NBA: Bucks beat Nuggets in Giannis Antetokounmpo-Nikola Jokic showdown; Dejounte Murray helps Spurs edge Warriors
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NBA: Bucks beat Nuggets in Giannis Antetokounmpo-Nikola Jokic showdown; Dejounte Murray helps Spurs edge Warriors

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LaMelo Ball made a career-high seven 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as Charlotte Hornets defeated short-handed Houston Rockets. Khris Middleton had 29 points and a career-high 12 assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and the Milwaukee Bucks won their fifth straight game by beating the Denver Nuggets 125-112 on Monday night. SPURS 105, WARRIORS 100 Dejounte Murray had 27 points, 10 rebounds and eight steals, and DeMar DeRozan added 21 points and 10 assists as San Antonio beat Golden State. HORNETS 119, ROCKETS 94 LaMelo Ball made a career-high seven 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as Charlotte defeated short-handed Houston.

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NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
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NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a slow start to score 41 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder powered to a 123-105 home win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. James Harden added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Los Angeles, which won for the third time in four games. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points, Evan Mobley scored 22 with 10 …

Darius Garland scores 23 and NBA-best Cavaliers beat Jazz 124-113 for 17th home win in 18 games
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Darius Garland scores 23 and NBA-best Cavaliers beat Jazz 124-113 for 17th home win in 18 games

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 23 points and the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 124-113 on Monday night for their 17th victory in 18 home games. Evan Mobley had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Donovan Mitchell also scored 22 points, Sam Merrill scored a season-high 20 and Garland had eight assists for Cleveland. The Utah State product scored …

Towns and Anunoby each score 31 points to lead the Knicks past the Raptors, 139-125
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Towns and Anunoby each score 31 points to lead the Knicks past the Raptors, 139-125

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, OG Anunoby also scored 31 points and shot 13 for 15 from the field, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-125 on Monday night. Takeaways Toronto: The Raptors gave up at least 110 points — New York had 111 through three quarters — for …

Maxey rallies the 76ers to a 111-106 victory over the Spurs after Embiid is ejected
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Maxey rallies the 76ers to a 111-106 victory over the Spurs after Embiid is ejected

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and made two crucial plays in the final minute, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied after Joel Embiid was ejected to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Monday night. The seven-time All-Star received the first technical for arguing with Schroeder, and received another technical — and ejection — from Schroeder …

Jabari Smith Jr. scores 21 as Rockets run away from Hornets 114-101 for third straight victory
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Jabari Smith Jr. scores 21 as Rockets run away from Hornets 114-101 for third straight victory

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jabari Smith Jr. had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Fred VanVleet added 20 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-101 on Monday night for their third straight win. The Rockets stifled the Hornets early on, holding Charlotte to 15 points in the first quarter and 1 for 11 from beyond the arc. Takeaways Rockets: …

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance
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1 day, 22 hours ago

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -5.5; over/under is 232.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix faces the Denver Nuggets after Kevin Durant scored 43 points in the Suns’ 133-125 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Nuggets average 11.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 fewer makes per game than the Suns allow. LAST …

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT
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NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic overcame a slow start to finish with a triple-double and the visiting Denver Nuggets rebounded from a 17-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 132-129 in overtime Sunday night. Rockets 114, Raptors 110 Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green added 22 and Houston rallied past host Toronto, sending the Raptors to their seventh straight loss. Pacers …

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans
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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 …

Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019
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Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green had 22 and the Houston Rockets won in Toronto for the first time in more than five years by beating the struggling Raptors 114-110 on Sunday night. Alperen Sengun had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who hadn’t won in Toronto since Dec. 5, 2019. Ja’Kobe Walter fouled out …

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves
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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 …

Antetokounmpo, Bucks to visit Vucevic, Bulls
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Antetokounmpo, Bucks to visit Vucevic, Bulls

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Chicago and Milwaukee will play on Monday. TOP PERFORMERS: Vucevic is scoring 20.9 points per game with 9.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Bulls. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 5-5, averaging 118.4 points, 44.9 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while …

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

Quentin Grimes leads bench scoring barrage as Mavericks beat Clippers 113-97 without Luka Doncic
3 days ago

Quentin Grimes leads bench scoring barrage as Mavericks beat Clippers 113-97 without Luka Doncic

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Quentin Grimes scored 20 points off the bench, 14 in the fourth quarter, leading eight Mavericks in double figures as Dallas beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97 on Saturday night despite missing leading scorer Luka Doncic. Doncic, fifth in the NBA with 28.9 points per game, missed his second consecutive game with a left heel contusion. During one …

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94
3 days ago

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Wembanyama is the first player with four 3-pointers and 10 blocks in a game in NBA history and the first player under 21 with multiple games …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Tatum scores a season-high 43 to go with 16 rebounds, 10 assist in Celtics 123-98 win over Bulls
3 days, 1 hour ago

Tatum scores a season-high 43 to go with 16 rebounds, 10 assist in Celtics 123-98 win over Bulls

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday night. Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points and Jaylen Brown added 19 to help the Celtics rebound from a 117-108 loss to the Bulls in Boston on Thursday …

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

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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
3 days, 18 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
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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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4 days, 21 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 …

Simons’ buzzer-beating layup gives the Blazers a 122-120 win over the Nuggets
4 days, 23 hours ago

Simons’ buzzer-beating layup gives the Blazers a 122-120 win over the Nuggets

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Anfernee Simons made a driving layup at the buzzer to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 122-120 victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Key moment Denver trailed by 17 points at the start of the fourth quarter but rallied to take a two-point lead on Michael Porter Jr.'s dunk with just under …

Giannis, Lillard headline NBA Cup all-tournament team
4 days, 23 hours ago

Giannis, Lillard headline NBA Cup all-tournament team

The Hindu  

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were among those named to the NBA Cup all-tournament team announced on Thursday. Antetokounmpo’s triple-double led the Bucks over Oklahoma City 97-81 in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final at Las Vegas, completing an unbeaten run that included a semifinal win over Atlanta. Other spots on the select squad went to …

Towns tears up T-wolves in return with 32 points and 20 rebounds in 133-107 romp by Knicks
5 days ago

Towns tears up T-wolves in return with 32 points and 20 rebounds in 133-107 romp by Knicks

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 20 rebounds in his return to Minnesota, leading the inspired New York Knicks past the Timberwolves 133-107 on Thursday night. Mikal Bridges scored 29 points for the Knicks, who built a lead as big as 36 points in the third quarter and won for the 12th time in 16 games. Traded to …

Siakam has 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Pacers past the Suns, 120-111
5 days ago

Siakam has 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Pacers past the Suns, 120-111

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 18 rebounds, Myles Turner added 19 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Phoenix Suns 120-111 on Thursday night. Bradley Beal added 16 points after missing two games because of a swollen right knee. The Suns shot 49% from the floor, but had 16 turnovers that led to 29 Indiana points. Key …

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final
1 week ago

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and dished 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup title with a 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. The bucket came directly following back-to-back technical fouls on Thunder forward Luguentz Dort and coach Mike Daigneault, leading to two free throws that Lillard sank. Hartenstein paced …

Giannis and Bucks celebrate NBA Cup glory after destroying the Thunder... and banking a six-figure sum each
1 week ago

Giannis and Bucks celebrate NBA Cup glory after destroying the Thunder... and banking a six-figure sum each

Daily Mail  

Last season, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the semifinals of the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks have won the second ever NBA in-season tournament, now known as the Emirates NBA Cup, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 at T-Mobile Arena in Nevada. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers told NBA insider Chris …

Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title
1 week ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title

CNN  

CNN — The Milwaukee Bucks won the second annual NBA Cup after stifling the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in Las Vegas on Tuesday. … I just thought the way we played as a group and how we were able to do it what felt the best.” Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard drives against the Thunder. Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Bucks …

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder
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1 week ago

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder

Al Jazeera  

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks silenced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half to win the second edition of the NBA Cup with a 97-81 victory in Las Vegas. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Antetokounmpo delivered a triple-double of 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists along with two steals and three blocked shots for the Bucks, who …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
1 week 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, 1 day 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 …

Anthony Edwards leads rising Timberwolves over Spurs
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1 week, 2 days ago

Anthony Edwards leads rising Timberwolves over Spurs

Hindustan Times  

Anthony Edwards scored 26 points in 28 minutes of court time to help lift the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-92 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday in a Western Conference game created by the results of the NBA Cup. Alexander-Walker added 17 points in a reserve role for Minnesota while Jaden McDaniels racked up 12 points and …

Spurs up against stiff defense as Wolves visit
1 week, 2 days ago

Spurs up against stiff defense as Wolves visit

Hindustan Times  

Defense will be the key when the Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to face the host San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night in a Western Conference clash created by the teams' performance in the NBA Cup. "If we get more wins and less Ls, it's a good trade-off I'll take it," said Minnesota center Rudy Gobert, who had 12 points …

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final
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1 week, 3 days ago

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on Saturday to spark the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. We’ve got to keep playing together and hope we get better.” Two Jalen Johnson dunks late in the third quarter gave the Hawks an 83-82 lead entering the fourth. The game …

Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game
1 week, 3 days ago

Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS - Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Young scored 14 points in the third quarter, helping the Hawks erase Milwaukee's lead. The Hawks led 28-26 after the first quarter, but Milwaukee outscored them by …

NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final

LA Times  

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts a layup after slipping past Rockets center Steven Adams during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinal game in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late Saturday night to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-96 and advance …

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans
1 week, 4 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 …

Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro help the Heat beat the Raptors 114-104 for 4th straight victory
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1 week, 5 days ago

Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro help the Heat beat the Raptors 114-104 for 4th straight victory

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Bam Adebayo had 21 points and 16 rebounds and five assists and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 114-104 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. Tyler Herro led Miami with 23 points, Nikoli Jovic added 14 and Jimmy Butler and Dru Smith each had 11. Takeaways Raptors: Toronto started its second extended stretch without Scottie …

NBA Cup roundup: Hawks beats Knicks, Rockets downs Warriors to reach semis
1 week, 5 days ago

NBA Cup roundup: Hawks beats Knicks, Rockets downs Warriors to reach semis

The Hindu  

Houston Rockets edged Golden State 91-90 for its first win over the Warriors since 2020 and reached the semifinal of the NBA Cup on Wednesday, as Atlanta Hawks advanced with a come-from-behind victory over New York Knicks. Alperen Sengun scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Rockets and teammate Jalen Green’s 12 points included the game-winning free-throws …

Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide
1 week, 5 days ago

Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -3.5; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into the matchup with San Antonio as losers of four games in a row. The Trail Blazers average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Spurs allow. LAST …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals
2 weeks ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal. Jalen Williams scored 18 points and Isaiah Hartenstein added 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder, who will play Wednesday’s Golden State-Houston winner in a semifinal on Saturday in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City’s …

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas
2 weeks ago

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, Damian Lillard had nine of his 28 in the final minute and the Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas by beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night. Takeaways Magic: Orlando’s bench scored 28 points in the first half, including 13 by Moritz Wagner and 10 from Anthony …

Towns has 24 points and 15 rebounds as Knicks beat Raptors 113-108 for fifth win in six games
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals

CNN  

CNN — The second annual NBA Cup’s knockout phase began with a Tuesday night doubleheader of quarterfinal games. “So, I think all of us are thinking, going back and finishing what we started last year and doing it right this time.” Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots a three against the Dallas Mavericks. Nate Billings/AP Thunder top Mavs with …

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Mavericks play the Thunder, aim for 8th straight win
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mavericks play the Thunder, aim for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will try to extend its seven-game win streak with a victory against Oklahoma City. The Thunder average 13.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 12.5 per game the Mavericks …

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Warriors' defense tightens up in final minutes in win over Wolves
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Warriors' defense tightens up in final minutes in win over Wolves

Hindustan Times  

Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga combined for 77 points, Gary Payton II made two big defensive plays and the Golden State Warriors held the Minnesota Timberwolves scoreless over the final 4:46 of a 114-106 victory on Sunday night in San Francisco. HT Image Curry finished with a game-high 30 points, Hield went for 27 and Kuminga added 20 …

Jalen Green scores 31 to lead Rockets past Clippers 117-106
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Jalen Green scores 31 to lead Rockets past Clippers 117-106

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jalen Green scored 31 points, Amen Thompson added 22 and the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106 on Sunday night. Bones Hyland led the Clippers with 22 points off the bench, making a team-best five 3-pointers, and Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 12 rebounds. Amir Coffey sustained a right shoulder contusion in pre-game warmups …

Stephen Curry scores 30 and dishes out eight assists as Warriors beat Timberwolves 114-106
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Stephen Curry scores 30 and dishes out eight assists as Warriors beat Timberwolves 114-106

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry sunk a 39-foot jumper from nearly halfcourt to beat the third-quarter buzzer and finished with 30 points and eight assists, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106 on Sunday night in the teams’ second meeting over three days. Hield scored 27 points, including consecutive 3-pointers midway through the third that tied the …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

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