NBA Roundup: Lakers lose to Spurs, Clippers beat Heat in return to action
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NBA Roundup: Lakers lose to Spurs, Clippers beat Heat in return to action

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Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama each scored 23 points as the visiting San Antonio Spurs ended a three-game losing streak with a 126-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in the return to play for both teams. Clippers 109, Heat 98 Norman Powell scored 29 points while James Harden and Ivica Zubac chalked up double-doubles as Los Angeles overturned an early 13-point deficit to beat Miami in Inglewood, Calif., in LA’s first game since last Wednesday because of the wildfires. The Heat, whose three-game winning streak came to an end, received 32 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists from Tyler Herro plus 19 points and 13 boards from Kel’el Ware. Raptors 104, Warriors 101 Toronto overcame a nine-point, fourth-quarter deficit, scoring the game’s final six points, to end a five-game losing streak with a win over visiting Golden State.

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NBA roundup: Bucks stop Kings’ seven-game winning streak
12 hours, 24 minutes ago

NBA roundup: Bucks stop Kings’ seven-game winning streak

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 25 points during a 47-point first quarter that propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-115 win over the visiting Kings on Tuesday night, snapping Sacramento’s seven-game winning streak. Cavaliers 127, Pacers 117 Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half, helping Cleveland end host Indiana’s six-game winning streak. …

NBA roundup: Indiana Pacers halts Cavaliers’ 12-game win streak
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2 days, 12 hours ago

NBA roundup: Indiana Pacers halts Cavaliers’ 12-game win streak

The Hindu  

Despite losing Tyrese Haliburton due to hamstring tightness, the Indiana Pacers used balanced offense and stifling defense to end the host Cleveland Cavaliers’ 12-game winning streak with a 108-93 decision on Sunday. Nic Claxton added 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Ben Simmons totaled 14 points, nine assists and six boards in the Nets’ fifth straight loss. Kings 124, Bulls …

NBA roundup: Ja Morant’s late baskets propel Grizzlies past Wolves
3 days, 9 hours ago

NBA roundup: Ja Morant’s late baskets propel Grizzlies past Wolves

The Hindu  

Ja Morant made back-to-back baskets in the final minute to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 127-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night in Minneapolis. Jaden McDaniels finished with 21 points, Naz Reid added 19 points off the bench and Julius Randle had 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Heat 119, Trail Blazers 98 Tyler Herro made …

Hornets-Clippers and Lakers-Spurs games postponed due to LA wildfires
4 days, 14 hours ago

Hornets-Clippers and Lakers-Spurs games postponed due to LA wildfires

The Hindu  

Two NBA games scheduled for Saturday in the Los Angeles area were postponed due to the wildfires that continue to rage in the region. The league wrote in a statement, “The NBA and the Clippers and Lakers organizations have been in communication with local officials in Los Angeles and Inglewood about the ongoing situation in the Los Angeles area and …

Lakers star makes stunning gesture after staffer loses family home in LA wildfires
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Lakers star makes stunning gesture after staffer loses family home in LA wildfires

Daily Mail  

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has donated $20,000 to a team staffer's GoFundMe page after his family home was destroyed in the southern California wildfires. Davis has donated $20,000 to a staffer's GoFundMe page after his family home was destroyed The wildfires have caused devastation in the Los Angeles area, with at least 10 dead as a result The …

San Antonio takes on Los Angeles, aims to stop 3-game skid
5 days, 12 hours ago

San Antonio takes on Los Angeles, aims to stop 3-game skid

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio is looking to end its three-game losing streak with a win against Los Angeles. San Antonio is second in the Western Conference with 34.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Victor Wembanyama averaging 8.9. LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 6-4, averaging 113.2 points, 42.7 …

Herro’s 23 points and Jaquez’s clutch plays lift Heat over Jazz, 97-92
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Herro’s 23 points and Jaquez’s clutch plays lift Heat over Jazz, 97-92

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Tyler Herro scored 23 points and Jaime Jaquez had 20, including five in the final 1:03, to lead the Miami Heat to a 97-92 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. The Jazz were missing six injured players, including Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh, who scored 61 points in Utah’s last …

Bradley Beal leads with 25 points off the bench, Suns pull away late to beat the Hawks 123-115
5 days, 15 hours ago

Bradley Beal leads with 25 points off the bench, Suns pull away late to beat the Hawks 123-115

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Bradley Beal scored 25 points, Kevin Durant added 23 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-115 on Thursday night. The Suns took a 38-31 lead in the first quarter after shooting 75% from the field, but the Hawks rallied with their own hot-shooting quarter to take a 72-68 advantage by halftime. The Hawks — who have …

Sengun has 32 points and 14 rebounds as the Rockets beat the Grizzlies 119-115 in Morant’s return
5 days, 15 hours ago

Sengun has 32 points and 14 rebounds as the Rockets beat the Grizzlies 119-115 in Morant’s return

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 on Thursday night in a showdown between two of the top teams in the Western Conference. Jalen Green finished with 27 points and Fred VanVleet scored 22 as the Rockets won their third straight and solidified their …

Hardy scores 25 and Mavericks use late 16-0 run to rally past Trail Blazers 117-111
5 days, 16 hours ago

Hardy scores 25 and Mavericks use late 16-0 run to rally past Trail Blazers 117-111

Associated Press  

Jaden Hardy scored a season-high 25 points off the bench, P.J. Washington had 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks used a late 16-0 run to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117-111 on Thursday night. Dereck Lively II added season highs with 21 points and 15 rebounds for the Mavericks, who are still without All-Star guards Luka Doncic …

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Utah faces Miami, aims to end home losing streak
1 week ago

Utah faces Miami, aims to end home losing streak

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah is looking to end its eight-game home slide with a win against Miami. The Jazz average 111.3 points per game, 7.2 fewer points than the 118.5 the Jazz allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 4-6, averaging 116.1 points, 48.8 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.0 …

Bam Adebayo leads Heat past Warriors 114-98 in back-to-back after double-OT loss at Sacramento
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1 week ago

Bam Adebayo leads Heat past Warriors 114-98 in back-to-back after double-OT loss at Sacramento

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Bam Adebayo had 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists with two timely dunks down the stretch, and the Miami Heat snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Golden State Warriors 114-98 on Tuesday night. Warriors: Brandin Podziemski missed his fifth straight game with right abdominal tightness and Gary Payton II sat out a seventh in …

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

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

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

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

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

The Sports Report: Lakers get an unexpected loss in Dallas
1 week ago

The Sports Report: Lakers get an unexpected loss in Dallas

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis tries to get past Dallas defenders during the second half. And center Daniel Gafford’s sprained ankle meant another key piece for Dallas would be unavailable for a game Anthony Davis labeled a “must win” after the Lakers lost in Houston on Sunday. Continue reading here ANGEL CITY From Kevin Baxter: Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson was …

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

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

Milwaukee plays San Antonio on home slide
1 week, 1 day ago

Milwaukee plays San Antonio on home slide

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee takes on San Antonio looking to end its three-game home skid. Chris Paul is scoring 9.4 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Spurs. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 5-5, averaging 111.1 points, 45.3 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 9.6 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while …

DeRozan shines as Kings hold off Heat 123-118 in double overtime
1 week, 1 day ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Shorthanded Mavericks hand Lakers second straight road loss
1 week, 1 day ago

Shorthanded Mavericks hand Lakers second straight road loss

LA Times  

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

NBA roundup: Thunder take down Celtics, win 15th straight
1 week, 2 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Green has 33 points, VanVleet’s late steal helps Rockets hold on for 119-115 win over Lakers
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Darius Garland scores 25 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Hornets 115-105 for 10th straight win
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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

NBA roundup: Kawhi Leonard debuts as Los Angeles Clippers tackles Atlanta Hawks
1 week, 3 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama’s 21st birthday
1 week, 3 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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

NBA roundup: Oklahoma Thunder extends winning run to 14 games; Celtics beats Rockets
1 week, 4 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Steph Curry, LeBron James guide respective teams to wins
1 week, 5 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

The Sports Report: No Anthony Davis, no problem for Lakers vs. Trail Blazers
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1 week, 5 days ago

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

LA Times  

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

LeBron James breaks another Michael Jordan record in Lakers’ win over Hawks
1 week, 5 days ago

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

LA Times  

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

With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James and Max Christie lead Lakers past Portland
1 week, 6 days ago

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Spurs rout Clippers 122-86 behind 27 points from Wembanyama
2 weeks ago

Spurs rout Clippers 122-86 behind 27 points from Wembanyama

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama closed out a historic month with 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 26 minutes, and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 122-86 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Wembanyama is the first player in league history with 300 points, 100 rebounds, 50 blocks, 50 assists and 40 3-pointers …

NBA roundup: Nuggets get two triple-doubles, down Jazz
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Cavaliers take on the Lakers, aim for 8th straight victory
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Los Angeles faces San Antonio on 3-game win streak
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Los Angeles faces San Antonio on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -3.5; over/under is 217 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against San Antonio. Los Angeles scores 109.6 points and has outscored opponents by 2.3 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 5-5, averaging 111.7 …

Cleveland extends winning streak to 7 games with 113-95 win over Golden State
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Cleveland extends winning streak to 7 games with 113-95 win over Golden State

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Golden State: After going 12-3 to start the season, Golden State is in a freefall after losing four of its last five games and 13 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

NBA roundup: Cole Anthony caps Magic’s 21-point rally past Nets
2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Anthony Davis, Lakers spoil interim coach Doug Christie’s Kings debut with 132-122 win
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves power LeBron-less Lakers past Kings
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

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 …

Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -1.5; over/under is 213.5 BOTTOM LINE: Houston hosts Minnesota aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak. TOP PERFORMERS: Sengun is scoring 18.3 points per game with 10.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Rockets. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 7-3, averaging 111.6 points, 49.3 rebounds, 21.1 …

Sacramento takes on Los Angeles, seeks to stop 5-game slide
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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, …

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