NBA: Denver Nuggets Three Up Against Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks Rout Cleveland Cavaliers to Lead 2-1
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NBA: Denver Nuggets Three Up Against Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks Rout Cleveland Cavaliers to Lead 2-1

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The Denver Nuggets, fueled by a Nikola Jokic triple-double, beat Minnesota 120-111 on Friday to take a 3-0 stranglehold on their NBA Western Conference playoff series as the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks notched big home wins. In New York, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and RJ Barrett added 19 for the Knicks, who rebounded from a humbling game two defeat in Cleveland. The game was the first playoff contest at Madison Square Garden in two years and the “chaos" that New York native and Cavs star Mitchell predicted materialized. IPL 2023 Points Table: Check Team Standings, Team Points, Wins, Losses & Orange Cap, Purple Cap Jayson Tatum scored 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Boston.

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Kings take on the Bucks in non-conference play
7 hours, 14 minutes ago

Kings take on the Bucks in non-conference play

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in non-conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Malik Monk is scoring 18.1 points per game and averaging 3.8 rebounds for the Kings. LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 4-6, averaging 115.4 points, 40.3 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 6.9 …

Lakers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak
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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 …

Butler scores 18, but Curry injured in Warriors 117-114 win over Raptors
8 hours, 18 minutes 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 …

LaMelo Ball scores 25 points, Hornets use balanced scoring to beat the Knicks 115-98
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LaMelo Ball scores 25 points, Hornets use balanced scoring to beat the Knicks 115-98

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball had 25 points and five Charlotte players scored in double figures as the Hornets beat the New York Knicks 115-98 Thursday night for their fourth victory in seven games. Anunoby scored 25 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points, 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who have lost three of their last four games and six …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets
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1 day, 5 hours 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 …

Dallas hosts Detroit on 5-game home skid
1 day, 7 hours ago

Dallas hosts Detroit on 5-game home skid

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas looks to break its five-game home slide with a victory over Detroit. The Pistons average 12.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 fewer makes per game than the Mavericks give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 1-9, averaging 115.0 points, 36.8 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 6.7 steals and …

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

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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: …

Boston plays Utah on 3-game win streak
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Boston plays Utah on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Celtics take on Utah. The Celtics average 116.4 points per game, 3.4 fewer than the 119.8 the Jazz give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 1-9, averaging 112.7 points, 47.6 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 6.5 …

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108
1 day, 8 hours 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 …

Mamukelashvili makes NBA history with 34 points in 19 minutes to fuel Spurs’ 120-105 win over Knicks
1 day, 10 hours ago

Mamukelashvili makes NBA history with 34 points in 19 minutes to fuel Spurs’ 120-105 win over Knicks

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points on 13-for-14 shooting in 19 minutes to become the first player in NBA history to score 34 points while playing less than 20 minutes as the San Antonio Spurs upended the New York Knicks 120-105 on Wednesday night. Mamukelashvili, who was 7 for 7 from 3-point range, had 13 points, …

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles
1 day, 13 hours 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 roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
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2 days, 6 hours 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 …

Cleveland plays Sacramento, looks for 12th straight road win
2 days, 7 hours ago

Cleveland plays Sacramento, looks for 12th straight road win

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -5.5; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its 11-game road win streak alive when the Cavaliers play Sacramento. The Kings’ 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.5 fewer made shots on average than the 13.1 per game the …

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors
3 days, 4 hours 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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3 days, 8 hours 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
3 days, 8 hours 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 …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak
4 days, 6 hours 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 …

Boston takes on Brooklyn, aims for 50th win this season
4 days, 7 hours ago

Boston takes on Brooklyn, aims for 50th win this season

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to earn its 50th victory of the season when the Celtics host the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics average 17.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Nets allow. The Nets average 13.5 made 3-pointers …

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

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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 …

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer
5 days, 6 hours ago

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole swished a 35-foot, 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left to give the visiting Washington Wizards a stunning 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Alperen Sengun added 24 points and 15 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet finished with 23 points and seven assists, as Houston won its sixth straight game. Grizzlies 125, Heat 91 Jaren Jackson Jr. scored …

Brooklyn takes on Atlanta, aims to end 3-game skid
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Brooklyn takes on Atlanta, aims to end 3-game skid

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -6; over/under is 228 BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn comes into the matchup with Atlanta after losing three in a row. The Hawks average 13.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 fewer makes per game than the Nets allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 1-9, averaging 108.9 …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win
6 days, 5 hours 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 …

Cleveland plays Orlando, seeks 17th straight win
6 days, 7 hours ago

Cleveland plays Orlando, seeks 17th straight win

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to prolong its 16-game win streak with a victory over Orlando. The Cavaliers average 16.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.7 more made shots on average than the 11.4 per game the Magic allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Jarrett Allen is scoring 13.6 points per game …

Claxton and the Nets host conference foe Boston
6 days, 7 hours ago

Claxton and the Nets host conference foe Boston

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -11; over/under is 214 BOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics visit Nic Claxton and the Brooklyn Nets in Eastern Conference play. The Nets score 105.3 points per game, 3.0 fewer points than the 108.3 the Celtics give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 1-9, …

Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

Jamal Murray’s clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126
6 days, 9 hours ago

Jamal Murray’s clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray sank a 3-pointer with 5.6 seconds left and Russell Westbrook stole the inbounds pass for a exclamation-point dunk as the Denver Nuggets rebuffed the scrappy, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 131-126 on Friday night. Austin Reaves scored 37 points and Dalton Knecht added 32 for the Lakers, whose lengthy list of injured players included LeBron James and …

Hornets make franchise-record 26 3s and Ball has 27 points and 14 assists in 145-134 win over Spurs
6 days, 10 hours ago

Hornets make franchise-record 26 3s and Ball has 27 points and 14 assists in 145-134 win over Spurs

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — LaMelo Ball had 27 points and 14 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets made a franchise-record 26 3-pointers to roll past the San Antonio Spurs 145-134 on Friday night. Ball was 7 for 11 on 3-pointers and Charlotte led by as many as 31 points and won for the third time in four games. San Antonio allowed the …

Celtics add to Miami’s misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat
6 days, 11 hours ago

Celtics add to Miami’s misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 25 and the Boston Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the freefalling Miami Heat 103-91 on Friday night. The Celtics outscored Miami 25-14 in the fourth quarter and their victory, combined with Atlanta’s loss to the Clippers, clinched a playoff spot for the defending NBA champions. The …

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters
6 days, 14 hours 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 …

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry sinks 4,000th 3-pointer as Warriors stretch unbeaten run to six
1 week ago

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry sinks 4,000th 3-pointer as Warriors stretch unbeaten run to six

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career 3-pointers on Thursday as the Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco. Bucks 126, Lakers 106 Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds and nine assists to lead Milwaukee …

Sarr scores 19 points, makes big plays on both ends late as Wizards beat Pistons 129-125
1 week ago

Sarr scores 19 points, makes big plays on both ends late as Wizards beat Pistons 129-125

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Alex Sarr made the go-ahead basket with 53 seconds left, followed with a blocked shot and finished with 19 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 129-125 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Justin Champagnie had 17 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, while Kyshawn George scored all of his nine points in the …

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston

The Hindu  

In a potential NBA Finals preview, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tossed in 34 points, and Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder over the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday. Grizzlies 122, Jazz 115 Luke Kennard came off the bench to score a career-high-tying 30 points, and Ja Morant added 28 points and seven assists …

Utah faces Toronto, seeks to stop 7-game skid
1 week, 1 day ago

Utah faces Toronto, seeks to stop 7-game skid

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Toronto as losers of seven straight games. The Jazz average 112.5 points per game, 3.2 fewer points than the 115.7 the Raptors give up. Chris Boucher is scoring 10.0 points per game and averaging 4.5 rebounds for the Raptors. LAST …

Bridges nails 3-pointer at buzzer to give Knicks a 114-113 OT win over the Trail Blazers
1 week, 1 day ago

Bridges nails 3-pointer at buzzer to give Knicks a 114-113 OT win over the Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Mikal Bridges hit a 25-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the New York Knicks a 114-113 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Bridges finished with 33 points and AG Anunoby had 23 as New York won its second in a row and improved to 2-2 on its five-game West Coast trip with …

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95
1 week, 1 day ago

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95

Associated Press  

DENVER — Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, Julius Randle added 25 and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to six games by routing the Denver Nuggets 115-95 on Wednesday night. Rudy Gobert finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who improved to 3-0 against the Nuggets this season. Donte DiVincenzo had 10 points as Minnesota’s bench …

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112
1 week, 1 day ago

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 and Chet Holmgren had 23 points and 15 rebounds on Wednesday night to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-112 victory over the Boston Celtics in a much-anticipated potential NBA Finals preview. The Western Conference-leading Thunder withstood a barrage of Boston 3-pointers — a franchise record 63 attempts in all — to sweep …

Lawson, Rhoden and Robinson help Raptors beat 76ers 118-105 for 5th win in 6 games
1 week, 1 day ago

Lawson, Rhoden and Robinson help Raptors beat 76ers 118-105 for 5th win in 6 games

Associated Press  

TORONTO — AJ Lawson scored 28 points, Jared Rhoden set career highs with 25 points and 12 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Orlando Robinson scored a career-high 25 points and matched his career high with 12 rebounds to help the Raptors win for the fifth time …

NBA Roundup: Cavaliers ties team record with 15th straight win
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA Roundup: Cavaliers ties team record with 15th straight win

The Hindu  

Darius Garland had team highs of 30 points and eight assists as Cleveland rallied for a 109-104 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, the Cavaliers’ 15th consecutive win. CJ McCollum posted 23 points and seven assists, Trey Murphy III had 21 points, Karlo Matkovic added 15, Jose Alvarado had 14, Bruce Brown scored 12 and Jordan Hawkins added …

Bucks take on the Lakers on 3-game losing streak
1 week, 2 days ago

Bucks take on the Lakers on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee aims to break its three-game skid when the Bucks take on Los Angeles. Los Angeles is ninth in the Western Conference scoring 112.9 points per game and is shooting 48.0%. Dalton Knecht is scoring 9.2 points per game and averaging 3.0 rebounds for the Lakers. LAST …

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Nets 109-104 for their second 15-game win streak of season
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1 week, 2 days ago

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Nets 109-104 for their second 15-game win streak of season

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — All-Star Darius Garland scored 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 109-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, matching the longest winning streak in franchise history at 15 games. Jarrett Allen had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Evan Mobley had 21 points, nine rebounds and …

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers become sixth team to win 15 straight matches
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers become sixth team to win 15 straight matches

India Today  

The Cleveland Cavaliers edged out the Brooklyn Nets in a thriller 109-104 on Tuesday night, March 11th. The Cavaliers extended their winning streak to 15 and became one of the six teams in the NBA's history to achieve such a feat in a single season. With Cameron Johnson and Ziaire Williams contributing 17 and 14 points, they put up a …

Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks in 133-104 romp at Kings
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1 week, 2 days ago

Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks in 133-104 romp at Kings

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and nine rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings 133-104 on Monday night. OG Anunoby scored 24 points while adding seven rebounds, eight assists and five steals for New York. TAKEAWAYS Knicks: New York ended a three-game skid on the first night of a back-to-back. Kings: Sacramento dropped to …

NBA roundup: Nets upend Lakers despite Doncic triple-double to halt 7-game slide
1 week, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Nets upend Lakers despite Doncic triple-double to halt 7-game slide

The Hindu  

Cameron Johnson scored 18 points, including a clutch foul-line jumper over Luka Doncic with 59.6 seconds remaining as the Brooklyn Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak by holding on for a 111-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in New York. Knicks 133, Kings 104 Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 26 points and nine rebounds and OG Anunoby added 24 …

Poole, Wizards square off against the Pistons
1 week, 3 days ago

Poole, Wizards square off against the Pistons

Associated Press  

Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -15.5; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington plays Detroit in Eastern Conference action Tuesday. The Pistons average 12.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Wizards give up. The Wizards average 13.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.8 fewer …

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn
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1 week, 3 days ago

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -18.5; over/under is 225 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its five-game home win streak intact when the Cavaliers face Brooklyn. The Nets average 13.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 more makes per game than the Cavaliers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 10-0, …

Stephen Curry scores 24, Jimmy Butler gets triple-double, Warriors beat Blazers for 5th straight win
1 week, 3 days ago

Stephen Curry scores 24, Jimmy Butler gets triple-double, Warriors beat Blazers for 5th straight win

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry scored 24 points and moved within two 3-pointers of becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000, Jimmy Butler had a triple-double, and the surging Golden State Warriors won their fifth straight game by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 130-120 on Monday night. Butler contributed 15 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for the …

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127
1 week, 3 days ago

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 on Monday night. Jamal Murray scored 34 points for the Nuggets, who lost 127-103 in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Lu Dort had a season-high 26 points and made eight 3-pointers and Isaiah Hartenstein scored 20 points for …

Sam Hauser makes 9 3s and scores career-best 33 points as Celtics beat Jazz 114-108
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1 week, 3 days ago

Sam Hauser makes 9 3s and scores career-best 33 points as Celtics beat Jazz 114-108

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Sam Hauser made nine 3-pointers — seven in the third quarter — and finished with a career-high 33 points to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Utah Jazz 114-108 on Monday night. Hauser became the fourth Celtics player to make nine 3s in a game in 2024-25, joining Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White — the …

Daniels leads balanced attack with 25 points as surging Hawks beat short-handed 76ers 132-123
1 week, 3 days ago

Daniels leads balanced attack with 25 points as surging Hawks beat short-handed 76ers 132-123

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Dyson Daniels scored 25 points, and the surging Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 132-123 on Monday night. Takeaways 76ers: The 76ers had only nine players in uniform because of injuries for several notable players, including point guard Tyrese Maxey and forwards Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr. Hawks: Point guard and leading scorer Trae Young did …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder hammers Denver Nuggets for seventh consecutive win
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder hammers Denver Nuggets for seventh consecutive win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead Oklahoma City Thunder to its seventh consecutive victory, a 127-103 rout over visiting Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Clippers 111, Kings 110 James Harden scored 29 points, and Kawhi Leonard added 17 with the game-winning basket at the overtime buzzer as Los Angeles helped its playoff prospects by rallying for a victory over visiting …

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