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

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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 Davis is scoring 26.0 points per game with 11.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Lakers. LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 6-4, averaging 111.2 points, 42.6 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 8.7 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Cavaliers: 9-1, averaging 123.6 points, 45.1 rebounds, 30.4 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field.

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

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

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

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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

Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves power LeBron-less Lakers past Kings
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Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves power LeBron-less Lakers past Kings

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis, center, shoots between Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles, left, and guard Keon Ellis during the Lakers’ 132-122 win Saturday Crypto.com Arena. Sacramento had been thrown into complete chaos, the Lakers taking two-straight from them in their building last week — links in the chain of events that led to the team firing coach Mike Brown on …

Bulls take on the Bucks on 3-game skid
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Bulls take on the Bucks on 3-game skid

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago enters the matchup against Milwaukee after losing three straight games. The Bulls average 112.5 points per game, 9.3 fewer points than the 121.8 the Bulls allow to opponents. Damian Lillard is scoring 25.7 points per game and averaging 4.5 rebounds for the Bucks. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: …

New Orleans plays Memphis, aims to end home losing streak
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New Orleans plays Memphis, aims to end home losing streak

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -9.5; over/under is 238.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans takes on Memphis looking to end its five-game home skid. Memphis ranks second in the NBA scoring 17.9 fast break points per game led by Ja Morant averaging 4.2. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 112.2 …

Brooklyn hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama’s 42-point game
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Brooklyn hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama’s 42-point game

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -7.5; over/under is 213 BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio visits the Brooklyn Nets after Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points in the Spurs’ 117-114 loss to the New York Knicks. The Spurs’ 45.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.9 percentage points lower than …

Sacramento takes on Los Angeles, seeks to stop 5-game slide
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Sacramento takes on Los Angeles, seeks to stop 5-game slide

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Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento is looking to break its five-game slide with a victory over Los Angeles. The Kings average 12.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer made shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Lakers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 5-5, averaging 106.0 points, …

Cleveland plays Denver on 5-game win streak
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Cleveland plays Denver on 5-game win streak

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will attempt to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on Denver. Cleveland ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 50.7 points per game in the paint led by Evan Mobley averaging 12.2. Mobley is scoring 18.5 points per game and averaging 9.0 rebounds …

LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113
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LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night. Reaves recorded a …

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
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NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a slow start to score 41 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder powered to a 123-105 home win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. James Harden added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Los Angeles, which won for the third time in four games. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points, Evan Mobley scored 22 with 10 …

Celtics square off against the 76ers on Christmas day
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Celtics square off against the 76ers on Christmas day

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -10; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics are shooting 45.6% from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points lower than the 47.8% the 76ers allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 6-4, averaging 115.1 points, 48.7 rebounds, 24.6 …

Warriors host the Lakers for Christmas day matchup
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Warriors host the Lakers for Christmas day matchup

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -4.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors average 15.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 more made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the Lakers allow. The Lakers average 11.5 …

Pistons overcome LeBron’s triple-double, beat Lakers 117-114 to sweep their season series
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Pistons overcome LeBron’s triple-double, beat Lakers 117-114 to sweep their season series

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LOS ANGELES — Malik Beasley scored 21 points, Cade Cunningham had 20 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons held off the Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 Monday night to sweep the clubs’ season series. Jaden Ivey scored 18 points for the Pistons, who have beaten Phoenix and Los Angeles on the road to win back-to-back games for the first …

Darius Garland scores 23 and NBA-best Cavaliers beat Jazz 124-113 for 17th home win in 18 games
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Darius Garland scores 23 and NBA-best Cavaliers beat Jazz 124-113 for 17th home win in 18 games

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CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 23 points and the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 124-113 on Monday night for their 17th victory in 18 home games. Evan Mobley had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Donovan Mitchell also scored 22 points, Sam Merrill scored a season-high 20 and Garland had eight assists for Cleveland. The Utah State product scored …

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance
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Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance

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Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -5.5; over/under is 232.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix faces the Denver Nuggets after Kevin Durant scored 43 points in the Suns’ 133-125 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Nuggets average 11.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 fewer makes per game than the Suns allow. LAST …

Pistons expose LeBron James and Lakers for what they are
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Pistons expose LeBron James and Lakers for what they are

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives against Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II during the first half of the Lakers’ 117-114 loss Monday at Crypto.com Arena. And against a team such as Detroit, one that doesn’t have to try to be physical or athletic, it’s crystal clear what the Lakers aren’t — big, strong or particularly athletic. And Detroit’s muscle certainly …

Kings face the Pacers on 3-game skid
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Kings face the Pacers on 3-game skid

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Indiana Pacers vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -2.5; over/under is 235.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento comes into the matchup against Indiana after losing three straight games. Indiana ranks ninth in the league scoring 16.5 fast break points per game led by Bennedict Mathurin averaging 3.8. TOP PERFORMERS: DeMar DeRozan is scoring 21.6 points …

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak
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Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak

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Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Cavaliers take on Utah. The Cavaliers score 121.7 points per game, 2.4 more points than the 119.3 the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 8-2, averaging 118.4 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.3 …

Lakers play the Pistons on 3-game win streak
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Lakers play the Pistons on 3-game win streak

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Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Detroit. The Pistons average 111.7 points per game, 2.0 fewer than the 113.7 the Lakers allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 5-5, averaging 102.9 points, 44.2 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.8 steals and …

Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves
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Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night. Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski had 12 and Curry — who made seven 3-pointers — added 10 assists for the Warriors. Curry hit three …

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games
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Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games

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CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, sending the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Takeaways 76ers: Coach Nick Nurse felt comfortable with his rotation until rookie shooting guard Jared McCain underwent knee surgery Tuesday. Cavaliers: After a scoreless first quarter, …

James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win
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James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — LeBron James had 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99 to sweep a two-game set on Saturday. Trailing 101-99 with 12 seconds left, the Kings had a chance to tie after Anthony Davis missed two free throws but squandered the opportunity after they couldn’t secure the rebound. Kings: Head coach Mike Brown …

Cleveland plays Philadelphia, seeks 6th straight home win
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Cleveland plays Philadelphia, seeks 6th straight home win

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -12; over/under is 218.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland hosts Philadelphia aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak. Cleveland ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with 34.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Jarrett Allen averaging 8.0. The 76ers average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, …

Donovan Mitchell scores 27 as Cavs improve to 15-1 at home, roll over NBA Cup champion Bucks 124-101
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Donovan Mitchell scores 27 as Cavs improve to 15-1 at home, roll over NBA Cup champion Bucks 124-101

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CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Darius Garland added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved to 15-1 at home with a 124-101 win on Friday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, who played for the first time since winning the NBA Cup. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 14 rebounds for the Bucks, who may need a couple more days …

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

Maxey leads Philadelphia against Charlotte after 40-point game
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Maxey leads Philadelphia against Charlotte after 40-point game

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -9.5; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia takes on the Charlotte Hornets after Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-108 win against the Charlotte Hornets. The 76ers average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 fewer makes per game than the Hornets …

Another record for LeBron James in the Lakers’ 113-100 victory over the Kings
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Another record for LeBron James in the Lakers’ 113-100 victory over the Kings

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping the Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100 on Thursday night. Austin Reaves scored 35 points and D’Angelo Russell added 16 points to help the Lakers to their third win in four games. The Kings trailed most of …

Grizzlies make franchise-record 27 3s and rout Warriors 144-93, biggest win in NBA this season
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Grizzlies make franchise-record 27 3s and rout Warriors 144-93, biggest win in NBA this season

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Santi Aldama had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with 27 3-pointers in a 144-93 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, the biggest win in the NBA this season. Stephen Curry was held without a field goal and finished with two points for the Warriors, who took …

Steph Curry and Draymond Green fail to score single field goal in Golden State Warriors’ 51-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies
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Steph Curry and Draymond Green fail to score single field goal in Golden State Warriors’ 51-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies

CNN  

CNN — Steph Curry and Draymond Green both failed to score a field goal in the same game for the first time in their careers as the Golden State Warriors were blown out 144-93 by the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. 1 overall in 2015, finished with 32 points on an absurdly efficient 10-of-12 shooting night – including making all five …

LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings
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LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings

LA Times  

Midway through the first quarter Thursday night, LeBron James checked out against the Sacramento Kings, walking to the bench in the city where he played his first NBA regular season minutes more than 21 years ago. “I just think it’s just a commitment to the craft and to the passion and love I have for the game,” James said about …

Detroit plays Utah after overtime win
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Detroit plays Utah after overtime win

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Utah Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -4.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts the Utah Jazz following the Detroit Pistons’ 125-124 overtime win against the Miami Heat. The Jazz average 109.8 points per game, 4.0 fewer than the 113.8 the Pistons give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Pistons: 4-6, averaging …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
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NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT

The Hindu  

Jamal Murray scored a team-high 28 points and hit the go-ahead hoop with 8.6 seconds remaining as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Sacramento Kings 130-129 for a dramatic road win on Monday night. Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points, while Domantas Sabonis had 28 to go with 14 rebounds, six assists and three steals. 76ers …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors
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NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 45 points as part of a triple-double, Klay Thompson turned back the clock with seven 3-pointers, and the Dallas Mavericks avenged an NBA Cup loss to the Golden State Warriors with a 143-133 victory on Sunday night in San Francisco. Pacers 119, Pelicans 104 Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 22 points, helping lead Indiana to …

Anthony Davis scores 40 points, LeBron James has 18 in return to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 116-110
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Anthony Davis scores 40 points, LeBron James has 18 in return to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 116-110

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 40 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 18 points in his return and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-110 on Sunday night. Lakers: James’ return energized Los Angeles, but Davis continues to carry the team. Key moment James scored his first points on a running one-handed dunk just over two …

Memphis faces Los Angeles on 4-game win streak
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Memphis faces Los Angeles on 4-game win streak

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -2; over/under is 224 BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will attempt to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles. The Lakers average 11.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.0 fewer makes per game than the Grizzlies give up. The Grizzlies average …

Timberwolves beat Lakers without LeBron James 97-87 with another defensive showing
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Timberwolves beat Lakers without LeBron James 97-87 with another defensive showing

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87 on Friday night. Anthony Davis led Los Angeles with 23 points and 11 rebounds, but the Lakers lost for the eighth time in 11 games. Austin Reaves scored 18 points in his first game back after missing five games with a left pelvic …

Darius Garland scores 24 points for NBA-leading Cavaliers in 115-105 victory over Wizards
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Darius Garland scores 24 points for NBA-leading Cavaliers in 115-105 victory over Wizards

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 24 points and Jarrett Allen had 21 points and 11 rebounds as the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Washington 115-105 on Friday night, sending the Wizards to their 18th loss in 19 games. Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points and Garland added eight assists for Cleveland, which is 22-4 and holds a 1 1/2-game lead over …

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans
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Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans

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NEW ORLEANS — Domantas Sabonas scored a season-high 32 points and matched a season best with 20 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, while De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray each added 18 points for the Kings, who have won three straight and four of five. Trey Murphy …

Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn
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Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -10.5; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hosts Brooklyn looking to prolong its six-game home winning streak. Brooklyn ranks last in the Eastern Conference recording 38.0 rebounds per game led by Nic Claxton averaging 7.8. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 9-1, averaging 126.7 points, 46.9 rebounds, …

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -5; over/under is 229 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix looks to end its three-game losing streak with a victory against Utah. The Jazz’s 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.3 fewer made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Suns allow. …

Los Angeles faces Minnesota on 3-game road slide
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Los Angeles faces Minnesota on 3-game road slide

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -7; over/under is 217 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hits the road against Minnesota looking to end its three-game road losing streak. The Timberwolves average 110.5 points per game, 5.3 fewer points than the 115.8 the Lakers allow. Anthony Davis is scoring 27.5 points per game …

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Washington
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Washington

Associated Press  

Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -17; over/under is 230.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland hosts Washington aiming to prolong its three-game home winning streak. Washington is fifth in the Eastern Conference scoring 49.9 points per game in the paint led by Kyle Kuzma averaging 8.7. TOP PERFORMERS: Garland is scoring 20.5 points per …

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid returned from a seven-game absence to provide 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers held off the host Chicago Bulls for a 108-100 win in the NBA on Sunday afternoon. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 25 points, with CJ McCollum adding 19, Dejounte Murray racking up 18 points and 11 assists and Yves Missi …

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