Jokic’s triple-double lifts Nuggets over Grizzlies 113-97
1 year, 10 months ago

Jokic’s triple-double lifts Nuggets over Grizzlies 113-97

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 18 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists for his 25th triple-double this season to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Memphis Grizzlies 113-97 Friday night in a showdown of the top two teams in the Western Conference. “Since the All-Star break, it feels like every night’s a playoff-type game,” Denver coach Michael Malone said. “We’ve played Memphis twice, Cleveland, the Clippers, and our guys showed up.” Ja Morant had 27 points and 10 assists for the Grizzlies despite wearing a face mask due to a nasal fracture suffered at Houston on Wednesday night. “Luckily we’ll get one that fits him a little bit more, to the mold of his face and gives him a little more comfort out there.” TAKE A SEAT Memphis forward Dillon Brooks was hit with his 16th technical foul of the season with 5:45 left in the game.

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Boston visits Denver after Jokic’s 46-point outing
7 hours, 49 minutes ago

Boston visits Denver after Jokic’s 46-point outing

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver plays the Boston Celtics after Nikola Jokic scored 46 points in the Denver Nuggets’ 122-111 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs. Denver ranks fourth in the Western Conference with 34.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Jokic averaging 9.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 6-4, averaging 124.5 …

Darius Garland scores 25 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Hornets 115-105 for 10th straight win
13 hours, 16 minutes ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama’s 21st birthday
1 day, 10 hours ago

Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama’s 21st birthday

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama’s 21st birthday on Saturday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 in overtime. The Spurs won Friday’s game 113-110 when Wembanyama stole the ball from Jokic with four seconds remaining and Vassell scored on a fastbreak layup. Harrison Barnes scored 22 points and …

San Antonio hosts Denver following Jokic’s 41-point game
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2 days, 7 hours ago

San Antonio hosts Denver following Jokic’s 41-point game

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -2; over/under is 238.5 BOTTOM LINE: Denver visits the San Antonio Spurs after Nikola Jokic scored 41 points in the Nuggets’ 113-110 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Nuggets average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer made shots on average …

Nikola Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets roll past Hawks 139-120 for 3rd straight win
4 days, 10 hours ago

Nikola Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets roll past Hawks 139-120 for 3rd straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 139-120 win over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Jamal Murray scored 21 points, while Russell Westbrook added 16 to go with 11 assists as the Nuggets won their third straight game. Young had 30 points and nine …

Atlanta faces Denver on 4-game win streak
6 days, 7 hours ago

Atlanta faces Denver on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Atlanta Hawks vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta seeks to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over Denver. Trae Young is scoring 22.0 points per game and averaging 3.6 rebounds for the Hawks. LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 7-3, averaging 126.5 points, 45.9 rebounds, 33.4 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while …

Westbrook has ‘perfect’ triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets’ 132-121 win over Jazz
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6 days, 10 hours ago

Westbrook has ‘perfect’ triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets’ 132-121 win over Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Russell Westbrook became the second player in NBA history to have a triple-double with zero turnovers and shoot 100% from the field and the free-throw line in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-121 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Denver’s Aaron Gordon sat out with a right calf strain and Utah’s John Collins missed his fourth …

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Cleveland plays Denver on 5-game win streak
1 week, 4 days ago

Cleveland plays Denver on 5-game win streak

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will attempt to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on Denver. Cleveland ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 50.7 points per game in the paint led by Evan Mobley averaging 12.2. Mobley is scoring 18.5 points per game and averaging 9.0 rebounds …

Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate
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1 week, 4 days 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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1 week, 4 days 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, 6 days 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, 6 days 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 …

Jokic scores 32 points and the Nuggets rout the Suns 117-90
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Luka Doncic returns to the lineup and scores 27 as the Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 132-108
1 week, 6 days 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

New Orleans faces Denver on home skid
2 weeks, 1 day ago

New Orleans faces Denver on home skid

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -9; over/under is 233.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans plays Denver looking to stop its three-game home skid. Jokic is scoring 31.0 points per game and averaging 13.0 rebounds for the Nuggets. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 107.6 points, 42.5 rebounds, 21.9 assists, 10.6 …

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, sending the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Takeaways 76ers: Coach Nick Nurse felt comfortable with his rotation until rookie shooting guard Jared McCain underwent knee surgery Tuesday. Cavaliers: After a scoreless first quarter, …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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2 weeks, 3 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
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Grizzlies make franchise-record 27 3s and rout Warriors 144-93, biggest win in NBA this season
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Grizzlies make franchise-record 27 3s and rout Warriors 144-93, biggest win in NBA this season

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Santi Aldama had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with 27 3-pointers in a 144-93 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, the biggest win in the NBA this season. Stephen Curry was held without a field goal and finished with two points for the Warriors, who took …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
2 weeks, 6 days 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, 6 days 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans

Hindustan Times  

NEW ORLEANS — Domantas Sabonas scored a season-high 32 points and matched a season best with 20 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night. HT Image DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, while De'Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray each added 18 points for the Kings, who have won three straight and four of five. …

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Domantas Sabonas scored a season-high 32 points and matched a season best with 20 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, while De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray each added 18 points for the Kings, who have won three straight and four of five. Trey Murphy …

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets

LA Times  

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, knocks the ball away from Clippers center Ivica Zubac, right, in the first half Friday night in Denver. Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the previous two games, …

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game
3 weeks, 4 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
4 weeks 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 …

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

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
4 weeks, 1 day 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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4 weeks, 2 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
4 weeks, 2 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 …

Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double
1 month ago

Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — There are moments when Nikola Jokic does things on the court that seem to defy reason — almost magical. Denver’s superstar center moved past Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and into third place on the career list for triple-doubles by recording the 139th of his career in a 126-114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. “It’s something that you’re …

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

Paul George, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers over Hornets 110-104 to earn first first back-to-back wins
1 month ago

Paul George, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers over Hornets 110-104 to earn first first back-to-back wins

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Paul George scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had eight of his 21 points in the final 30 seconds and the Philadelphia 76ers won back-to-back games for the first time this season with a 110-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. Jared McCain added 17 points off the bench and Kelly Oubre scored 14 for Philadelphia, …

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 …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Rockets edge Thunder in battle of top 2 West teams
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Rockets edge Thunder in battle of top 2 West teams

The Hindu  

Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 38 points and Dillon Brooks nailed a midrange jumper to beat the shot clock and give Houston the lead for good as the host Rockets eked out a 119-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in a matchup between the top two seeds in the Western Conference. Clippers 126, Nuggets 122 James Harden …

Harden scores 37 and Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 126-122
1 month ago

Harden scores 37 and Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 126-122

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden scored 39 points — making all 13 of his free throws — and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic’s triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 126-122 on Sunday night. But Los Angeles rallied behind six 3-pointers — three each by Harden and Powell — to lead 92-90 going into the fourth. Key moment Jokic …

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

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his third triple-double of the season with 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks extended its winning streak to six games, beating the visiting Washington Wizards 124-114 on Saturday night. Suns 113, Warriors 105 Devin Booker and Tyus Jones stole the spotlight from a Kevin Durant-Stephen Curry showdown with a combined 46 points …

Mavericks face the Trail Blazers, seek 4th straight win
1 month ago

Mavericks face the Trail Blazers, seek 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -7.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will attempt to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Portland. The Trail Blazers are shooting 42.8% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points lower than the 44.5% the Mavericks allow to opponents. LAST …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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