Phoenix hosts Denver on Christmas day
1 week, 1 day ago

Phoenix hosts Denver on Christmas day

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -2; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns square off against the Denver Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. is scoring 18.3 points per game and averaging 6.9 rebounds for the Nuggets. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 113.8 points, 41.6 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field. Nuggets: 6-4, averaging 123.2 points, 45.8 rebounds, 33.6 assists, 9.5 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 52.7% from the field.

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Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121
3 days, 14 hours ago

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 37 points, Jamal Murray scored 21 of his 34 points in a decisive third period, and the Denver Nuggets survived Detroit’s fourth-quarter rally to beat the Pistons 134-121 on Saturday night. Michael Porter Jr. finished with 26 points for Denver, which used an 18-4 run to take the lead for good at halftime and then …

Cleveland plays Denver on 5-game win streak
6 days, 12 hours ago

Cleveland plays Denver on 5-game win streak

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will attempt to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on Denver. Cleveland ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 50.7 points per game in the paint led by Evan Mobley averaging 12.2. Mobley is scoring 18.5 points per game and averaging 9.0 rebounds …

Suns take on the Mavericks on 3-game slide
6 days, 12 hours ago

Suns take on the Mavericks on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix enters the matchup with Dallas after losing three straight games. Phoenix is seventh in the Western Conference with 33.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Jusuf Nurkic averaging 7.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 113.8 points, 41.6 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per …

Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate
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6 days, 13 hours ago

Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Wednesday night in the nightcap to the NBA’s Christmas slate of games. The Nuggets blew out Phoenix 117-90 on Monday night in Denver, but the Suns put up much more of a fight despite playing without Devin Booker and …

Jokic scores 32 points and the Nuggets rout the Suns 117-90
1 week, 1 day ago

Jokic scores 32 points and the Nuggets rout the Suns 117-90

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic scored 13 of his 32 points in a decisive third quarter, and the Denver Nuggets routed the scuffling Phoenix Suns 117-90 on Monday night. Michael Porter Jr. had 24 points on 10-of-12 shooting for Denver, which played without guard Jamal Murray. Nuggets: With Murray out, coach Michael Malone dipped deeper into his bench and gave little-used …

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance
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1 week, 2 days ago

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance

Associated Press  

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

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans
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1 week, 2 days ago

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

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic overcame a slow scoring start for his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. The Pelicans led 107-98 with 7:50 left in regulation, but Jokic scored seven points in a 15-2 Denver run …

New Orleans faces Denver on home skid
1 week, 3 days ago

New Orleans faces Denver on home skid

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -9; over/under is 233.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans plays Denver looking to stop its three-game home skid. Jokic is scoring 31.0 points per game and averaging 13.0 rebounds for the Nuggets. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 107.6 points, 42.5 rebounds, 21.9 assists, 10.6 …

Suns send Trail Blazers to 6th straight loss with 116-109 victory
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Suns send Trail Blazers to 6th straight loss with 116-109 victory

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 28 points and the Phoenix Suns beat Portland 116-109 on Sunday night to extend the Trail Blazers’ losing streak to six games. The Suns never trailed in the first half, but the Trail Blazers began the third quarter with an 11-0 run to take a 62-57 lead. Simons’ 3-pointer gave Portland its first lead at …

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the last two games, had a season-low two assists and tied season lows with 16 points and seven rebounds. Takeaways Clippers: In the …

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets

LA Times  

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, knocks the ball away from Clippers center Ivica Zubac, right, in the first half Friday night in Denver. Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the previous two games, …

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -5; over/under is 229 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix looks to end its three-game losing streak with a victory against Utah. The Jazz’s 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.3 fewer made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Suns allow. …

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -6.5; over/under is 226 BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts the Los Angeles Clippers after Nikola Jokic scored 48 points in the Denver Nuggets’ 141-111 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Los Angeles scores 108.7 points and has outscored opponents by 1.3 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
3 weeks, 3 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. …

Phoenix faces Miami, looks to end road losing streak
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Phoenix faces Miami, looks to end road losing streak

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Miami Heat Miami; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hits the road against Miami looking to end its four-game road losing streak. TOP PERFORMERS: Adebayo is scoring 15.6 points per game with 9.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists for the Heat. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 6-4, averaging 112.4 points, 44.0 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 8.6 steals and 2.7 …

Harden scores 37 and Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 126-122
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Harden scores 37 and Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 126-122

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden scored 39 points — making all 13 of his free throws — and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic’s triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 126-122 on Sunday night. But Los Angeles rallied behind six 3-pointers — three each by Harden and Powell — to lead 92-90 going into the fourth. Key moment Jokic …

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Denver
1 month ago

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Denver

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Inglewood, California; Sunday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its seven-game home win streak intact when the Clippers play Denver. The Clippers average 12.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Nuggets give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 6-4, averaging 106.5 points, 45.5 …

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz
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1 month ago

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Jokic scored 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting in the first quarter alone to rally Denver from an early 12-point deficit. Jamal Murray added 22 points, eight assists and four steals …

Booker and Phoenix take on Brooklyn in non-conference action
1 month ago

Booker and Phoenix take on Brooklyn in non-conference action

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -7; over/under is 220.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets take on the Phoenix Suns in a non-conference matchup. The Nets average 111.6 points per game, 2.0 fewer than the 113.6 the Suns allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 111.9 points, 42.9 rebounds, 26.1 …

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102
1 month, 1 week ago

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Nikola Jokic scored 34 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 24 as the Denver Nuggets used a strong second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 on Saturday night. Austin Reaves scored 19 points and LeBron James added 18 for the Lakers, who lost consecutive home games after starting the season 7-0 at home. Denver trailed …

Luka Doncic returns from injury to score 26 points as Mavericks top the Pelicans 132-91
1 month, 1 week ago

Luka Doncic returns from injury to score 26 points as Mavericks top the Pelicans 132-91

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic returned to the lineup and scored a game-high 26 points, Klay Thompson added 19 and Kyrie Irving had 18 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the undermanned New Orleans Pelicans 132-91 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Doncic, who missed his first game of the season in Dallas’ win at Oklahoma City on Sunday due …

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -8.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Denver looks to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Nuggets take on New Orleans. New Orleans finished 49-33 overall, 30-22 in Western Conference action and 21-19 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Pelicans averaged 115.1 …

Phoenix faces Sacramento, looks for 4th straight road win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Phoenix faces Sacramento, looks for 4th straight road win

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -6.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Suns play Sacramento. Sacramento went 46-36 overall, 30-22 in Western Conference action and 24-17 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Kings averaged 7.6 steals, 4.2 …

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — DeMar DeRozan scored the Kings’ first eight points in overtime and Sacramento snapped the Phoenix Suns’ winning streak at seven with a 127-118 win Sunday night. The Suns led through the fourth quarter until Keegan Murray tipped in his own missed shot with 3.9 seconds to play to give Sacramento a one-point lead. But Murray committed a foul …

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller

The Hindu  

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 29 points, while Julius Randle contributed 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. The Timberwolves earned their third win in the past four games, extending their winning streak to four games.

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory
2 months ago

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday night. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 31 points, while Jusuf Nurkic added 18 points and 14 rebounds. The Suns led by as many as 13 in the first half but settled for a 63-55 lead at the break. The Suns bounced back after blowing a 22-point lead against the …

Thunder Dominates Nuggets in Season Opener, Clinching Top Seed in West
2 months, 1 week ago

Thunder Dominates Nuggets in Season Opener, Clinching Top Seed in West

Associated Press  

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 102-87 in their season opener. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with 28 and 25 points respectively, respectively. Holmgren tied a career high with 14 rebounds, and had five assists and blocked four shots. The Thunder took the lead in the third quarter and held on for the win.

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory
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2 months, 1 week ago

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in overtime, spoiling the Clippers' Intuit Dome debut. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, while Bradley Beal added 24. The Suns dominated the paint and outrebounded the Clippers by nine, with Jusuf Nurkic contributing 21 points for the Clippers. The Suns won despite a late push by the Clippers, …

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night
2 months, 1 week ago

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night

CNN  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in their opening night matchup at the Intuit Dome. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, seven rebounds, three steals, and a block, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. The Clippers had a chance to win in the final seconds but failed to catch a three-pointer from the inbounds pass.

Los Angeles hosts Phoenix, looks to break home skid
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles hosts Phoenix, looks to break home skid

Associated Press  

Phoenix Mercury at Los Angeles Sparks Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks is looking to stop its four-game home slide with a win over Phoenix Mercury. Los Angeles averages 78.6 points per game, 6.1 fewer points than the 84.7 Phoenix allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Sparks: 1-9, averaging 80.6 points, 30.0 rebounds, 19.8 assists, 8.4 steals …

Phoenix faces Chicago on 3-game skid
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Phoenix faces Chicago on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Phoenix Mercury at Chicago Sky Chicago; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury looks to break its three-game slide with a win against Chicago Sky. Chicago’s average of 4.5 made 3-pointers per game is 4.6 fewer made shots on average than the 9.1 per game Phoenix gives up. Phoenix averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more …

Connecticut faces Phoenix following Mabrey’s 26-point showing
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Connecticut faces Phoenix following Mabrey’s 26-point showing

Associated Press  

Connecticut Sun at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun plays the Phoenix Mercury after Marina Mabrey scored 26 points in the Sun’s 86-66 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks. Connecticut ranks fourth in the WNBA scoring 38.5 points per game in the paint led by Brionna Jones averaging 9.6. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 3-7, averaging …

Phoenix faces Washington after Copper’s 28-point game
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Phoenix faces Washington after Copper’s 28-point game

Associated Press  

Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury takes on the Washington Mystics after Kahleah Copper scored 28 points in the Phoenix Mercury’s 74-66 victory against the Atlanta Dream. Phoenix scores 82.3 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than the 83.5 Washington gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 5-5, averaging 80.0 points, 33.1 rebounds, …

Dallas visits Phoenix following Cloud’s 31-point performance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dallas visits Phoenix following Cloud’s 31-point performance

Associated Press  

Dallas Wings at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury takes on the Dallas Wings after Natasha Cloud scored 31 points in the Phoenix Mercury’s 84-78 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Dallas averages 81.0 points per game, 3.9 fewer than the 84.9 Phoenix allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 6-4, averaging 87.6 points, 29.8 rebounds, 20.7 …

Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future
7 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future

Associated Press  

DENVER — As the shock of blowing their 20-point Game 7 lead settled in, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone repeated what had become somewhat of an underlying mantra for his talented but thinned team. “I’m not going to sit here and act like it wasn’t a burden and I wasn’t thinking about it all day every day,” Porter said. In …

Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves face off in game seven of the Western Conference second round. Minnesota ranks third in the Western Conference with 34.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 9.2. The Timberwolves average 12.6 …

Denver looks to clinch series in game 5
8 months ago

Denver looks to clinch series in game 5

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Nuggets -7.5; over/under is 218.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Nuggets lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Los Angeles Lakers in game five. Denver is seventh in the Western Conference with 33.7 defensive rebounds per …

Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
8 months ago

Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA. They’re clearly a particular nightmare for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are one game away from an early summer after Denver stretched its winning streak in this lopsided rivalry to a whopping …

Suns’ Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix
8 months ago

Suns’ Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and the Suns are in a 2-0 hole heading into Friday’s Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who looked mostly dominant in a pair of double-digit wins in …

Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1
8 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -4.5; over/under is 209 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Dallas Mavericks for game three of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 1-1. Kawhi Leonard is scoring 23.7 points per game with 6.1 …

Denver hosts Los Angeles with 1-0 series lead
8 months, 1 week ago

Denver hosts Los Angeles with 1-0 series lead

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Nuggets -7; over/under is 223.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Nuggets lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. Los Angeles is second in the league scoring 55.6 points …

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener
8 months, 1 week ago

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener

Associated Press  

DENVER — Unlike their crowd that drowned out the Los Angeles Lakers’ pregame introductions, the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets were a little late to the playoff party Saturday night. After watching LeBron James score 19 first-half points, capped by a pull-up 3 from 32 feet in the final second that put the Lakers up 60-57, the Nuggets limited the …

Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs
8 months, 1 week ago

Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -2; over/under is 223.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Clippers host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Dallas Mavericks to start the Western Conference first round. The Clippers won the last regular season matchup 107-88 on Nov. 26 led by …

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday
8 months, 1 week ago

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday

Associated Press  

Preview capsules for the first round of the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday. Indiana beat Milwaukee four times in five matchups — an extra game coming with the Pacers’ victory in the semifinals of the In-Season Tournament — and led the league with 123.3 points per game. Story line: The Magic entered the season as one of the NBA’s youngest …

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone’s challenge not to let up after winning the franchise’s first NBA title. “I’m most proud of the fact that as reigning world champion we haven’t been satisfied the whole year,” Malone said. There’s going to be eight really talented teams and there’s a number of teams that I wouldn’t be surprised …

Jazz take on the Nuggets on 12-game skid
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jazz take on the Nuggets on 12-game skid

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nuggets -13.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Denver after losing 12 straight games. Utah is ninth in the Western Conference with 14.0 fast break points per game led by Collin Sexton averaging 3.3. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 0-10, …

NBA: Suns' Devin Booker Joins Wilt Chamberlain in Elite Company With 50-Point Outburst in Win vs New Orleans Pelicans
8 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA: Suns' Devin Booker Joins Wilt Chamberlain in Elite Company With 50-Point Outburst in Win vs New Orleans Pelicans

News 18  

Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. In addition to his 52-point outburst in Phoenix’s 123-109 victory over New Orleans in the Smoothie King Center on Jan. …

Oklahoma City faces Phoenix in conference matchup
9 months ago

Oklahoma City faces Phoenix in conference matchup

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder host Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The Suns average 12.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 fewer made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the Thunder give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 7-3, averaging 116.6 …

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97
9 months ago

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97

Associated Press  

DENVER — Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night. “I’m glad we didn’t let that San Antonio game bleed over to the next game,” Durant said in reference to the Suns’ road loss Monday night …

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