Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink
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Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink

New York Times  

By Jay King, Jared Weiss, Joe Vardon, Anthony Slater and Tim Cato The Dallas Mavericks took a 3-2 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, winning 104-92 to move one win away from a trip to the Western Conference finals. Mavericks 104, Thunder 92 Series: Dallas leads 3-2 Game 6: 8 p.m. Saturday in Dallas Mavericks just look superior Ever since Game 1, the Mavericks have been a better team than the Thunder. — Tim Cato, Mavericks beat writer Thunder can’t make enough shots The Thunder’s season is near extinction because their offense hasn’t produced enough in this series. If the Celtics run into the New York Knicks, which are ahead 3-2 in the other Eastern Conference series, Horford will likely be asked to spend significant time switching onto Jalen Brunson while also jostling down low with one of the NBA’s best rebounding teams.

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Miami takes on Boston, aims to break 5-game slide
4 days, 11 hours ago

Miami takes on Boston, aims to break 5-game slide

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Miami; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Miami will try to end its five-game slide when the Heat take on Boston. The Heat are shooting 45.8% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points higher than the 45.3% the Celtics allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 3-7, averaging 108.6 points, 40.3 rebounds, 28.2 assists, …

Houston plays Dallas, aims for 4th straight home win
4 days, 11 hours ago

Houston plays Dallas, aims for 4th straight home win

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Houston hosts Dallas trying to continue its three-game home winning streak. Houston ranks fourth in the league allowing only 108.8 points per game while holding opponents to 45.4% shooting. TOP PERFORMERS: Alperen Sengun is scoring 19.2 points per game with 10.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Rockets. …

Utah faces Toronto, seeks to stop 7-game skid
4 days, 11 hours ago

Utah faces Toronto, seeks to stop 7-game skid

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Toronto as losers of seven straight games. The Jazz average 112.5 points per game, 3.2 fewer points than the 115.7 the Raptors give up. Chris Boucher is scoring 10.0 points per game and averaging 4.5 rebounds for the Raptors. LAST …

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112
4 days, 15 hours ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Thunder beat Celtics to clinch NBA playoff spot
4 days, 17 hours ago

Thunder beat Celtics to clinch NBA playoff spot

Al Jazeera  

Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics on the road to cement their status as championship favourites. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the playoffs with an impressive 118-112 victory over the reigning champion Boston Celtics in a potential NBA Finals sneak preview. Gilgeous-Alexander enhanced his credentials as favourite …

San Antonio takes on Dallas, looks to halt 3-game slide
6 days, 11 hours ago

San Antonio takes on Dallas, looks to halt 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio heads into the matchup against Dallas as losers of three straight games. The Spurs average 113.7 points per game, 0.8 fewer points than the 114.5 the Mavericks give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 2-8, averaging 116.6 points, 39.7 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 8.7 steals and …

With only 8 healthy players, Mavericks rally to defeat Spurs 133-129 to snap 5-game skid
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6 days, 14 hours ago

With only 8 healthy players, Mavericks rally to defeat Spurs 133-129 to snap 5-game skid

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Spencer Dinwiddie scored 28 points, and the depleted Dallas Mavericks stopped a five-game slide by edging the San Antonio Spurs 133-129 on Monday night. There were 12 players out with injury, including All-Stars Victor Wembanyama of San Antonio and Dallas’ Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. He was fouled by Vassell after San Antonio cut Dallas’ lead to …

Sam Hauser makes 9 3s and scores career-best 33 points as Celtics beat Jazz 114-108
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6 days, 15 hours ago

Sam Hauser makes 9 3s and scores career-best 33 points as Celtics beat Jazz 114-108

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Sam Hauser made nine 3-pointers — seven in the third quarter — and finished with a career-high 33 points to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Utah Jazz 114-108 on Monday night. Hauser became the fourth Celtics player to make nine 3s in a game in 2024-25, joining Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White — the …

Boston hosts Utah after Tatum’s 40-point game
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1 week ago

Boston hosts Utah after Tatum’s 40-point game

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -17; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Boston hosts the Utah Jazz after Jayson Tatum scored 40 points in the Boston Celtics’ 111-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. TOP PERFORMERS: Tatum is scoring 27.2 points per game with 8.9 rebounds and 5.8 assists for the Celtics. …

Dallas takes on San Antonio on 5-game losing streak
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1 week ago

Dallas takes on San Antonio on 5-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -6.5; over/under is 228 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas enters the matchup against San Antonio as losers of five in a row. The Spurs average 113.4 points per game, 0.8 fewer points than the 114.2 the Mavericks give up. The Mavericks average 13.1 made 3-pointers per …

Cavs’ Atkinson makes his case for Mitchell while praising his team’s depth
1 week ago

Cavs’ Atkinson makes his case for Mitchell while praising his team’s depth

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson takes issue with the notion that his team doesn’t have a legitimate MVP contender. “It’s the reason we have the best record in the league, because we’re deep,” Atkinson said Sunday after the Cavs beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-100 for their 14th straight victory. That’s when Atkinson made his case for six-time All-Star …

Booker and Durant help Suns hold off injury-depleted Mavs 125-116
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1 week ago

Booker and Durant help Suns hold off injury-depleted Mavs 125-116

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Devin Booker scored 24 points, Kevin Durant had 21 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 125-116 on Sunday. Bradley Beal scored 19 points and Grayson Allen added 17 as the Suns pulled within 1 1/2 games of Dallas for the 10th seed in the Western Conference, the final spot …

Toronto faces conference rival Washington
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1 week, 1 day ago

Toronto faces conference rival Washington

Associated Press  

Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors Toronto; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors host Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards. Washington is eighth in the Eastern Conference scoring 46.8 points per game in the paint led by Malcolm Brogdon averaging 6.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Raptors: 4-6, averaging 110.6 points, 45.0 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 8.2 steals …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Dallas faces Phoenix on home skid
1 week, 2 days ago

Dallas faces Phoenix on home skid

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas is looking to end its three-game home losing streak with a win against Phoenix. The Mavericks average 114.5 points per game, 2.0 fewer points than the 116.5 the Suns allow. The Suns average 14.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Boston takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight win
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1 week, 3 days ago

Boston takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston comes into a matchup with Los Angeles as winners of three games in a row. LeBron James is scoring 24.9 points per game and averaging 8.0 rebounds for the Lakers. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 8-2, averaging 114.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 …

Milwaukee plays Orlando, seeks 5th straight victory
1 week, 3 days ago

Milwaukee plays Orlando, seeks 5th straight victory

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee comes into a matchup with Orlando as winners of four games in a row. Orlando is fourth in the Eastern Conference with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Goga Bitadze averaging 2.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 8-2, averaging 116.8 points, 45.3 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 7.1 steals …

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win
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1 week, 3 days ago

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 32 points, LeBron James added 31 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games by overcoming a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and defeating the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime Thursday night. James scored the Lakers’ final four points, all at the foul line, and finished with 12 …

Luka Doncic shines as Lakers defeat Knicks in OT – 8th consecutive victory
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1 week, 3 days ago

Luka Doncic shines as Lakers defeat Knicks in OT – 8th consecutive victory

India Today  

Luka Doncic scored a team-high 32 points against the New York Knicks in a thriller that ended in overtime 113-109 on Thursday night. Lebron James and Luka Doncic Partnership: The dynamic duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic is reshaping the Lakers’ playoff hopes. On Thursday night against the Knicks, Lebron James and Doncic were the only players to score …

Streaking Cavaliers set to face short-handed Heat
1 week, 5 days ago

Streaking Cavaliers set to face short-handed Heat

Hindustan Times  

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

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone
1 week, 5 days ago

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone

The Hindu  

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

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

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

CNN  

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

Struggling Heat need to regain past form vs. Wizards
2 weeks ago

Struggling Heat need to regain past form vs. Wizards

Hindustan Times  

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Miami Heat look to rebound from an overtime loss when they host the Washington Wizards on Monday. Versatile wing Jaime Jaquez Jr., who is averaging 9.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while also serving as one of Miami's top defenders, missed Sunday's game with an ankle injury. Since joining …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 on Saturday night in a matchup of the NBA’s two worst teams. Mark Williams had 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Hornets, who’ve lost six straight. Takeaways Wizards: Center Alex Sarr started and had 10 points and three …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Mavs need to maximize homestand, but Bucks stand in their way
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mavs need to maximize homestand, but Bucks stand in their way

Hindustan Times  

The Dallas Mavericks are playing at home five times in a six-game stretch, but they're hosting some heavy hitters during this crucial time for their playoff hopes. The Bucks also got 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists from Kyle Kuzma, the recently acquired forward brought in from Washington in a trade that sent Khris Middleton to the Wizards. "Getting …

How Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley keyed Cavaliers’ massive comeback against Celtics
2 weeks, 2 days ago

How Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley keyed Cavaliers’ massive comeback against Celtics

New York Times  

BOSTON – I am of the strong belief that “playoff atmospheres” only exist in the actual playoffs. Asked time and again on Friday if getting this particular victory mattered as a mental boost, an extra feather in their collective caps, the best anyone on the Cavs’ side could muster was a “yeah, kinda.” Coach Kenny Atkinson’s take that this was …

Kyrie Irving scores 25, Moses Brown adds 20 points and 11 rebounds in Mavs’ 103-96 win over Hornets
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kyrie Irving scores 25, Moses Brown adds 20 points and 11 rebounds in Mavs’ 103-96 win over Hornets

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 103-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Moses Brown, in his penultimate game on a 10-day contract, added 20 points and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes of his first start for the Mavericks. …

Cavaliers at Celtics: How to watch Friday night’s battle between the East’s top teams
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Cavaliers at Celtics: How to watch Friday night’s battle between the East’s top teams

New York Times  

We’ve got a potential conference finals preview in Friday night primetime, with the dominant Cleveland Cavaliers shipping up to Boston and trying the defending champion Celtics. How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics Venue: TD Garden — Boston TD Garden — Boston Time: 7:30 p.m. They will reach repeat offender status on the luxury tax scale, regardless of the …

NBA Roundup: Detroit Pistons beats Boston Celtics for eighth straight win
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA Roundup: Detroit Pistons beats Boston Celtics for eighth straight win

The Hindu  

Malik Beasley scored 26 points in 22 minutes off the bench and the host Detroit Pistons extended its winning streak to eight games by cooling off the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday. Knicks 110, 76ers 105 Jalen Brunson scored nine unanswered points late in the fourth quarter for host New York Knicks, which squandered all of a 19-point lead before …

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

Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Boston

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland visits Boston looking to continue its six-game road winning streak. The Celtics are shooting 46.1% from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points higher than the 45.3% the Cavaliers allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 8-2, averaging 115.0 points, 45.6 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 5.7 steals and …

Detroit faces Boston, looks for 8th straight win
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Detroit faces Boston, looks for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -3.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit comes into a matchup against Boston as winners of seven games in a row. Boston ranks last in the NBA scoring 12.1 fast break points per game. The Celtics average 117.2 points per game, 3.9 more than the 113.3 …

Luka Doncic posts a triple-double against the Dallas Mavericks, leads the Lakers to a 107-99 win
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Luka Doncic posts a triple-double against the Dallas Mavericks, leads the Lakers to a 107-99 win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since they traded him to the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory Tuesday night. Doncic secured his first triple-double with the Lakers on an emotional night for the Slovenian superstar, who was blindsided by the seismic trade …

Cavaliers rout Magic 122-82 for their 8th straight win
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cavaliers rout Magic 122-82 for their 8th straight win

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ty Jerome scored 20 points in 21 minutes, and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Orlando Magic 122-82 on Tuesday night for their eighth consecutive win. Takeaways Cavaliers: The Cavs, who lost all three of their first-round playoff games in Orlando in April, matched their victory total from all of last season. Key moment Jerome hit two 3-pointers …

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers claim top spot; Lakers, Warriors are lurking
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers claim top spot; Lakers, Warriors are lurking

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Mavericks vs Lakers. Sacramento Kings Last ranking: 14 In the last week: L vs. GS, W vs. CHA Offensive rating: 115.5 Defensive rating: 114.2 Post All-Star break: The Kings just joined the Celtics and Grizzlies as the only teams in the league to win multiple games by at least 40 points this season following …

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers

LA Times  

Luka Doncic reacts after drawing a foul on a basket in the first half. “Felt like I didn’t know what I was doing.” Following his best game as a Laker when he scored 32 points against Denver, Doncic hunted for rhythm Tuesday against Dallas — a search that was mostly fruitless. “And we don’t win the game if Do’ doesn’t …

NBA Roundup: Boston Celtics routs New York Knicks for fifth straight win
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3 weeks ago

NBA Roundup: Boston Celtics routs New York Knicks for fifth straight win

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-105 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Sunday. Thunder 130, Timberwolves 123 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points on 13-for-24 shooting from the field, grabbed eight rebounds and dished eight assists, and Oklahoma City held on …

Celtics face the Raptors, seek 6th straight win
3 weeks ago

Celtics face the Raptors, seek 6th straight win

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors Toronto; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston will attempt to extend its five-game win streak with a victory over Toronto. The Raptors’ 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.9 fewer made shots on average than the 12.6 per game the Celtics give up. The Celtics average 117.4 points per game, 1.0 …

Irving and the Mavericks take on conference foe Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Irving and the Mavericks take on conference foe Los Angeles

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -8; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Dallas ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 33.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Anthony Davis averaging 9.1. LAST 10 …

Cleveland faces Orlando on 7-game win streak
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3 weeks ago

Cleveland faces Orlando on 7-game win streak

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to build upon its seven-game win streak with a victory against Orlando. Cleveland averages 122.9 points while outscoring opponents by 11.2 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 5-5, averaging 106.6 points, 45.3 rebounds, 21.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting …

Mitchell scores 33 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 129-123 for 7th straight win
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3 weeks ago

Mitchell scores 33 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 129-123 for 7th straight win

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, fellow All-Star Evan Mobley had 25 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 129-123 on Sunday night. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 points, Ja Morant had 21 points and 10 assists, and Luke Kennard added 19 points off the bench. The matchup featured the two …

Jayson Tatum scores 25 points as Celtics cruise to 118-105 win over Knicks
3 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum scores 25 points as Celtics cruise to 118-105 win over Knicks

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 25 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 118-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Jaylen Brown had 24 points and eight rebounds, and Derrick White finished with 19 points for Boston, which won its fifth straight and improved to 3-0 against the Knicks this season. …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers hammers New York Knicks by 37 points
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Bucks overcome Antetokounmpo’s foul trouble and hold on for a 104-101 victory over Wizards
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bucks overcome Antetokounmpo’s foul trouble and hold on for a 104-101 victory over Wizards

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Kyle Kuzma scored 19 points in his return to Washington, and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foul trouble to beat the Wizards 104-101 on Friday night. That foul led to two Washington free throws that cut Milwaukee’s lead to five. The Bucks were also without Damian Lillard and with Antetokounmpo in foul trouble, it wasn’t a shock …

Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley power East-leading Cavaliers to 142-105 blowout of Knicks
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley power East-leading Cavaliers to 142-105 blowout of Knicks

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers bullied the New York Knicks from the start Friday night, winning 142-105 in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and Karl-Anthony Towns 23 for the Knicks, who beat Chicago in overtime on Thursday in their first …

Donovan Mitchell scores 26 points as the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers beat the Nets 110-97
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 26 points as the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers beat the Nets 110-97

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and three Cleveland teammates scored in double figures as the Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets 110-97 on Thursday night. Darius Garland scored 18 points, Evan Mobley added 18 points and 13 rebounds and Jarrett Allen finished with 16 points and 20 rebounds for Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland, which improved to 45-10. Nets: Before …

Pritchard and Tatum lead Celtics to 124-104 win over 76ers
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pritchard and Tatum lead Celtics to 124-104 win over 76ers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Payton Pritchard made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Jayson Tatum finished with his fourth career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 124-104 on Thursday night. Jaylen Brown added 20 points, Kristaps Porzingis scored 17, and Derrick White had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who have won eight of nine. Takeaways Celtics: …

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