Jamal Murray drops career-high 55 points as Nuggets extend winning streak
1 month, 1 week ago

Jamal Murray drops career-high 55 points as Nuggets extend winning streak

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Jamal Murray delivered a career-best performance, scoring 55 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the Denver Nuggets secured a 132-121 victory, marking their eighth consecutive win. Murray and Jokić made history as just the fourth duo in NBA history to each score 55 points in a single season, according to ESPN Research. Following the game, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone praised Murray’s efficient scoring, highlighting that he reached 55 points on 36 attempts, shooting 7-of-15 from beyond the arc and 8-of-9 from the free-throw line. Murray missed a free throw with under a second left in the second quarter, but Jokić grabbed the rebound and scored, extending Denver's lead to 75-56.

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NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets
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NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets

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Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22 total and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Duop Reath had 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench for Portland, which is two games behind the Phoenix Suns and …

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
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NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks

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Jimmy Butler III scored a game-high 24 points, Brandin Podziemski returned from an injury to hit two key late 3-pointers and the host Golden State Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry, held off the Milwaukee Bucks 104-93 on Tuesday night. Clippers 132, Cavaliers 119 Ivica Zubac scored 28 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 33 points and Los Angeles …

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors
2 days, 23 hours ago

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors

The Hindu  

Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 38 points, Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets, playing without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, stunned the Golden State Warriors 114-105 in San Francisco on Monday. Stephon Castle scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Devin Vassell had 17 points and eight boards for the Spurs, who lost for the fifth …

Simons scores 30 points as Trail Blazers beat last-place Wizards 112-97
3 days, 2 hours ago

Simons scores 30 points as Trail Blazers beat last-place Wizards 112-97

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Anfernee Simons scored 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 112-97 on Monday night for their second consecutive victory following a five-game slide. Simons scored 16 points in the first half to help put the Blazers up 59-49 at the break. Trail Blazers: Improved to 18-16 at home and moved within three games …

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer
5 days ago

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole swished a 35-foot, 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left to give the visiting Washington Wizards a stunning 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Alperen Sengun added 24 points and 15 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet finished with 23 points and seven assists, as Houston won its sixth straight game. Grizzlies 125, Heat 91 Jaren Jackson Jr. scored …

Toronto plays Portland on 3-game win streak
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Toronto plays Portland on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Toronto seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Portland. The Trail Blazers’ 12.7 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.5 fewer made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Raptors allow. The Raptors average 110.8 points per game, …

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127
1 week, 3 days ago

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 on Monday night. Jamal Murray scored 34 points for the Nuggets, who lost 127-103 in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Lu Dort had a season-high 26 points and made eight 3-pointers and Isaiah Hartenstein scored 20 points for …

Cade Cunningham’s 28 points help Pistons beat Trail Blazers 119-117
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1 week, 4 days ago

Cade Cunningham’s 28 points help Pistons beat Trail Blazers 119-117

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Cade Cunningham scored 28 points, Tobias Harris added 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-112 on Sunday night. The Pistons took the lead for good when Isaiah Stewart scored inside to make it 33-32 early in the second quarter and Cunningham made a layup that pushed Detroit’s lead to …

Portland hosts Detroit for cross-conference contest
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Portland hosts Detroit for cross-conference contest

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Detroit Pistons vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -2.5; over/under is 231.5 BOTTOM LINE: Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers host Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons in non-conference action. TOP PERFORMERS: Shaedon Sharpe is scoring 17.7 points per game and averaging 4.0 rebounds for the Trail Blazers. LAST 10 GAMES: …

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns
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1 week, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic produced 31 points, a career-high 22 assists and 21 rebounds as the host Denver Nuggets rallied after losing a 21-point lead to beat the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime on Friday. Evan Mobley provided 19 points and 10 rebounds, De’Andre Hunter had 15 points off the bench and Jarrett Allen provided 14 points and 11 boards for the …

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns
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1 week, 6 days ago

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns

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DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime Friday night after losing a 21-point lead. Jokic became the first NBA player with a triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists. They went ahead 122-120 in the final minute, but …

Jokic has 22 points, 14 rebounds, Nuggets beat Kings, 116-110
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Jokic has 22 points, 14 rebounds, Nuggets beat Kings, 116-110

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110 on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 18 of his 35 points in the third quarter to give Sacramento a 93-84 lead heading into the fourth, but Westbrook gave the Nuggets …

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers edge Portland Trail Blazers with De’Andre Hunter’s late 3 in OT
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2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Cavs rally to beat Blazers in OT for 10th straight NBA victory
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Cavs rally to beat Blazers in OT for 10th straight NBA victory

Hindustan Times  

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

NBA Roundup: Quentin Grimes scores 44 and Philadelphia 76ers beats Golden State Warriors to snap losing streak
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

The Hindu  

Quentin Grimes scored a career-high 44 points on 18-of-24 shooting as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 126-119 home victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Detroit Pistons 115, Brooklyn Nets 94 Jalen Duren powered for 18 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high six blocks and host Detroit Pistons won for the ninth time in …

Jokic has a triple-double to help Denver snap Detroit’s 8-game winning streak, 134-119
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jokic has a triple-double to help Denver snap Detroit’s 8-game winning streak, 134-119

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DETROIT — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists, Jamal Murray scored 31 points, and the Denver Nuggets ended the Detroit Pistons’ eight-game winning streak with a 134-119 win on Friday night. Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points and Christian Braun matched Jokic with 23 for Denver, which has won 11 of its last 13 games. The …

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 points in Warriors’ win over Magic
3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 points in Warriors’ win over Magic

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with his 11th and 12th 3-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the Golden State Warriors’ 121-115 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Pelicans 124, Suns 116 Zion Williamson scored 27 points, matched his career-high of …

Shaedon Sharpe’s eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Shaedon Sharpe’s eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Shaedon Sharpe threw down a vicious one-handed slam that was immediately hailed as one of the best dunks of the season, part of a career-best 36-point performance that carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a 129-121 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Sharpe shot 13 of 26 from the floor and and converted all four of …

Poole, Wizards to host Simons and the Trail Blazers
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Poole, Wizards to host Simons and the Trail Blazers

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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland visits Washington for a non-conference matchup. The Wizards are shooting 43.9% from the field this season, 3.3 percentage points lower than the 47.2% the Trail Blazers allow to opponents. Deni Avdija is scoring 14.8 points per game and averaging 6.4 rebounds for the Trail Blazers. LAST …

NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak
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NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak

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Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 points and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Nuggets 123-100 on Saturday night to end Denver’s nine-game winning streak. Aaron Gordon scored 24 points, Jamal Murray added 19, Russell Westbrook finished with 17, Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 and Christian Braun contributed 10. Toumani Camara recorded 20 …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers hammers New York Knicks by 37 points
3 weeks, 6 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 …

LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102
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LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102

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PORTLAND, Ore. — LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night. After an empty possession for Portland, James made a 3-pointer to give the Lakers an 86-81 lead. James then made a fadeaway jumper to cap a …

NBA roundup: Doncic scores 16 but Lakers fall to Jazz, Jamal Murray’s 55 lifts Nuggets over Blazers
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Doncic scores 16 but Lakers fall to Jazz, Jamal Murray’s 55 lifts Nuggets over Blazers

The Hindu  

Jamal Murray poured in a career-best 55 points to lead the Nuggets to a 132-121 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Denver’s eighth straight victory. Jordan Clarkson added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Jazz, who snapped a three-game losing streak that included a 132-113 road defeat against the Lakers on Monday. LeBron James …

Fueled by grudge, Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points in Nuggets’ win over Trail Blazers
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1 month, 1 week ago

Fueled by grudge, Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points in Nuggets’ win over Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

DENVER — The only thing hotter than Jamal Murray’s jumper on Wednesday night might have been his temper. “They shouldn’t have done that,” Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji said about the trash talk. “When he’s mad, there’s no one in the world that can stop him.” Murray conjured up visions of “Playoff Murray” in Denver’s last game before the All-Star break. …

Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win
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1 month, 1 week ago

Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray scored a career-high 55 points, Nikola Jokic had his 25th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-121 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory. It’s the third-most points in franchise history, trailing only David Thompson’s 73-point game on April 9, 1978, and Jokic’s 56-point effort Dec. 7. Denver …

Denver hosts Portland after Jokic’s 40-point game
1 month, 1 week ago

Denver hosts Portland after Jokic’s 40-point game

Associated Press  

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts the Portland Trail Blazers after Nikola Jokic scored 40 points in the Denver Nuggets’ 146-117 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Nuggets average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 fewer makes per game than the Trail Blazers give up. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Jokic scores 40 and the Nuggets beat the Blazers 146-117 for their 7th straight win
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1 month, 1 week ago

Jokic scores 40 and the Nuggets beat the Blazers 146-117 for their 7th straight win

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DENVER — Nikola Jokic scored 40 points, Christian Braun had 26 points, and the surging Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 146-117 on Monday night for their seventh straight win. The seven-game winning streak is the longest of the season for the Nuggets, who played without Michael Porter Jr. for the second straight game due to hamstring tightness. Donovan …

NBA roundup: LeBron James makes history in Lakers’ win over Warriors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: LeBron James makes history in Lakers’ win over Warriors

The Hindu  

LeBron James poured in 42 points to join Michael Jordan as the only 40-year-olds to score 40 points in an NBA game as the host Los Angeles Lakers notched a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Pacers 119, Clippers 112 Pascal Siakam collected 33 points and 11 rebounds and Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points as Indiana …

Simons has 30 and Blazers win sixth straight with 108-102 win over Kings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Simons has 30 and Blazers win sixth straight with 108-102 win over Kings

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Anfernee Simons had 30 points, including eight 3-pointers, and the Portland Trail Blazers won their sixth straight game with a 108-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Sacramento pulled in front 91-90 on DeRozan’s jumper and free throw with 6:36 left, but Sharpe answered with a 3-pointer that gave the Blazers back the lead for …

NBA wrap: 76ers pip Mavericks, LeBron helps Lakers thump Clippers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA wrap: 76ers pip Mavericks, LeBron helps Lakers thump Clippers

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in his first action in a month to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-116 victory Tuesday night over the Dallas Mavericks, which fell to 0-2 since trading star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. READ: NBA: LeBron relishing ‘special’ Doncic double act at Lakers Donovan Mitchell scored 31 …

Trail Blazers play the Pacers on 3-game win streak
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trail Blazers play the Pacers on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -5.5; over/under is 233 BOTTOM LINE: Portland will attempt to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Indiana. The Trail Blazers are shooting 45.2% from the field this season, 2.1 percentage points lower than the 47.3% the Pacers allow to opponents. LAST …

Ayton helps the Trail Blazers beat the Suns 121-119 for 4th straight win
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ayton helps the Trail Blazers beat the Suns 121-119 for 4th straight win

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Deandre Ayton had 25 points and 20 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers edged the Phoenix Suns 121-119 in overtime on Monday night for their fourth consecutive victory. The Blazers had a 120-117 lead when Avdija fouled Devin Booker on a 3-pointer with 4.4 seconds left. On Portland’s next possession, Ayton got two offensive rebounds and made …

NBA roundup: Wizards stun Wolves, end 16-game skid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Wizards stun Wolves, end 16-game skid

The Hindu  

Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points to help the visiting Washington Wizards snap a 16-game losing streak with a 105-103 win over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Jordan Poole scored 19 points for Washington, which avoided a franchise-record-setting 17th straight loss and won for the first time since beating the visiting Chicago Bulls 125-107 on January 1. Nuggets …

NBA Roundup: Celtics win on Jayson Tatum’s last-second shot
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA Roundup: Celtics win on Jayson Tatum’s last-second shot

The Hindu  

Jaylen Brown scored 28 points, and Jayson Tatum added 27, including a tiebreaking jumper with 0.2 seconds left, as the visiting Boston Celtics held off the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 on Friday night. Tatum added 10 assists, Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White scored 16 points each, and Luke Kornet had 11 off the bench for the Celtics, who earned their …

Trail Blazers beat the Magic 119-90 for their 6th victory in 7 games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trail Blazers beat the Magic 119-90 for their 6th victory in 7 games

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Scoot Henderson had 23 points, seven assists and five rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 119-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Shaedon Sharpe also had 23 points and Deandre Ayton added 22 points and eight rebounds to help Portland win for the sixth time in seven games. I don’t think we did that.” Trail …

NBA roundup: Tyrese Maxey scores 43 points as Philadelphia 76ers beats Los Angeles Lakers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Tyrese Maxey scores 43 points as Philadelphia 76ers beats Los Angeles Lakers

The Hindu  

Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers used a dominant second quarter to power a 118-104 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, extending its winning streak to three games. LeBron James amassed 31 points, eight rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers, which lost star centre Anthony Davis in the first quarter to an …

Deni Avdija scores 30 as Trail Blazers beat Bucks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deni Avdija scores 30 as Trail Blazers beat Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Deni Avdija scored a career-best 30 points and collected nine rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Damian Lillard's return to town for the second straight season with a solid 125-112 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. HT Image Anfernee Simons registered 25 points and seven assists and Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 14 rebounds as …

Avdija scores 30 as the Blazers top former teammate Lillard and the Bucks 125-112
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Avdija scores 30 as the Blazers top former teammate Lillard and the Bucks 125-112

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Deni Avdija scored a season-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers bested former teammate Damian Lillard with a 125-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. The game marked Lillard’s second trip to Portland since he was traded to the Bucks ahead of last season. Trail Blazers: Guard Scoot Henderson was named to the Rising …

Simons scores 27 points as Trail Blazers beat Hornets 102-97 for 4th straight victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Simons scores 27 points as Trail Blazers beat Hornets 102-97 for 4th straight victory

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth straight win. Deni Avdija had 18 points and Dononvan Clingan added 13 rebounds as the Blazers outscored the Hornets 29-22 in the fourth quarter. …

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic’s 5th straight triple-double lifts Nuggets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic’s 5th straight triple-double lifts Nuggets

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists for his fifth straight triple-double, and the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night. Domantas Sabonis had 23 points and 19 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 24 and De’Aaron Fox finished with 17 points for Sacramento, which is now 10-3 under interim …

Nikola Jokic hits 66-foot heave to highlight his 5th straight triple-double
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic hits 66-foot heave to highlight his 5th straight triple-double

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DENVER — Nikola Jokic took an inbounds pass with 1.7 seconds left in the third quarter, turned and let fly with a 66-foot heave that got all net at the other end. “He’s a guy that has this uncanny ability.” Jokic took the low-percentage shot but saw his 3-point average rise. It’s going to help us.” Jokic’s shot highlighted his …

Nikola Jokic has 5th straight triple-double to help the Nuggets beat the Kings, 132-123
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic has 5th straight triple-double to help the Nuggets beat the Kings, 132-123

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had his fifth straight triple-double before the fourth quarter, finishing with 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night. Nuggets: Jokic, voted an All-Star starter, had 12 points in the fourth quarter. Key moment The Kings could have packed it in after …

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets dominate 76ers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets dominate 76ers

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and the host Denver Nuggets beat the reeling Philadelphia 76ers 144-109 on Tuesday night. Lakers 111, Wizards 88 Anthony Davis recorded 29 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots to help Los Angeles beat visiting Washington. READ | NBA roundup: Pelicans come back …

Nikola Jokic records his 19th triple-double of the season, Nuggets cruise to 144-109 win over 76ers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic records his 19th triple-double of the season, Nuggets cruise to 144-109 win over 76ers

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 19th triple-double of the season, reserve Aaron Gordon was nearly perfect from the floor and the Denver Nuggets beat Philadelphia 144-109 on Tuesday night, extending the 76ers’ losing streak to seven games. Tyrese Maxey had 28 points and 10 assists for a Sixers team that remains …

Vucevic leads Chicago against Portland after 40-point game
2 months ago

Vucevic leads Chicago against Portland after 40-point game

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -4; over/under is 236 BOTTOM LINE: Chicago visits the Portland Trail Blazers after Nikola Vucevic scored 40 points in the Bulls’ 125-123 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Trail Blazers score 107.8 points per game, 12.8 fewer points than the 120.6 the Bulls give …

NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Jimmy Butler’s return to Heat
2 months ago

NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Jimmy Butler’s return to Heat

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic posted his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, bundling 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 133-113 road win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Mavericks 106, Thunder 98 Kyrie Irving scored 25 points to lead Dallas to a home win over Oklahoma City, which was missing star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander due to …

Murray scores 30 points, Jokic has another triple-double to help Nuggets roll past Butler and Heat
2 months ago

Murray scores 30 points, Jokic has another triple-double to help Nuggets roll past Butler and Heat

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler’s return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on Friday night. Takeaways Nuggets: Denver hit the midway point of the season at 25-16, putting the Nuggets on pace to win at least 60% of …

Westbrook and Jokic help Nuggets erase double-digit deficit in 112-101 win over Mavericks
2 months, 1 week ago

Westbrook and Jokic help Nuggets erase double-digit deficit in 112-101 win over Mavericks

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Russell Westbrook had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and Nikola Jokic added 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists as the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-101 on Sunday. Klay Thompson scored 25 points to lead the Mavericks, who are 2-5 playing without All-Star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie …

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