Pistons overcome LeBron’s triple-double, beat Lakers 117-114 to sweep their season series
1 week, 4 days ago

Pistons overcome LeBron’s triple-double, beat Lakers 117-114 to sweep their season series

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Malik Beasley scored 21 points, Cade Cunningham had 20 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons held off the Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 Monday night to sweep the clubs’ season series. Jaden Ivey scored 18 points for the Pistons, who have beaten Phoenix and Los Angeles on the road to win back-to-back games for the first time since Nov. 17 and just the third time all season. Detroit led 117-106 with 2 1/2 minutes to play, but the Lakers scored eight straight points capped by James’ driving layup with 46 seconds left. Lakers: Their 20 turnovers showed their inattention to detail, and the Pistons’ 117 points showed their lack of defensive focus.

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LeBron James breaks another Michael Jordan record in Lakers’ win over Hawks
1 day, 11 hours ago

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

LA Times  

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

With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James and Max Christie lead Lakers past Portland
2 days, 11 hours 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 …

Cavaliers beat Lakers 122-110 for 8th straight win and spoil LeBron’s first game since turning 40
3 days, 6 hours ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Cavaliers take on the Lakers, aim for 8th straight victory
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4 days, 3 hours ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Austin Reaves and new-look Lakers are encouraged but can’t beat NBA-best Cavaliers
4 days, 11 hours ago

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

LA Times  

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

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121
6 days, 6 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 …

Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves power LeBron-less Lakers past Kings
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1 week 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 …

Pistons expose LeBron James and Lakers for what they are
1 week, 5 days ago

Pistons expose LeBron James and Lakers for what they are

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives against Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II during the first half of the Lakers’ 117-114 loss Monday at Crypto.com Arena. And against a team such as Detroit, one that doesn’t have to try to be physical or athletic, it’s crystal clear what the Lakers aren’t — big, strong or particularly athletic. And Detroit’s muscle certainly …

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak
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1 week, 6 days ago

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Cavaliers take on Utah. The Cavaliers score 121.7 points per game, 2.4 more points than the 119.3 the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 8-2, averaging 118.4 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.3 …

Lakers play the Pistons on 3-game win streak
1 week, 6 days ago

Lakers play the Pistons on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Detroit. The Pistons average 111.7 points per game, 2.0 fewer than the 113.7 the Lakers allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 5-5, averaging 102.9 points, 44.2 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.8 steals and …

Cunningham has 28 points, 13 assists to lead the Pistons past the Suns 133-125
1 week, 6 days ago

Cunningham has 28 points, 13 assists to lead the Pistons past the Suns 133-125

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125 on Saturday night. The Suns played their first game of the season without four-time All-Star guard Devin Booker, who is out with left groin soreness. Key moment The Suns had a little …

James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win
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James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — LeBron James had 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99 to sweep a two-game set on Saturday. Trailing 101-99 with 12 seconds left, the Kings had a chance to tie after Anthony Davis missed two free throws but squandered the opportunity after they couldn’t secure the rebound. Kings: Head coach Mike Brown …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings
2 weeks, 2 days ago

LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings

LA Times  

Midway through the first quarter Thursday night, LeBron James checked out against the Sacramento Kings, walking to the bench in the city where he played his first NBA regular season minutes more than 21 years ago. “I just think it’s just a commitment to the craft and to the passion and love I have for the game,” James said about …

Detroit plays Utah after overtime win
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Detroit plays Utah after overtime win

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -4.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts the Utah Jazz following the Detroit Pistons’ 125-124 overtime win against the Miami Heat. The Jazz average 109.8 points per game, 4.0 fewer than the 113.8 the Pistons give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Pistons: 4-6, averaging …

Pistons blow lede, still eke out OT win over Heat
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pistons blow lede, still eke out OT win over Heat

Hindustan Times  

Malik Beasley had a season-high 28 points, Cade Cunningham supplied a triple-double and the host Detroit Pistons topped the Miami Heat 125-124 in overtime on Monday night. The Pistons played without two starters Tobias Harris was sidelined by a thumb injury, while Jaden Ivey was a late scratch due to left knee pain. Following a Pistons shot clock violation, Herro …

Anthony Davis scores 40 points, LeBron James has 18 in return to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 116-110
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Anthony Davis scores 40 points, LeBron James has 18 in return to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 116-110

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 40 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 18 points in his return and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-110 on Sunday night. Lakers: James’ return energized Los Angeles, but Davis continues to carry the team. Key moment James scored his first points on a running one-handed dunk just over two …

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 …

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 on Sunday night without LeBron James. With James missing his first game of the season because of a left foot contusion, Max Christie started his second game for the …

LeBron James misses shot at final buzzer in Lakers’ wild overtime loss to Hawks
4 weeks, 1 day ago

LeBron James misses shot at final buzzer in Lakers’ wild overtime loss to Hawks

LA Times  

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, left, collides with Lakers forward LeBron James in the first half of the Lakers’ 134-132 overtime loss Friday night. With the Lakers up one in overtime, Anthony Davis’ pass to LeBron James was too casual, and Dyson Daniels stepped in front for the steal, no defenders between him and a go-ahead basket. James’ last-ditch chance …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

‘Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points
4 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A 29-point loss in Minnesota on Monday. We’re in a tough stretch and we’re all trying to find it.” Miami outscored the Lakers 72-15 from 3-point range — that 57-point differential tying the fourth-largest in NBA history. “We’re having trouble right now on both ends with like base-level gameplan stuff,” Redick said. I hold myself to a higher …

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 …

Lakers buried in a barrage of 24 Miami threes in blowout: ‘We’re all embarrassed’
1 month ago

Lakers buried in a barrage of 24 Miami threes in blowout: ‘We’re all embarrassed’

LA Times  

Lakers coach JJ Redick reacts during the team’s 134-93 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. “I’m embarrassed for the Lakers,” Magic Johnson posted on X during the game. Redick said the Lakers are a team that doesn’t look “together” — something that was easy to see as players had animated conversations with one another and with the bench after …

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
1 month ago

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves

CNN  

CNN — LeBron James continues to endure one of the worst shooting slumps of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers were easily beaten, 109-80, by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The four-time NBA champion did, however, just about keep his long-running, league-record, double-digit scoring streak alive, extending it to 1,243 games as he registered 10 points to go with …

Lakers lose to Minnesota in lowest-scoring game of the LeBron era in L.A.
1 month ago

Lakers lose to Minnesota in lowest-scoring game of the LeBron era in L.A.

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James reacts after missing a shot during a 109-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. I just feel off rhythm these last three, four games.” Playing on the second night of back-to-back games, James looked as uncomfortable as ever in a Lakers uniform as he and his team failed over and over at the game’s simplest …

Philadelphia plays Detroit, looks to break road skid
1 month ago

Philadelphia plays Detroit, looks to break road skid

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -1.5; over/under is 218 BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia hits the road against Detroit looking to break its six-game road skid. Jared McCain is scoring 16.5 points per game and averaging 2.4 rebounds for the 76ers. LAST 10 GAMES: Pistons: 5-5, averaging 114.2 points, 47.0 rebounds, 27.1 assists, …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
1 month ago

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101

China Daily  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James faces off against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle in the second half during a NBA game at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA on Nov 27, 2024. SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los …

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs

The Hindu  

Trae Young recorded a career-high 22 assists to go along with 20 points, helping the Atlanta Hawks hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their first home loss of the season, 135-124 on Wednesday. Atlanta’s De’Andre Hunter drained five 3-pointers to highlight his 26-point performance and Jalen Johnson collected 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Ben Simmons made 7 of 8 shots …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
1 month, 1 week ago

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-101 on Wednesday night. Los Angeles led by as many as 15 points in the first half before San Antonio cut the deficit to eight points. Los Angeles’ …

Another lackluster effort as Lakers lose to the Suns
1 month, 1 week ago

Another lackluster effort as Lakers lose to the Suns

LA Times  

The idea, JJ Redick said pregame, would be for the Lakers to get back to the plan he set in place when he became the team’s head coach. “I believe that if our group does that, we’ll have good results and results we can live with.” But after two days of hammering home a need to be physical, two days …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Magic beat Pistons 111-100 behind Franz Wagner’s 30 points
1 month, 1 week ago

Magic beat Pistons 111-100 behind Franz Wagner’s 30 points

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 Saturday night for their eighth win in nine games. Wagner, who has scored 30 or more points in five of his last seven games, sat out the fourth quarter while the Magic’s bench stretched Orlando’s lead to 22 …

The Sports Report: Lakers snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
1 month, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: Lakers snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

LA Times  

LeBron James has the ball knocked away by Mo Wagner, left, as Franz Wagner helps on defense in the first half. Could bring ‘life-changing money’ for Venice family Yankees star Aaron Judge wins his second AL MVP award in three seasons RAMS From Gary Klein: After the Rams hired Sean McVay in 2017, general manager Les Snead was eager to …

NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on

The Hindu  

Ty Jerome scored 29 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from its first defeat of the season with a 128-100 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The Cavs saw its 15-game unbeaten streak brought to an abrupt end by the Boston Celtics on Tuesday but dominated New Orleans with a wire-to-wire victory before its home crowd. In …

Lakers’ six-game winning streak ends in late collapse to Orlando Magic
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers’ six-game winning streak ends in late collapse to Orlando Magic

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James dunks over Orlando’s Jonathan Isaac during the second quarter of the Lakers’ 119-118 loss Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Franz Wagner hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 3.3 seconds left, giving the Orlando Magic a 119-118 win and ending the Lakers’ undefeated start at home. Shooting with a two-point lead and 18.9 seconds left, Davis missed a pair …

NBA roundup: Kings’ De’Aaron Fox scores 60 in OT loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Kings’ De’Aaron Fox scores 60 in OT loss

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards scored seven of his 36 points in overtime and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame De’Aaron Fox’s 60-point performance to beat the Sacramento Kings 130-126 in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Lakers 120, Spurs 115 Anthony Davis poured in 40 points and added 12 rebounds and LeBron James scored Los Angeles’ final four points and recorded his …

Pistons beat Raptors 99-95 to remain undefeated in NBA Cup play
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pistons beat Raptors 99-95 to remain undefeated in NBA Cup play

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Malik Beasley scored seven of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Cade Cunningham had 15 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Friday night. Tobias Harris had 11 points and 11 rebounds, Jaden Ivey scored 14 points and Jalen Duren added 12 for the Pistons. RJ Barrett scored 22 …

LeBron James delivers a pair of ‘silencer’ threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James delivers a pair of ‘silencer’ threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans

LA Times  

The Lakers’ LeBron James shoots a three-pointer over New Orleans center Yves Missi in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 104-99 win Saturday night. “I mean it’s LeBron,” Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht said. You never will be able to get those moments back when you’re done.” Moments like the ones James had, when the Lakers are banged up and recovering …

Pistons win first NBA Cup game after Heat call phantom timeout in overtime
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pistons win first NBA Cup game after Heat call phantom timeout in overtime

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Malik Beasley made a tiebreaking free throw with 1.1 seconds left in overtime after Miami was given a technical foul for calling a timeout when it had none left, and the Detroit Pistons edged the Heat 123-121 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Tyler Herro’s jumper put Miami up 121-119 with 1.8 seconds left, but after …

LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James recorded his second straight triple-double, and Anthony Davis scored 22 points before leaving with an eye injury in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ' 123-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Takeaways Raptors: Immanuel Quickley scored 12 points and played back-to-back games in LA after missing eight straight with a …

Pistons plagued by self-inflicted wounds in otherwise promising start to season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pistons plagued by self-inflicted wounds in otherwise promising start to season

New York Times  

The Detroit Pistons were on the verge of winning their fifth game in seven outings for the first time since the 2021-22 season. In the final 2 minutes, 40 seconds, the Pistons didn’t box out and allowed four Rockets offensive rebounds that resulted in six second-chance points. A Dillon Brooks dunk sandwiched between two Alperen Şengün putback layups were Houston’s …

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley collected 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter, extended its season-opening winning streak to 11 games with a 105-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and Darius Garland contributed 20, and Cleveland outscored the Nets 35-18 in the fourth …

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Toronto
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Toronto

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -10.5; over/under is 234 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Lakers take on Toronto. Los Angeles finished 47-35 overall last season while going 28-14 at home. The Lakers averaged 118.0 points per game last …

Cunningham finishes triple-double with huge plays at both ends as Pistons beat Hawks 122-121
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cunningham finishes triple-double with huge plays at both ends as Pistons beat Hawks 122-121

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Cade Cunningham finished his third consecutive triple-double by scoring the winning basket with 8.5 seconds left, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Atlanta Hawks 122-121 on Friday night. It was Cunningham’s fifth career triple-double, tying Isiah Thomas for the second-most in franchise history Trae Young gave the Hawks their first lead of the game at 121-120 with 12.5 …

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham caps off historic triple-double with game-winning layup, block
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham caps off historic triple-double with game-winning layup, block

New York Times  

With the game on the line, time winding down and thoughts of Wednesday’s last-second loss to the Charlotte Hornets on the minds of many of their fans, the Detroit Pistons faced a situation with déjà vu potential. The 23-year-old took matters into his hands in the closing seconds against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring the eventual game-winning layup with 8.5 seconds …

Brandon Miller’s putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Brandon Miller’s putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brandon Miller scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Charlotte Hornets to a thrilling 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Ronald Holland picked up the loose ball and drove from halfcourt for a go-ahead layup with 6.3 seconds left to give the Pistons the lead, stunning the home crowd. Takeaways Pistons: …

LeBron James can’t save the Lakers at the end of disastrous road trip
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

LeBron James can’t save the Lakers at the end of disastrous road trip

LA Times  

LeBron James glared at the Lakers bench, another chance squandered, another run from the Grizzlies delivered. There wasn’t much else he could do Wednesday night on the final game of the Lakers’ first road trip. Lakers Anthony Davis unsure if lingering foot injury will continue to hamper him Lakers star Anthony Davis says he has been dealing with a foot …

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