NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak
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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 Lillard scored 19 points, Gary Trent Jr. added 12, Kevin Porter Jr. had 11 and Kyle Kuzma tallied 10 for the Bucks, who lost for the fourth time in the past six games. Clippers 123, Hornets 88 James Harden scored 31 points with 10 rebounds and Kawhi Leonard added 23 points as Los Angeles continued its March surge with a victory over Charlotte at Inglewood, Calif. Ivica Zubac had 17 points, 14 rebounds and a career-best eight assists as the Clippers won for the sixth time in their last seven games, while extending their winning streak over the Hornets to 14 games.

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Lakers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak
2 days, 2 hours 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 …

Butler scores 18, but Curry injured in Warriors 117-114 win over Raptors
2 days, 3 hours 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 …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets
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3 days, 1 hour 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
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3 days, 2 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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3 days, 2 hours ago

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: …

Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121
3 days, 4 hours 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 …

Mamukelashvili makes NBA history with 34 points in 19 minutes to fuel Spurs’ 120-105 win over Knicks
3 days, 6 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, …

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
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4 days, 2 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
4 days, 2 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 …

Clippers rally past Cavaliers 132-119, handing East leaders a second straight loss
4 days, 3 hours ago

Clippers rally past Cavaliers 132-119, handing East leaders a second straight loss

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers their second straight loss, 132-119 on Tuesday night. Ivica Zubac had 28 points and 20 rebounds and James Harden added 22 points and nine assists in the Clippers’ fourth straight victory. Takeaways Cavaliers: Despite losing two in a row for the first …

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors
5 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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5 days, 3 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 …

Utah takes on Chicago, looks to end 9-game slide
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6 days, 2 hours 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 …

NBA: It's a big win, Banchero says as Orlando snaps Cavaliers' 16-game winning streak
6 days, 8 hours ago

NBA: It's a big win, Banchero says as Orlando snaps Cavaliers' 16-game winning streak

India Today  

The Orlando Magic snapped the Cleveland Cavaliers' 16-match winning streak in a thriller 108-103 victory on Sunday, March 16, at Rocket Arena. To come in here, against one of the best teams in the league, and get a win, it’s huge for us.” NBA: It's a big win, Banchero says as Orlando snaps Cavaliers' 16-game winning streak The Orlando Magic …

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer
1 week 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 …

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

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Eason’s career-high 30 helps Houston Rockets extend win streak to 5 games with rout of Dallas
1 week, 1 day ago

Eason’s career-high 30 helps Houston Rockets extend win streak to 5 games with rout of Dallas

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Tari Eason scored a career-high 30 points to lead the Houston Rockets to an easy 133-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks Friday night. Jalen Green added 23 points with nine rebounds, despite sitting the entire fourth quarter to help the Rockets to their fifth straight win, tying their longest such streak of the season. Rockets: Houston has taken …

Celtics add to Miami’s misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat
1 week, 1 day 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 …

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry sinks 4,000th 3-pointer as Warriors stretch unbeaten run to six
1 week, 1 day 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, 2 days 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, 3 days 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 …

Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Memphis
1 week, 3 days ago

Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Memphis

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its 10-game road win streak intact when the Cavaliers face Memphis. The Cavaliers average 16.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.1 more made shots on average than the 14.0 per game the Grizzlies give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging …

Utah faces Toronto, seeks to stop 7-game skid
1 week, 3 days 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 …

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112
1 week, 3 days 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, 3 days 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, 4 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 …

New Orleans plays Orlando in non-conference showdown
1 week, 4 days ago

New Orleans plays Orlando in non-conference showdown

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Trey Murphy III and the New Orleans Pelicans host the Orlando Magic in a non-conference matchup. New Orleans ranks sixth in the NBA with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Yves Missi averaging 3.5 offensive boards. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 5-5, averaging 114.3 points, 46.1 …

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Nets 109-104 for their second 15-game win streak of season
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1 week, 4 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, 4 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 …

NBA roundup: Nets upend Lakers despite Doncic triple-double to halt 7-game slide
1 week, 4 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, 5 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, 5 days ago

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

Associated Press  

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, …

Kawhi Leonard has 29 points but it’s not enough as Clippers lose to Pelicans
1 week, 5 days ago

Kawhi Leonard has 29 points but it’s not enough as Clippers lose to Pelicans

LA Times  

James Harden tries to make a move against Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III in the second half. Zion Williamson had 22 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans stopped a four-game slide with a 127-120 victory over the Clippers on Tuesday night. Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 29 points and James Harden added 25 points and …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder hammers Denver Nuggets for seventh consecutive win
1 week, 5 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 …

Cade Cunningham’s 28 points help Pistons beat Trail Blazers 119-117
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1 week, 6 days ago

Cade Cunningham’s 28 points help Pistons beat Trail Blazers 119-117

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Cade Cunningham scored 28 points, Tobias Harris added 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-112 on Sunday night. The Pistons took the lead for good when Isaiah Stewart scored inside to make it 33-32 early in the second quarter and Cunningham made a layup that pushed Detroit’s lead to …

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak
1 week, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics extend its winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. Nick Smith Jr. scored 19 points and Moussa Diabate added 16 points and 15 rebounds to help the Hornets snap a nine-game losing streak and beat the …

Cavaliers take on the Bucks, look for 14th straight victory
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2 weeks ago

Cavaliers take on the Bucks, look for 14th straight victory

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -8.5; over/under is 237.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to build upon its 13-game win streak with a victory against Milwaukee. The Bucks average 14.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 more made shot on average than the 13.2 per game the Cavaliers allow. The Cavaliers …

Rockets take on the Magic in cross-conference matchup
2 weeks ago

Rockets take on the Magic in cross-conference matchup

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic visit the Houston Rockets in non-conference play. Houston is the league leader with 14.6 offensive rebounds per game led by N’Faly Dante averaging 4.0. The Rockets’ 12.2 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.8 more made shots on average than the 11.4 per …

Magic end 5-game skid with a 111-109 victory over the Bucks
2 weeks ago

Magic end 5-game skid with a 111-109 victory over the Bucks

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Paolo Banchero scored 29 points, Cole Anthony added 22 and the Orlando Magic beat Milwaukee 111-109 on Saturday to end a five-game skid and snap the Bucks’ four-game winning streak. The Magic were clinging to a 111-109 lead when Milwaukee’s Taurean Prince stole the ball from Anthony, a backcourt turnover that led to the Bucks inbounding the ball …

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic produced 31 points, a career-high 22 assists and 21 rebounds as the host Denver Nuggets rallied after losing a 21-point lead to beat the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime on Friday. Evan Mobley provided 19 points and 10 rebounds, De’Andre Hunter had 15 points off the bench and Jarrett Allen provided 14 points and 11 boards for the …

Raptors face the Wizards on 3-game win streak
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Raptors face the Wizards on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors Toronto; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will try to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Raptors take on Washington. The Raptors average 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.8 fewer makes per game than the Wizards give up. The Raptors average 108.3 …

Milwaukee plays Orlando, seeks 5th straight victory
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Milwaukee plays Orlando, seeks 5th straight victory

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee comes into a matchup with Orlando as winners of four games in a row. Orlando is fourth in the Eastern Conference with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Goga Bitadze averaging 2.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 8-2, averaging 116.8 points, 45.3 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 7.1 steals …

NBA roundup: Coby White’s 44 points lead Bulls past Magic
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Coby White’s 44 points lead Bulls past Magic

The Hindu  

Coby White scored a career-best 44 points as the Chicago Bulls notched a 125-123 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Thursday. White scored his team’s last nine points and 14 of its last 17 to help the Bulls overcome a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit to inflict the Magic’s fifth successive home defeat. Rockets 109, Pelicans 97 Alperen Sengun scored 22 …

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 32 points, LeBron James added 31 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games by overcoming a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and defeating the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime Thursday night. James scored the Lakers’ final four points, all at the foul line, and finished with 12 …

Coby White scores career-high 44 points in the Bulls’ 125-123 victory over the Magic
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Coby White scores career-high 44 points in the Bulls’ 125-123 victory over the Magic

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Coby White scored a career-high 44 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Orlando Magic 125-123 on Thursday night. He scored Chicago’s last nine points on two layups, a dunk and a 3-pointer. Takeaways Bulls: The injury-depleted Bulls came back from a nine-point fourth quarter deficit, raising their road record to a respectable 14-16. Key moment Jones …

Harden has 24th 50-point game, 1 shy of Kobe Bryant for 3rd all-time, as Obama watches
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Harden has 24th 50-point game, 1 shy of Kobe Bryant for 3rd all-time, as Obama watches

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden delivered another 50-point game Wednesday night, putting on a throwback performance in the Clippers’ new arena. Harden’s big night — with former President Barack Obama sitting next to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer behind the baseline — carried Los Angeles to a 123-115 victory over the Detroit Pistons. “Probably the reason why I played so well.” …

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