76ers, Magic, Lakers head home for Game 3 trailing 2-0 in NBA playoff series
7 months, 4 weeks ago

76ers, Magic, Lakers head home for Game 3 trailing 2-0 in NBA playoff series

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid and the 76ers had just dropped two straight playoff games in New York that left them feeling like — well, like their playoff series against the Knicks was far from over. Being a younger team, but being able to play in front of your crowd, gives you that confidence that you can.” The Lakers haven’t played a home game since April 9, playing five straight on the road that included the play-in tournament and two playoff games in Denver. Game 3, 7:30 p.m. EDT, TNT — NEED TO KNOW: The Knicks played like a team headed toward a sweep in the first two games in New York. — INJURY WATCH: Sixers guard De’Anthony Melton could make his return in Game 3 after sitting out most of the second half of the season with a spinal injury. Game 3, 7 p.m. EDT, NBA TV/fubo — NEED TO KNOW: The Cavaliers have played particularly well, which is either a good sign that they’ll improve or scary if they advance.

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Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse
1 day, 15 hours ago

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse

Associated Press  

A lead of at least 22 points with 12 minutes left means victory in the NBA. The Magic outscored the Heat 37-8 in the fourth quarter to pull off an improbable 121-114 victory on Saturday night, winning a game in which they trailed by 25 in the first half and were down 22 with one quarter remaining. “I feel like …

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat
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1 day, 16 hours ago

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 25 points on Saturday night. The Magic also trailed by 22 entering the fourth quarter before outscoring the Heat 37-8. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 24 points …

Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs power the Magic to a 106-102 win over the short-handed 76ers
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs power the Magic to a 106-102 win over the short-handed 76ers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Franz Wagner scored 35 points and Jalen Suggs had 17 to lead the Orlando Magic to a 106-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Coach Nick Nurse said there was a chance Embiid, who has played only four games this season, could play Friday when the teams play again in Philadelphia. Wagner scored 25 points through …

Magic beat Nets 100-92 for 2nd win over Brooklyn in 3 days
3 weeks ago

Magic beat Nets 100-92 for 2nd win over Brooklyn in 3 days

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, and the Orlando Magic claimed their sixth straight win, and second in three days over the Nets, with a 100-92 victory against Brooklyn on Sunday. Goga Bitadze added 12 points and 13 rebounds, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 16 points and Wendell Carter Jr. had 14 points …

Magic play the Nets, seek 6th straight victory
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Magic play the Nets, seek 6th straight victory

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will attempt to prolong its five-game win streak with a victory against Brooklyn. Brooklyn is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference scoring 11.9 fast break points per game. TOP PERFORMERS: Cameron Thomas is scoring 24.7 points per game and averaging 3.2 rebounds for the Nets. …

Franz Wagner’s 29 points propel Magic to 123-100 NBA Cup win over Nets
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Franz Wagner’s 29 points propel Magic to 123-100 NBA Cup win over Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Franz Wagner scored 29 points, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 19 and the Orlando Magic eased to a 123-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. each had 12 points for the Magic, who improved to 3-0 in Group A play and moved into a tie with …

Brooklyn takes on Orlando, seeks 4th straight victory
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Brooklyn takes on Orlando, seeks 4th straight victory

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -4.5; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Orlando. Brooklyn is last in the Eastern Conference scoring 11.7 fast break points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 5-5, averaging 112.4 points, 36.7 rebounds, 26.7 …

Magic beat Pistons 111-100 behind Franz Wagner’s 30 points
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Magic beat Pistons 111-100 behind Franz Wagner’s 30 points

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 Saturday night for their eighth win in nine games. Wagner, who has scored 30 or more points in five of his last seven games, sat out the fourth quarter while the Magic’s bench stretched Orlando’s lead to 22 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Magic win 98-86 in NBA Cup game, dropping 76ers to 2-10 overall
1 month, 1 week ago

Magic win 98-86 in NBA Cup game, dropping 76ers to 2-10 overall

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 19 points and seven rebounds, and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to a 98-86 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Joel Embiid, playing 33 minutes in his second game this season for the 76ers, had 20 …

Magic beat Wizards 121-94 for second straight blowout win without Paolo Banchero
1 month, 1 week ago

Magic beat Wizards 121-94 for second straight blowout win without Paolo Banchero

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner had 23 points and seven assists, Goga Bitadze added 10 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the second half to a 121-94 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 24 points, and Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points, six rebounds, six assists and three …

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory

The Hindu  

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

Chicago Bulls Hold on to Beat Magic 102-99 Despite Struggles in the Fourth Quarter
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chicago Bulls Hold on to Beat Magic 102-99 Despite Struggles in the Fourth Quarter

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Magic 102-99 in a thrilling contest in Chicago. Despite trailing by 20 points in the first half, the Bulls staged a remarkable comeback with a 12-3 run in the second quarter. The Bulls' defense held the Magic scoreless for over seven minutes in the fourth quarter, securing the win with a final-minute 3-pointer by Patrick …

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead

News 18  

The Boston Celtics, fueled by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, held off a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 106-99 on Wednesday and take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA finals. Brown scored 15 of his 30 in a scorching third quarter and the Celtics held on to move within one victory of a record-setting …

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 features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts
7 months ago

NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts

Associated Press  

DENVER — Denver coach Michael Malone calls them “the two greatest words in sports.” Game 7. And in a big way, like the Wolves’ 115-70 beatdown in Game 6 “But as far as the three blowouts in six games, that’s a tough one to explain,” Malone said. I think it’s going to be a tremendous Game 7.” No Western Conference …

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 …

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink
7 months, 1 week ago

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink

New York Times  

By Jay King, Jared Weiss, Joe Vardon, Anthony Slater and Tim Cato The Dallas Mavericks took a 3-2 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, winning 104-92 to move one win away from a trip to the Western Conference finals. Mavericks 104, Thunder 92 Series: Dallas leads 3-2 Game 6: 8 p.m. Saturday in Dallas Mavericks just …

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 …

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks

News 18  

Cleveland and Dallas turned the tables on their top-seeded opponents on Thursday, the Cavaliers shocking the Boston Celtics and the Mavericks silencing the Thunder to level their NBA playoff series at one game apiece. Mitchell scored 23 of his 29 points in the second half and received plenty of support from “attack-minded” teammates as the Cavs bounced back from a …

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers deliver Game 7 magic to defeat Orlando, advance to conference semis
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers deliver Game 7 magic to defeat Orlando, advance to conference semis

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Whether or not Donovan Mitchell’s long-term future with the Cavaliers is in doubt, the city belongs to him right now. Mitchell, successor to LeBron James in Cleveland in so many ways, led the franchise to its first playoff series victory without The King since 1993 in a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their …

Why the Magic’s season ended with a brutal Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the Magic’s season ended with a brutal Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — The NBA record book will never record that, for a few pulse-pounding minutes in Sunday afternoon’s second quarter, the Orlando Magic looked well on their way to blowing out the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series. “Probably the most intense game I’ve played in my life, just with the crowd and the possession-by-possession battles …

Magic moments add up to dramatic win as Orlando gets ready for Game 7 in Cleveland
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Magic moments add up to dramatic win as Orlando gets ready for Game 7 in Cleveland

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic players know what awaits them Sunday afternoon in Game 7. Hugging after the game, he’s just got a special aura and energy, and I just want him to continue to use it and let it shine.” Banchero, Suggs and Wagner had big games, combining to score 75 of Orlando’s 103 points. On Orlando’s next two …

Murray scores 32 and hits game-winner in Nuggets’ 108-106 series-clinching victory over Lakers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Murray scores 32 and hits game-winner in Nuggets’ 108-106 series-clinching victory over Lakers

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray overcame a strained left calf, management’s suggestion he sit this one out and another haymaker from the Los Angeles Lakers to score 32 points and sink the game-winner with 3.6 seconds left Monday night. That sent LeBron James to his earliest playoff exit ever and the Denver Nuggets tottering into Round 2 with a 108-106 win …

Nuggets, Thunder have chances to move into Round 2, and Boston seeks 3-1 lead in Miami
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets, Thunder have chances to move into Round 2, and Boston seeks 3-1 lead in Miami

Associated Press  

Denver is one win from returning to Round 2. Monday’s game is the most important game of the season for us and we understand that.” Oklahoma City is trying for its first 4-0 sweep since Round 1 against Dallas in 2012. You combine that with our talent level, I think it’s going to be hard to beat us.” That said, …

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets’ mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game. James scored 30 points, Anthony Davis added 25 points and 23 rebounds, and the Lakers avoided postseason elimination with a 119-108 victory over Denver in Game 4 of their first-round series Saturday night. D’Angelo …

James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins
7 months, 3 weeks ago

James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins

Associated Press  

Nikola Jokic moved LeBron James out of the way as they battled for a rebound, grabbed the ball, got fouled and scored off the putback. And all James could do was turn his palms skyward, as if to ask “what else can I do?” That sequence in the third quarter of Game 3 of the first-round NBA playoff series between …

Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA. They’re clearly a particular nightmare for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are one game away from an early summer after Denver stretched its winning streak in this lopsided rivalry to a whopping …

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is suffering from Bell’s palsy and played Game 3 with a bulky knee brace to sturdy the 7-footer after dealing with injuries all season. Embiid pushed aside the pain — mental and physical — and embraced the pressure after he vowed the 76ers were “going to win this series” against the New York Knicks. “We can …

Suns’ Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Suns’ Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and the Suns are in a 2-0 hole heading into Friday’s Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who looked mostly dominant in a pair of double-digit wins in …

Lakers lose to Nuggets in Game 2 heartbreaker on Jamal Murray buzzer-beater
8 months ago

Lakers lose to Nuggets in Game 2 heartbreaker on Jamal Murray buzzer-beater

LA Times  

Denver guard Jamal Murray shoots in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis at the final buzzer to lift the Nuggets to a 101-99 victory in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Monday night. One final score, Jamal Murray’s winning shot over Anthony Davis giving Denver a stunning 101-99 victory to put the Lakers in a 2-0 series hole that …

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday
8 months ago

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday

Associated Press  

Preview capsules for the first round of the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday. Indiana beat Milwaukee four times in five matchups — an extra game coming with the Pacers’ victory in the semifinals of the In-Season Tournament — and led the league with 123.3 points per game. Story line: The Magic entered the season as one of the NBA’s youngest …

NBA Play-In Game Preview: West games on Tuesday. East games on Wednesday. Eliminations on Friday
8 months, 1 week ago

NBA Play-In Game Preview: West games on Tuesday. East games on Wednesday. Eliminations on Friday

Associated Press  

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are back in the play-in tournament. We’ll see what we got whenever the time gets here.” Golden State gets a short bus ride north for an elimination game against the Kings, on the same floor where the Warriors won a road Game 7 in Round 1 last season. 7 seed; Memphis beat San …

VanVleet has season-high 37 as Rockets get 118-106 win over Magic, who fall into tie for fourth
8 months, 1 week ago

VanVleet has season-high 37 as Rockets get 118-106 win over Magic, who fall into tie for fourth

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 37 points and the Houston Rockets snapped a five-game skid with a 118-106 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Bounce back tomorrow.” A basket by Markelle Fultz got the Magic within eight with about four minutes to go but VanVleet made a jump shot followed by a three-point play to make …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Lakers stay alive, while Celtics, Magic and Thunder all win easily
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Lakers stay alive, while Celtics, Magic and Thunder all win easily

Associated Press  

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are still alive. All four games on Saturday were double-digit decisions: Orlando beat Cleveland by 23, Oklahoma City beat New Orleans by 21, Boston beat Miami by 20 and the Lakers beat Denver in the “close” game of the day by 11 to avoid a sweep. Another quadrupleheader awaits Sunday: New York is …

Philadelphia faces Los Angeles, looks to end road losing streak
9 months ago

Philadelphia faces Los Angeles, looks to end road losing streak

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia hits the road against Los Angeles looking to stop its three-game road losing streak. Philadelphia ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference scoring 50.8 points per game in the paint led by Joel Embiid averaging 14.6. LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 6-4, averaging 120.7 points, 42.3 rebounds, …

76ers beat Knicks 79-73, allowing the lowest points total in the NBA this season
9 months, 1 week ago

76ers beat Knicks 79-73, allowing the lowest points total in the NBA this season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When a miserable first quarter ended and they had just 15 points, the Philadelphia 76ers felt good about where they were. The 76ers kept up the good defense and eventually played just a little better offensively, holding the Knicks to the lowest points total in the NBA this season and winning 79-73 on Sunday night in the …

Brunson returns with 26 points to help Knicks snap Magic’s 5-game win streak with 98-74 rout
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Brunson returns with 26 points to help Knicks snap Magic’s 5-game win streak with 98-74 rout

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With three losses already to the Orlando Magic this season and a playoff meeting potentially ahead, perhaps the New York Knicks were trying to send a statement Friday night. Jalen Brunson scored 26 points in his return from a bruised left knee and the Knicks rode a sizzling start from 3-point range to a 98-74 victory that …

Hart makes go-ahead basket after chaotic possession as Knicks beat Pistons 113-111
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hart makes go-ahead basket after chaotic possession as Knicks beat Pistons 113-111

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson missed a 3-pointer, eventually got the ball back and passed it to Josh Hart for the go-ahead basket. Hart ended it with a layup with 2.8 seconds left and the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 113-111 on Monday night. Brunson had 35 points and 12 assists for the Knicks, and it was his …

Magic rally for 98-94 victory over the Knicks to snap a three-game losing streak
11 months, 1 week ago

Magic rally for 98-94 victory over the Knicks to snap a three-game losing streak

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Orlando Magic are getting bodies back on the bench. Banchero scored 20 points, Cole Anthony had 10 of his 15 in the final quarter and the Magic beat the New York Knicks 98-94 on Monday to snap a three-game losing streak. Wendell Carter Jr. added 17 points for the Magic, going 7 for 11 off the …

NBA Roundup: 76ers hand Pistons 21st straight loss, Pelicans pip wizards
1 year ago

NBA Roundup: 76ers hand Pistons 21st straight loss, Pelicans pip wizards

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid scored 30 of his 41 points in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Detroit Pistons their 21st straight loss, 129-111 on Wednesday night to open a home-and-home series. PELICANS 142, WIZARDS 122 Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 40 points, Trey Murphy III added six 3-pointers and 27 points and short-handed New Orleans had its best …

Hollinger: NBA’s surprise starts — are the Thunder, Magic and Rockets for real?
1 year ago

Hollinger: NBA’s surprise starts — are the Thunder, Magic and Rockets for real?

New York Times  

One unanticipated side benefit of the NBA In-Season Tournament is what might be called Taking Stock Week. As a comparison point, the Indiana Pacers’ starters average almost twice as many 3-point attempts, as Golden State Warriors teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson let it rip 29.4 tries per 100 by themselves. Split the difference, and maybe a pessimist would say …

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards
1 year ago

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards

The Hindu  

Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each eclipsed 30 points as the Milwaukee Bucks improved to 3-0 in in-season tournament play with a 131-128 win over the visiting Washington Wizards. Rockets 105 - Nuggets 86 Jalen Green scored a team-high 25 points while Alperen Sengun and two more teammates added double-doubles as Houston extended its homecourt winning streak to …

LeBron James tops 39,000 points, Lakers complete sweep through tournament play, 131-99 over Jazz
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James tops 39,000 points, Lakers complete sweep through tournament play, 131-99 over Jazz

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored his 39,000th point on the way to 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed an unbeaten run through group play in the NBA In-Season Tournament with 131-99 a victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. CAVALIERS 122, 76ERS 119, OT PHILADELPHIA — Darius Garland scored 32 points …

NBA Round-up: Magic beats Giannis, Bucks secures first win over Milwaukee in Orlando since 2018
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA Round-up: Magic beats Giannis, Bucks secures first win over Milwaukee in Orlando since 2018

The Hindu  

Paolo Banchero had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Orlando’s Wagner brothers combined for 43 points and the Magic dealt the Milwaukee Bucks its second straight loss, 112-97 on Saturday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes for the Celtics, who won its second straight game after a 14-point victory over Brooklyn in their first NBA …

NBA roundup: Embiid scores 26, 76ers beat Suns 112-100 for 4th straight win
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA roundup: Embiid scores 26, 76ers beat Suns 112-100 for 4th straight win

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 25 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 112-100 on Saturday for their fourth straight win. NUGGETS 123, BULLS 101 Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists, Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-best 27 and Denver overcame the loss of point guard Jamal Murray …

Lakers-Magic takeaways: What went wrong in the loss (plenty)
1 year, 1 month ago

Lakers-Magic takeaways: What went wrong in the loss (plenty)

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, who had 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven blocked shots, drives the baseline while defended by Magic center Goga Bitadze. Beaten on the boards Coach Darvin Ham didn’t mince words when talking about his team’s defensive rebounding, a hole so glaring that Orlando grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and scored 36 second-chance points. So, we got to …

NBA roundup: Lakers snaps 11-game losing streak against Clippers
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA roundup: Lakers snaps 11-game losing streak against Clippers

The Hindu  

LeBron James had 35 points and 11 rebounds, Austin Reaves scored seven of his 15 points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 130-125 victory on Wednesday night. D’Angelo Russell scored 27 points and Anthony Davis had 27 points and 10 rebounds for the short-handed Lakers, who beat …

NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics and other teams which tied series after 0-3 deficit
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics and other teams which tied series after 0-3 deficit

The Hindu  

Derrick White pulled out a board shot with 0.1 second left on the game clock to force the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat Eastern Conference finals series into a game seven. Portland Trailblazers - 2003 The first round of 2003 NBA Playoffs saw Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash’s Dallas Mavericks go up against Portland Trailblazers which featured Scottie Pippen. Zach …

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