Anthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Davis had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five games with a 104-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Takeaways Lakers: Cam Reddish did not play after leaving Friday night’s game in San Antonio earlier than usual.. Austin Reaves scored 10 points but missed seven of nine 3-point shots. Pelicans: Although forward Trey Murphy III was given the night off as he works his way back from a preseason hamstring injury, injury-depleted New Orleans kept the game competitive with grit and energy. Up next The Lakers return to NBA Cup action at home against Utah on Tuesday night, the same night the Pelicans also resume NBA Cup group play at Dallas.

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

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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
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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 …

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

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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 …

Philadelphia faces New Orleans in non-conference play
2 days, 2 hours ago

Philadelphia faces New Orleans in non-conference play

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers host Yves Missi and the New Orleans Pelicans in out-of-conference play. The 76ers average 107.4 points per game, 9.8 fewer points than the 117.2 the Pelicans give up. LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 6-4, averaging 111.0 points, 39.0 rebounds, 21.8 assists, 10.1 …

Deni Avdija scores 26 as the Trail Blazers down the Pelicans 119-100
2 days, 6 hours ago

Deni Avdija scores 26 as the Trail Blazers down the Pelicans 119-100

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Deni Avdija scored 26 points, Shaedon Sharpe added 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers led wire to wire in a 119-100 victory over the struggling New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. New Orleans played without power forward Zion Williamson, who was held out as a precaution after coming back from a left hamstring strain a night …

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

Avdija, Trail Blazers take on the Pelicans
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Avdija, Trail Blazers take on the Pelicans

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Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pelicans -2.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Yves Missi and the New Orleans Pelicans host Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers in Western Conference play. The Pelicans average 11.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.4 fewer makes per game than the Trail …

Houston takes on Memphis, looks for 5th straight road win
3 days, 2 hours ago

Houston takes on Memphis, looks for 5th straight road win

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston visits Memphis trying to prolong its four-game road winning streak. The Rockets average 112.9 points per game, 1.8 fewer than the 114.7 the Grizzlies allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 125.7 points, 51.2 rebounds, 30.6 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.6 blocks per game …

Anthony Edwards scores 32 and the Timberwolves top the Pelicans 104-97 in Zion Williamson’s return
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Anthony Edwards scores 32 and the Timberwolves top the Pelicans 104-97 in Zion Williamson’s return

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NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Edwards highlighted a 32-point performance with seven 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97 on Tuesday night to take some luster off of Zion Williamson’s return from a 27-game absence. Williamson, who’d been sidelined by a left hamstring strain, had 22 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and a block in …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Zion Williamson scores 22 in his return to the Pelicans’ lineup after missing 27 games
3 days, 9 hours ago

Zion Williamson scores 22 in his return to the Pelicans’ lineup after missing 27 games

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson symbolically announced his return from a 27-game injury absence with a breakaway dunk in which he rotated 360 degrees in the air while throwing down a crowd-pleasing, double-clutch, roundhouse jam. “I’m glad he played with the confidence and the joy.” To Williamson, attempting that dunk in his first game back from a left hamstring strain …

Cavaliers play the Thunder on 10-game win streak
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Cavaliers play the Thunder on 10-game win streak

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -2.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland comes into a matchup against Oklahoma City as winners of 10 consecutive games. The Thunder average 115.1 points per game, 4.4 more than the 110.7 the Cavaliers give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 10-0, averaging 125.2 …

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 …

DeRozan shines as Kings hold off Heat 123-118 in double overtime
4 days, 3 hours 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 …

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 35 points to lead Grizzlies past Mavs 119-104
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Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 35 points to lead Grizzlies past Mavs 119-104

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 35 points, 13 rebounds and five assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 119-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Scotty Pippen Jr. finished with 18 points, while Jaylen Wells added 17 points and 11 rebounds as Memphis won for the 10th time in the last 11 home games. The …

Bradley Beal comes off the bench to score 25 as Suns top 76ers 109-99 to end 4-game skid
4 days, 6 hours ago

Bradley Beal comes off the bench to score 25 as Suns top 76ers 109-99 to end 4-game skid

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PHILADELPHIA — Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Beal was shifted to a reserve role before the game and scored 20 points in the second half as the Suns overcame …

Atlanta plays Utah, aims to stop road losing streak
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Atlanta plays Utah, aims to stop road losing streak

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will aim to break its three-game road skid when the Hawks face Utah. The Hawks average 117.1 points per game, 1.3 fewer than the 118.4 the Jazz allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 4-6, averaging 114.7 points, 47.6 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.9 blocks …

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

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

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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 …

McCollum and Murray lead the Pelicans to a 2nd win in 3 days over the Wizards, 110-98
5 days, 7 hours ago

McCollum and Murray lead the Pelicans to a 2nd win in 3 days over the Wizards, 110-98

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WASHINGTON — CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Dejounte Murray had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans to a second straight victory over the Washington Wizards, 110-98 on Sunday night. New Orleans swept a home-and-home set with the Wizards and moved past them in the standings in this matchup of the NBA’s bottom two teams. McCollum, who scored …

NBA roundup: Kawhi Leonard debuts as Los Angeles Clippers tackles Atlanta Hawks
6 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

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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 …

Golden State plays conference foe Memphis
1 week ago

Golden State plays conference foe Memphis

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -2.5; over/under is 233.5 BOTTOM LINE: Golden State hosts Memphis in a matchup of Western Conference teams. Golden State scores 112.3 points while outscoring opponents by 1.9 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 3-7, averaging 108.2 points, 43.9 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 8.2 steals …

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

McCollum’s 50 points helps the Pelicans snap an 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over the Wizards
1 week ago

McCollum’s 50 points helps the Pelicans snap an 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over the Wizards

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NEW ORLEANS — CJ McCollum highlighted a career high-tying 50 points with 10 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Trey Murphy scored 17 and rookie center Yves Missi had 12 point and 11 rebounds for New Orleans, which won for just the second time …

LeBron James passes Michael Jordan’s NBA record for most 30-point games in Lakers win over Hawks
1 week ago

LeBron James passes Michael Jordan’s NBA record for most 30-point games in Lakers win over Hawks

CNN  

CNN — LeBron James set yet another record on Friday as he surpassed the legendary Michael Jordan’s mark for the most 30-point games in NBA history, breaking the milestone in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. James scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, reaching the mark with an 18-foot jumper reminiscent of Jordan deep into the …

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

NBA roundup: Josh Hart powers Knicks to ninth straight win
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Josh Hart powers Knicks to ninth straight win

The Hindu  

Josh Hart posted his second straight triple-double and Karl-Anthony Towns finished with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds for the third consecutive game Wednesday night as the undermanned New York Knicks pulled away from the visiting Utah Jazz in a 119-103 victory. Hart didn’t score until the final seconds of the first half yet still finished with 15 points, …

With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James and Max Christie lead Lakers past Portland
1 week, 2 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 …

Jackson Jr. scores 38, Bane has 31 as Grizzlies top Suns 117-112
1 week, 3 days ago

Jackson Jr. scores 38, Bane has 31 as Grizzlies top Suns 117-112

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 38 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 117-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night. The Suns, who lost for the sixth time in seven games, played without Jusuf Nurkic, serving the second of his three-game suspension for his involvement in a fight with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The Suns lost …

NBA roundup: Nuggets get two triple-doubles, down Jazz
1 week, 4 days 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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1 week, 4 days ago

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

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

New Orleans takes on Miami on 10-game skid
1 week, 4 days ago

New Orleans takes on Miami on 10-game skid

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans looks to stop its 10-game losing streak with a victory over Miami. The Pelicans average 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.1 fewer made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the Heat give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 6-4, averaging 110.5 points, …

Fox has 33 points, Kings beat Mavericks 110-100 as Christie wins first after becoming interim coach
1 week, 4 days ago

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

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

Powell and Harden lift the Clippers to a 116-113 comeback victory over the skidding Pelicans
1 week, 4 days ago

Powell and Harden lift the Clippers to a 116-113 comeback victory over the skidding Pelicans

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NEW ORLEANS — Norman Powell scored 35 points, James Harden hit go-ahead free throws with 17.9 seconds left and the Los Angeles Clippers held on to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 116-113 on Monday night. With the Pelicans — losers of 10 straight and 19 of 20 — trying to tie the game, Harden adroitly fouled rookie center Yves Missi, …

NBA roundup: Cole Anthony caps Magic’s 21-point rally past Nets
1 week, 5 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 …

Norman Powell and James Harden power Clippers to win over Pelicans
1 week, 5 days ago

Norman Powell and James Harden power Clippers to win over Pelicans

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden controls the ball in front of New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray in the first half of the Clippers’ 116-113 win Monday night. Norman Powell scored 35 points, James Harden hit go-ahead free throws with 17.9 seconds left and the Clippers held on to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 116-113 on Monday night. Clippers Norman Powell …

NBA roundup: Jalen Brunson bags 55 points as Knicks extend winning run to seven games
1 week, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Jalen Brunson bags 55 points as Knicks extend winning run to seven games

The Hindu  

Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime, and the visiting New York Knicks extended its season-best winning streak to seven games, beating the Washington Wizards 136-132 on Saturday. Lakers 132, Kings 122 Anthony Davis scored 36 points with 15 rebounds, and Austin Reaves added 26 points with a career-high 16 assists as short-handed Los Angeles earned …

Anthony Davis, Lakers spoil interim coach Doug Christie’s Kings debut with 132-122 win
1 week, 6 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 …

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

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

New Orleans plays Memphis, aims to end home losing streak
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

New Orleans plays Memphis, aims to end home losing streak

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

Sacramento takes on Los Angeles, seeks to stop 5-game slide
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

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

Grizzlies set team scoring record in 155-126 rout of Raptors behind Edey and Jackson
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Grizzlies set team scoring record in 155-126 rout of Raptors behind Edey and Jackson

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 21 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, Zach Edey also scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise scoring record in blowing out the skidding Toronto Raptors 155-126 on Thursday night. Desmond Bane added 19 points, Jaylen Wells scored 17 and Ja Morant had 15 points and …

Green scores 30 to lead the Rockets to a 128-111 victory over the hapless Pelicans
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Green scores 30 to lead the Rockets to a 128-111 victory over the hapless Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Jalen Green scored 30 points in less than 30 minutes on the court, and the Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-111 victory over the hapless, injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Fred VanVleet hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 25 points for Houston, which has won four straight and six of seven while climbing to second …

Hawks erase 21-point deficit by scoring 50 in the 4th quarter in a 141-133 win over the Bulls
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

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 …

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