NBA: CJ McCollum sets Pelicans’ mark for 3-pointers in beating 76ers
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: CJ McCollum sets Pelicans’ mark for 3-pointers in beating 76ers

The Hindu  

CJ McCollum scored a season-high 42 points and set a franchise record and his own career high with 11 3-pointers as the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 127-116 on Friday night. Joel Embiid scored 37 points, James Harden had 20 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 14 points and De’Anthony Melton added 11 to lead the Sixers, who will host New Orleans on Monday. They got within six three more times before Williamson scored New Orleans’ final six points to produce a 99-91 lead at the end of the quarter. Naji Marshall had five points as New Orleans scored the final seven to take a 31-27 lead at the end of the first quarter.

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Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans
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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: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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3 days, 10 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: 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

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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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 …

Ingram and the Pelicans host conference foe Sacramento
1 week, 5 days ago

Ingram and the Pelicans host conference foe Sacramento

Associated Press  

Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -5.5; over/under is 230.5 BOTTOM LINE: Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans host De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in Western Conference play. New Orleans is the worst team in the Western Conference averaging 105.0 points per game. The Pelicans average 105.0 points …

NBA roundup: Trae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers
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2 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 …

Hunter helps Hawks clip Pelicans' wings
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hunter helps Hawks clip Pelicans' wings

China Daily  

De'Andre Hunter celebrated his 27th birthday by scoring 22 points to lead Atlanta past the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 124-112, on Monday, extending the Hawks' season-best winning streak to four games. New Orleans got 29 points from CJ McCollum, and Yves Missi added 23 points and 12 rebounds. The Pelicans' points total matched New Orleans' tally for the whole first …

Hunter helps Hawks clip Pelicans' wings
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hunter helps Hawks clip Pelicans' wings

China Daily  

De'Andre Hunter celebrated his 27th birthday by scoring 22 points to lead Atlanta past the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 124-112, on Monday, extending the Hawks' season-best winning streak to four games. New Orleans got 29 points from CJ McCollum, and Yves Missi added 23 points and 12 rebounds. The Pelicans' points total matched New Orleans' tally for the whole first …

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 …

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

Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jalen Johnson had 20 points and nine assists, De’Andre Hunter added 18 points and the Atlanta Hawks handed the Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss 107-104 on Saturday night. Miller’s 3-pointer cut Atlanta’s lead to one, but Hunter answered with two free throws with 9.7 seconds left. Charlotte has been without centers Mark Williams and Nick Richards …

New Orleans plays New York, aims to end road skid
3 weeks, 2 days ago

New Orleans plays New York, aims to end road skid

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will attempt to stop its nine-game road losing streak when the Pelicans play New York. New York averages 117.8 points while outscoring opponents by 5.0 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 7-3, averaging 120.8 points, 42.1 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 7.1 steals and …

Grizzlies beat Pelicans 120-109 for 1st NBA Cup win in franchise history
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Grizzlies beat Pelicans 120-109 for 1st NBA Cup win in franchise history

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had 27 points and seven assists as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 on Friday evening for their first NBA Cup win in franchise history. New Orleans was playing without key players such as Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans’ top-two scorers, along with Herbert Jones and Jose Alvarado. Key …

New Orleans takes on Memphis on 6-game slide
3 weeks, 4 days ago

New Orleans takes on Memphis on 6-game slide

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -10.5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans enters the matchup against Memphis after losing six in a row. The Grizzlies average 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer makes per game than the Pelicans give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 7-3, …

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’ …

Agbaji and Battle rain down 3s as the Raptors beat the hapless Pelicans 119-93
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Agbaji and Battle rain down 3s as the Raptors beat the hapless Pelicans 119-93

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle each scored 24 points, and the Toronto Raptors won on the road for the first time this season, 119-93 over the hapless New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. He finished with 14 points, but missed all seven of his first-half shots and shot 5 of 17 overall as the Pelicans lost their …

Jalen Green’s 41 points lead Rockets to 122-115 overtime win over 76ers
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Jalen Green’s 41 points lead Rockets to 122-115 overtime win over 76ers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Green scored a season-high 41 points, Alperen Sengun added 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night. Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points, including 28 in the second half, in the loss for Philadelphia, which played without Paul George and Joel Embiid and fell to 3-14. Maxey, …

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 …

Toronto faces New Orleans on 10-game road skid
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Toronto faces New Orleans on 10-game road skid

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will aim to stop its 10-game road skid when the Raptors play New Orleans. The Raptors average 112.2 points per game, 2.9 fewer than the 115.1 the Pelicans give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 101.2 points, 43.7 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 8.2 …

Haliburton scores 34 and delivers key plays in the clutch to send Pacers past Pelicans 114-110
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Haliburton scores 34 and delivers key plays in the clutch to send Pacers past Pelicans 114-110

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton finished with 34 points and 13 assists and made a season best nine 3-pointers on Monday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 114-100. CJ McCollum added 23 points in his first action in nearly a month, and Elfrid Payton dished out a career high 21 assists — the most in an …

McCain and Maxey help the 76ers rally to beat the Nets 113-98 and snap 5-game losing streak
1 month ago

McCain and Maxey help the 76ers rally to beat the Nets 113-98 and snap 5-game losing streak

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain scored 30 points and Tyrese Maxey added 26 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Playing without Joel Embiid and Paul George, Philadelphia’s young backcourt took over in the fourth quarter with an extended scoring burst that helped the …

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 …

New Orleans faces Dallas on 5-game road slide
1 month ago

New Orleans faces Dallas on 5-game road slide

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -10.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hits the road against Dallas looking to break its five-game road skid. New Orleans is at the bottom of the Western Conference scoring averaging only 104.6 points per game while shooting 43.8%. LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 4-6, …

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 …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed an NBA season-high 59 points as the Milwaukee Bucks overturned an 18-point deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Pistons 127-120 in overtime on Wednesday night. Mitchell finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists for Cleveland, which is off to the NBA’s best start since the Golden State Warriors’ record-setting 24-game winning streak to begin the …

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win
1 month, 1 week ago

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -8.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Denver looks to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Nuggets take on New Orleans. New Orleans finished 49-33 overall, 30-22 in Western Conference action and 21-19 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Pelicans averaged 115.1 …

New Orleans visits Oklahoma City following Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game
1 month, 1 week ago

New Orleans visits Oklahoma City following Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City takes on the New Orleans Pelicans after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 45 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 134-128 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Oklahoma City went 57-25 overall and 36-16 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Thunder allowed opponents to …

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96
1 month, 1 week ago

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points and 14 rebounds, Chris Paul added 12 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. De’Aron Fox had 24 points, Domantas Sabonis finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds and DeMar DeRozan added 21 points for Sacramento. Harrison Barnes …

Jared McCain and Guerschon Yabusele lead the 76ers to 107-105 OT win over the Hornets
1 month, 1 week ago

Jared McCain and Guerschon Yabusele lead the 76ers to 107-105 OT win over the Hornets

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain had a career-high 27 points as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 107-105 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. Guerschon Yabusele finished with his career high of 20 points for Philadelphia, which has yet to win a game in regulation. Paul George added 15 points and nine assists, but …

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Magic snap 5-game losing streak, beating injury-depleted Pelicans 115-88
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magic snap 5-game losing streak, beating injury-depleted Pelicans 115-88

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic broke a five-game losing streak, never trailing in a 115-88 victory over the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Takeaways Pelicans: Without Zion Williamson, New Orleans was missing six of its top eight scorers and lost for the seventh time in eight games. Key moment New Orleans …

Trail Blazers Dominate Pelicans, 118-100
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trail Blazers Dominate Pelicans, 118-100

Associated Press  

The Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 118-100, extending their winning streak to three games. Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton, and Dalano Banton led the Blazers with 24, 19, and 20 points respectively, respectively. The Trail Blazers dominated the paint, outrebounding New Orleans 38-34, and shot 54.8% from the field. Brandon Ingram was the Pelicans' only consistent scorer, scoring 27 …

Hawks Dominate Pelicans, Clinching Victory in Thriller
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hawks Dominate Pelicans, Clinching Victory in Thriller

Associated Press  

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 126-111, snapping a four-game skid. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 29 points, while Brandon Ingram and Larry Nance Jr. added 32 and 14 points respectively. The Hawks dominated the paint, outscoring the Pelicans 66-32 in the paint. The Hawks will now play the Boston Celtics on Monday night, while the Pelicans …

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-103 in a rematch of the season. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, while Derrick White added 18 points and eight rebounds. LaMelo Ball had 36 points for the Hornets, but he was fouled out for the second straight game. The Celtics improved to 6-1, while the Hornets remain winless at …

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller

The Hindu  

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 29 points, while Julius Randle contributed 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. The Timberwolves earned their third win in the past four games, extending their winning streak to four games.

Pelicans Dominate Pacers, Clinching Crucial Three-Game Winning Streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pelicans Dominate Pacers, Clinching Crucial Three-Game Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-118, snapping a three-game skid. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 34 points and 10 assists, while Brandon Ingram added 26 points and the team converted 14 Indiana turnovers into 21 points and 15 offensive rebounds into 14 second-chance points.

Blazers Bounce Back from Loss to Start Season with Win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Blazers Bounce Back from Loss to Start Season with Win

Associated Press  

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-103 in their first game of the season. Jerami Grant led the Blazers with 28 points, while Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton both contributed with 27 and 17 points respectively. CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 27 points in the second half, but the Blazers ultimately secured the victory with their …

Young's 38 Points Lead Hawks to Victory over Hornets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Young's 38 Points Lead Hawks to Victory over Hornets

Associated Press  

Young shines for the Hawks, leading them to a 125-120 victory against the Hornets. Ball shines brightly for Charlotte, scoring 34 points and setting a new career high with nine 3-pointers. Young's clutch 3-pointer gives the Hawks the lead back in the final minutes, and he consistently provides baskets or big plays for the Hawks throughout the game.

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night

CNN  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in their opening night matchup at the Intuit Dome. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, seven rebounds, three steals, and a block, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. The Clippers had a chance to win in the final seconds but failed to catch a three-pointer from the inbounds pass.

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Thunder 100 - 96 …

Doncic puts body on the line to ensure Mavs take 2-1 lead
7 months, 1 week ago

Doncic puts body on the line to ensure Mavs take 2-1 lead

China Daily  

Dallas Mavericks' Markieff Morris, PJ Washington, head coach Jason Kidd and Dereck Lively II look at Luka Doncic, who is sprawled on the floor after his collision with Oklahoma City Thunder's Lu Dort while competing for a loose ball, during Game 3 of their NBA second-round playoff series in Dallas, on Saturday. "Everything," Doncic said when asked what hurt, a …

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavaliers
7 months, 1 week ago

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavaliers

LA Times  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the Boston Celtics looked more like themselves after stumbling at home, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-93 on Saturday night in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Mavericks hold off Thunder, take 2-1 lead Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the …

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks

News 18  

Cleveland and Dallas turned the tables on their top-seeded opponents on Thursday, the Cavaliers shocking the Boston Celtics and the Mavericks silencing the Thunder to level their NBA playoff series at one game apiece. Mitchell scored 23 of his 29 points in the second half and received plenty of support from “attack-minded” teammates as the Cavs bounced back from a …

Oklahoma City looks to secure series against New Orleans in game 4
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma City looks to secure series against New Orleans in game 4

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Thunder -4.5; over/under is 204.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Thunder lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder look to clinch the series over the New Orleans Pelicans in game four of the Western Conference first round. Oklahoma City ranks seventh in the …

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is suffering from Bell’s palsy and played Game 3 with a bulky knee brace to sturdy the 7-footer after dealing with injuries all season. Embiid pushed aside the pain — mental and physical — and embraced the pressure after he vowed the 76ers were “going to win this series” against the New York Knicks. “We can …

NBA Playoffs: Heat Stun Celtics to Level Series, Thunder Demolish Pelicans to Take 2-0 Lead
7 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs: Heat Stun Celtics to Level Series, Thunder Demolish Pelicans to Take 2-0 Lead

News 18  

The Miami Heat unleashed a barrage of three-pointers to score a series-leveling 111-101 upset over the top-seeded Boston Celtics in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff duel on Wednesday. The win was all the more unexpected given Miami’s 20-point drubbing by Boston in game one on Sunday — something Herro said had motivated the Heat for game two. “We lost badly …

NBA Playoffs roundup: Mavs grab road win over Clippers
7 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs roundup: Mavs grab road win over Clippers

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic had 32 points and nine assists and Kyrie Irving added 23 points as the Dallas Mavericks got the best of the Los Angeles Clippers 96-93 in Game 2 on Tuesday to even their first-round playoff series. Pacers 125, Bucks 108 Pascal Siakam recorded 37 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and Indiana evened its first-round Eastern Conference playoff …

Top-seeded Celtics, Thunder expecting to see different versions of Heat, Pelicans in Game 2s
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Top-seeded Celtics, Thunder expecting to see different versions of Heat, Pelicans in Game 2s

Associated Press  

Jaylen Brown wasn’t sure what happened when he saw Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum take a hard foul from the Heat’s Caleb Martin and crash to the TD Garden floor late in Boston’s first round series-opening win over Miami on Sunday. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged his team’s offense wasn’t at the level he’d like, but thinks it was a good …

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