Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards posts 44 points in win over Suns
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards posts 44 points in win over Suns

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Anthony Edwards recorded 44 points, seven assists and five rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves post a 116-98 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. HT Image Donte DiVincenzo scored 24 points on a season-high eight 3-pointers and also had a career-best six steals as Minnesota won for just the third time in the past nine games. Julius Randle, returning after a 13-game absence due to a right groin strain, scored 20 points and Jaden McDaniels added 13 points, seven rebounds and three steals for the Timberwolves. Durant later scored five straight points as Phoenix moved within 104-93 with four minutes remaining.

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NBA roundup: Suns prevail on Devin Booker’s late jumper
1 day, 18 hours ago

NBA roundup: Suns prevail on Devin Booker’s late jumper

The Hindu  

Devin Booker knocked down a 20-foot jumper with 1.7 seconds remaining to give the Phoenix Suns a 108-106 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Booker added 19 points and 12 assists, Ryan Dunn had 12 points and nine rebounds and Nick Richards contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds for Phoenix. Gary Trent Jr. scored 19 points off …

Devin Booker's late bucket lifts Suns over Bucks
1 day, 20 hours ago

Devin Booker's late bucket lifts Suns over Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Devin Booker knocked down a 20-foot jumper with 1.7 seconds remaining to give the Phoenix Suns a 108-106 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. HT Image Kevin Durant recorded 38 points, eight rebounds and five assists as the Suns won their fourth consecutive game. Booker added 19 points and 12 assists, Ryan Dunn had 12 points and …

Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers
3 days ago

Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Jayson Tatum had 30 points, nine assists and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 129-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Sam Hauser shot 8 for 10 from long distance and scored 24 points, and Derrick White added 17 points and eight assists for Boston, which …

NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James’ return
3 days, 18 hours ago

NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James’ return

The Hindu  

Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey led the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls to a 146-115 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, spoiling the returns of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. Pacers 108, Nets 103 Tyrese Haliburton returned to the Indiana lineup from a three-game absence to put up 16 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, and …

Milwaukee visits Phoenix after Durant’s 42-point performance
3 days, 19 hours ago

Milwaukee visits Phoenix after Durant’s 42-point performance

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after Kevin Durant scored 42 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Milwaukee ranks eighth in the NBA averaging 14.1 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 38.2% from deep. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 6-4, averaging 120.4 points, 43.6 rebounds, …

Pacers face the Timberwolves on 4-game win streak
3 days, 19 hours ago

Pacers face the Timberwolves on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will attempt to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Pacers take on Minnesota. The Pacers make 48.9% of their shots from the field this season, which is 2.9 percentage points higher than the Timberwolves have allowed to their opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 6-4, averaging …

Antetokounmpo has 32 points and 17 rebounds in Bucks’ 114-108 win over Kings
3 days, 20 hours ago

Antetokounmpo has 32 points and 17 rebounds in Bucks’ 114-108 win over Kings

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks shook off a sluggish start to beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Saturday night. Kyle Kuzma added 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Bucks, who trailed 25-17 after one quarter and were down by 14 early in the third. The Bucks were without Damian …

NBA roundup: Rockets get by Heat for 9th straight win
4 days, 16 hours ago

NBA roundup: Rockets get by Heat for 9th straight win

The Hindu  

Fred VanVleet scored 13 of his game-high 37 points in the fourth quarter as the Houston Rockets won its ninth straight game, defeating the host Miami Heat 102-98 on Friday night. Celtics 121, Jazz 99 Kristaps Porzingis compiled 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as Boston defeated Utah in Salt Lake City for its ninth win in its last …

Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker’s 41-point performance
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6 days, 19 hours ago

Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker’s 41-point performance

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix plays the Cleveland Cavaliers after Devin Booker scored 41 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 127-121 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Suns average 14.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Cavaliers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121
6 days, 20 hours ago

Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Wednesday night. Kevin Durant had 26 points and eight assists and Nick Richards had 18 points, nine rebounds and three blocks as the Suns won for the third time in their last four games. Key moment …

Zion Williamson (29 points) carries Pelicans past Timberwolves
6 days, 22 hours ago

Zion Williamson (29 points) carries Pelicans past Timberwolves

Hindustan Times  

Zion Williamson scored 29 points on 12-for-16 shooting, and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 119-115 win Wednesday night in Minneapolis. HT Image Williamson added eight assists, five rebounds and three steals for New Orleans, which won its first game since forward Trey Murphy III sustained a season-ending shoulder injury. Williamson and Jordan Hawkins combined for …

Mamukelashvili makes NBA history with 34 points in 19 minutes to fuel Spurs’ 120-105 win over Knicks
6 days, 22 hours ago

Mamukelashvili makes NBA history with 34 points in 19 minutes to fuel Spurs’ 120-105 win over Knicks

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points on 13-for-14 shooting in 19 minutes to become the first player in NBA history to score 34 points while playing less than 20 minutes as the San Antonio Spurs upended the New York Knicks 120-105 on Wednesday night. Mamukelashvili, who was 7 for 7 from 3-point range, had 13 points, …

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
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1 week ago

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
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day ago

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

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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 …

Devin Booker leads big 2nd quarter, Suns rout Raptors 129-89
1 week, 1 day ago

Devin Booker leads big 2nd quarter, Suns rout Raptors 129-89

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 27 points and led a second-quarter surge as the Phoenix Suns routed the Toronto Raptors 129-89 on Monday night. Playing without injured guard Bradley Beal again, the Suns saw seven players score in double figures. Scottie Barnes had 16 points and Immanuel Quickley had 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Raptors, playing …

Toppin’s 34 points and late 3 in OT lead depleted Pacers to 132-130 win, stop Wolves’ streak at 8
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1 week, 1 day ago

Toppin’s 34 points and late 3 in OT lead depleted Pacers to 132-130 win, stop Wolves’ streak at 8

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Obi Toppin’s fourth 3-pointer of overtime came with 3.5 seconds left to lift the short-handed Indiana Pacers over Minnesota 132-130 on Monday night, ending the Timberwolves’ eight-game winning streak. Toppin had a season-high 34 points on 7-for-10 shooting from deep to help the Pacers win without their top six scorers down the stretch. Anthony Edwards scored 29 of …

Edwards leads Minnesota against Indiana after 41-point game
1 week, 2 days ago

Edwards leads Minnesota against Indiana after 41-point game

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -7.5; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts the Indiana Pacers after Anthony Edwards scored 41 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 128-102 win against the Utah Jazz. Indiana ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference scoring 51.1 points per game in the paint led by Pascal Siakam …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Darius Garland added 20 points and nine assists to lead the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers to their franchise-record 16th consecutive victory, a 133-124 win Friday over the Memphis Grizzlies. Clippers 121, Hawks 98 James Harden and Kawhi Leonard both scored 25 points to lead Los Angeles past host Atlanta for its fifth …

Utah takes on Minnesota, looks to end 8-game slide
1 week, 4 days ago

Utah takes on Minnesota, looks to end 8-game slide

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Utah is looking to stop its eight-game losing streak with a victory over Minnesota. The Timberwolves’ 15.2 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.4 more made shots on average than the 14.8 per game the Jazz allow. The Jazz average 112.5 points per game, 3.5 more …

Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106
1 week, 4 days ago

Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker had 22 points and 13 assists, Kevin Durant also scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 122-106 on Friday night. Tyus Jones made six 3-pointers to finish with 20 points as the Suns made 24 3-pointers in the game, one short of the franchise record. Ryan Dunn scored 16 points, Bradley Beal …

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry sinks 4,000th 3-pointer as Warriors stretch unbeaten run to six
1 week, 5 days ago

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry sinks 4,000th 3-pointer as Warriors stretch unbeaten run to six

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career 3-pointers on Thursday as the Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco. Bucks 126, Lakers 106 Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds and nine assists to lead Milwaukee …

Four Bucks exceed 20 points in win over slumping Lakers
1 week, 5 days ago

Four Bucks exceed 20 points in win over slumping Lakers

Hindustan Times  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-106 win over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. HT Image Three other Bucks scored more than 20 points to help Milwaukee end its three-game skid. In the first quarter, Doncic made four of his first six shots, scoring …

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95
1 week, 6 days ago

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95

Associated Press  

DENVER — Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, Julius Randle added 25 and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to six games by routing the Denver Nuggets 115-95 on Wednesday night. Rudy Gobert finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who improved to 3-0 against the Nuggets this season. Donte DiVincenzo had 10 points as Minnesota’s bench …

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Nets 109-104 for their second 15-game win streak of season
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2 weeks ago

NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Nets 109-104 for their second 15-game win streak of season

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — All-Star Darius Garland scored 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 109-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, matching the longest winning streak in franchise history at 15 games. Jarrett Allen had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Evan Mobley had 21 points, nine rebounds and …

Minnesota faces Denver, seeks 4th straight road win
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Minnesota faces Denver, seeks 4th straight road win

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Timberwolves face Denver. The Nuggets’ 12.2 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.4 fewer made shots on average than the 12.6 per game the Timberwolves allow. The Timberwolves average 15.2 made 3-pointers per …

Ja Morant scores 29 and Grizzlies climb out of early hole to beat Suns 120-118
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ja Morant scores 29 and Grizzlies climb out of early hole to beat Suns 120-118

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant had 29 points and 12 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from an early 16-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 120-118 on Monday night. Cam Spencer, a rookie on a two-way contract, added a career-high 16 points for Memphis, including a pair of free throws with 14.4 seconds left that sealed the Grizzlies’ third …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder hammers Denver Nuggets for seventh consecutive win
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder hammers Denver Nuggets for seventh consecutive win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead Oklahoma City Thunder to its seventh consecutive victory, a 127-103 rout over visiting Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Clippers 111, Kings 110 James Harden scored 29 points, and Kawhi Leonard added 17 with the game-winning basket at the overtime buzzer as Los Angeles helped its playoff prospects by rallying for a victory over visiting …

Cade Cunningham’s 28 points help Pistons beat Trail Blazers 119-117
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Timberwolves top Spurs 141-124 for 5th straight win on 25-point night for Anthony Edwards
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Timberwolves top Spurs 141-124 for 5th straight win on 25-point night for Anthony Edwards

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs 141-124 on Sunday night for their fifth consecutive victory and highest score this season. De’Aaron Fox scored 22 points on 8-for-12 shooting and Stephon Castle added 20 points for the Spurs, who fell to 3-7 since star center Victor Wembanyama …

Booker and Durant help Suns hold off injury-depleted Mavs 125-116
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

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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 …

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics extend its winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. Nick Smith Jr. scored 19 points and Moussa Diabate added 16 points and 15 rebounds to help the Hornets snap a nine-game losing streak and beat the …

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns
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2 weeks, 4 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 …

Timberwolves play the Spurs on 4-game win streak
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Timberwolves play the Spurs on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota is looking to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Timberwolves take on San Antonio. The Timberwolves average 112.4 points per game, 3.0 fewer points than the 115.4 the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 113.2 points per game, 4.2 more than the 109.0 the Timberwolves …

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Timberwolves run win streak to 3 by beating Hornets
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Timberwolves run win streak to 3 by beating Hornets

Hindustan Times  

Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels pumped in 29 points apiece, and the Minnesota Timberwolves were rolling on offense in a 125-110 victory against the host Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Donte DiVincenzo finished with 16 points, Reid notched 13 points and Randle added nine assists as Minnesota won its third game in a row. LaMelo Ball poured in 28 points …

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone
3 weeks 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 …

Durant scores 34, Suns rally from 23-point deficit in 2nd half to beat the Clippers 119-117
3 weeks ago

Durant scores 34, Suns rally from 23-point deficit in 2nd half to beat the Clippers 119-117

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant scored 34 points, Devin Booker added 17 and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 23-point deficit late in the third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-117 on Tuesday night. The Suns trailed by 19 entering the fourth but came all the way back thanks to big buckets from Durant and backup guard Collin Gillespie. …

Wolves pull away from 76ers in 4th quarter
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3 weeks ago

Wolves pull away from 76ers in 4th quarter

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Naz Reid scored 23 points on 9-for-18 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 126-112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. HT Image Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished with 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting off the bench for Minnesota, which won its second game in a row. Anthony Edwards contributed 18 points and Jaden McDaniels scored …

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

Durant: Suns ‘embarrassed ourselves’ in humiliating 116-98 home loss to the Timberwolves
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Durant: Suns ‘embarrassed ourselves’ in humiliating 116-98 home loss to the Timberwolves

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A brutal season for the Phoenix Suns hit a low Sunday night with a humiliating 116-98 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. “We didn’t play up to our standards at all,” All-Star forward Kevin Durant said. “There’s no doubt that the standings, the circumstances that we’re in, there’s an awareness and we’ve got to do something to change …

Cavs rally to beat Blazers in OT for 10th straight NBA victory
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

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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 …

Edwards scores 44 points, Randle adds 20 in return to help the Timberwolves beat the Suns 116-98
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Edwards scores 44 points, Randle adds 20 in return to help the Timberwolves beat the Suns 116-98

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Anthony Edwards scored 44 points, Julius Randle added 20 in his first game since missing more than a month with an injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 116-98 on Sunday night. Edwards scored 17 points in the third quarter as the Timberwolves took control, turning a two-point halftime deficit into a 83-72 lead heading into …

NBA Roundup: Quentin Grimes scores 44 and Philadelphia 76ers beats Golden State Warriors to snap losing streak
3 weeks, 3 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 …

How to watch Timberwolves at Suns, as Anthony Edwards faces Devin Booker and Kevin Durant
3 weeks, 4 days ago

How to watch Timberwolves at Suns, as Anthony Edwards faces Devin Booker and Kevin Durant

New York Times  

Anthony Edwards is apoplectic. Sunday night’s national TV nightcap pairs two starry if struggling sides, with the Minnesota Timberwolves eager to get out of the Western Conference play-in and the Phoenix Suns scrambling to make it in. The Athletic’s Bob Harkins on Kevin Durant’s rejected trade to the Warriors: “‘I don’t feel like there was a need to make that …

NBA roundup: Donovan Mitchell scores 41 points and leads Cavaliers past Celtics
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Donovan Mitchell scores 41 points and leads Cavaliers past Celtics

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 26 in the second half, as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers extended its winning streak to nine games by beating the Boston Celtics 123-116 Friday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Lakers 106, Clippers 102 Luka Doncic scored 31 points, and LeBron James added 28 points with 13 rebounds as the …

Bol scores 25 points and Suns snap 3-game skid with 125-108 win over shorthanded Pelicans
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bol scores 25 points and Suns snap 3-game skid with 125-108 win over shorthanded Pelicans

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Bol Bol scored 25 points, one shy of his career high, and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 125-108 to snap a three-game skid Friday night. Suns: Led by as many as 29 points before New Orleans’ 38-point fourth quarter. Key moment Bol scored 10 of the Suns’ first 20 points as they …

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 points in Warriors’ win over Magic
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

LeBron James, streaking Lakers top Timberwolves
3 weeks, 5 days ago

LeBron James, streaking Lakers top Timberwolves

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James scored 33 points and hauled in 17 rebounds and Luka Doncic added 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers increased their winning streak to four games with a 111-102 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. HT Image Austin Reaves scored 23 points and Jaxson Hayes added 10 as the Lakers improved to 14-3 …

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