Maxey scores 29 points to lead 76ers past Washington 109-103
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Maxey scores 29 points to lead 76ers past Washington 109-103

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey scored the go-ahead basket with 23.7 seconds left and finished with 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-103 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Guerschon Yabusele scored 21 points and blocked a potential tying layup with 14 seconds left to preserve the win for the Sixers. Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kyle Lowry and Andre Drummond all sat out for Philadelphia while Washington played without leading scorer Jordan Poole and Malcolm Brogdon. With so many key starters out and both teams well under.500, there was a preseason vibe at the Wells Fargo Center until the Wizards made a serious run in the fourth.

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Washington takes on Philadelphia on 3-game losing streak
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1 day, 16 hours ago

Washington takes on Philadelphia on 3-game losing streak

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Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -10.5; over/under is 218.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington aims to break its three-game slide with a victory against Philadelphia. The 76ers are shooting 44.7% from the field this season, 2.6 percentage points lower than the 47.3% the Wizards allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 6-4, averaging …

Green scores 22 of his 29 in 3rd quarter as Rockets down Wizards 135-112
1 day, 20 hours ago

Green scores 22 of his 29 in 3rd quarter as Rockets down Wizards 135-112

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jalen Green scored 22 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets routed the short-handed Washington Wizards 135-112 on Tuesday night. Washington leading scorer Jordan Poole missed his second straight game with a bruised left hip, and fellow starter Kyle Kuzma exited at halftime with a bruised right calf. Takeaways Rockets: Thompson continues to …

Phoenix visits Philadelphia on 3-game road slide
4 days, 16 hours ago

Phoenix visits Philadelphia on 3-game road slide

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix visits Philadelphia looking to stop its three-game road slide. The 76ers score 107.6 points per game, 6.8 fewer points than the 114.4 the Suns allow. LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 7-3, averaging 113.1 points, 38.9 rebounds, 22.8 assists, 11.5 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% …

Brunson scores season-high 55 points to lead Knicks to 136-132 victory over Wizards in overtime
1 week, 4 days ago

Brunson scores season-high 55 points to lead Knicks to 136-132 victory over Wizards in overtime

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime and Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 14 rebounds as the New York Knicks extended their season-long winning streak to seven games in a 136-132 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Justin Champagnie scored a career-high 31 points with 10 rebounds and Malcolm Brogdon added …

Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left lifts Wizards to a 113-110 win over Hornets
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1 week, 6 days ago

Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left lifts Wizards to a 113-110 win over Hornets

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jordan Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds remaining lifted the Washington Wizards to a 113-110 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Green missed both free throws, and a tip-in by Wizards rookie Alex Sarr put Washington up 109-108 with 14.8 seconds remaining. Charlotte took the lead back when Mark Williams dunked home an alley-oop pass from LaMelo …

Maxey rallies the 76ers to a 111-106 victory over the Spurs after Embiid is ejected
2 weeks, 2 days ago

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 …

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games
2 weeks, 4 days 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, …

Embiid scores 34 points in return, helping the 76ers beat the Hornets 108-98
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Embiid scores 34 points in return, helping the 76ers beat the Hornets 108-98

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night. Embiid scored 22 points in the first three quarters to lead the 76ers to their fourth win in five games. 76ers: Tyrese Maxey scored 23 points and Paul George …

Maxey leads Philadelphia against Charlotte after 40-point game
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Maxey leads Philadelphia against Charlotte after 40-point game

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -9.5; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia takes on the Charlotte Hornets after Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-108 win against the Charlotte Hornets. The 76ers average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 fewer makes per game than the Hornets …

Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics’ 112-98 victory over the Wizards
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics’ 112-98 victory over the Wizards

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jayson Tatum had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Takeaways Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis scored 11 points in 11 minutes before he was forced out with right heel pain. Wizards: Justin Champagnie had 13 points and 14 rebounds, and Bub Carrington added 11 points …

Paul George has 21 points and 9 assists in the 76ers’ 102-94 victory over the Magic
1 month ago

Paul George has 21 points and 9 assists in the 76ers’ 102-94 victory over the Magic

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Paul George had 21 points and nine assists second in his game since bruising a bone in his left knee, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 102-94 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Takeaways Magic: If the Magic are going to be taken seriously in the Eastern Conference, they’ll have to improve their three-point shooting percentage. …

Paul George, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers over Hornets 110-104 to earn first first back-to-back wins
1 month ago

Paul George, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers over Hornets 110-104 to earn first first back-to-back wins

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Paul George scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had eight of his 21 points in the final 30 seconds and the Philadelphia 76ers won back-to-back games for the first time this season with a 110-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. Jared McCain added 17 points off the bench and Kelly Oubre scored 14 for Philadelphia, …

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Wizards 118-87, extending Washington’s losing streak to 15
1 month ago

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Wizards 118-87, extending Washington’s losing streak to 15

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CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 19 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Wizards 118-87 on Tuesday night, extending Washington’s losing streak to 15. Valanciunas, Jordan Poole and rookie Bub Carrington scored 13 points for Washington in the final NBA Cup game for both teams. Takeaways Wizards: Rookie forward Kyshawn George …

Maxey scores 28 as 76ers rout Pistons 111-96
1 month, 1 week ago

Maxey scores 28 as 76ers rout Pistons 111-96

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and the Philadelphia 76ers won their fourth game of the season by beating the Detroit Pistons 111-96 on Saturday night. Jared McCain added 19 points and Ricky Council IV scored 17 for Philadelphia, which had lost seven of its previous eight games. Paul George was listed as out on the pregame injury report, …

Jalen Green’s 41 points lead Rockets to 122-115 overtime win over 76ers
1 month, 1 week 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, …

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96
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1 month, 1 week ago

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96

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WASHINGTON — James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington on Wednesday night, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat. Malcolm Brogdon and Jonas Valanciunas each scored 17 points for Washington, which lost leading scorer Kyle Kuzma to a left rib injury after he …

McCain and Maxey help the 76ers rally to beat the Nets 113-98 and snap 5-game losing streak
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Erikstrup’s 24 points help Washington State down Eastern Washington 96-81; Cougars hit 16 3-pointers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Erikstrup’s 24 points help Washington State down Eastern Washington 96-81; Cougars hit 16 3-pointers

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SPOKANE, Wash. — Dane Erikstrup had a career-high 24 points with six 3-pointers and Washington State made 16 from the arc in a 96-81 victory over Eastern Washington on Thursday. Cedric Coward added 22 points while going 7 of 12 from the floor, including 3 …

John Collins scores on a late dunk to lift Jazz past Mavericks for 1st home victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

John Collins scores on a late dunk to lift Jazz past Mavericks for 1st home victory

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — John Collins scored the last of his 28 points on a tiebreaking dunk with 6.4 seconds left to give the Utah Jazz their first home victory of the season, 115-113 over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Utah ripped off a 9-0 run following back-to-back baskets from Doncic and went up 90-78 on Collins’ tip-in layup. …

Jared McCain and Guerschon Yabusele lead the 76ers to 107-105 OT win over the Hornets
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Wizards Comeback Thrives on Kuzma's Heroics
2 months, 1 week ago

Wizards Comeback Thrives on Kuzma's Heroics

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The Washington Wizards secured their first win of the season with a 121-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Kyle Kuzma shone with 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, while Jordan Poole contributed 26 points. The Wizards dominated the second half, outscoring the Hawks 40-20 in the final frame. The Hawks were led by Trae Young's 29 points, 13 assists …

Celtics Dominate Wizards in First Road Game, Extending Winning Streak to Five Games
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Wizards in First Road Game, Extending Winning Streak to Five Games

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The Boston Celtics dominated the Washington Wizards in their first road game of the season, cruising to a 122-102 victory. Jayson Tatum shone with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown contributed 27 points and Derrick White added 19. The Celtics dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Wizards 34-19, putting the game out of reach. The Wizards, with a …

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

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavaliers
7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead
8 months, 1 week ago

Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead

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PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Brunson had just finished the highest-scoring game of his playoff career, the highest ever by a New York Knicks player in the postseason, and he was impressed. Brunson scored a career playoff-high 47 points, added 10 assists and the Knicks beat the 76ers 97-92 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. “But …

Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey edges Chicago’s Coby White, wins NBA’s Most Improved Player award
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey edges Chicago’s Coby White, wins NBA’s Most Improved Player award

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Tyrese Maxey was sixth in the Most Improved Player voting two years ago, a tribute to the jump he made between his first and second seasons in the NBA. Maxey’s scoring rose for the third consecutive year, and he finished the regular season averaging 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game — all career bests. “Somebody …

NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled -- twice -- before turnover that led to Knicks’ go-ahead shot
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled -- twice -- before turnover that led to Knicks’ go-ahead shot

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New York Knicks’ victory over the 76ers in Game 2, the NBA determined Tuesday. In its Last 2 Minutes report, the league also said 76ers coach Nick Nurse twice attempted to call timeouts that were “neither recognized …

Ailing Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover helps doom them in Game 2 loss to Knicks
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ailing Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover helps doom them in Game 2 loss to Knicks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tyrese Maxey’s body was hurting and he was battling the chills on his off night in New York. Maxey nearly rallied the Philadelphia 76ers to a victory with a sensational fourth quarter, only to commit the turnover that led to Donte DiVincenzo’s go-ahead 3-pointer as the New York Knicks pulled out a 104-101 win for a 2-0 …

Donte DiVincenzo caps desperate rally with 3-pointer, Knicks beat 76ers 104-101 to take 2-0 lead
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Donte DiVincenzo caps desperate rally with 3-pointer, Knicks beat 76ers 104-101 to take 2-0 lead

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An eight-point lead was gone. DiVincenzo made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining after a desperate scramble, and New York beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. “Got to get as physical as we can and it panned out.” Hartenstein then blocked Maxey’s drive, Anunoby …

Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers needed all the improbable tricks they could summon to even have a chance at winning their first play-in game in team history. Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a go-ahead three-point play that led the 76ers to a 105-104 win over the Miami Heat in the Eastern …

Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of wrapping up a playoff spot. “It’s a great opportunity to control our destiny with all of these games at home,” Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “If we …

Philadelphia rallies past Miami 109-105 to tighten East race
9 months ago

Philadelphia rallies past Miami 109-105 to tighten East race

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Tyrese Maxey scored 37 points, Joel Embiid added 29 and the Philadelphia 76ers topped the Miami Heat 109-105 on Thursday night to tighten the Eastern Conference playoff chase. Kyrie Irving scored 26 points and Doncic had 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Mavericks opened a rare stretch of three home games in four days with their 12th …

Maxey scores 37, Embiid has 29 and Philadelphia rallies past Miami 109-105 to tighten East race
9 months ago

Maxey scores 37, Embiid has 29 and Philadelphia rallies past Miami 109-105 to tighten East race

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Philadelphia opened a big lead, wasted it all, opened another big lead, wasted that one as well, then found itself in trouble midway through the fourth quarter. Tyrese Maxey scored 37 points, Joel Embiid added 29 and the 76ers topped the Miami Heat 109-105 on Thursday night to tighten the already-muddled race in the Eastern Conference for the …

Davis leads Lakers to their 8th win in 9 games, scores 35 points in 125-120 victory over Wizards
9 months ago

Davis leads Lakers to their 8th win in 9 games, scores 35 points in 125-120 victory over Wizards

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Anthony Davis scored 19 of his 35 points in the first quarter and had 18 rebounds, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Washington Wizards 125-120 on Wednesday night for their eighth victory in nine games. Washington was coming off a nice win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, and the Wizards made their first five 3-point attempts against …

Philadelphia travels to Phoenix for non-conference matchup
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Philadelphia travels to Phoenix for non-conference matchup

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Phoenix Suns in non-conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Kevin Durant is scoring 27.8 points per game with 6.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists for the Suns. Tyrese Maxey is scoring 26.1 points per game and averaging 3.8 rebounds for the 76ers. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. post double-doubles and lead 76ers past Heat 98-91
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. post double-doubles and lead 76ers past Heat 98-91

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Lowry hustled after a loose basketball and launched himself over the scorer’s table and into the lap of the public address announcer. Lowry turns 38 next week and joked that at his age, he has “no brakes.” But his feet flying in the air is just the way the 76ers’ guard plays — no extra incentive needed, …

Sam Hauser posts career bests of 30 points, 10 3-pointers as Celtics beat Wizards 130-104
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Hauser posts career bests of 30 points, 10 3-pointers as Celtics beat Wizards 130-104

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sam Hauser had career highs of 30 points and 10 3-pointers to help the short-handed Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 130-104 on Sunday night. Jayson Tatum also scored 30 points with six 3-pointers as the NBA-leading Celtics hit 24 shots from beyond the arc in a game in which they never trailed despite missing three starters. Instead, …

Maxey, 76ers square off against the Bucks
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Maxey, 76ers square off against the Bucks

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks host Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers in Eastern Conference play. The 76ers average 115.3 points per game, 2.0 fewer than the 117.3 the Bucks allow to opponents. Kelly Oubre Jr. is scoring 14.7 points per game and averaging 4.7 rebounds for …

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 30 points, Jake LaRavia drops 19 in Grizzlies’ 115-109 win over 76ers
10 months ago

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 30 points, Jake LaRavia drops 19 in Grizzlies’ 115-109 win over 76ers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers played without injured All-Stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and a pair of pivotal role players. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, Jake LaRavia had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Grizzlies used an 11-0 run late in the fourth quarter to rally to a 115-109 win over the 76ers. …

Schroder and Finney-Smith each score 20 in Nets’ 112-107 win over the short-handed 76ers
10 months ago

Schroder and Finney-Smith each score 20 in Nets’ 112-107 win over the short-handed 76ers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets were quickly down double digits to a Philadelphia team missing both its All-Stars. “We can’t let any games slip and we’ve got to take care of business.” Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith made sure they got Tuesday’s game, scoring 20 points apiece in 112-107 victory over the 76ers. “I think we did play pretty …

Harris and Maxey help Sixers win again without Embiid, beating Doncic’s Mavs 120-116
10 months ago

Harris and Maxey help Sixers win again without Embiid, beating Doncic’s Mavs 120-116

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Tobias Harris scored 28 points, Tyrese Maxey added 24 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-116 on Sunday. Trying to maintain playoff positioning without Embiid, Philadelphia had a scare with Maxey in the third quarter when the first-time All-Star fell hard and stayed down for a couple of minutes. “Probably moving too fast, thinking I’m Flash …

Lakers send the Wizards to their 13th straight loss with a 134-131 overtime victory
10 months, 1 week ago

Lakers send the Wizards to their 13th straight loss with a 134-131 overtime victory

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 40 points and 15 rebounds, LeBron James added 31 points and Los Angeles extended the Washington Wizards’ losing streak to 13 games with a 134-131 victory Thursday night. It’s a tough league, and after last night’s victory, we had to come in against a young, scrappy team that’s not playing for much, just playing …

NBA roundup: Pacers snap Mavs’ 7-game win streak
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Pacers snap Mavs’ 7-game win streak

The Hindu  

Myles Turner scored a season-high 33 points and collected eight rebounds to help lead the Indiana Pacers to a 133-111 win over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Evan Mobley scored 21 points for the Cavaliers, who swept the four-game season series, and Caris LeVert added 18 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. Devin Vassell led San Antonio with 27 …

Jaylen Wells has late 4-point play to help No. 21 Washington State beat No. 4 Arizona 77-74
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaylen Wells has late 4-point play to help No. 21 Washington State beat No. 4 Arizona 77-74

Associated Press  

TUCSON, Ariz. — Jaylen Wells hit one of the biggest shots in recent Washington State history to lead the program to a thrilling road victory. People saying ‘Oh, you’ve got to play Arizona.’ “No, they’ve got to play us.” Washington State won in its first game in the AP Top 25 since the 2007-08 season and leapfrogged the Wildcats for …

76ers celebrate Tyrese Maxey’s first All-Star berth, career-high 51 points without Embiid
11 months, 1 week ago

76ers celebrate Tyrese Maxey’s first All-Star berth, career-high 51 points without Embiid

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey sat at his locker and held a piece of paper with 51 scrawled on it — a fun nod to Wilt Chamberlain’s classic “ 100 ” photo — in honor of the performance of his career. With NBA MVP Joel Embiid sidelined by a knee injury, Maxey hit seven 3-pointers and dropped a career-best 51 points …

1st-time All-Star Maxey scores career-high 51 points to help Embiid-less 76ers beat Jazz 127-124
11 months, 1 week ago

1st-time All-Star Maxey scores career-high 51 points to help Embiid-less 76ers beat Jazz 127-124

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 51 points hours after being selected to his first All-Star Game, helping the Philadelphia 76ers overcome star center Joel Embiid’s absence for a 127-124 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. After missing three games because of a sprained left ankle, Maxey topped his previous career high of 50 — …

Wizards fall again after coaching change, 123-108 to Jazz
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wizards fall again after coaching change, 123-108 to Jazz

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points and the Utah Jazz beat Washington 123-108 on Thursday night, spoiling Brian Keefe’s debut as interim coach after Wes Unseld Jr. was moved to the Wizards’ front office. “It wasn’t perfect tonight, but we definitely brought the energy.” The Wizards announced earlier in the day that Unseld was out as coach midway through …

Utah takes on Washington, looks to stop 3-game slide
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Utah takes on Washington, looks to stop 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Jazz -7.5; over/under is 244.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah is looking to stop its three-game slide with a win over Washington. Washington ranks last in the league recording just 40.2 rebounds per game led by Daniel Gafford averaging 7.5. Utah ranks second in the Western Conference with …

NBA roundup: Pacers slide by Celtics in final second
1 year ago

NBA roundup: Pacers slide by Celtics in final second

The Hindu  

Bennedict Mathurin made two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Indiana Pacers a 133-131 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night in Indianapolis. Jazz 132, Bucks 116 Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen each scored 21 points and Utah won for the 11th time in 15 games by beating host Milwaukee. Thunder 136, …

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