Jayson Tatum scores 23, Celtics rout Toronto 125-71 as Raptors’ losing streak hits 11 games
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Jayson Tatum scores 23, Celtics rout Toronto 125-71 as Raptors’ losing streak hits 11 games

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 18 of his 23 points in Boston’s dominant third quarter, and the Celtics routed Toronto 125-71 on Tuesday, extending the Raptors’ losing streak to 11 games. Takeaways Raptors: Toronto never recovered after committing 12 turnovers in the first half while shooting just 29.5% in the first two periods. It only got worse in the third quarter as the Celtics more than doubled the Raptors’ scoring. Key moment After missing their first nine shots and falling behind 6-2 early, back-to-back 3-pointers by White and Holiday midway through the first quarter started the Celtics on an 8-0 run that put Boston in front for good.

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Hawks erase 21-point deficit by scoring 50 in the 4th quarter in a 141-133 win over the Bulls
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Hawks erase 21-point deficit by scoring 50 in the 4th quarter in a 141-133 win over the Bulls

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Jalen Johnson had a career-high 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a late 21-point deficit by scoring 50 points in the fourth quarter in a 141-133 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Johnson added 15 rebounds and Trae Young scored 27 points, surpassing the 11,000 career point mark, and added 13 assists as the …

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

Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics
1 week, 2 days ago

Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds, making 4 of 5 from 3-point range and sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston’s final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory on Wednesday. He scored 13 in the fourth quarter, including …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Towns and Anunoby each score 31 points to lead the Knicks past the Raptors, 139-125
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Towns and Anunoby each score 31 points to lead the Knicks past the Raptors, 139-125

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, OG Anunoby also scored 31 points and shot 13 for 15 from the field, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-125 on Monday night. Takeaways Toronto: The Raptors gave up at least 110 points — New York had 111 through three quarters — for …

Da Silva’s late 3 preserves Magic’s 108-104 comeback win over Tatum-less Celtics
1 week, 4 days ago

Da Silva’s late 3 preserves Magic’s 108-104 comeback win over Tatum-less Celtics

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tristan da Silva scored 18 points and made a critical 3-pointer with 9.9 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit Monday night for a 108-104 victory over the Boston Celtics, who were missing Jayson Tatum because of an illness. The Celtics made a late run and Brown’s layup got Boston within 105-104 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

Orlando hosts Boston following Tatum’s 43-point game
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Orlando hosts Boston following Tatum’s 43-point game

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic Orlando, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits the Orlando Magic after Jayson Tatum scored 43 points in the Celtics’ 123-98 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Boston ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Luke Kornet averaging 2.0. LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 5-5, averaging 106.4 points, …

Jayson Tatum’s big night: 1st 40-plus point triple-double for Celtics since Larry Bird in 1992
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Jayson Tatum’s big night: 1st 40-plus point triple-double for Celtics since Larry Bird in 1992

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics started slowly, tussling early with the Chicago Bulls. But the defending NBA champions came on and prevailed 123-98 on Saturday night, with Tatum’s 43-point, 16-rebound and 10-assist effort earning the five-time All-Star comparisons to former Celtics great and Hall of Famer Larry Bird. Tatum’s third career triple-double was the first for a …

Tatum scores a season-high 43 to go with 16 rebounds, 10 assist in Celtics 123-98 win over Bulls
1 week, 6 days ago

Tatum scores a season-high 43 to go with 16 rebounds, 10 assist in Celtics 123-98 win over Bulls

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday night. Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points and Jaylen Brown added 19 to help the Celtics rebound from a 117-108 loss to the Bulls in Boston on Thursday …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Bulls face the Celtics on 3-game win streak
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Bulls face the Celtics on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago will look to keep its three-game win streak going when the Bulls take on Boston. The Celtics’ 45.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.2 percentage points lower than the Bulls have given up to their opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 6-4, averaging 121.3 points, …

Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics’ 112-98 victory over the Wizards
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics’ 112-98 victory over the Wizards

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jayson Tatum had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Takeaways Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis scored 11 points in 11 minutes before he was forced out with right heel pain. Wizards: Justin Champagnie had 13 points and 14 rebounds, and Bub Carrington added 11 points …

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 …

Pritchard scores 27 and hits 7 3-pointers to help Celtics earn 20th win, power past Pistons 123-99
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pritchard scores 27 and hits 7 3-pointers to help Celtics earn 20th win, power past Pistons 123-99

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Payton Pritchard scored 27 points, and the Boston Celtics used a big second half to post their 20th victory and roll past the Detroit Pistons 123-99 on Thursday night. Derrick White added 23 points and also had seven 3s help the Celtics win for the fourth time in five games. Takeaways Pistons: Coach J.B. Bickerstaff hoped his team …

Boston takes on conference rival Detroit
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Boston takes on conference rival Detroit

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -13.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit plays Boston in Eastern Conference action Thursday. The 120.1 points per game the Celtics score are 7.1 more points than the Pistons allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 8-2, averaging 118.0 points, 45.8 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 6.6 …

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, Damian Lillard had nine of his 28 in the final minute and the Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas by beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night. Takeaways Magic: Orlando’s bench scored 28 points in the first half, including 13 by Moritz Wagner and 10 from Anthony …

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

Associated Press  

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

NBA roundup: 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 …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
3 weeks, 6 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. …

Ja Morant scores 32 to help Grizzlies beat Celtics 127-121 and snap 10-game losing streak in Boston
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ja Morant scores 32 to help Grizzlies beat Celtics 127-121 and snap 10-game losing streak in Boston

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Ja Morant had 32 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a 10-game losing streak in Boston with a 127-121 win over the Celtics on Saturday night. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 27 points and nine rebounds for Memphis, which won in TD Garden for the first time since Nov. 27, 2013. Marcus Smart played …

Jayson Tatum pours in 34 as Celtics beat Bucks
4 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum pours in 34 as Celtics beat Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Boston Celtics extended their home winning streak to seven games by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 111-105 on Friday. HT Image Boston used a 10-2 run to take a 105-101 lead with 1:29 left, and Jrue Holiday hit a jump shot that put the Celtics up 107-102 with …

Celtics answer Bucks’ call to compete, win despite cold shooting
4 weeks ago

Celtics answer Bucks’ call to compete, win despite cold shooting

New York Times  

BOSTON — Al Horford’s final shot didn’t matter. And it’s gonna be really competitive.” The Celtics shot 32.1 percent on 3-point attempts in their fifth-worst outside shooting performance of the season. During a Nov. 10 Celtics win at Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo earned an offensive foul call with an elbow to Brown’s face, then, like an uncle playing a game with his …

Doncic’s triple-double helps Mavericks send Wizards to 16th straight loss in 137-101 rout
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Doncic’s triple-double helps Mavericks send Wizards to 16th straight loss in 137-101 rout

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Luka Doncic had 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and Kyrie Irving added 25 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 137-101 victory over Washington on Thursday night, the Wizards’ 16th straight loss. Takeaways Mavericks: This wasn’t much of a test, but the Mavericks put plenty of distance between themselves and the Wizards before halftime and …

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

Hawks win 5th straight game and halt the Bucks’ winning streak at 7 with 119-104 victory
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Hawks win 5th straight game and halt the Bucks’ winning streak at 7 with 119-104 victory

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jalen Johnson had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks halted Milwaukee’s winning streak at seven games, beating the Bucks 119-104 on Wednesday night. De’Andre Hunter scored 20 points, Trae Young 17, Bogdan Bogdanovic 15, Onyeka Okongwu 13 and Zaccharie Risacher 12 as the Hawks extended their winning streak to five games. Taurean Prince, the league’s …

Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown had 28 points with nine assists and Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth victory in 10 games, a 130-120 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Celtics held a a double-digit lead until the fourth quarter, when Detroit hit four straight 3-pointers to come …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89
1 month ago

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Payton Pritchard scored 25 off the bench on Monday night as the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 108-89. Miami scored the first seven points and then went cold while the Celtics ran off 17 of the next 19 points to take the lead. …

Cleveland and Boston match up in battle of top offenses
1 month ago

Cleveland and Boston match up in battle of top offenses

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics square off in a meeting between the NBA’s top two offenses. Boston ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference with 10.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Luke Kornet averaging 2.0. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 7-3, averaging 120.2 points, 43.6 rebounds, 27.2 …

Tatum scores 35, Pritchard adds 29 off the bench and Celtics outlast Bulls 138-129
1 month ago

Tatum scores 35, Pritchard adds 29 off the bench and Celtics outlast Bulls 138-129

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and had 14 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics past the Chicago Bulls 138-129 in Friday night’s NBA Cup pool game. Reserve Payton Pritchard added a season-best 29 points, including 11 straight during a fourth-quarter run that gave the Celtics the lead for good. Zach LaVine added 29 points for the Bulls, including …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Boston plays Chicago on 6-game win streak
1 month, 1 week ago

Boston plays Chicago on 6-game win streak

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -8.5; over/under is 238.5 BOTTOM LINE: Boston will attempt to keep its six-game win streak alive when the Celtics take on Chicago. Chicago is second in the Eastern Conference with 35.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Nikola Vucevic averaging 7.9. The Celtics average 18.9 made …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96
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1 month, 1 week ago

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington on Wednesday night, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat. Malcolm Brogdon and Jonas Valanciunas each scored 17 points for Washington, which lost leading scorer Kyle Kuzma to a left rib injury after he …

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT
1 month, 1 week ago

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Toronto Raptors during a NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 24, 2024. WASHINGTON - Donovan Mitchell and reserve Ty Jerome each scored 26 points to spark the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers over Toronto 122-108 on Sunday while Boston …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Celtics play the Clippers on 5-game win streak
1 month, 1 week ago

Celtics play the Clippers on 5-game win streak

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -9.5; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to extend its five-game win streak with a victory against Los Angeles. TOP PERFORMERS: Jaylen Brown is scoring 25.6 points per game and averaging 6.7 rebounds for the Celtics. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 8-2, averaging 117.2 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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 …

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 …

Tatum stars as Celtics end Cavs' perfect start
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tatum stars as Celtics end Cavs' perfect start

China Daily  

The Celtics' Jayson Tatum goes for the basket during Tuesday's NBA game against Cleveland in Boston. GETTY IMAGES/AFP BOSTON — The defending NBA champion held off the league's hottest team on Tuesday night, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland, handing the Cavaliers their first loss …

NBA Cup 2024 roundup: Celtics end Cavs’ streak at 15 games
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA Cup 2024 roundup: Celtics end Cavs’ streak at 15 games

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists on Tuesday to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Cavaliers 120-117, ending Cleveland’s season-opening, 15-game winning streak. Al Horford added 20 points and seven rebounds while Derrick White supplied 19 points for the Celtics, who made 22 of 41 3-point shots while winning an NBA Cup game. Lakers 124, …

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