Luka Doncic, Mavericks beat Lakers 119-115 in double-OT
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Luka Doncic, Mavericks beat Lakers 119-115 in double-OT

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LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic hit tying 3-pointers in the final seconds of regulation and the first overtime, finishing with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists in the Dallas Mavericks’ 119-115 double-overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Russell Westbrook scored a season-high 28 points and LeBron James had 24 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers, who have lost two straight after a five-game winning streak. HEAT 108, BUCKS 102 MIAMI — Gabe Vincent scored a career-best 28 points, Bam Adebayo had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Miami beat Milwaukee in a matchup of short-handed teams. CAVALIERS 119, TRAIL BLAZERS 113 PORTLAND, Ore. — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Ricky Rubio had nine points in 10 minutes in his first game since a knee injury more than a year ago, and Cleveland rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Portland, which lead by as many as 14 points early in the game. RAPTORS 124, HORNETS 114 TORONTO — Pascal Siakam scored 35 points, Scottie Barnes added 21 and Toronto beat Charlotte for its first three-game winning streak of the season.

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NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers prevails in showdown with Oklahoma City Thunder
9 hours, 40 minutes ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers prevails in showdown with Oklahoma City Thunder

The Hindu  

Jarrett Allen collected 25 points and 11 rebounds to lift the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a 129-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday in a battle of the NBA’s top two teams. Oklahoma City superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and Jalen Williams added 25 points and nine assists. Nuggets 126, Clippers 103 Jamal Murray had 21 points …

Lillard scores 26 points, Antetokounmpo adds 25 points and 16 rebounds as Bucks beat Spurs 121-105
14 hours, 36 minutes ago

Lillard scores 26 points, Antetokounmpo adds 25 points and 16 rebounds as Bucks beat Spurs 121-105

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 26 points and eight assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-105 on Wednesday night. Brook Lopez scored 22 points, including 17 in the first half, and AJ Green and Gary Trent each added 14 as the Bucks won their second consecutive …

Cavaliers beat Thunder 129-122 to end OKC’s 15-game winning streak in matchup of NBA’s top teams
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16 hours, 56 minutes ago

Cavaliers beat Thunder 129-122 to end OKC’s 15-game winning streak in matchup of NBA’s top teams

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday night in a marquee meeting between the NBA’s top two teams. The Cavs extended their winning streak to 11, improved the league’s best record to 32-4 — 11-0 against the West — …

Maxey scores 29 points to lead 76ers past Washington 109-103
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Maxey scores 29 points to lead 76ers past Washington 109-103

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey scored the go-ahead basket with 23.7 seconds left and finished with 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-103 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Guerschon Yabusele scored 21 points and blocked a potential tying layup with 14 seconds left to preserve the win for the Sixers. Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kyle …

NBA roundup: Trae Young, Hawks stun Jazz on half-court shot
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NBA roundup: Trae Young, Hawks stun Jazz on half-court shot

The Hindu  

Trae Young hit a half-court 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Atlanta Hawks a 124-121 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in Salt Lake City. Russell Westbrook scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Denver, which played without reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and forward Aaron Gordon. For the game, Fred VanVleet added 19 points, 12 assists and …

Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106
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1 day, 14 hours ago

Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 and the Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 on Tuesday night as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness. Michael Porter Jr. added 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Nuggets dropped to 10-7 at home. Trailing by as many as 15 …

Mavericks end 5-game losing streak with a 118-97 victory over Lakers
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1 day, 16 hours ago

Mavericks end 5-game losing streak with a 118-97 victory over Lakers

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Quinten Grimes had 26 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a five-game skid with a 118-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Luka Doncic has been out with a left calf strain since Dec. 25, and Kyrie Irving has been sidelined the past two games with a bulging disk in …

LaMelo Ball scores 32 points as Hornets defeat Suns 115-104 to snap 10-game losing streak
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LaMelo Ball scores 32 points as Hornets defeat Suns 115-104 to snap 10-game losing streak

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball had 32 points and 10 rebounds, Miles Bridges added 21 points and the Charlotte Hornets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 115-104 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The Hornets took a 13-point lead at the half after outscoring the Suns 37-17 in the second quarter behind 10 points from Ball, who …

Green scores 22 of his 29 in 3rd quarter as Rockets down Wizards 135-112
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Green scores 22 of his 29 in 3rd quarter as Rockets down Wizards 135-112

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jalen Green scored 22 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets routed the short-handed Washington Wizards 135-112 on Tuesday night. Washington leading scorer Jordan Poole missed his second straight game with a bruised left hip, and fellow starter Kyle Kuzma exited at halftime with a bruised right calf. Takeaways Rockets: Thompson continues to …

Mavericks take on the Lakers on 5-game skid
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Mavericks take on the Lakers on 5-game skid

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -6.5; over/under is 218.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas looks to stop its five-game slide when the Mavericks play Los Angeles. The Lakers average 11.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 12.9 per game the Mavericks give up. LAST …

Cavaliers play the Thunder on 10-game win streak
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Cavaliers play the Thunder on 10-game win streak

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -2.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland comes into a matchup against Oklahoma City as winners of 10 consecutive games. The Thunder average 115.1 points per game, 4.4 more than the 110.7 the Cavaliers give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 10-0, averaging 125.2 …

DeRozan shines as Kings hold off Heat 123-118 in double overtime
2 days, 13 hours ago

DeRozan shines as Kings hold off Heat 123-118 in double overtime

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — DeMar DeRozan scored nine of Sacramento’s 11 points in the second overtime, and the Kings beat the Miami Heat 123-118 on Monday night to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games under interim coach Doug Christie. Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists as the Kings won their second straight without injured …

Bradley Beal comes off the bench to score 25 as Suns top 76ers 109-99 to end 4-game skid
2 days, 16 hours ago

Bradley Beal comes off the bench to score 25 as Suns top 76ers 109-99 to end 4-game skid

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Beal was shifted to a reserve role before the game and scored 20 points in the second half as the Suns overcame …

Shorthanded Mavericks hand Lakers second straight road loss
2 days, 19 hours ago

Shorthanded Mavericks hand Lakers second straight road loss

LA Times  

LeBron James protects the ball from Mavericks forward P.J. And center Daniel Gafford’s sprained ankle meant another key piece for Dallas would be unavailable for a game the Lakers’ Anthony Davis labeled a “must win” after they lost in Houston on Sunday. Never seen it before.” Lakers forward Anthony Davis knocks the ball from Mavericks forward P.J. “We just didn’t …

NBA roundup: Thunder take down Celtics, win 15th straight
3 days, 11 hours ago

NBA roundup: Thunder take down Celtics, win 15th straight

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-92 home win over Boston Celtics on Sunday. Rockets 119, Lakers 115 Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points, Amen Thompson posted a double-double in his return from suspension, and Houston held on to defeat visiting Los Angeles. Cavaliers 115, Hornets 105 Darius Garland scored 25 points and …

Boston visits Denver after Jokic’s 46-point outing
3 days, 12 hours ago

Boston visits Denver after Jokic’s 46-point outing

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Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver plays the Boston Celtics after Nikola Jokic scored 46 points in the Denver Nuggets’ 122-111 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs. Denver ranks fourth in the Western Conference with 34.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Jokic averaging 9.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 6-4, averaging 124.5 …

Green has 33 points, VanVleet’s late steal helps Rockets hold on for 119-115 win over Lakers
3 days, 17 hours ago

Green has 33 points, VanVleet’s late steal helps Rockets hold on for 119-115 win over Lakers

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 33 points and Fred VanVleet grabbed a key steal late to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Amen Thompson added 23 points and a career-high 16 rebounds in his return after a two-game suspension to help Houston eke out the victory after …

Utah Jazz beat Orlando Magic 105-92 for 2nd win in 2 nights
3 days, 17 hours ago

Utah Jazz beat Orlando Magic 105-92 for 2nd win in 2 nights

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Brice Sensabaugh scored 27 points, Collin Sexton added 20 and Walker Kessler grabbed 17 rebounds for the Utah Jazz in a 105-92 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Wendell Carter Jr. had 15 points and Cole Anthony added 12 points in his first start since the final game of the 2022-23 season. Magic: With Jalen …

Darius Garland scores 25 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Hornets 115-105 for 10th straight win
3 days, 18 hours ago

Darius Garland scores 25 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Hornets 115-105 for 10th straight win

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Jarrett Allen had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-105 on Sunday night to extend their winning streak to 10. Donovan Mitchell had 17 of his 19 points in the second half and Evan Mobley added 17 for Cleveland, which won for the 18th time …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33, Thunder top Celtics for franchise-record 15th-straight win
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33, Thunder top Celtics for franchise-record 15th-straight win

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the Boston Celtics 105-92 on Sunday for their franchise-record 15th straight win. Gilgeous-Alexander scored nine points in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the game to help the Thunder take an early lead, but Boston rallied and led 65-55 at halftime. …

NBA roundup: Kawhi Leonard debuts as Los Angeles Clippers tackles Atlanta Hawks
4 days, 11 hours ago

NBA roundup: Kawhi Leonard debuts as Los Angeles Clippers tackles Atlanta Hawks

The Hindu  

Norman Powell scored 20 points and Ivica Zubac added 18 points to go along with 18 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers celebrated the season debut of Kawhi Leonard with a 131-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday in Inglewood, Calif. Amir Coffey scored 17 points while Leonard had 12 on 4-of-11 shooting in 19 minutes of court time …

Dallas faces Memphis, looks to halt 4-game slide
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Dallas faces Memphis, looks to halt 4-game slide

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas comes into the matchup with Memphis after losing four games in a row. The Grizzlies average 14.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 12.9 per game the Mavericks give up. The Mavericks average 13.3 made 3-pointers per game …

Phoenix visits Philadelphia on 3-game road slide
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Phoenix visits Philadelphia on 3-game road slide

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Phoenix Suns vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix visits Philadelphia looking to stop its three-game road slide. The 76ers score 107.6 points per game, 6.8 fewer points than the 114.4 the Suns allow. LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 7-3, averaging 113.1 points, 38.9 rebounds, 22.8 assists, 11.5 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% …

Andrew Wiggins scores 24 points as undermanned Warriors missing Stephen Curry beat Memphis 121-113
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Andrew Wiggins scores 24 points as undermanned Warriors missing Stephen Curry beat Memphis 121-113

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SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Wiggins scored 24 points, Dennis Schroder added 17 and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Memphis Grizzlies 121-113 on Saturday night in the latest testy matchup between the rivals. Lindy Waters III scored 16 with four 3-pointers off the bench on a night the Warriors missed Stephen Curry along with fellow guards Brandin Podziemski …

Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama’s 21st birthday
4 days, 15 hours ago

Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama’s 21st birthday

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SAN ANTONIO — Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama’s 21st birthday on Saturday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 in overtime. The Spurs won Friday’s game 113-110 when Wembanyama stole the ball from Jokic with four seconds remaining and Vassell scored on a fastbreak layup. Harrison Barnes scored 22 points and …

Sensabaugh scores career-high 34, Jazz rout Heat 136-100
4 days, 15 hours ago

Sensabaugh scores career-high 34, Jazz rout Heat 136-100

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Brice Sensabaugh scored a career-high 34 points, John Collins finished with 24, and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 136-100 rout over the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Nikola Jovic scored 17 points and Duncan Robinson finished with 16 for the Heat, who played without suspended star forward Jimmy Butler. Takeaways Jazz: They snapped …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma Thunder extends winning run to 14 games; Celtics beats Rockets
5 days, 13 hours ago

NBA roundup: Oklahoma Thunder extends winning run to 14 games; Celtics beats Rockets

The Hindu  

Aaron Wiggins scored a season-high 19 points -- 15 in the fourth quarter -- as the host Oklahoma City Thunder stretched its winning streak to 14 games with a 117-107 win over the New York Knicks on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the Thunder, but Wiggins took over in the fourth as Oklahoma City outscored New York …

Derrick White scores 23 points as Celtics roll to 109-86 win over Rockets
5 days, 16 hours ago

Derrick White scores 23 points as Celtics roll to 109-86 win over Rockets

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Derrick White had 23 points and Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard added 20 each to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-86 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Takeaways Celtics: Boston had no trouble handling Houston despite playing without Jaylen Brown, who missed a second straight game with a shoulder strain. Rockets: Houston started 38-year-old Jeff …

LeBron James passes Michael Jordan’s NBA record for most 30-point games in Lakers win over Hawks
5 days, 19 hours ago

LeBron James passes Michael Jordan’s NBA record for most 30-point games in Lakers win over Hawks

CNN  

CNN — LeBron James set yet another record on Friday as he surpassed the legendary Michael Jordan’s mark for the most 30-point games in NBA history, breaking the milestone in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. James scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, reaching the mark with an 18-foot jumper reminiscent of Jordan deep into the …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Steph Curry, LeBron James guide respective teams to wins
6 days, 10 hours ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Steph Curry, LeBron James guide respective teams to wins

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry added to his 3-point-shooting lore Thursday night, making all eight of his attempts for the first time in his career as the Golden State Warriors routed the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in San Francisco. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and Jalen Williams added 18 to help the Thunder move within one win of the franchise’s all-time longest winning streak. …

The Sports Report: No Anthony Davis, no problem for Lakers vs. Trail Blazers
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6 days, 19 hours ago

The Sports Report: No Anthony Davis, no problem for Lakers vs. Trail Blazers

LA Times  

Lakers center Christian Koloko, right, knocks the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray during the Lakers’ 114-106 win Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. “It definitely gets loud and rowdy, so it’s a fun environment to play in.” Continue reading here BASKETBALL LeBron James, right, celebrates with his sons Bronny, left, and Bryce after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become …

LeBron James breaks another Michael Jordan record in Lakers’ win over Hawks
6 days, 19 hours ago

LeBron James breaks another Michael Jordan record in Lakers’ win over Hawks

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives toward the basket during the first half of a 119-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. James’ 30 points — the final two of which forced Snyder into that late timeout — gave him his 563rd 30-point game, one more than Michael Jordan for the most in NBA history. Lakers forward …

NBA roundup: Josh Hart powers Knicks to ninth straight win
1 week ago

NBA roundup: Josh Hart powers Knicks to ninth straight win

The Hindu  

Josh Hart posted his second straight triple-double and Karl-Anthony Towns finished with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds for the third consecutive game Wednesday night as the undermanned New York Knicks pulled away from the visiting Utah Jazz in a 119-103 victory. Hart didn’t score until the final seconds of the first half yet still finished with 15 points, …

Nikola Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets roll past Hawks 139-120 for 3rd straight win
1 week ago

Nikola Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets roll past Hawks 139-120 for 3rd straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 139-120 win over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Jamal Murray scored 21 points, while Russell Westbrook added 16 to go with 11 assists as the Nuggets won their third straight game. Young had 30 points and nine …

With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James and Max Christie lead Lakers past Portland
1 week ago

With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James and Max Christie lead Lakers past Portland

LA Times  

Lakers guard Max Christie pulls down a rebound during a 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. LeBron James and Max Christie combined to score 66 points, Christie finishing with a career-best 28, in the Lakers’ 114-106 win over the Trail Blazers. “Tonight was a career night for me,” Christie said, “so this is …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder tops Minnesota Timberwolves, takes winning streak to 12
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder tops Minnesota Timberwolves, takes winning streak to 12

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to its 12th consecutive victory, a 113-105 decision over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Cavaliers 122, Lakers 110 Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Cleveland led nearly wire to wire and beat host Los Angeles for its eighth win in a row. …

Jackson Jr. scores 38, Bane has 31 as Grizzlies top Suns 117-112
1 week, 1 day ago

Jackson Jr. scores 38, Bane has 31 as Grizzlies top Suns 117-112

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 38 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 117-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night. The Suns, who lost for the sixth time in seven games, played without Jusuf Nurkic, serving the second of his three-game suspension for his involvement in a fight with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The Suns lost …

Cavaliers beat Lakers 122-110 for 8th straight win and spoil LeBron’s first game since turning 40
1 week, 1 day ago

Cavaliers beat Lakers 122-110 for 8th straight win and spoil LeBron’s first game since turning 40

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 27 points, Donovan Mitchell added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 122-110 Wednesday night and spoiling LeBron James’ first game after turning 40. James, who celebrated his birthday on Monday, scored 23 points as he became the first player in NBA history to appear …

Jayson Tatum scores 23, Celtics rout Toronto 125-71 as Raptors’ losing streak hits 11 games
1 week, 1 day ago

Jayson Tatum scores 23, Celtics rout Toronto 125-71 as Raptors’ losing streak hits 11 games

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 18 of his 23 points in Boston’s dominant third quarter, and the Celtics routed Toronto 125-71 on Tuesday, extending the Raptors’ losing streak to 11 games. Takeaways Raptors: Toronto never recovered after committing 12 turnovers in the first half while shooting just 29.5% in the first two periods. It only got worse in the third …

NBA roundup: Nuggets get two triple-doubles, down Jazz
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Nuggets get two triple-doubles, down Jazz

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook recorded triple-doubles, Jamal Murray had 20 points and 10 assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 132-121 in Salt Lake City on Monday. Kings 110, Mavericks 100 De’Aaron Fox recorded 33 points, six rebounds and six assists and Sacramento snapped a season-worst six-game losing streak with a victory over visiting Dallas. CJ McCollum …

Sengun, Rockets to host Doncic and the Mavericks
1 week, 2 days ago

Sengun, Rockets to host Doncic and the Mavericks

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets host Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in Western Conference play. The Mavericks average 10.5 more points per game than the Rockets allow their opponents to score. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 6-4, averaging 109.8 points, 48.8 rebounds, 22.0 assists, 7.2 steals and …

Cavaliers take on the Lakers, aim for 8th straight victory
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1 week, 2 days ago

Cavaliers take on the Lakers, aim for 8th straight victory

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -3; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland is looking to build upon its seven-game win streak with a victory against Los Angeles. The Lakers average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 fewer makes per game than the Cavaliers allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Anthony …

Fox has 33 points, Kings beat Mavericks 110-100 as Christie wins first after becoming interim coach
1 week, 2 days ago

Fox has 33 points, Kings beat Mavericks 110-100 as Christie wins first after becoming interim coach

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — De’Aaron Fox scored 33 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 110-100 on Monday night to give Doug Christie his first win as the interim head coach after the Kings fired Mike Brown last week. The Mavericks were without Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II and Naji Marshall, in addition to Luka Doncic …

Westbrook has ‘perfect’ triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets’ 132-121 win over Jazz
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1 week, 2 days ago

Westbrook has ‘perfect’ triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets’ 132-121 win over Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Russell Westbrook became the second player in NBA history to have a triple-double with zero turnovers and shoot 100% from the field and the free-throw line in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-121 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Denver’s Aaron Gordon sat out with a right calf strain and Utah’s John Collins missed his fourth …

Austin Reaves and new-look Lakers are encouraged but can’t beat NBA-best Cavaliers
1 week, 2 days ago

Austin Reaves and new-look Lakers are encouraged but can’t beat NBA-best Cavaliers

LA Times  

The Lakers were again buried under an avalanche of Cleveland Cavaliers three-pointers, the spacing and the gaps on the court pulling the Lakers’ defense to all corners before it eventually snapped under tension. It was one that hoped a core of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell paired with a new coach could find another gear, another …

NBA roundup: Cole Anthony caps Magic’s 21-point rally past Nets
1 week, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Cole Anthony caps Magic’s 21-point rally past Nets

The Hindu  

Cole Anthony hit the game-winning basket with 1.3 seconds left to cap a furious rally as the host Orlando Magic erased a 21-point deficit and completed a season sweep of the Brooklyn Nets with a 102-101 victory on Sunday. Harrison Barnes added 24 for San Antonio, Devin Vassell hit for 22 points, Keldon Johnson tallied 13 and Chris Paul had …

NBA roundup: Jalen Brunson bags 55 points as Knicks extend winning run to seven games
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Jalen Brunson bags 55 points as Knicks extend winning run to seven games

The Hindu  

Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime, and the visiting New York Knicks extended its season-best winning streak to seven games, beating the Washington Wizards 136-132 on Saturday. Lakers 132, Kings 122 Anthony Davis scored 36 points with 15 rebounds, and Austin Reaves added 26 points with a career-high 16 assists as short-handed Los Angeles earned …

Anthony Davis, Lakers spoil interim coach Doug Christie’s Kings debut with 132-122 win
1 week, 4 days ago

Anthony Davis, Lakers spoil interim coach Doug Christie’s Kings debut with 132-122 win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 132-122 win over Sacramento on Saturday night in the Kings’ first game under interim coach Doug Christie. LeBron James didn’t play for the Lakers because of illness, but a balanced effort helped make up for his absence, led by Austin Reaves with …

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121
1 week, 4 days ago

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 37 points, Jamal Murray scored 21 of his 34 points in a decisive third period, and the Denver Nuggets survived Detroit’s fourth-quarter rally to beat the Pistons 134-121 on Saturday night. Michael Porter Jr. finished with 26 points for Denver, which used an 18-4 run to take the lead for good at halftime and then …

NBA Roundup: Anthony Edwards’ late 3-pointer helps Wolves edge Rockets
1 week, 5 days ago

NBA Roundup: Anthony Edwards’ late 3-pointer helps Wolves edge Rockets

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards drilled a 3-pointer with 23.2 seconds left to cap a stunning fourth-quarter rally and lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-112 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday. Cavaliers 149, Nuggets 135 Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Jarrett Allen had 22 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, and Cleveland ran its winning streak to six games by beating …

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