Rockets take over after halftime in a 109-97 road victory over Pelicans
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rockets take over after halftime in a 109-97 road victory over Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Amen Thompson had 21 points and 11 rebounds and the Houston Rockets had a dominating second half to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 109-97 on Thursday night to open a home-and-home set. Alperen Sengun added 22 points, eight assists and three steals, and Tari Eason scored 21 points as the Rockets snapped a three-game losing streak. Thompson had 12 points in the second half, including a dunk to cap the Rockets’ opening spurt right out of the break that put them ahead for the first time — and for the rest of the game. Key moment The Rockets never led until a 9-1 run in the first two minutes of the second half, a quick spurt that Thompson capped with a dunk.

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Associated Press  

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 51 as Thunder top Rockets 137-128 for 50th win
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The Cleveland Cavaliers erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 133-129 in an NBA overtime thriller and boost their league-best record with a 10th straight victory Sunday, as Boston defeated Denver in a clash of the past two champions. HT Image De'Andre Hunter, getting a starting nod as Cavs star Donovan Mitchell rested, scored 18 of his …

NBA Roundup: Quentin Grimes scores 44 and Philadelphia 76ers beats Golden State Warriors to snap losing streak
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The Hindu  

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Bol scores 25 points and Suns snap 3-game skid with 125-108 win over shorthanded Pelicans
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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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HOUSTON — Amen Thompson had 25 points and eight rebounds, Jalen Green added 21 points and seven rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-106 on Wednesday night. Keldon Johnson scored 22 points, and Stephon Castle added 22 points and seven rebounds for San Antonio. Jeremy Sochan scored seven points but did not play in the second …

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Trey Murphy III scores 24 points, Zion Williamson adds 18 and the Pelicans beat the Spurs 109-103
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NEW ORLEANS — Trey Murphy III scored 24 points, Zion Williamson added 18 and the New Orleans Pelicans completed a two-game home game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs, 109-103 on Tuesday night. The Spurs led 35-16 early in the second quarter but New Orleans closed the period on a 33-16 run to cut the Spurs’ lead to 51-49 at …

Jalen Green, Rockets hold off Bucks
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Jalen Green, Rockets hold off Bucks

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Jalen Green scored 25 points, Alperen Sengun added a double-double, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 100-97 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. HT Image Green sank two free throws with 8.1 seconds left before Damian Lillard missed a pair of free throws with 3.7 seconds remaining and a 3-pointer at the buzzer after Giannis Antetokounmpo …

Green has 25 points as Houston Rockets hold on for 100-97 win over Milwaukee Bucks
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Green has 25 points as Houston Rockets hold on for 100-97 win over Milwaukee Bucks

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jalen Green had 25 points and Alperen Sengun added 23 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 100-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night in a game where Amen Thompson was ejected for a hard foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo. Brook Lopez missed a 3-pointer, but a turnover by Sengun gave the Bucks the ball back and …

Anfernee Simons scores 28, Trail Blazers beat Jazz 114-112 in opener of a 7-game trip
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SALT LAKE CITY — Anfernee Simons had 28 points and out six assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Jerami Grant scored 20 points, Avdija added 18 points and 14 rebounds, and Scoot Henderson finished with 17 points and six assists as Portland snapped a three-game road losing streak …

Bucks face the Rockets, look for 5th straight victory
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Bucks face the Rockets, look for 5th straight victory

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee seeks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory against Houston. The Bucks score 5.2 more points per game than the Rockets give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 3-7, averaging 107.9 points, 47.2 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 6.7 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while …

Zion Williamson powers the Pelicans to a 114-96 comeback victory over the Spurs
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Zion Williamson powers the Pelicans to a 114-96 comeback victory over the Spurs

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Sunday night to open a two-game set. Kelly Olynyk had 14 points and 15 rebounds — his first double-double since the Toronto Raptors sent him to New Orleans as part of a …

Houston faces Arizona, aims to break home losing streak
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Houston faces Arizona, aims to break home losing streak

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Houston’s average of 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.1 fewer made shots on average than the 5.9 per game Arizona gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Laila Blair is shooting 32.3% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers hammers New York Knicks by 37 points
1 month ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers hammers New York Knicks by 37 points

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 27 points in the second quarter, and Evan Mobley finished with 21 points, fueling the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a dominant 142-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday. New York’s Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 26 points in the first quarter, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points. Mavericks 111, Pelicans 103 …

Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulder
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Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulder

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — De’Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109 Thursday night, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was done for the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder. Fox added nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks …

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