Unbeaten Cavaliers and Rockets to meet in NBA Summer League championship game
1 year, 5 months ago

Unbeaten Cavaliers and Rockets to meet in NBA Summer League championship game

Associated Press  

Isaiah Mobley is making the progression the Cleveland Cavaliers wanted. Mobley scored 23 points, including the winning shot in overtime, giving the Cavaliers a 102-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday to advance to the NBA Summer League championship game. 76ERS 117, PELICANS 114 DJ Steward shot 13 of 20 from the field, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range, and scored 36 points to help Philadelphia beat New Orleans in a consolation game. Javante McCoy scored 18 points for the Spurs, Sir’Jabari Rice added 13 and Sidy Cissoko had 10 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two blocks. HEAT 104, TRAIL BLAZERS 78 Orlando Robinson had 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting and added nine rebounds, six assists and three steals to help Miami beat Portland in a consolation game.

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NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves
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1 day, 17 hours 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 …

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak
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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
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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 …

Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves
1 day, 22 hours ago

Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night. Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski had 12 and Curry — who made seven 3-pointers — added 10 assists for the Warriors. Curry hit three …

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

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: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs
2 days, 16 hours ago

NBA roundup: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 124-101 home win over the Bucks on Friday, swiftly bringing Milwaukee down from its NBA Cup-championship high. Thunder 104, Heat 97 Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 as visiting Oklahoma City withstood a fourth-quarter rally to beat Miami. Luguentz Dort had 14 …

Jalen Williams scores 33 points, Thunder remain red-hot by topping Heat 104-97
2 days, 22 hours ago

Jalen Williams scores 33 points, Thunder remain red-hot by topping Heat 104-97

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Miami Heat 104-97 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory. Lu Dort scored 14 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had 13 points and 18 rebounds for the Thunder, who improved to 22-5 — the second-best record in the NBA and …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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3 days, 18 hours 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 …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
6 days, 18 hours 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 …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors
1 week 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 …

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans
1 week, 3 days 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 …

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

Towns has 24 points and 15 rebounds as Knicks beat Raptors 113-108 for fifth win in six games
1 week, 6 days ago

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
2 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
2 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 …

Tyler Herro (34 pts) helps Heat cool off Cavs
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Tyler Herro (34 pts) helps Heat cool off Cavs

Hindustan Times  

Tyler Herro scored 19 of his game-high 34 points in the third quarter as the host Miami Heat handed the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers a rare loss, 122-113, on Sunday night. Cavaliers star Evan Mobley - who scored 41 points against Charlotte on Saturday did not return after reportedly suffering a sprained left ankle in the second quarter. Cavaliers star Donovan …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
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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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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 …

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury
2 weeks, 2 days ago

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rolled to a 140-113 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their second straight loss without Victor Wembanyama. Spurs rookie Stephon Castle had 15 points, and Chris Paul had 11 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds. San …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25
2 weeks, 6 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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. …

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

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

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
3 weeks, 4 days 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
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Young, Hawks to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Young, Hawks to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Friday, 2:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -4; over/under is 245.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Atlanta and Cleveland meet on Friday. The Cavaliers average 15.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 fewer made shots on average than the 16.6 per game the Hawks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Hawks: 4-6, averaging 117.2 …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
3 weeks, 4 days 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’ …

Smart scores 25, leads Grizzlies to 131-111 win over Pistons
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Smart scores 25, leads Grizzlies to 131-111 win over Pistons

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Marcus Smart scored a season-high 25 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 131-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia finished with 19 points apiece, Pippen adding seven rebounds while hitting 9 of 12 shots as Memphis won its fourth straight. Key moment Memphis outscored the Pistons 37-18 …

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

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

NBA Cup roundup: Damian Lillard hoists banged-up Bucks over Heat
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA Cup roundup: Damian Lillard hoists banged-up Bucks over Heat

The Hindu  

Damian Lillard scored 37 points and dished out 12 assists as the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Miami Heat 106-103 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Julius Randle scored 21 points and Naz Reid contributed 19 off the bench for the Timberwolves, who fell to 1-2 in West Group A. Suns 127, Lakers 100 Devin Booker recorded …

James Harden has season high in points as Clippers rout hapless Wizards
3 weeks, 6 days ago

James Harden has season high in points as Clippers rout hapless Wizards

LA Times  

James Harden goes to the basket as Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly defends in the first half. James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington on Wednesday night, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat. Harden hit seven three-pointers, had 23 points in the first quarter and …

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers

The Hindu  

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

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

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

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

Miller scores 38 and Ball adds 35 to lead Hornets past Pistons 123-121 in OT
1 month ago

Miller scores 38 and Ball adds 35 to lead Hornets past Pistons 123-121 in OT

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brandon Miller scored eight of his career-high 38 points in overtime, and the Charlotte Hornets hung on to beat the Detroit Pistons 123-121 on Thursday night. Miller was 8 for 12 from 3-point range — two of those coming in overtime — and LaMelo Ball had 35 points and nine assists before fouling out one second into …

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

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

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak
1 month ago

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The defending NBA champions 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 and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season. Cleveland cut a 21-point deficit to two in the …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Heat get Jimmy Butler back, stomp on Sixers
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Heat get Jimmy Butler back, stomp on Sixers

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler made a triumphant return from injury and Tyler Herro scored 16 of his 18 points in a pivotal third quarter as the host Miami Heat rallied for a 106-89 victory over the slumping Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Butler, after missing four straight games due to a sprained right ankle, scored a season-high 30 points to go along …

Prep basketball roundup: Alijah Arenas vs. Tajh Ariza brings out James Harden to watch
1 month ago

Prep basketball roundup: Alijah Arenas vs. Tajh Ariza brings out James Harden to watch

LA Times  

It was the battle of sons of NBA dads. Two of the top teams in the City Section led by the sons of former NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Trevor Ariza faced off on Tuesday night before a packed basketball crowd at Westchester. Clippers guard James Harden showed up, too, to watch Alijah Arenas of Chatsworth go against Tajh Ariza …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Cavs top Hornets, improve to 15-0
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Cavs top Hornets, improve to 15-0

The Hindu  

Darius Garland’s 25 points and Ty Jerome’s 24 helped carry the Cleveland Cavaliers as they maintained their unbeaten record by beating the visiting Charlotte Hornets 128-114 on Sunday night. LaMelo Ball had 31 points to go with 12 assists, while Miles Bridges added 19 points for the Hornets, who’ve lost their past five road games after winning the season opener …

Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action
1 month ago

Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action

CNN  

CNN — The Cleveland Cavaliers became just the fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0 after beating the Charlotte Hornets 128-114 on Sunday night. “We’ve always wanted to test ourselves against the best, we’ve always wanted to see where we stand with the best teams in the league.” Allen went on to call it a “rematch,” adding: …

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

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