Jokic scores 32 points and the Nuggets rout the Suns 117-90
1 week, 1 day ago

Jokic scores 32 points and the Nuggets rout the Suns 117-90

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic scored 13 of his 32 points in a decisive third quarter, and the Denver Nuggets routed the scuffling Phoenix Suns 117-90 on Monday night. Michael Porter Jr. had 24 points on 10-of-12 shooting for Denver, which played without guard Jamal Murray. Nuggets: With Murray out, coach Michael Malone dipped deeper into his bench and gave little-used guard Jalen Pickett minutes. Key moment Phoenix scored eight straight points to cut into a 24-point deficit before Jokic was fouled on a layup.

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Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121
3 days, 14 hours 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 …

NBA Roundup: Anthony Edwards’ late 3-pointer helps Wolves edge Rockets
4 days, 11 hours ago

NBA Roundup: Anthony Edwards’ late 3-pointer helps Wolves edge Rockets

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards drilled a 3-pointer with 23.2 seconds left to cap a stunning fourth-quarter rally and lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-112 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday. Cavaliers 149, Nuggets 135 Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Jarrett Allen had 22 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, and Cleveland ran its winning streak to six games by beating …

Suns take on the Mavericks on 3-game slide
6 days, 12 hours ago

Suns take on the Mavericks on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix enters the matchup with Dallas after losing three straight games. Phoenix is seventh in the Western Conference with 33.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Jusuf Nurkic averaging 7.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 113.8 points, 41.6 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per …

Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate
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6 days, 13 hours ago

Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Wednesday night in the nightcap to the NBA’s Christmas slate of games. The Nuggets blew out Phoenix 117-90 on Monday night in Denver, but the Suns put up much more of a fight despite playing without Devin Booker and …

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves
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6 days, 15 hours ago

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Austin Reaves drove for a go-ahead layup with one second left to cap a triple-double, LeBron James added to his Christmas Day lore with 31 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an injury to Anthony Davis to outlast the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night in San Francisco. The Warriors star scored eight points in a 13-4 run, …

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
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1 week, 1 day ago

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 …

Phoenix hosts Denver on Christmas day
1 week, 1 day ago

Phoenix hosts Denver on Christmas day

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -2; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns square off against the Denver Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. is scoring 18.3 points per game and averaging 6.9 rebounds for the Nuggets. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 113.8 points, 41.6 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 7.7 steals and …

Luka Doncic returns to the lineup and scores 27 as the Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 132-108
1 week, 1 day ago

Luka Doncic returns to the lineup and scores 27 as the Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 132-108

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic returned from a two-game absence to score 27 points, Daniel Gafford added 23 off the bench and Kyrie Irving finished with 20 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-108 on Monday night. Deni Avdija scored 19 off the bench to lead the Trail Blazers, who have lost eight of their last nine games. …

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance
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1 week, 2 days ago

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 …

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT
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1 week, 2 days ago

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic overcame a slow start to finish with a triple-double and the visiting Denver Nuggets rebounded from a 17-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 132-129 in overtime Sunday night. Rockets 114, Raptors 110 Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green added 22 and Houston rallied past host Toronto, sending the Raptors to their seventh straight loss. Pacers …

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans
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1 week, 2 days ago

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic overcame a slow scoring start for his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. The Pelicans led 107-98 with 7:50 left in regulation, but Jokic scored seven points in a 15-2 Denver run …

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves
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1 week, 3 days 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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1 week, 5 days 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 …

Simons’ buzzer-beating layup gives the Blazers a 122-120 win over the Nuggets
1 week, 5 days ago

Simons’ buzzer-beating layup gives the Blazers a 122-120 win over the Nuggets

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Anfernee Simons made a driving layup at the buzzer to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 122-120 victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Key moment Denver trailed by 17 points at the start of the fourth quarter but rallied to take a two-point lead on Michael Porter Jr.'s dunk with just under …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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 …

Jokic has another triple-double as Nuggets rally past Kings 130-129
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Jokic has another triple-double as Nuggets rally past Kings 130-129

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jamal Murray made a go-ahead jumper with 8.6 seconds remaining and the Denver Nuggets rallied past the Sacramento Kings 130-129 on Monday night. Nikola Jokic had his NBA-leading 10th triple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists as the Nuggets ended Sacramento’s three-game winning streak. The teams exchanged leads seven times over the final 75 seconds, …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors
2 weeks, 2 days ago

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 …

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the last two games, had a season-low two assists and tied season lows with 16 points and seven rebounds. Takeaways Clippers: In the …

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -6.5; over/under is 226 BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts the Los Angeles Clippers after Nikola Jokic scored 48 points in the Denver Nuggets’ 141-111 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Los Angeles scores 108.7 points and has outscored opponents by 1.3 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: …

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Brandon Miller’s late free throws help Hornets beat the Pacers 113-109 and snap 8-game skid
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Brandon Miller’s late free throws help Hornets beat the Pacers 113-109 and snap 8-game skid

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Brandon Miller hit two free throws in the final seconds and finished with 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 113-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. T.J. McConnell scored a career-high 30 points and had six assists for the Pacers, who have lost five of their last six games. …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
3 weeks, 3 days 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. …

NBA roundup: Trae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Trae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers

The Hindu  

Trae Young hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime, helping the Atlanta Hawks beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 on Friday. 76ers 102, Magic 94 Paul George scored 21 points and handed out nine assists as the 76ers topped Orlando to earn a split of the teams’ two-game home series in Philadelphia. Celtics 111, Bucks 105 …

John Collins scores 20 points, Jazz snap 5-game skid with 141-99 victory over the Trail Blazers
3 weeks, 4 days ago

John Collins scores 20 points, Jazz snap 5-game skid with 141-99 victory over the Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — John Collins scored 20 points, Keyonte George had 17 and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 141-99 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Trail Blazers: Portland was without Scoot Henderson for the fifth straight game because of a left quad contusion. Key Mmment Collin Sexton passed to Collins for a …

Ingram scores 29 points and healthier Pelicans top the Suns 126-124 to snap a 9-game skid
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ingram scores 29 points and healthier Pelicans top the Suns 126-124 to snap a 9-game skid

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 29 points in his return from a five-game absence, Herb Jones capped off his first game back from a shoulder injury by blocking Devin Booker’s last-second shot, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 126-124 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. CJ McCollum scored 25 points, but …

Donovan Mitchell scores 28 as Cavaliers improve to 13-1 at home by beating Jokic and Nuggets 126-114
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 28 as Cavaliers improve to 13-1 at home by beating Jokic and Nuggets 126-114

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Darius Garland added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 13-1 at home with a 126-114 victory Thursday night over the Denver Nuggets, who wasted a triple-double by Nikola Jokic. Jokic had 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists, giving him his 139th career triple-double — one more than Hall of Famer Magic …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers

The Hindu  

Wisconsin native Jalen Johnson scored 23 points and De’Andre Hunter added 20 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-104 win in Milwaukee, ending the Bucks’ seven-game winning streak. The Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds, and Sam Hauser made 5 of 10 3-point attempts while logging 20 points. Timberwolves 108, Clippers 80 Julius Randle scored 16 …

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25
4 weeks, 1 day ago

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25

The Hindu  

Rudy Gobert scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 109-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Minneapolis. Hawks 124, Pelicans 112 De’Andre Hunter celebrated his 27th birthday by scoring 22 points to lead Atlanta past visiting New Orleans, extending the Hawks’ season-best winning streak to four games. Celtics …

Doncic has 36 points and 13 assists in return, Mavericks down the Trail Blazers 137-131
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Doncic has 36 points and 13 assists in return, Mavericks down the Trail Blazers 137-131

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Luka Doncic returned from a wrist injury and had 36 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 137-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Dallas led by 112-101 after Spencer Dinwiddie’s 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, but the Blazers came back to tie it at 127 on Deni Avdija’s three-point play with 1:54 left. Trail Blazers: …

Irving pours in 30 and Grimes scores 24 as Dallas wins again without Doncic, 106-94 over Utah
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1 month ago

Irving pours in 30 and Grimes scores 24 as Dallas wins again without Doncic, 106-94 over Utah

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SALT LAKE CITY — Kyrie Irving scored 30 points and Quentin Grimes had 24 points to power the short-handed Dallas Mavericks over the Utah Jazz 106-94 on Saturday night. Washington had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Mavericks, who have won four of five games — all without Doncic. Takeaways Mavericks: Dallas made everything look easy when they were …

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game
1 month ago

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on Saturday night. Tyus Jones added 19 points and nine assists, making 7 of 9 shots, including 4 of 5 3-pointers. The Warriors trailed by 17 at halftime but cut the margin to 85-78 by the start of the …

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Denver
1 month ago

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Denver

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Inglewood, California; Sunday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its seven-game home win streak intact when the Clippers play Denver. The Clippers average 12.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Nuggets give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 6-4, averaging 106.5 points, 45.5 …

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz
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1 month ago

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Jokic scored 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting in the first quarter alone to rally Denver from an early 12-point deficit. Jamal Murray added 22 points, eight assists and four steals …

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

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

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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 …

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers
1 month ago

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers

The Hindu  

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led a 51-point second quarter as the Boston Celtics stretched their winning streak to six games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 126-94 on Monday. Grizzlies 123, Trail Blazers 98 Ja Morant returned to the lineup after missing eight games with a right hip injury and delivered 22 points and 11 assists to lead …

Anunoby scores career-high 40 points, Knicks dish out 45 assists in a 145-118 blowout of Nuggets
1 month ago

Anunoby scores career-high 40 points, Knicks dish out 45 assists in a 145-118 blowout of Nuggets

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DENVER — OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, Jalen Brunson had 17 of New York’s team record-tying 45 assists and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The Knicks’ 45 assists matched the single-game team record set against Cleveland on Nov. 24, 1979. New York led by 12 after …

Morant finishes with 22 points and 11 assists in his return as Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 123-98
1 month ago

Morant finishes with 22 points and 11 assists in his return as Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 123-98

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had 22 points and 11 assists in his return to the lineup after missing eight games with a hip injury, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Shaedon Sharpe added 15 points for the Trail Blazers, who lost for the third time in four games. Takeaways …

Kristaps Porzingis scores 16 in season debut, Celtics hit 22 3-pointers in 126-94 win over Clippers
1 month ago

Kristaps Porzingis scores 16 in season debut, Celtics hit 22 3-pointers in 126-94 win over Clippers

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BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Payton Pritchard added with 20 points for Boston, which extended its season-high win streak to six games. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 16 points on 6 of 12 shooting, to go along with six rebounds …

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points and added nine rebounds and six assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime on Sunday night. Celtics 107, Timberwolves 105 Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Jayson Tatum finished with 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston extend its winning streak to five games by beating …

Kristaps Porzingis returns to help Celtics end Clippers’ winning streak
1 month, 1 week ago

Kristaps Porzingis returns to help Celtics end Clippers’ winning streak

LA Times  

James Harden, right, passes the ball behind Boston’s Kristaps Porzingis to Ivica Zubac in the first half. Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 three-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Clippers on Monday night. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 16 points on six of 12 shooting, to go along with six rebounds and two blocks in …

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102
1 month, 1 week ago

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102

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LOS ANGELES — Nikola Jokic scored 34 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 24 as the Denver Nuggets used a strong second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 on Saturday night. Austin Reaves scored 19 points and LeBron James added 18 for the Lakers, who lost consecutive home games after starting the season 7-0 at home. Denver trailed …

Ball’s career-high 50 points not enough as Antetokounmpo, Lillard lead Bucks past Hornets 125-119
1 month, 1 week ago

Ball’s career-high 50 points not enough as Antetokounmpo, Lillard lead Bucks past Hornets 125-119

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MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 11 rebounds and Damian Lillard added 31 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Charlotte Hornets 125-119 on Saturday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Milwaukee opened the fourth quarter with a 14-5 spurt for a 110-90 lead, but the Hornets got it to 121-119 on Brandon Miller’s 3-pointer with 15 …

NBA roundup: Magic steps up late to win against Lakers; Jazz loses to Spurs
1 month, 1 week 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 …

John Collins scores on a late dunk to lift Jazz past Mavericks for 1st home victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

John Collins scores on a late dunk to lift Jazz past Mavericks for 1st home victory

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — John Collins scored the last of his 28 points on a tiebreaking dunk with 6.4 seconds left to give the Utah Jazz their first home victory of the season, 115-113 over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Utah ripped off a 9-0 run following back-to-back baskets from Doncic and went up 90-78 on Collins’ tip-in layup. …

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry spoiled Klay Thompson’s return to San Francisco with a game-high 37 points, including 12 straight during a late flurry that lifted the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup opener on Tuesday night. Knicks 111, 76ers 99 OG Anunoby scored 24 points and Josh Hart recorded a triple-double as New …

NBA roundup: Celtics top Bucks despite Giannis’ 43 points
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Michael Porter Jr. hits winning jumper in the final seconds and Denver beats Dallas 122-120
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Michael Porter Jr. hits winning jumper in the final seconds and Denver beats Dallas 122-120

Associated Press  

DENVER — Michael Porter Jr. hit a mid-range jumper with seven seconds left and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth straight, 122-120 over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. Trailing by three going into the final period, Dallas got three 3-pointers in a row from Irving to take a 105-102 lead with 8:46 left to play. Irving’s bank shot gave …

NBA roundup: Cavs rout Warriors for 10-0 start to season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavs rout Warriors for 10-0 start to season

The Hindu  

Darius Garland put up 27 points as one of six Cavaliers to score in double figures and host Cleveland pummeled the Golden State Warriors 136-117 on Friday night for its 10th straight win to open the season. Brandin Podziemski chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals, but Golden State star Stephen Curry was held to 12 …

NBA roundup: Cavs set franchise mark with 9-0 start
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavs set franchise mark with 9-0 start

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers set the record for the best start in franchise history at 9-0 with a 131-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Nuggets 124, Thunder 122 Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 20 rebounds and 16 assists, Peyton Watson made a game-sealing block with one second left, and host …

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