NA: Demar DeRozan, Zach LaVine help Bulls beat Raptors for fourth straight win
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NA: Demar DeRozan, Zach LaVine help Bulls beat Raptors for fourth straight win

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Nikola Vucevic scored 17 points and Lonzo Ball had 15 as the Bulls won their fourth straight meeting with Toronto. CELTICS 140, HORNETS 129, OT Charlotte: Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 41 points, Jaylen Brown added 30, including an emphatic dunk in overtime, and Boston handed Charlotte its first loss of the season. BUCKS 119, PACERS 109 Indianapolis: Giannis Antetokounmpo finshed with 30 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Khris Middleton added 27 points as defending NBA champion Milwaukee beat Indiana. HEAT 107, MAGIC 90 Miami: Jimmy Butler scored 36 points on 15-for-21 shooting, Bam Adebayo added 16 points and 13 rebounds and Miami pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Orlando. CLIPPERS 116, TRAIL BLAZERS 86 Los Angeles: Luke Kennard scored 23 points, tying his career high with six 3-pointers, and Los Angeles ran away early to beat Portland for its first win of the season.

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NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
17 hours, 37 minutes ago

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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22 hours, 11 minutes ago

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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22 hours, 16 minutes ago

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 …

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT
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1 day, 20 hours ago

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 …

Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019
1 day, 23 hours ago

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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2 days, 16 hours ago

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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2 days, 18 hours ago

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 …

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games
2 days, 21 hours 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
2 days, 22 hours 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 …

Bane and Pippen combine for 45 points, Grizzlies cruise past Hawks 128-112
2 days, 22 hours ago

Bane and Pippen combine for 45 points, Grizzlies cruise past Hawks 128-112

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Desmond Bane scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies, without star player Ja Morant, beat the skidding Atlanta Hawks 128-112 on Saturday night. Atlanta fared well enough offensively without Young, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a Grizzlies team that shot 51% from the field. Key moment With 30 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Memphis forward Jake …

NBA roundup: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs
3 days, 15 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 …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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4 days, 17 hours ago

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings

The Hindu  

Santi Aldama scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies, who drained a franchise-best 27 3-pointers to overwhelm the visiting Golden State Warriors 144-93 on Thursday. Lakers 113, Kings 100 LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100. De’Aaron …

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final
6 days, 20 hours 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 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 …

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final
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1 week, 2 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, 2 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 …

Dosunmu and Giddey lead the Bulls past the struggling Hornets 109-95
1 week, 3 days ago

Dosunmu and Giddey lead the Bulls past the struggling Hornets 109-95

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Josh Giddey had 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the struggling Charlotte Hornets 109-95 on Friday night. Giddey and Dosunmu each hit three 3-pointers for the Bulls, who led almost the entire way, sending the Hornets to their 13th loss in 16 games. Takeaway Hornets: Though they’re getting healthier after being hit …

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 …

Heat knock off Raptors for fourth straight win
1 week, 4 days ago

Heat knock off Raptors for fourth straight win

Hindustan Times  

Bam Adebayo scored 21 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds, leading the host Miami Heat to a 114-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. Miami, which won its season-best fourth straight game, also got a game-high 23 points from Tyler Herro. Toronto lost its fourth straight game, and the Raptors have the worst road record in the …

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

Chicago and Charlotte face off for conference matchup
1 week, 5 days ago

Chicago and Charlotte face off for conference matchup

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -5; over/under is 232 BOTTOM LINE: LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets visit Nikola Vucevic and the Chicago Bulls in Eastern Conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Zach LaVine is scoring 22.1 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Bulls. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 4-6, averaging …

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas
1 week, 6 days 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 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 …

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 …

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. …

NBA roundup: Trae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

The Hindu  

Trae Young hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime, helping the Atlanta Hawks beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 on Friday. 76ers 102, Magic 94 Paul George scored 21 points and handed out nine assists as the 76ers topped Orlando to earn a split of the teams’ two-game home series in Philadelphia. Celtics 111, Bucks 105 …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers

The Hindu  

Wisconsin native Jalen Johnson scored 23 points and De’Andre Hunter added 20 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-104 win in Milwaukee, ending the Bucks’ seven-game winning streak. The Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds, and Sam Hauser made 5 of 10 3-point attempts while logging 20 points. Timberwolves 108, Clippers 80 Julius Randle scored 16 …

Scottie Barnes scores career-high 35 as Raptors win 122-111, extend Pacers’ road skid to 7
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Scottie Barnes scores career-high 35 as Raptors win 122-111, extend Pacers’ road skid to 7

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 35 points, RJ Barrett added 29 and the Toronto Raptors never trailed in a 122-111 win over the Pacers on Tuesday night that extended Indiana’s road losing streak to seven. Takeaways Pacers: Last year, Indiana went 4-0 in group play and advanced to the championship game of the debut In-Season Tournament, losing to …

Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and Damian Lillard had 27, lifting the surging Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night and into the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 16, Tim Hardaway scored 15 and Jalen Duren added 11 for the Pistons. Milwaukee’s Gary Trent Jr. scored …

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25
3 weeks ago

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25

The Hindu  

Rudy Gobert scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 109-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Minneapolis. Hawks 124, Pelicans 112 De’Andre Hunter celebrated his 27th birthday by scoring 22 points to lead Atlanta past visiting New Orleans, extending the Hawks’ season-best winning streak to four games. Celtics …

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on Saturday night. Tyus Jones added 19 points and nine assists, making 7 of 9 shots, including 4 of 5 3-pointers. The Warriors trailed by 17 at halftime but cut the margin to 85-78 by the start of the …

Antetokounmpo has 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, Bucks win 6th straight 124-114 over Wizards
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Antetokounmpo has 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, Bucks win 6th straight 124-114 over Wizards

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in his return to Milwaukee’s lineup and the Bucks won their sixth in a row by beating the struggling Washington Wizards 124-114 on Saturday night. Antetokounmpo had missed the Bucks’ 106-103 NBA Cup victory at Miami on Tuesday due to swelling in his left knee. Jordan Poole had …

Tatum scores 35, Pritchard adds 29 off the bench and Celtics outlast Bulls 138-129
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Tatum scores 35, Pritchard adds 29 off the bench and Celtics outlast Bulls 138-129

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and had 14 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics past the Chicago Bulls 138-129 in Friday night’s NBA Cup pool game. Reserve Payton Pritchard added a season-best 29 points, including 11 straight during a fourth-quarter run that gave the Celtics the lead for good. Zach LaVine added 29 points for the Bulls, including …

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101
3 weeks, 4 days ago

De’Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — De’Andre Hunter scored 23 points off Atlanta’s bench and the Hawks beat Cleveland 117-101 on Friday in the NBA Cup, handing the Cavaliers a loss for the second time in three days. Trae Young had 21 points and 11 assists, and Jalen Johnson added 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as Atlanta finished with six scorers in …

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs

The Hindu  

Trae Young recorded a career-high 22 assists to go along with 20 points, helping the Atlanta Hawks hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their first home loss of the season, 135-124 on Wednesday. Atlanta’s De’Andre Hunter drained five 3-pointers to highlight his 26-point performance and Jalen Johnson collected 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Ben Simmons made 7 of 8 shots …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-101 on Wednesday night. Los Angeles led by as many as 15 points in the first half before San Antonio cut the deficit to eight points. Los Angeles’ …

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks improved to 4-1 this season without superstar Luka Doncic, beating the New York Knicks 129-114 on Wednesday night. Jalen Brunson tied his season high with 37 points for New York in his second game in Dallas against his former team. Doncic missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained …

Jalen Suggs scores 31 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 133-119
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Jalen Suggs scores 31 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 133-119

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jalen Suggs scored a career-high 31 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a season-high 24 on 6-for-10 shooting from 3-point range to help the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 133-119 on Wednesday night. The Magic raced out to an early lead and led by 13 after the first quarter and by as many as 27 points on …

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Toronto Raptors during a NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 24, 2024. WASHINGTON - Donovan Mitchell and reserve Ty Jerome each scored 26 points to spark the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers over Toronto 122-108 on Sunday while Boston …

NBA Cup roundup: Damian Lillard hoists banged-up Bucks over Heat
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA Cup roundup: Damian Lillard hoists banged-up Bucks over Heat

The Hindu  

Damian Lillard scored 37 points and dished out 12 assists as the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Miami Heat 106-103 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Julius Randle scored 21 points and Naz Reid contributed 19 off the bench for the Timberwolves, who fell to 1-2 in West Group A. Suns 127, Lakers 100 Devin Booker recorded …

Vucevic and White lead Bulls to 127-108 win over Wizards, losers of 12 straight
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Vucevic and White lead Bulls to 127-108 win over Wizards, losers of 12 straight

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls eased to a 127-108 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game. Coby White scored 21 points and Zach Lavine had 18 for the Bulls, who pulled into a three-way tie at 2-1 with Boston and Atlanta and a …

Morant finishes with 22 points and 11 assists in his return as Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 123-98
4 weeks ago

Morant finishes with 22 points and 11 assists in his return as Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 123-98

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had 22 points and 11 assists in his return to the lineup after missing eight games with a hip injury, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Shaedon Sharpe added 15 points for the Trail Blazers, who lost for the third time in four games. Takeaways …

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves
4 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points and added nine rebounds and six assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime on Sunday night. Celtics 107, Timberwolves 105 Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Jayson Tatum finished with 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston extend its winning streak to five games by beating …

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and Ty Jerome scored 26 points apiece as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 17-1 and stayed perfect at home with a 122-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. The Cavs, who opened the season 15-0 before losing at Boston last week, are 10-0 on their home floor for the first since the 2017-18 season, …

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