NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer
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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 31 points, and Desmond Bane added 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to lead Memphis past visiting Miami. Brandon Clarke scored 12 points, Zach Edey contributed 12 points and eight rebounds, and Scotty Pippen Jr. had 11 points and 11 assists off the bench for Memphis, which won for the fifth time in six games. New Orleans’ CJ McCollum led all scorers with 26 points and added a game-high nine assists, while Trey Murphy III had 20 points.

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Butler scores 18, but Curry injured in Warriors 117-114 win over Raptors
1 day, 19 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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2 days, 16 hours ago

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22 total and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Duop Reath had 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench for Portland, which is two games behind the Phoenix Suns and …

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
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3 days, 17 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 …

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors
4 days, 15 hours ago

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors

The Hindu  

Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 38 points, Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets, playing without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, stunned the Golden State Warriors 114-105 in San Francisco on Monday. Stephon Castle scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Devin Vassell had 17 points and eight boards for the Spurs, who lost for the fifth …

Aaron Gordon, Russell Westbrook lead undermanned Nuggets past Warriors 114-105
4 days, 19 hours ago

Aaron Gordon, Russell Westbrook lead undermanned Nuggets past Warriors 114-105

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Aaron Gordon scored a season-best 38 points, Russell Westbrook hit a crucial late 3-pointer and delivered a triple-double, and the undermanned Denver Nuggets missing their two main stars beat the Golden State Warriors 114-105 on Monday night. Stephen Curry had 20 points and seven assists and Draymond Green became the sixth player in Warriors franchise history to …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak
5 days, 17 hours ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak

The Hindu  

Paolo Banchero had 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as the visiting Orlando Magic snapped Cleveland’s franchise-record 16-game winning streak, beating the NBA-best Cavaliers 108-103 on Sunday. Lakers 107, Suns 96 Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Austin Reaves added 28 points and host Los Angeles snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Phoenix. Damian …

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters
1 week, 1 day ago

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters

Associated Press  

DENVER — Luka Doncic sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss at Denver on Friday night, cheering on his scrappy, short-handed teammates who nearly pulled off a shocker without four starters. Doncic joined LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable players after scoring 45 points a night earlier in a loss at Milwaukee. “I’m proud of the …

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

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Lawson, Rhoden and Robinson help Raptors beat 76ers 118-105 for 5th win in 6 games
1 week, 2 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, 3 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 …

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Nets 109-104 for their second 15-game win streak of season
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1 week, 3 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 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 …

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 …

Wizards beat Raptors 118-117 when Shead’s basket at buzzer ruled late
1 week, 6 days ago

Wizards beat Raptors 118-117 when Shead’s basket at buzzer ruled late

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Jordan Poole scored 34 points and the NBA-worst Washington Wizards won their second straight game, beating Toronto 118-117 on Saturday night when Raptors guard Jamal Shead’s running layup at the buzzer was ruled to be late. Bilal Coulibaly added 18 points and 10 rebounds to help Washington improve to 13-49 with its second straight victory. The Wizards beat …

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

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns
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2 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime Friday night after losing a 21-point lead. Jokic became the first NBA player with a triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists. They went ahead 122-120 in the final minute, but …

Jokic has 22 points, 14 rebounds, Nuggets beat Kings, 116-110
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Jokic has 22 points, 14 rebounds, Nuggets beat Kings, 116-110

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110 on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 18 of his 35 points in the third quarter to give Sacramento a 93-84 lead heading into the fourth, but Westbrook gave the Nuggets …

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone

The Hindu  

LeBron James scored 34 points on a milestone night and Luka Doncic added 30 points and 15 assists as Los Angeles Lakers celebrated with a 136-115 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Jaxson Hayes scored 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as Los Angeles won its seventh consecutive game despite playing the past three without Rui …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers edge Portland Trail Blazers with De’Andre Hunter’s late 3 in OT
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers edge Portland Trail Blazers with De’Andre Hunter’s late 3 in OT

The Hindu  

De’Andre Hunter made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a stunning 133-129 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Thunder 146, Spurs 132 Jalen Williams poured in a career-high 41 points to go with seven assists and six rebounds as visiting Oklahoma City dominated the second half in beating San …

NBA Roundup: Quentin Grimes scores 44 and Philadelphia 76ers beats Golden State Warriors to snap losing streak
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA Roundup: Quentin Grimes scores 44 and Philadelphia 76ers beats Golden State Warriors to snap losing streak

The Hindu  

Quentin Grimes scored a career-high 44 points on 18-of-24 shooting as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 126-119 home victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Detroit Pistons 115, Brooklyn Nets 94 Jalen Duren powered for 18 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high six blocks and host Detroit Pistons won for the ninth time in …

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 on Saturday night in a matchup of the NBA’s two worst teams. Mark Williams had 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Hornets, who’ve lost six straight. Takeaways Wizards: Center Alex Sarr started and had 10 points and three …

NBA roundup: Donovan Mitchell scores 41 points and leads Cavaliers past Celtics
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3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Donovan Mitchell scores 41 points and leads Cavaliers past Celtics

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 26 in the second half, as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers extended its winning streak to nine games by beating the Boston Celtics 123-116 Friday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Lakers 106, Clippers 102 Luka Doncic scored 31 points, and LeBron James added 28 points with 13 rebounds as the …

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 points in Warriors’ win over Magic
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 points in Warriors’ win over Magic

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with his 11th and 12th 3-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the Golden State Warriors’ 121-115 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Pelicans 124, Suns 116 Zion Williamson scored 27 points, matched his career-high of …

Kyrie Irving scores 25, Moses Brown adds 20 points and 11 rebounds in Mavs’ 103-96 win over Hornets
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kyrie Irving scores 25, Moses Brown adds 20 points and 11 rebounds in Mavs’ 103-96 win over Hornets

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 103-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Moses Brown, in his penultimate game on a 10-day contract, added 20 points and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes of his first start for the Mavericks. …

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks win duel with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks win duel with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

Hindustan Times  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, grabbed 19 rebounds and dished seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-112 win over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Nikola Jokic compiled 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for the Nuggets, who have lost two of the past three since winning nine straight. Jokic added just two points in …

NBA Roundup: Detroit Pistons beats Boston Celtics for eighth straight win
3 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA Roundup: Detroit Pistons beats Boston Celtics for eighth straight win

The Hindu  

Malik Beasley scored 26 points in 22 minutes off the bench and the host Detroit Pistons extended its winning streak to eight games by cooling off the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday. Knicks 110, 76ers 105 Jalen Brunson scored nine unanswered points late in the fourth quarter for host New York Knicks, which squandered all of a 19-point lead before …

Shaedon Sharpe’s eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Shaedon Sharpe’s eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Shaedon Sharpe threw down a vicious one-handed slam that was immediately hailed as one of the best dunks of the season, part of a career-best 36-point performance that carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a 129-121 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Sharpe shot 13 of 26 from the floor and and converted all four of …

NBA Roundup: Minnesota Timberwolves swats Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA Roundup: Minnesota Timberwolves swats Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards came up with a block in the closing seconds of overtime to help lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a stunning 131-128 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Tyrese Haliburton added 19 points and 15 assists, Pascal Siakam had 19 points and nine rebounds, Aaron Nesmith scored 17 points, and Obi Toppin finished with 11. Bulls …

Wizards finally hold a team under 100 points, the last NBA team to do so this season
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Wizards finally hold a team under 100 points, the last NBA team to do so this season

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It took 57 games for the Washington Wizards to hold a team under 100 points this season. Washington was the only team in the NBA that hadn’t kept an opponent in double digits this season, but the Wizards finally did it in Smart’s second game with them. They’re going to come out and test you on both ends.” …

Poole scores 26 as the Wizards snap their 6-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Nets
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Poole scores 26 as the Wizards snap their 6-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Nets

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jordan Poole scored 26 points, including a couple of crucial jumpers late as the Washington Wizards snapped their six-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Ziaire Williams led the Nets with 19 points, but after Trendon Watford’s layup with 4:45 remaining, Brooklyn didn’t score again until Cam Johnson’s two free throws …

NBA Roundup: Boston Celtics routs New York Knicks for fifth straight win
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA Roundup: Boston Celtics routs New York Knicks for fifth straight win

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-105 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Sunday. Thunder 130, Timberwolves 123 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points on 13-for-24 shooting from the field, grabbed eight rebounds and dished eight assists, and Oklahoma City held on …

NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 points and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Nuggets 123-100 on Saturday night to end Denver’s nine-game winning streak. Aaron Gordon scored 24 points, Jamal Murray added 19, Russell Westbrook finished with 17, Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 and Christian Braun contributed 10. Toumani Camara recorded 20 …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers hammers New York Knicks by 37 points
1 month ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers hammers New York Knicks by 37 points

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 27 points in the second quarter, and Evan Mobley finished with 21 points, fueling the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a dominant 142-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday. New York’s Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 26 points in the first quarter, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points. Mavericks 111, Pelicans 103 …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Bucks in return
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Bucks in return

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned following a six-game absence and scored 23 points in 24 minutes as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 116-110 on Thursday. Nuggets 129, Hornets 115 Nikola Jokic produced 29 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists, Jamal Murray scored 34, and host Denver beat Charlotte for a ninth straight win. Miles Bridges scored a season-high …

Donovan Mitchell scores 26 points as the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers beat the Nets 110-97
1 month ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 26 points as the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers beat the Nets 110-97

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and three Cleveland teammates scored in double figures as the Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets 110-97 on Thursday night. Darius Garland scored 18 points, Evan Mobley added 18 points and 13 rebounds and Jarrett Allen finished with 16 points and 20 rebounds for Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland, which improved to 45-10. Nets: Before …

NBA roundup: Doncic scores 16 but Lakers fall to Jazz, Jamal Murray’s 55 lifts Nuggets over Blazers
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Doncic scores 16 but Lakers fall to Jazz, Jamal Murray’s 55 lifts Nuggets over Blazers

The Hindu  

Jamal Murray poured in a career-best 55 points to lead the Nuggets to a 132-121 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Denver’s eighth straight victory. Jordan Clarkson added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Jazz, who snapped a three-game losing streak that included a 132-113 road defeat against the Lakers on Monday. LeBron James …

Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win
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1 month, 1 week ago

Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray scored a career-high 55 points, Nikola Jokic had his 25th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-121 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory. It’s the third-most points in franchise history, trailing only David Thompson’s 73-point game on April 9, 1978, and Jokic’s 56-point effort Dec. 7. Denver …

Jamal Murray drops career-high 55 points as Nuggets extend winning streak
1 month, 1 week ago

Jamal Murray drops career-high 55 points as Nuggets extend winning streak

India Today  

Jamal Murray delivered a career-best performance, scoring 55 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the Denver Nuggets secured a 132-121 victory, marking their eighth consecutive win. Murray and Jokić made history as just the fourth duo in NBA history to each score 55 points in a single season, according to ESPN Research. Following the game, Nuggets head coach Michael …

NBA roundup: Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks trounce Pacers
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks trounce Pacers

The Hindu  

Karl-Anthony Towns notched 40 points and 12 rebounds, Josh Hart scored a season-high 30 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 128-115 on Tuesday night in Indianapolis. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 24 points, Bennedict Mathurin scored 18 off the bench, and Thomas Bryant added 18 points and nine rebounds. Pistons 132, Bulls 92 Reserve Malik Beasley …

Raptors drop 76ers to a season-worst 13 games under .500 with 106-103 victory
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1 month, 1 week ago

Raptors drop 76ers to a season-worst 13 games under .500 with 106-103 victory

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Scottie Barnes scored 33 points, Immanuel Quickley added 23 and the Toronto Raptors snapped a four-game losing streak with a 106-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Joel Embiid had 27 points and 12 rebounds, but the 76ers fell a season-worst 13 games under.500. 76ers: The Sixers got plenty of bench scoring, with 15 points from …

Brooks scores 19 as the Rockets snap a six-game skid with 94-87 win over the Raptors
1 month, 1 week ago

Brooks scores 19 as the Rockets snap a six-game skid with 94-87 win over the Raptors

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Dillon Brooks scored 19 points, Jalen Green added 18 and the short-handed Houston Rockets snapped a six-game skid with a 94-87 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. The Raptors led by four early in the fourth quarter before Houston used a 14-2 run to make it 77-69 with about 7 minutes to go. Takeaways Raptors: Toronto missed …

NBA roundup: Anthony Davis dominates, leaves early in Mavs debut
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Anthony Davis dominates, leaves early in Mavs debut

The Hindu  

In his Dallas debut, Anthony Davis scored 26 points with 16 rebounds before leaving in the third quarter with an abdominal injury to guide the host Mavericks to a 116-105 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Lakers 124, Pacers 117 Austin Reaves scored a career-high 45 points to go along with seven rebounds and seven assists, helping Los Angeles …

NBA roundup: LeBron James makes history in Lakers’ win over Warriors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: LeBron James makes history in Lakers’ win over Warriors

The Hindu  

LeBron James poured in 42 points to join Michael Jordan as the only 40-year-olds to score 40 points in an NBA game as the host Los Angeles Lakers notched a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Pacers 119, Clippers 112 Pascal Siakam collected 33 points and 11 rebounds and Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points as Indiana …

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