Hawks win 5th straight game and halt the Bucks’ winning streak at 7 with 119-104 victory
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Hawks win 5th straight game and halt the Bucks’ winning streak at 7 with 119-104 victory

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jalen Johnson had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks halted Milwaukee’s winning streak at seven games, beating the Bucks 119-104 on Wednesday night. De’Andre Hunter scored 20 points, Trae Young 17, Bogdan Bogdanovic 15, Onyeka Okongwu 13 and Zaccharie Risacher 12 as the Hawks extended their winning streak to five games. Taurean Prince, the league’s leading 3-point shooter had seven points in the first quarter for Milwaukee, but didn’t score again until late in the fourth, finishing with 10 points. Takeaways Hawks: After building a 20-point lead, the Hawks kept the Bucks at bay for much of the second half, overcoming brief Milwaukee spurts.

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LeBron James breaks another Michael Jordan record in Lakers’ win over Hawks
1 day, 12 hours ago

LeBron James breaks another Michael Jordan record in Lakers’ win over Hawks

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives toward the basket during the first half of a 119-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. James’ 30 points — the final two of which forced Snyder into that late timeout — gave him his 563rd 30-point game, one more than Michael Jordan for the most in NBA history. Lakers forward …

Oakland hosts Fulks and Milwaukee
3 days, 3 hours ago

Oakland hosts Fulks and Milwaukee

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Oakland’s average of 6.9 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.7 fewer made shots on average than the 7.6 per game Milwaukee allows. Milwaukee averages 6.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.0 fewer made shots on average than the 8.4 per game …

Antetokounmpo and Bucks shake off sluggish 1st half, rally to beat the Pacers 120-112
3 days, 13 hours ago

Antetokounmpo and Bucks shake off sluggish 1st half, rally to beat the Pacers 120-112

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Giannis Antetokounmpo shook off a four-point first half and finished with 30 points and 12 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 19-point deficit and beat the Indiana Pacers 120-112 on Tuesday. Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP who missed the previous three games with a non-COVID illness, stepped up in the second half after the Bucks fell behind …

Jayson Tatum scores 23, Celtics rout Toronto 125-71 as Raptors’ losing streak hits 11 games
3 days, 13 hours ago

Jayson Tatum scores 23, Celtics rout Toronto 125-71 as Raptors’ losing streak hits 11 games

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 18 of his 23 points in Boston’s dominant third quarter, and the Celtics routed Toronto 125-71 on Tuesday, extending the Raptors’ losing streak to 11 games. Takeaways Raptors: Toronto never recovered after committing 12 turnovers in the first half while shooting just 29.5% in the first two periods. It only got worse in the third …

Atlanta faces Denver on 4-game win streak
4 days, 5 hours ago

Atlanta faces Denver on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Atlanta Hawks vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta seeks to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over Denver. Trae Young is scoring 22.0 points per game and averaging 3.6 rebounds for the Hawks. LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 7-3, averaging 126.5 points, 45.9 rebounds, 33.4 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while …

Cleveland extends winning streak to 7 games with 113-95 win over Golden State
4 days, 6 hours ago

Cleveland extends winning streak to 7 games with 113-95 win over Golden State

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Golden State: After going 12-3 to start the season, Golden State is in a freefall after losing four of its last five games and 13 …

Giddey’s triple-double sends Bulls to 116-111 win over Bucks
6 days, 8 hours ago

Giddey’s triple-double sends Bulls to 116-111 win over Bucks

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Josh Giddey had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double this season to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 116-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. The star guard came on with 18 points in the second half as Milwaukee played without NBA scoring leader Giannis Antetokounmpo for a fourth consecutive game. …

Bulls take on the Bucks on 3-game skid
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1 week, 1 day ago

Bulls take on the Bucks on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago enters the matchup against Milwaukee after losing three straight games. The Bulls average 112.5 points per game, 9.3 fewer points than the 121.8 the Bulls allow to opponents. Damian Lillard is scoring 25.7 points per game and averaging 4.5 rebounds for the Bucks. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: …

Nets rally late for 111-105 victory over Bucks, who played again without Antetokounmpo and Lillard
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1 week, 1 day ago

Nets rally late for 111-105 victory over Bucks, who played again without Antetokounmpo and Lillard

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Cam Johnson scored 29 points, Noah Clowney added 20 and the Brooklyn Nets rallied late for a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Nic Claxton had 13 points for the Nets, who had lost eight of 10 before making 16 of 38 3-pointers against a Milwaukee squad that was playing a third straight game without …

Hawks erase 21-point deficit by scoring 50 in the 4th quarter in a 141-133 win over the Bulls
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1 week, 1 day ago

Hawks erase 21-point deficit by scoring 50 in the 4th quarter in a 141-133 win over the Bulls

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Jalen Johnson had a career-high 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a late 21-point deficit by scoring 50 points in the fourth quarter in a 141-133 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Johnson added 15 rebounds and Trae Young scored 27 points, surpassing the 11,000 career point mark, and added 13 assists as the …

Milwaukee plays Brooklyn, aims for 4th straight home win
1 week, 3 days ago

Milwaukee plays Brooklyn, aims for 4th straight home win

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -9; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee hosts Brooklyn trying to extend its three-game home winning streak. The Bucks are shooting 48.1% from the field this season, 0.6 percentage points lower than the 48.7% the Nets allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 7-3, averaging 112.8 …

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
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1 week, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a slow start to score 41 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder powered to a 123-105 home win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. James Harden added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Los Angeles, which won for the third time in four games. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points, Evan Mobley scored 22 with 10 …

Pistons overcome LeBron’s triple-double, beat Lakers 117-114 to sweep their season series
1 week, 4 days ago

Pistons overcome LeBron’s triple-double, beat Lakers 117-114 to sweep their season series

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Malik Beasley scored 21 points, Cade Cunningham had 20 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons held off the Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 Monday night to sweep the clubs’ season series. Jaden Ivey scored 18 points for the Pistons, who have beaten Phoenix and Los Angeles on the road to win back-to-back games for the first …

Middleton and Lopez lead the way as Bucks pound Bulls 112-91 without Giannis, Lillard
1 week, 4 days ago

Middleton and Lopez lead the way as Bucks pound Bulls 112-91 without Giannis, Lillard

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, Bobby Portis added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 112-91 on Monday without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Bulls: The Bulls were a bit thin in the backcourt, with Lonzo Ball out with an illness and Josh Giddey missing his third straight …

Mathews and Young lead the Hawks past the Timberwolves 117-104
1 week, 4 days ago

Mathews and Young lead the Hawks past the Timberwolves 117-104

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Garrison Mathews made a career-best seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks knocked off the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-104 on Monday night. Trae Young had 29 points and seven assists and De’Andre Hunter added 19 points to help the Hawks halt a three-game losing streak. He shot 7 for 20 from …

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves
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1 week, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Holding visiting Miami to just eight fourth-quarter points, the Orlando Magic set a franchise record in rallying from 22 points down at the start of the final period to beat the Heat, 121-114, on Saturday. Bam Adebayo scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds, Terry Rozier notched another 23 points off the bench and Tyler Herro recorded 22 points, six …

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide
1 week, 6 days ago

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta enters the matchup against Minnesota after losing three games in a row. The Hawks’ 12.3 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.2 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow. Rudy Gobert is scoring 10.6 points per game and averaging …

Antetokounmpo, Bucks to visit Vucevic, Bulls
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1 week, 6 days ago

Antetokounmpo, Bucks to visit Vucevic, Bulls

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Chicago and Milwaukee will play on Monday. TOP PERFORMERS: Vucevic is scoring 20.9 points per game with 9.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Bulls. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 5-5, averaging 118.4 points, 44.9 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while …

Portis scores season-high 34 points in place of injured Antetokounmpo as Bucks beat Wizards 112-101
1 week, 6 days ago

Portis scores season-high 34 points in place of injured Antetokounmpo as Bucks beat Wizards 112-101

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Bobby Portis replaced Giannis Antetokounmpo in the starting lineup and scored a season-high 34 points, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Khris Middleton had 18 points, six rebounds and eight assists for the Bucks, while Portis finished with 10 rebounds and eight assists. Bucks: Portis scored 23 points in …

Bane and Pippen combine for 45 points, Grizzlies cruise past Hawks 128-112
1 week, 6 days ago

Bane and Pippen combine for 45 points, Grizzlies cruise past Hawks 128-112

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Desmond Bane scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies, without star player Ja Morant, beat the skidding Atlanta Hawks 128-112 on Saturday night. Atlanta fared well enough offensively without Young, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a Grizzlies team that shot 51% from the field. Key moment With 30 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Memphis forward Jake …

NBA roundup: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs
2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 124-101 home win over the Bucks on Friday, swiftly bringing Milwaukee down from its NBA Cup-championship high. Thunder 104, Heat 97 Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 as visiting Oklahoma City withstood a fourth-quarter rally to beat Miami. Luguentz Dort had 14 …

Donovan Mitchell scores 27 as Cavs improve to 15-1 at home, roll over NBA Cup champion Bucks 124-101
2 weeks ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 27 as Cavs improve to 15-1 at home, roll over NBA Cup champion Bucks 124-101

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Darius Garland added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved to 15-1 at home with a 124-101 win on Friday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, who played for the first time since winning the NBA Cup. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 14 rebounds for the Bucks, who may need a couple more days …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings

The Hindu  

Santi Aldama scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies, who drained a franchise-best 27 3-pointers to overwhelm the visiting Golden State Warriors 144-93 on Thursday. Lakers 113, Kings 100 LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100. De’Aaron …

Milwaukee Bucks beat Oklahoma City Thunder to win NBA Cup
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Milwaukee Bucks beat Oklahoma City Thunder to win NBA Cup

The Independent  

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NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and dished 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup title with a 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. The bucket came directly following back-to-back technical fouls on Thunder forward Luguentz Dort and coach Mike Daigneault, leading to two free throws that Lillard sank. Hartenstein paced …

Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title

CNN  

CNN — The Milwaukee Bucks won the second annual NBA Cup after stifling the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in Las Vegas on Tuesday. … I just thought the way we played as a group and how we were able to do it what felt the best.” Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard drives against the Thunder. Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Bucks …

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder

Al Jazeera  

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks silenced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half to win the second edition of the NBA Cup with a 97-81 victory in Las Vegas. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Antetokounmpo delivered a triple-double of 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists along with two steals and three blocked shots for the Bucks, who …

Giannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup title
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Giannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup title

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams shoots against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and center Brook Lopez. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT

The Hindu  

Jamal Murray scored a team-high 28 points and hit the go-ahead hoop with 8.6 seconds remaining as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Sacramento Kings 130-129 for a dramatic road win on Monday night. Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points, while Domantas Sabonis had 28 to go with 14 rebounds, six assists and three steals. 76ers …

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Milwaukee
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Milwaukee

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Las Vegas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Thunder take on Milwaukee. The Bucks score 9.8 more points per game than the Thunder allow their opponents to score. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 9-1, averaging 117.1 points, 46.0 rebounds, 26.3 assists, …

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on Saturday to spark the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. We’ve got to keep playing together and hope we get better.” Two Jalen Johnson dunks late in the third quarter gave the Hawks an 83-82 lead entering the fourth. The game …

Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS - Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Young scored 14 points in the third quarter, helping the Hawks erase Milwaukee's lead. The Hawks led 28-26 after the first quarter, but Milwaukee outscored them by …

Bucks and Thunder to vie for NBA Cup championship following semifinal victories
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bucks and Thunder to vie for NBA Cup championship following semifinal victories

CNN  

CNN — The second edition of the NBA Cup championship game will pit the Milwaukee Bucks versus the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday after both teams emerged from the in-season tournament semifinals on Saturday. “That was the most important thing down the stretch.” The Bucks improved to 11-1 all-time in NBA Cup games, with …

Bucks get second crack at NBA Cup semis vs. Trae Young, Hawks
3 weeks ago

Bucks get second crack at NBA Cup semis vs. Trae Young, Hawks

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS The Milwaukee Bucks are making a return trip to the NBA Cup semifinals after falling short in Sin City last season. The Bucks, on the other hand, are the only team of the four remaining that made it to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas last season. "I think last year, most people didn't even understand what …

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans

The Hindu  

Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points and deliver 10 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-99 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Kings 111, Pelicans 109 Domantas Sabonis had 32 points and 20 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter and visiting Sacramento beat New …

NBA Cup roundup: Hawks beats Knicks, Rockets downs Warriors to reach semis
3 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA Cup roundup: Hawks beats Knicks, Rockets downs Warriors to reach semis

The Hindu  

Houston Rockets edged Golden State 91-90 for its first win over the Warriors since 2020 and reached the semifinal of the NBA Cup on Wednesday, as Atlanta Hawks advanced with a come-from-behind victory over New York Knicks. Alperen Sengun scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Rockets and teammate Jalen Green’s 12 points included the game-winning free-throws …

Hawks rally for a 108-100 victory over the Knicks and a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hawks rally for a 108-100 victory over the Knicks and a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Trae Young had 22 points and 11 assists, De’Andre Hunter and Jalen Johnson outplayed the Knicks frontcourt and the Atlanta Hawks took their surprising NBA Cup run all the way to the semifinals in Las Vegas, beating New York 108-100 on Wednesday night. Hunter scored 24 points and Johnson had 21 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists …

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, Damian Lillard had nine of his 28 in the final minute and the Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas by beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night. Takeaways Magic: Orlando’s bench scored 28 points in the first half, including 13 by Moritz Wagner and 10 from Anthony …

Atlanta plays New York, aims for 4th straight road win
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Atlanta plays New York, aims for 4th straight road win

Associated Press  

Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -7; over/under is 237.5 BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta hits the road against New York looking to prolong its three-game road winning streak. New York averages 117.8 points and has outscored opponents by 6.8 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 7-3, averaging 119.0 points, 41.4 …

Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals

CNN  

CNN — The second annual NBA Cup’s knockout phase began with a Tuesday night doubleheader of quarterfinal games. “So, I think all of us are thinking, going back and finishing what we started last year and doing it right this time.” Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots a three against the Dallas Mavericks. Nate Billings/AP Thunder top Mavs with …

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid returned from a seven-game absence to provide 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers held off the host Chicago Bulls for a 108-100 win in the NBA on Sunday afternoon. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 25 points, with CJ McCollum adding 19, Dejounte Murray racking up 18 points and 11 assists and Yves Missi …

Brandon Miller’s late free throws help Hornets beat the Pacers 113-109 and snap 8-game skid
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Brandon Miller’s late free throws help Hornets beat the Pacers 113-109 and snap 8-game skid

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Brandon Miller hit two free throws in the final seconds and finished with 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 113-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. T.J. McConnell scored a career-high 30 points and had six assists for the Pacers, who have lost five of their last six games. …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
3 weeks, 6 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. …

Jones scores 32 points to lead No. 5 Marquette past No. 11 Wisconsin, 88-74
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jones scores 32 points to lead No. 5 Marquette past No. 11 Wisconsin, 88-74

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Coming off their first loss of the season earlier this week at Iowa State, the Golden Eagles also got double-digit efforts from David Joplin, Chase Ross and Stevie Mitchell, who combined for 37 points, while shooting 50% from the floor. The Golden Eagles took control …

Mobley scores career-high 41 points as Cavaliers beat Hornets 116-102
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mobley scores career-high 41 points as Cavaliers beat Hornets 116-102

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Evan Mobley scored a career-high 41 points, Donovan Mitchell added 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their strong start with a 116-102 victory over the injury-riddled Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Mobley scored 23 points as the Cavaliers built a 40-18 lead after the first quarter en route to their 21st victory …

Young hits 3-point in overtime to give Hawks 6 straight wins, 134-132 over Lakers
4 weeks ago

Young hits 3-point in overtime to give Hawks 6 straight wins, 134-132 over Lakers

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Trae Young hit a 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks held on for their sixth straight win, beating the slumping Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 on Friday. LeBron James scored 39 points and Anthony Davis had 38, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Los Angeles from taking its third straight loss and seventh defeat …

Jayson Tatum pours in 34 as Celtics beat Bucks
4 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum pours in 34 as Celtics beat Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Boston Celtics extended their home winning streak to seven games by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 111-105 on Friday. HT Image Boston used a 10-2 run to take a 105-101 lead with 1:29 left, and Jrue Holiday hit a jump shot that put the Celtics up 107-102 with …

Celtics answer Bucks’ call to compete, win despite cold shooting
4 weeks ago

Celtics answer Bucks’ call to compete, win despite cold shooting

New York Times  

BOSTON — Al Horford’s final shot didn’t matter. And it’s gonna be really competitive.” The Celtics shot 32.1 percent on 3-point attempts in their fifth-worst outside shooting performance of the season. During a Nov. 10 Celtics win at Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo earned an offensive foul call with an elbow to Brown’s face, then, like an uncle playing a game with his …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
4 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers

The Hindu  

Wisconsin native Jalen Johnson scored 23 points and De’Andre Hunter added 20 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-104 win in Milwaukee, ending the Bucks’ seven-game winning streak. The Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds, and Sam Hauser made 5 of 10 3-point attempts while logging 20 points. Timberwolves 108, Clippers 80 Julius Randle scored 16 …

Milwaukee plays Cleveland State, looks for 5th straight home win
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Milwaukee plays Cleveland State, looks for 5th straight home win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Cleveland State Vikings at Milwaukee Panthers Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -7.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Panthers play Cleveland State. Cleveland State is 1-4 in games decided …

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