, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Darius Garland added 20 points and nine assists to lead the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers to their franchise-record 16th consecutive victory, a 133-124 win Friday over the Memphis Grizzlies. Clippers 121, Hawks 98 James Harden and Kawhi Leonard both scored 25 points to lead Los Angeles past host Atlanta for its fifth …

Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106
1 week, 6 days ago

Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker had 22 points and 13 assists, Kevin Durant also scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 122-106 on Friday night. Tyus Jones made six 3-pointers to finish with 20 points as the Suns made 24 3-pointers in the game, one short of the franchise record. Ryan Dunn scored 16 points, Bradley Beal …

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters
1 week, 6 days ago

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters

Associated Press  

DENVER — Luka Doncic sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss at Denver on Friday night, cheering on his scrappy, short-handed teammates who nearly pulled off a shocker without four starters. Doncic joined LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable players after scoring 45 points a night earlier in a loss at Milwaukee. “I’m proud of the …

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