Cavaliers Dominate Raptors in Season Opener, Clinching First Win in Five Seasons
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Cavaliers Dominate Raptors in Season Opener, Clinching First Win in Five Seasons

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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 136-106 in their season opener. Evan Mobley led the Cavs with 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 21. The Cavaliers dominated the paint, outscoring the Raptors 20-4 in the final 5:09 of the first half. Cleveland led 69-49 at the break and went on to win the game 136-106.

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Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019
23 hours, 57 minutes ago

Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green had 22 and the Houston Rockets won in Toronto for the first time in more than five years by beating the struggling Raptors 114-110 on Sunday night. Alperen Sengun had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who hadn’t won in Toronto since Dec. 5, 2019. Ja’Kobe Walter fouled out …

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves
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1 day, 16 hours ago

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Holding visiting Miami to just eight fourth-quarter points, the Orlando Magic set a franchise record in rallying from 22 points down at the start of the final period to beat the Heat, 121-114, on Saturday. Bam Adebayo scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds, Terry Rozier notched another 23 points off the bench and Tyler Herro recorded 22 points, six …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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3 days, 17 hours ago

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings

The Hindu  

Santi Aldama scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies, who drained a franchise-best 27 3-pointers to overwhelm the visiting Golden State Warriors 144-93 on Thursday. Lakers 113, Kings 100 LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100. De’Aaron …

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans
1 week, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans

The Hindu  

Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points and deliver 10 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-99 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Kings 111, Pelicans 109 Domantas Sabonis had 32 points and 20 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter and visiting Sacramento beat New …

Towns has 24 points and 15 rebounds as Knicks beat Raptors 113-108 for fifth win in six games
1 week, 6 days ago

Towns has 24 points and 15 rebounds as Knicks beat Raptors 113-108 for fifth win in six games

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Karl-Anthony Towns returned from a one-game absence with 24 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 20 points and 11 assists and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-108 on Monday night for their fifth win in six games. Towns broke a tie by scoring a layup with 36 seconds left in the …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

Scottie Barnes scores career-high 35 as Raptors win 122-111, extend Pacers’ road skid to 7
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Scottie Barnes scores career-high 35 as Raptors win 122-111, extend Pacers’ road skid to 7

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 35 points, RJ Barrett added 29 and the Toronto Raptors never trailed in a 122-111 win over the Pacers on Tuesday night that extended Indiana’s road losing streak to seven. Takeaways Pacers: Last year, Indiana went 4-0 in group play and advanced to the championship game of the debut In-Season Tournament, losing to …

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101
3 weeks, 3 days ago

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — De’Andre Hunter scored 23 points off Atlanta’s bench and the Hawks beat Cleveland 117-101 on Friday in the NBA Cup, handing the Cavaliers a loss for the second time in three days. Trae Young had 21 points and 11 assists, and Jalen Johnson added 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as Atlanta finished with six scorers in …

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks improved to 4-1 this season without superstar Luka Doncic, beating the New York Knicks 129-114 on Wednesday night. Jalen Brunson tied his season high with 37 points for New York in his second game in Dallas against his former team. Doncic missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained …

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors
4 weeks ago

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and Ty Jerome scored 26 points apiece as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 17-1 and stayed perfect at home with a 122-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. The Cavs, who opened the season 15-0 before losing at Boston last week, are 10-0 on their home floor for the first since the 2017-18 season, …

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 …

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak
1 month ago

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The defending NBA champions held off the league’s hottest team on Tuesday night, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season. Cleveland cut a 21-point deficit to two in the …

Barrett scores season-high 39 as Raptors snap 7-game losing streak, beat Pacers 130-119
1 month ago

Barrett scores season-high 39 as Raptors snap 7-game losing streak, beat Pacers 130-119

Associated Press  

TORONTO — RJ Barrett scored a season-high 39 points, Jakob Poeltl had 30 points and 15 rebounds for his third straight double-double and the Toronto Raptors snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Indiana Pacers 130-119 on Monday night. Toronto came in with the NBA’s worst record at 2-12 and won for the first time since beating Sacramento in …

NBA: Tatum travelled before making game winner to lift Boston over Toronto
1 month ago

NBA: Tatum travelled before making game winner to lift Boston over Toronto

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum travelled moments before making the deciding 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer to give the Boston Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, the NBA said. Tatum moved his pivot foot with 3.4 seconds left in overtime and should have been called for traveling, the NBA revealed on Sunday in its Last Two Minute Report. …

NBA roundup: Kings’ De’Aaron Fox scores 60 in OT loss
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Kings’ De’Aaron Fox scores 60 in OT loss

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards scored seven of his 36 points in overtime and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame De’Aaron Fox’s 60-point performance to beat the Sacramento Kings 130-126 in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Lakers 120, Spurs 115 Anthony Davis poured in 40 points and added 12 rebounds and LeBron James scored Los Angeles’ final four points and recorded his …

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls
1 month, 1 week ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points, Darius Garland had 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers continued one of the best starts in league history, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Coby White scored 29 and Nikola Vucevic had 25 for the Bulls, who were still …

Pistons beat Raptors 99-95 to remain undefeated in NBA Cup play
1 month, 1 week ago

Pistons beat Raptors 99-95 to remain undefeated in NBA Cup play

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Malik Beasley scored seven of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Cade Cunningham had 15 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Friday night. Tobias Harris had 11 points and 11 rebounds, Jaden Ivey scored 14 points and Jalen Duren added 12 for the Pistons. RJ Barrett scored 22 …

Antetokounmpo scores 23 to lead Bucks past Raptors 99-85 in matchup of NBA’s worst
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1 month, 1 week ago

Antetokounmpo scores 23 to lead Bucks past Raptors 99-85 in matchup of NBA’s worst

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Toronto Raptors 99-85 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game between teams that entered with the two worst records in the league. The Bucks began to pull away midway through the third quarter and pushed their lead to 21 points early in the fourth. The …

Mitchell magic helps Cavs tame Bulls, keep perfect record
1 month, 1 week ago

Mitchell magic helps Cavs tame Bulls, keep perfect record

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell grabs a rebound away from Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during an NBA game in Chicago on Monday. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS CHICAGO — Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, as the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers came from behind once more to preserve their 100 percent start to the season with a 119-113 victory over the …

NBA roundup: Celtics top Bucks despite Giannis’ 43 points
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Celtics top Bucks despite Giannis’ 43 points

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 31 points with 12 rebounds and six assists to help the visiting Boston Celtics overcome a 17-point deficit and defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-107 on Sunday. Paul George scored 15 points on 6-of-18 shooting and dished out nine assists for the Sixers, but he didn’t play in OT after logging 33 minutes in his continued return from …

Toronto visits Milwaukee after Antetokounmpo’s 43-point showing
1 month, 1 week ago

Toronto visits Milwaukee after Antetokounmpo’s 43-point showing

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -8.5; over/under is 230 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee takes on the Toronto Raptors after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 113-107 loss to the Boston Celtics. Milwaukee went 49-33 overall, 34-18 in Eastern Conference action and 31-11 at home during the 2023-24 season. The …

LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James recorded his second straight triple-double, and Anthony Davis scored 22 points before leaving with an eye injury in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ' 123-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Takeaways Raptors: Immanuel Quickley scored 12 points and played back-to-back games in LA after missing eight straight with a …

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley collected 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter, extended its season-opening winning streak to 11 games with a 105-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and Darius Garland contributed 20, and Cleveland outscored the Nets 35-18 in the fourth …

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-103 in a rematch of the season. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, while Derrick White added 18 points and eight rebounds. LaMelo Ball had 36 points for the Hornets, but he was fouled out for the second straight game. The Celtics improved to 6-1, while the Hornets remain winless at …

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller

The Hindu  

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 29 points, while Julius Randle contributed 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. The Timberwolves earned their third win in the past four games, extending their winning streak to four games.

Lakers Dominate Raptors, Secure First Road Win of the Season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers Dominate Raptors, Secure First Road Win of the Season

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their first road win of the season with a resounding 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Anthony Davis shone with a season-high 38 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 27 points and 10 assists. The Lakers built a substantial lead throughout the game and never relinquished their advantage, ultimately securing their first win …

Celtics Pull Away in Thriller, Excluding Two Hornets Players
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Pull Away in Thriller, Excluding Two Hornets Players

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics pulled away from a heated game against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 124-109. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points. The Hornets were led by LaMelo Ball with 31 points, but they were unable to overcome the Celtics' championship-caliber defense.

Celtics Dominate Bucks, Clinching Eastern Conference Lead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Bucks, Clinching Eastern Conference Lead

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-108 on Monday night. Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Payton Pritchard made 8 3s, and Derrick White had 13 points and eight assists for the Celtics. Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 33 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 10 boards and six assists for the Bucks.

Timberwolves Dominate Raptors in Thrilling Game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Timberwolves Dominate Raptors in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-101 on Saturday night. Julius Randle had a double-double with 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards also scored 24 points. The Timberwolves dominated the paint and outscored the Raptors 56-42 in the second half. The Raptors struggled to find their rhythm offensively, missing eight of their first nine shots in the …

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics secured a 124-118 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, despite trailing for much of the third quarter. Jayson Tatum shone with 37 points, including six points in the final 65 seconds, while Derrick White and Malcolm Beasley contributed 21 and 10 points respectively for the Celtics. The Pistons, despite a valiant effort, struggled to create …

Mitchell, Wade Shine as Cavaliers Dominate Pistons in Historic Opener
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mitchell, Wade Shine as Cavaliers Dominate Pistons in Historic Opener

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-101 in their home opener. Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade scored 19 points each, while Jarrett Allen added 17 and 11 rebounds. Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham also scored 22 and 33 points respectively for the Cavs. The Pistons were led by Jarret Allen with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while the Cavaliers …

Mavericks Ignite in Season Opener, Thompson's Debut Spark a Thrilling Comeback
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mavericks Ignite in Season Opener, Thompson's Debut Spark a Thrilling Comeback

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener, winning 111-90. Klay Thompson shone brightly with 22 points, while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving contributed 28 and 15 points respectively. The Mavericks built a 14-point lead in the third quarter and maintained their momentum throughout the fourth quarter, securing the victory.

Celtics Dominate Wizards in First Road Game, Extending Winning Streak to Five Games
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Wizards in First Road Game, Extending Winning Streak to Five Games

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics dominated the Washington Wizards in their first road game of the season, cruising to a 122-102 victory. Jayson Tatum shone with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown contributed 27 points and Derrick White added 19. The Celtics dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Wizards 34-19, putting the game out of reach. The Wizards, with a …

Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says
5 months ago

Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday night. Mobley’s agents, Joe Smith and Thad Foucher, first told ESPN about the extension. Mobley’s agreement is the latest positive development this summer for the Cavs, who after hiring Kenny Atkinson …

Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals

LA Times  

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown dunks during a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the …

Jaylen Brown’s 40 points lift Celtics past Pacers for a 2-0 playoff series lead
7 months ago

Jaylen Brown’s 40 points lift Celtics past Pacers for a 2-0 playoff series lead

LA Times  

Boston guard Jaylen Brown, left, controls the ball in front of Indiana forward Pascal Siakam during the second half of the Celtics’ 126-110 win in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night. “I think he cares about it in a way that motivates him, and I think he doesn’t really care about it at all,” Celtics …

NBA: Tatum scores 36 as Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
7 months ago

NBA: Tatum scores 36 as Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals

The Hindu  

The Celtics entered the playoffs expecting to get everyone’s best shot. “Great pass, great shot.” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said the loss was “totally on me” for not calling a timeout to advance the ball before their turnover that set up Brown’s shot. Holiday said the Celtics never panicked after falling behind late in regulation Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton …

Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
7 months ago

Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Celtics entered the playoffs expecting to get everyone’s best shot. Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brown’s tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and Boston rallied just in time for a 133-128 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. AP AUDIO: Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force …

Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics in 5 games. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says they made progress
7 months, 1 week ago

Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics in 5 games. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says they made progress

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff wants to come back for another season. “This has been a difficult year for us, for a bunch of different reasons,” Bickerstaff said after the Cavaliers fell to Boston 113-98 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night. “Everything went wrong that could have went wrong,” said Cavs big man …

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
7 months, 1 week ago

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Al Horford wanted to savor the moment. Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Boston beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season. Horford added 22 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and six of Boston’s 19 3-pointers to help the Celtics post their third …

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 …

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavaliers
7 months, 1 week ago

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavaliers

LA Times  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the Boston Celtics looked more like themselves after stumbling at home, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-93 on Saturday night in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Mavericks hold off Thunder, take 2-1 lead Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the …

Cavs and Mavs try to keep home-court edge in Game 3s against Celtics and Thunder
7 months, 1 week ago

Cavs and Mavs try to keep home-court edge in Game 3s against Celtics and Thunder

Associated Press  

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers took the home-court advantage with a Game 2 victory in Boston, the same way Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks did in Oklahoma City. That’s unacceptable.” The Cavs, seeded fourth in the East, played freely and fearlessly in Game 2, especially Evan Mobley, who finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two …

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 …

Cavaliers must rely on experience after losing Game 6 despite Donovan Mitchell’s 50 points
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cavaliers must rely on experience after losing Game 6 despite Donovan Mitchell’s 50 points

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Donovan Mitchell had scored 50 points in a playoff game and lost before he did it Friday — in central Florida no less. He landed squarely on 50 points in a 103-96 loss to Orlando in Game 6 of this first-round series that, like the last series in which Mitchell scored at least 50 in a game, …

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics ran away from the rest of the NBA in the regular season. The team that won 64 games to claim the league’s overall top seed dumped the Miami Heat in five games, winning 118-84 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. “We got past the first step,” said Celtics guard Derrick White, …

NBA roundup: Hawks shed 30-point deficit to edge Celtics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Hawks shed 30-point deficit to edge Celtics

The Hindu  

Dejounte Murray scored 19 points, dished out 15 assists and made the go-ahead basket with one minute left to help Atlanta Hawks overcome a 30-point deficit and stun the visiting Boston Celtics 120-118 on Monday. Rockets 110, Trail Blazers 92 Jalen Green scored 27 points, including 12 during a decisive third-quarter run, to help Houston overcome a sluggish start and …

Tatum, Hauser, Horford lead way as NBA-leading Celtics beat Bulls 124-113 for 9th straight win
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Tatum, Hauser, Horford lead way as NBA-leading Celtics beat Bulls 124-113 for 9th straight win

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Whether Jayson Tatum is missing a game or Jaylen Brown is sitting out the next night, the Boston Celtics just keep rolling along. Tatum scored 26 points, Sam Hauser and Al Horford added 23 apiece, and the Celtics made enough plays down the stretch to beat the Chicago Bulls 124-113 on Saturday night. “It’s not in our character …

Timberwolves top Cavaliers 104-91 behind Conley’s 21 points and fan favorite Reid’s 18
9 months ago

Timberwolves top Cavaliers 104-91 behind Conley’s 21 points and fan favorite Reid’s 18

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Mike Conley scored 21 points and fan favorite Naz Reid added 18 points on his beach towel giveaway night, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91 on Friday. Anthony Edwards had 16 points and 13 rebounds, Rudy Gobert grabbed 15 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 15 points, three steals and two blocks for the Timberwolves, who …

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