Donovan Mitchell has big night as Cavaliers down Timberwolves
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Donovan Mitchell has big night as Cavaliers down Timberwolves

Hindustan Times  

Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished seven assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 124-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night in Minneapolis. Georges Niang and Ty Jerome scored 15 points apiece off the bench, and Jarrett Allen chipped in 14 points while making six of nine shots from the field. Mitchell and Garland opened the second half with a floating jump shot and a 3-pointer to give Cleveland a 65-60 lead and help set the tone for the rest of the way. Max Strus made a 3-pointer, Niang made a driving layup, Jerome buried a 3-pointer and Mitchell added a basket to give the Cavaliers a 99-79 lead with 9:59 remaining.

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Timberwolves rally past Pistons in high-tension game
5 hours, 15 minutes ago

Timberwolves rally past Pistons in high-tension game

Hindustan Times  

Julius Randle scored 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 123-104 win over the Detroit Pistons in a game that featured a physical fracas on Sunday night in Minneapolis. The sequence started when Pistons guard Ron Holland II fouled Timberwolves forward Naz Reid on a layup attempt. The Timberwolves maintained momentum and built their lead …

NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers
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NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers

The Hindu  

LeBron James tipped in the game-winning layup as time expired, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday. James, who didn’t connect on a field goal until the fourth quarter, finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as the Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak. Doncic had 34 points, seven …

Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers
1 week ago

Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Jayson Tatum had 30 points, nine assists and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 129-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Sam Hauser shot 8 for 10 from long distance and scored 24 points, and Derrick White added 17 points and eight assists for Boston, which …

Cavaliers snap 4-game skid with 120-91 victory over Jazz
1 week ago

Cavaliers snap 4-game skid with 120-91 victory over Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Jarrett Allen scored 18 points and Donovan Mitchell added 16, helping Cleveland snap a four-game losing streak with a 120-91 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Allen bookended the run with a pair of baskets, his second one giving Cleveland a 66-45 lead five minutes into the second half. Takeaways Cavaliers: Cleveland exploited Utah’s poor …

NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James’ return
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James’ return

The Hindu  

Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey led the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls to a 146-115 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, spoiling the returns of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. Pacers 108, Nets 103 Tyrese Haliburton returned to the Indiana lineup from a three-game absence to put up 16 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, and …

NBA: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings

Al Jazeera  

LeBron James scored 17 points but Chicago Bulls’ Coby White led the scoring with 36 points in his side’s 146-115 win. The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115, spoiling superstar LeBron James’s return from a two-week absence with a groin injury. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer James delivered 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in his 31 …

NBA roundup: Rockets get by Heat for 9th straight win
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Rockets get by Heat for 9th straight win

The Hindu  

Fred VanVleet scored 13 of his game-high 37 points in the fourth quarter as the Houston Rockets won its ninth straight game, defeating the host Miami Heat 102-98 on Friday night. Celtics 121, Jazz 99 Kristaps Porzingis compiled 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as Boston defeated Utah in Salt Lake City for its ninth win in its last …

Cleveland takes on Utah, looks to halt 4-game skid
1 week, 2 days ago

Cleveland takes on Utah, looks to halt 4-game skid

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland aims to break its four-game skid with a victory over Utah. TOP PERFORMERS: Collin Sexton is scoring 18.3 points per game and averaging 2.9 rebounds for the Jazz. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 1-9, averaging 112.0 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 6.5 steals and 3.8 blocks …

Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker’s 41-point performance
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1 week, 4 days ago

Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker’s 41-point performance

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix plays the Cleveland Cavaliers after Devin Booker scored 41 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 127-121 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Suns average 14.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Cavaliers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Dallas hosts Detroit on 5-game home skid
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Dallas hosts Detroit on 5-game home skid

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Detroit Pistons vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas looks to break its five-game home slide with a victory over Detroit. The Pistons average 12.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 fewer makes per game than the Mavericks give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 1-9, averaging 115.0 points, 36.8 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 6.7 steals and …

Zion Williamson (29 points) carries Pelicans past Timberwolves
1 week, 4 days ago

Zion Williamson (29 points) carries Pelicans past Timberwolves

Hindustan Times  

Zion Williamson scored 29 points on 12-for-16 shooting, and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 119-115 win Wednesday night in Minneapolis. HT Image Williamson added eight assists, five rebounds and three steals for New Orleans, which won its first game since forward Trey Murphy III sustained a season-ending shoulder injury. Williamson and Jordan Hawkins combined for …

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
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NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler III scored a game-high 24 points, Brandin Podziemski returned from an injury to hit two key late 3-pointers and the host Golden State Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry, held off the Milwaukee Bucks 104-93 on Tuesday night. Clippers 132, Cavaliers 119 Ivica Zubac scored 28 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 33 points and Los Angeles …

Cleveland plays Sacramento, looks for 12th straight road win
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Cleveland plays Sacramento, looks for 12th straight road win

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -5.5; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its 11-game road win streak alive when the Cavaliers play Sacramento. The Kings’ 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.5 fewer made shots on average than the 13.1 per game the …

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors
1 week, 5 days ago

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors

The Hindu  

Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 38 points, Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets, playing without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, stunned the Golden State Warriors 114-105 in San Francisco on Monday. Stephon Castle scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Devin Vassell had 17 points and eight boards for the Spurs, who lost for the fifth …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak
2 weeks ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak

The Hindu  

Paolo Banchero had 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as the visiting Orlando Magic snapped Cleveland’s franchise-record 16-game winning streak, beating the NBA-best Cavaliers 108-103 on Sunday. Lakers 107, Suns 96 Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Austin Reaves added 28 points and host Los Angeles snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Phoenix. Damian …

Utah takes on Chicago, looks to end 9-game slide
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Utah takes on Chicago, looks to end 9-game slide

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Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -5.5; over/under is 239.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Chicago as losers of nine games in a row. TOP PERFORMERS: Walker Kessler is scoring 11.6 points per game with 12.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Jazz. Josh Giddey is scoring …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Darius Garland added 20 points and nine assists to lead the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers to their franchise-record 16th consecutive victory, a 133-124 win Friday over the Memphis Grizzlies. Clippers 121, Hawks 98 James Harden and Kawhi Leonard both scored 25 points to lead Los Angeles past host Atlanta for its fifth …

Cleveland plays Orlando, seeks 17th straight win
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Cleveland plays Orlando, seeks 17th straight win

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to prolong its 16-game win streak with a victory over Orlando. The Cavaliers average 16.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.7 more made shots on average than the 11.4 per game the Magic allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Jarrett Allen is scoring 13.6 points per game …

Celtics add to Miami’s misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Celtics add to Miami’s misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 25 and the Boston Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the freefalling Miami Heat 103-91 on Friday night. The Celtics outscored Miami 25-14 in the fourth quarter and their victory, combined with Atlanta’s loss to the Clippers, clinched a playoff spot for the defending NBA champions. The …

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston

The Hindu  

In a potential NBA Finals preview, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tossed in 34 points, and Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder over the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday. Grizzlies 122, Jazz 115 Luke Kennard came off the bench to score a career-high-tying 30 points, and Ja Morant added 28 points and seven assists …

Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Memphis
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Memphis

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its 10-game road win streak intact when the Cavaliers face Memphis. The Cavaliers average 16.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.1 more made shots on average than the 14.0 per game the Grizzlies give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging …

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95

Associated Press  

DENVER — Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, Julius Randle added 25 and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to six games by routing the Denver Nuggets 115-95 on Wednesday night. Rudy Gobert finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who improved to 3-0 against the Nuggets this season. Donte DiVincenzo had 10 points as Minnesota’s bench …

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112
2 weeks, 4 days ago

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 and Chet Holmgren had 23 points and 15 rebounds on Wednesday night to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-112 victory over the Boston Celtics in a much-anticipated potential NBA Finals preview. The Western Conference-leading Thunder withstood a barrage of Boston 3-pointers — a franchise record 63 attempts in all — to sweep …

NBA Roundup: Cavaliers ties team record with 15th straight win
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA Roundup: Cavaliers ties team record with 15th straight win

The Hindu  

Darius Garland had team highs of 30 points and eight assists as Cleveland rallied for a 109-104 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, the Cavaliers’ 15th consecutive win. CJ McCollum posted 23 points and seven assists, Trey Murphy III had 21 points, Karlo Matkovic added 15, Jose Alvarado had 14, Bruce Brown scored 12 and Jordan Hawkins added …

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Nets 109-104 for their second 15-game win streak of season
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Nets 109-104 for their second 15-game win streak of season

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — All-Star Darius Garland scored 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 109-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, matching the longest winning streak in franchise history at 15 games. Jarrett Allen had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Evan Mobley had 21 points, nine rebounds and …

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers become sixth team to win 15 straight matches
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers become sixth team to win 15 straight matches

India Today  

The Cleveland Cavaliers edged out the Brooklyn Nets in a thriller 109-104 on Tuesday night, March 11th. The Cavaliers extended their winning streak to 15 and became one of the six teams in the NBA's history to achieve such a feat in a single season. With Cameron Johnson and Ziaire Williams contributing 17 and 14 points, they put up a …

Minnesota faces Denver, seeks 4th straight road win
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Minnesota faces Denver, seeks 4th straight road win

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Timberwolves face Denver. The Nuggets’ 12.2 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.4 fewer made shots on average than the 12.6 per game the Timberwolves allow. The Timberwolves average 15.2 made 3-pointers per …

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -18.5; over/under is 225 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its five-game home win streak intact when the Cavaliers face Brooklyn. The Nets average 13.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 more makes per game than the Cavaliers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 10-0, …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder hammers Denver Nuggets for seventh consecutive win
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder hammers Denver Nuggets for seventh consecutive win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead Oklahoma City Thunder to its seventh consecutive victory, a 127-103 rout over visiting Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Clippers 111, Kings 110 James Harden scored 29 points, and Kawhi Leonard added 17 with the game-winning basket at the overtime buzzer as Los Angeles helped its playoff prospects by rallying for a victory over visiting …

Cavaliers rely on scoring balance to beat Bucks 112-100 for 14th consecutive victory
3 weeks ago

Cavaliers rely on scoring balance to beat Bucks 112-100 for 14th consecutive victory

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Max Strus had 17 points to lead a balanced scoring attack as the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 112-100 on Sunday night for their 14th consecutive victory. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and moved into 50th place on the NBA’s career scoring list. Damian Lillard added 22 points for the Bucks, who were playing for …

Timberwolves top Spurs 141-124 for 5th straight win on 25-point night for Anthony Edwards
3 weeks ago

Timberwolves top Spurs 141-124 for 5th straight win on 25-point night for Anthony Edwards

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs 141-124 on Sunday night for their fifth consecutive victory and highest score this season. De’Aaron Fox scored 22 points on 8-for-12 shooting and Stephon Castle added 20 points for the Spurs, who fell to 3-7 since star center Victor Wembanyama …

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak
3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics extend its winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. Nick Smith Jr. scored 19 points and Moussa Diabate added 16 points and 15 rebounds to help the Hornets snap a nine-game losing streak and beat the …

Cavaliers take on the Bucks, look for 14th straight victory
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cavaliers take on the Bucks, look for 14th straight victory

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -8.5; over/under is 237.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to build upon its 13-game win streak with a victory against Milwaukee. The Bucks average 14.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 more made shot on average than the 13.2 per game the Cavaliers allow. The Cavaliers …

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. James finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists before exiting midway through the fourth quarter as the Lakers had their eight-game Los Angeles win streak. Luka Doncic …

Timberwolves play the Spurs on 4-game win streak
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Timberwolves play the Spurs on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota is looking to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Timberwolves take on San Antonio. The Timberwolves average 112.4 points per game, 3.0 fewer points than the 115.4 the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 113.2 points per game, 4.2 more than the 109.0 the Timberwolves …

NBA-leading Cavaliers win 13th straight game, rallying to edge Hornets 118-117
3 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA-leading Cavaliers win 13th straight game, rallying to edge Hornets 118-117

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for their 13th straight victory, 118-117 over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Hunter’s contested follow shot with 43 seconds left gave Cleveland the lead for good at 112-110. Jusuf Nurkic added 12 points and 15 rebounds for Charlotte Takeaways Cavaliers: Cleveland has had three winning …

Tatum scores 35 to carry load for short-handed Celtics in 123-105 win over 76ers
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Tatum scores 35 to carry load for short-handed Celtics in 123-105 win over 76ers

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum had 35 points and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics powered past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105 on Thursday night. It was Tatum’s 24th game this season with at least 30 points even though he sat out the entire fourth quarter as Boston won for the ninth time in its last 11 games. Neemias Queta was scolded …

Timberwolves run win streak to 3 by beating Hornets
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Timberwolves run win streak to 3 by beating Hornets

Hindustan Times  

Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels pumped in 29 points apiece, and the Minnesota Timberwolves were rolling on offense in a 125-110 victory against the host Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Donte DiVincenzo finished with 16 points, Reid notched 13 points and Randle added nine assists as Minnesota won its third game in a row. LaMelo Ball poured in 28 points …

Cleveland Cavaliers enter NBA playoffs with win over Miami Heat
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cleveland Cavaliers enter NBA playoffs with win over Miami Heat

Al Jazeera  

The Cavs maintain their 12-game unbeaten streak and become the first team to book a spot in the NBA postseason. Mitchell was one of six Cleveland players to finish in double figures against a short-handed Miami team missing Andrew Wiggins, Kel’el Ware and Jaime Jaquez Jr. Evan Mobley backed Mitchell with 16 points and 13 rebounds while Darius Garland finished …

Streaking Cavaliers set to face short-handed Heat
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Streaking Cavaliers set to face short-handed Heat

Hindustan Times  

Another month, another streak for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have won 11 straight heading into a matchup against the visiting Miami Heat on Wednesday. HT Image Cleveland extended its third double-digit winning streak of the season with a 139-117 road victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. "There's the shooting, but they also offensive rebound really well and they can …

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone
3 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone

The Hindu  

LeBron James scored 34 points on a milestone night and Luka Doncic added 30 points and 15 assists as Los Angeles Lakers celebrated with a 136-115 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Jaxson Hayes scored 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as Los Angeles won its seventh consecutive game despite playing the past three without Rui …

Wolves pull away from 76ers in 4th quarter
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Wolves pull away from 76ers in 4th quarter

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Naz Reid scored 23 points on 9-for-18 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 126-112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. HT Image Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished with 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting off the bench for Minnesota, which won its second game in a row. Anthony Edwards contributed 18 points and Jaden McDaniels scored …

Cleveland Cavaliers clinch playoff spot after beating Miami Heat for 12th consecutive win
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cleveland Cavaliers clinch playoff spot after beating Miami Heat for 12th consecutive win

CNN  

CNN — The NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the first playoff spot of the season after holding off the shorthanded Miami Heat 112-107 at home Wednesday night. Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell had a team-high 26 points to go along with seven rebounds and five assists, as the Cavs picked up their 12th consecutive victory to improve to 52-10. … But we …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers edge Portland Trail Blazers with De’Andre Hunter’s late 3 in OT
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4 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers edge Portland Trail Blazers with De’Andre Hunter’s late 3 in OT

The Hindu  

De’Andre Hunter made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a stunning 133-129 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Thunder 146, Spurs 132 Jalen Williams poured in a career-high 41 points to go with seven assists and six rebounds as visiting Oklahoma City dominated the second half in beating San …

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards posts 44 points in win over Suns
4 weeks ago

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards posts 44 points in win over Suns

Hindustan Times  

Anthony Edwards recorded 44 points, seven assists and five rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves post a 116-98 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. HT Image Donte DiVincenzo scored 24 points on a season-high eight 3-pointers and also had a career-best six steals as Minnesota won for just the third time in the past nine games. Julius …

NBA roundup: Donovan Mitchell scores 41 points and leads Cavaliers past Celtics
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Donovan Mitchell scores 41 points and leads Cavaliers past Celtics

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 26 in the second half, as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers extended its winning streak to nine games by beating the Boston Celtics 123-116 Friday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Lakers 106, Clippers 102 Luka Doncic scored 31 points, and LeBron James added 28 points with 13 rebounds as the …

Cavaliers’ comeback win over Celtics give them confidence they can compete with defending champs
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Cavaliers’ comeback win over Celtics give them confidence they can compete with defending champs

Associated Press  

BOSTON — With Celtics fans in a frenzy throughout TD Garden after the Boston Celtics blitzed to a 25-3 lead over the Cavaliers in the final matchup of Eastern Conference frontrunners, Cleveland star Donovan Mitchell didn’t panic. And we did.” What followed was three quarters of frenetic basketball that concluded with 41 points by Mitchell and a breakout night by …

Mitchell scores 41, Cavaliers overcome 22-point deficit to beat the Celtics 123-116
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Mitchell scores 41, Cavaliers overcome 22-point deficit to beat the Celtics 123-116

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, to help the Cleveland Cavaliers rally from 22 points down and stun the Boston Celtics 123-116 on Friday night in the final regular-season meeting of the Eastern Conference’s top two teams. Jaylen Brown added 37 points, marking the first time Boston’s top stars both posted 30-point games …

LeBron James, streaking Lakers top Timberwolves
1 month ago

LeBron James, streaking Lakers top Timberwolves

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James scored 33 points and hauled in 17 rebounds and Luka Doncic added 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers increased their winning streak to four games with a 111-102 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. HT Image Austin Reaves scored 23 points and Jaxson Hayes added 10 as the Lakers improved to 14-3 …

LeBron James powers the Lakers to 4th straight victory, 111-102 over the Timberwolves
1 month ago

LeBron James powers the Lakers to 4th straight victory, 111-102 over the Timberwolves

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 33 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth straight game, holding off the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102 on Thursday night. The Timberwolves were able to rally back despite All-Star guard Anthony Edwards being ejected with 5:27 remaining in the third quarter after picking up his second technical foul. Takeaways Timberwolves: …

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