NBA roundup: Clippers beat Lakers in Los Angeles derby to extend success in new home
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NBA roundup: Clippers beat Lakers in Los Angeles derby to extend success in new home

The Hindu  

James Harden scored 21 points to go along with 12 assists, Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers earned a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in the first game between the teams at Inglewood, Calif., since March 1999. LeBron James scored 25 points and dished out 11 assists and Anthony Davis had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Lakers, who lost their third consecutive road game and fell for the fourth time in their past six games overall. Nuggets 113, Magic 100 Nikola Jokic notched his 18th triple-double of the season by posting 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 boards and Denver beat host Orlando. Zach LaVine scored 27 points and Nikola Vucevic added 17 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for the Bulls, who dropped their fifth consecutive game.

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NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers
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NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers

The Hindu  

LeBron James tipped in the game-winning layup as time expired, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday. James, who didn’t connect on a field goal until the fourth quarter, finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as the Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak. Doncic had 34 points, seven …

NBA roundup: Josh Hart leads record night as Knicks top Mavs
2 days, 3 hours ago

NBA roundup: Josh Hart leads record night as Knicks top Mavs

The Hindu  

Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns became the first teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game in New York Knicks history Tuesday night, leading the hosts to a 128-113 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Evan Mobley added 21 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots as Cleveland won its second straight game following a four-game slide. Donovan Clingan registered 18 …

NBA roundup: Suns prevail on Devin Booker’s late jumper
3 days, 4 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 …

Lakers lose to Magic despite combined 56 points from LeBron, Doncic
3 days, 11 hours ago

Lakers lose to Magic despite combined 56 points from LeBron, Doncic

Al Jazeera  

The LA Lakers’ chances of securing a top-two Western Conference playoff spot took another hit with a loss in Orlando. The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another setback in their NBA playoff push, falling 118-106 to the Orlando Magic, who notched their first home victory since February. The defeat follows the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Chicago Bulls in James’s first …

Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers
4 days, 10 hours 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 …

Cavaliers snap 4-game skid with 120-91 victory over Jazz
4 days, 13 hours ago

Cavaliers snap 4-game skid with 120-91 victory over Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Jarrett Allen scored 18 points and Donovan Mitchell added 16, helping Cleveland snap a four-game losing streak with a 120-91 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Allen bookended the run with a pair of baskets, his second one giving Cleveland a 66-45 lead five minutes into the second half. Takeaways Cavaliers: Cleveland exploited Utah’s poor …

NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James’ return
5 days, 3 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
5 days, 5 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, …

Orlando plays Los Angeles, looks to break home skid
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Orlando plays Los Angeles, looks to break home skid

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic Orlando, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Orlando takes on Los Angeles looking to end its six-game home losing streak. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference with 15.8 fast break points per game led by LeBron James averaging 4.9. LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 4-6, averaging 109.3 points, 39.2 rebounds, 21.7 assists, …

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks back from 14 down against Kings
5 days, 6 hours ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks back from 14 down against Kings

Hindustan Times  

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Saturday. HT Image Brook Lopez scored 21 points, Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 off the bench, and Taurean Prince had 15 for Milwaukee, which outscored the Kings 28-19 in the fourth quarter. Ellis scored 15 …

Antetokounmpo has 32 points and 17 rebounds in Bucks’ 114-108 win over Kings
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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: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings
5 days, 11 hours ago

NBA: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings

Al Jazeera  

LeBron James scored 17 points but Chicago Bulls’ Coby White led the scoring with 36 points in his side’s 146-115 win. The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115, spoiling superstar LeBron James’s return from a two-week absence with a groin injury. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer James delivered 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in his 31 …

Clippers’ five-game winning streak ends in loss to NBA-leading Thunder
5 days, 11 hours ago

Clippers’ five-game winning streak ends in loss to NBA-leading Thunder

LA Times  

Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives between Clippers defenders during the Thunder’s 103-101 win at the Intuit Dome on Sunday. Facing the NBA’s top team and one of the league’s elite players, the Clippers needed to be at their best Sunday if they were to extend their winning streak to six games. They’ve been the best team in the league.” …

NBA roundup: Rockets get by Heat for 9th straight win
6 days, 2 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 …

James Harden, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers over Grizzlies 128-120 for fifth straight win
6 days, 5 hours ago

James Harden, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers over Grizzlies 128-120 for fifth straight win

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden scored 30 points, Kawhi Leonard added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers used a big second half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-108 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. The Clippers scored 68 points in the second half to turn a six-point halftime deficit into a 20-point victory. Jaren …

NBA 2025 roundup: White stars as Bulls storm back from 19 down to beat Kings; LeBron, Doncic sit out in Lakers defeat
1 week ago

NBA 2025 roundup: White stars as Bulls storm back from 19 down to beat Kings; LeBron, Doncic sit out in Lakers defeat

The Hindu  

Coby White scored 31 of his 35 points after halftime as the Chicago Bulls overturned a 19-point deficit to defeat the host Sacramento Kings 128-116 on Thursday night in the NBA. White knocked down 13 of 14 free throws, while Kevin Huerter added 25 points -- including 5 of 9 3-pointers -- seven assists and four steals, and Nikola Vucevic …

Kings take on the Bucks in non-conference play
1 week ago

Kings take on the Bucks in non-conference play

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in non-conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Malik Monk is scoring 18.1 points per game and averaging 3.8 rebounds for the Kings. LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 4-6, averaging 115.4 points, 40.3 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 6.9 …

Lakers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak
1 week ago

Lakers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles heads into a matchup with Chicago as winners of three games in a row. Chicago is third in the league scoring 17.8 fast break points per game led by Coby White averaging 4.0. TOP PERFORMERS: Gabe Vincent is scoring 6.2 points per game and …

LaMelo Ball scores 25 points, Hornets use balanced scoring to beat the Knicks 115-98
1 week ago

LaMelo Ball scores 25 points, Hornets use balanced scoring to beat the Knicks 115-98

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball had 25 points and five Charlotte players scored in double figures as the Hornets beat the New York Knicks 115-98 Thursday night for their fourth victory in seven games. Anunoby scored 25 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points, 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who have lost three of their last four games and six …

James Harden scores 30 as red-hot Clippers pick up their fifth straight win
1 week ago

James Harden scores 30 as red-hot Clippers pick up their fifth straight win

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden puts up a shot during the first half of a 128-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at the Intuit Dome on Friday night. The Clippers have proven they can go toe-to-toe with elite teams and they’ve done so without coach Tyronn Lue, who has missed five of the last seven games because of back pain. “We …

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

The Hindu  

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 …

Los Angeles takes on Memphis, aims for 8th straight home win
1 week, 1 day ago

Los Angeles takes on Memphis, aims for 8th straight home win

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers Inglewood, California; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its seven-game home win streak intact when the Clippers take on Memphis. Jaren Jackson Jr. is scoring 22.4 points per game and averaging 5.7 rebounds for the Grizzlies. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 7-3, averaging 117.3 points, 42.1 rebounds, 26.0 assists, …

Spurs host the 76ers in non-conference action
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Spurs host the 76ers in non-conference action

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio and Philadelphia square off in non-conference action. Philadelphia ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference scoring 46.4 points per game in the paint led by Tyrese Maxey averaging 10.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 4-6, averaging 122.9 points, 40.7 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 8.0 steals and 3.7 …

Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker’s 41-point performance
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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: …

Los Angeles faces Milwaukee, aims for 4th straight win
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Los Angeles faces Milwaukee, aims for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -2.5; over/under is 226 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will attempt to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory against Milwaukee. Los Angeles is ninth in the NBA giving up only 111.4 points per game while holding opponents to 45.9% shooting. LAST 10 …

Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121
1 week, 1 day 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 …

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic extended their winning streak with a 120-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 19 in the NBA regular game at Crypto.com Arena. After this win, the Lakers secured their ninth consecutive home victory, their longest home winning streak since 2018. Since the start of the game, Doncic set the rhythm for …

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles
1 week, 1 day ago

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets. Dorian Finney-Smith scored 14 points, and Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht each added 12 as the Lakers earned their third straight win and ninth consecutive …

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

The Hindu  

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 …

Clippers rally past Cavaliers 132-119, handing East leaders a second straight loss
1 week, 2 days ago

Clippers rally past Cavaliers 132-119, handing East leaders a second straight loss

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers their second straight loss, 132-119 on Tuesday night. Ivica Zubac had 28 points and 20 rebounds and James Harden added 22 points and nine assists in the Clippers’ fourth straight victory. Takeaways Cavaliers: Despite losing two in a row for the first …

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors
1 week, 3 days 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 …

No coach, no problem as Clippers rise up to beat NBA-leading Cavaliers
1 week, 3 days ago

No coach, no problem as Clippers rise up to beat NBA-leading Cavaliers

LA Times  

The test for the Clippers came from the team many consider the best in the NBA, the team many consider a title contender, the team with the best record in the league, three All-Stars and an All-Star coach. The test for the Clippers came from the team that’s second in scoring, second in field-goal percentage, first in three-point shooting percentage …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak

The Hindu  

Paolo Banchero had 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as the visiting Orlando Magic snapped Cleveland’s franchise-record 16-game winning streak, beating the NBA-best Cavaliers 108-103 on Sunday. Lakers 107, Suns 96 Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Austin Reaves added 28 points and host Los Angeles snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Phoenix. Damian …

Utah takes on Chicago, looks to end 9-game slide
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Utah takes on Chicago, looks to end 9-game slide

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -5.5; over/under is 239.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Chicago as losers of nine games in a row. TOP PERFORMERS: Walker Kessler is scoring 11.6 points per game with 12.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Jazz. Josh Giddey is scoring …

Harden records a double-double to send Clippers past sluggish Charlotte 123-88
1 week, 4 days ago

Harden records a double-double to send Clippers past sluggish Charlotte 123-88

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — James Harden had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Charlotte 123-88 Sunday night. He made two foul shots with 5:43 left before halftime to give the Clippers 45-34 lead and they led by double digits for the remainder of the game. Clippers: Los Angeles has quietly won …

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer
1 week, 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 …

Jalen Green scores 28 and the Rockets down the Bulls 117-114
1 week, 5 days ago

Jalen Green scores 28 and the Rockets down the Bulls 117-114

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 28 points and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to six straight games with a 117-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. The Rockets took the lead for good with 5:52 remaining in the fourth quarter on a 3-pointer from Green to make it a 100-98 game. The Rockets improved to 25-10 …

James Harden and Clippers dominate Hornets for third straight win
1 week, 5 days ago

James Harden and Clippers dominate Hornets for third straight win

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden controls the ball during a 123-88 win over the Charlotte Hornets at the Intuit Dome on Sunday. They’ve won six of their last seven games, with the Clippers’ 123-88 blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday at the Intuit Dome pushing their winning streak to three. Clippers Clippers’ strong third quarter leads to blowout of …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win
1 week, 6 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 …

Los Angeles takes home win streak into matchup with Charlotte
1 week, 6 days ago

Los Angeles takes home win streak into matchup with Charlotte

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Inglewood, California; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hosts Charlotte trying to prolong its five-game home winning streak. Los Angeles averages 111.1 points while outscoring opponents by 2.2 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 5-5, averaging 111.8 points, 41.0 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting …

Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106
1 week, 6 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 …

Celtics add to Miami’s misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat
1 week, 6 days ago

Celtics add to Miami’s misery, pull away in 4th for a 103-91 win over Heat

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 25 and the Boston Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the freefalling Miami Heat 103-91 on Friday night. The Celtics outscored Miami 25-14 in the fourth quarter and their victory, combined with Atlanta’s loss to the Clippers, clinched a playoff spot for the defending NBA champions. The …

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters
1 week, 6 days ago

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters

Associated Press  

DENVER — Luka Doncic sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss at Denver on Friday night, cheering on his scrappy, short-handed teammates who nearly pulled off a shocker without four starters. Doncic joined LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable players after scoring 45 points a night earlier in a loss at Milwaukee. “I’m proud of the …

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

Clippers’ strong third quarter leads to blowout of the Hawks
2 weeks ago

Clippers’ strong third quarter leads to blowout of the Hawks

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden is tightly defended by Hawks guard Dyson Daniels during the first half Friday in Atlanta. James Harden and Kawhi Leonard each scored 25 points, with Harden scoring 13 in a dominant third quarter for Los Angeles, and the Clippers beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-98 on Friday night. After trailing 61-50 late in the first half, the …

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston

The Hindu  

In a potential NBA Finals preview, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tossed in 34 points, and Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder over the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday. Grizzlies 122, Jazz 115 Luke Kennard came off the bench to score a career-high-tying 30 points, and Ja Morant added 28 points and seven assists …

Atlanta puts home win streak on the line against Los Angeles
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Atlanta puts home win streak on the line against Los Angeles

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Hawks face Los Angeles. Los Angeles ranks fourth in the Western Conference scoring 50.8 points per game in the paint led by Ivica Zubac averaging 14.1. LAST 10 GAMES: Hawks: 6-4, averaging 122.1 points, …

Bogdanovic scores 30, Zubac adds 26 and Clippers roll past Heat 119-104
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bogdanovic scores 30, Zubac adds 26 and Clippers roll past Heat 119-104

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Bogdan Bogdanovic scored a season-high 30 points and Ivica Zubac added 26 points and 14 rebounds, helping the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Miami Heat 119-104 on Wednesday night. James Harden had 24 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds for the Clippers, who won for the fourth time in five games and pulled within 1 1/2 games of …

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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