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Trail Blazers readying for stretch run, set for clash with short-handed Grizzlies
Deni Avdija, recovering from a back injury, is nearing a return to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup, a development that has interim coach Tiago Splitter in a better frame of mind.,Portland travels to Memphis for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies having lost two straight and four of their last ...
Knicks vie for long-awaited home win vs. Thunder
The New York Knicks kept one long streak going Tuesday with their win at Toronto.,On Wednesday, the Knicks will be looking to end another long one when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder.,New York hasn't defeated the Thunder at Madison Square Garden since Dec. 16, 2017, when Michael Beasley and Cou...
Miami Ohio Claps Back at Bruce Pearl After Claiming 30-0 Record
Miami Ohio is 30-0, but must win the MAC Tournament to secure an NCAA bid. Should an undefeated team be left out of March Madness?...
Defense is key as streaking Celtics host red-hot Hornets
The Boston Celtics will enter their matchup on Wednesday night against the visiting Charlotte Hornets having won 12 of their past 14 games. ,Boston has been getting the job done with defense and depth., ,The Celtics overcame the absences of leading scorer Jaylen Brown (illness) and starting center N...
Fresh off lopsided loss, 76ers aim to tune out Jazz
The Philadelphia 76ers suffered an ugly loss on Tuesday, but they won't have much time to dwell on the defeat.,The Sixers will be right back on the court Wednesday when they try to pick up the pieces against the visiting Utah Jazz, who are dealing with plenty of problems of their own.,Philadelphia t...
NBA roundup: Cavaliers extend home win streak, top East-best Pistons
Jaylon Tyson scored seven of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden finished with 18 points and seven assists as the host Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 113-109 on Tuesday night.,Evan Mobley had 18 points and Dennis Schroder scored 15 for the Ca...
Spurs put 8 in double figures, demolish short-handed 76ers
Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper each scored 22 points as the San Antonio Spurs wrapped up a five-game road trip by throttling the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday.,After absorbing a 25-point loss against the New York Knicks on Sunday, San Antonio shot 55.1% from the floor in this one to win for t...
Heat's dominating effort sends Nets to ninth straight loss
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and a career-high-tying six steals as the Miami Heat beat visiting Brooklyn 124-98 on Tuesday, handing the Nets their season-worst ninth straight loss.,Tyler Herro scored 22 points for Miami, which led by as many as 27 and won for the fifth time in its past s...
Devin Booker returns, helps steer Suns past Kings
Jalen Green scored 20 points and Devin Booker returned from a four-game absence to help the Phoenix Suns post a 114-103 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.,Grayson Allen scored 18 points off the bench while Collin Gillespie made five 3-pointers and registered 17 points, nine ass...
Lakers ride fourth-quarter surge to comeback win over Pelicans
Luka Doncic compiled 27 points and 10 rebounds and LeBron James added 21 points as the Los Angeles Lakers ran their winning streak to three games by rallying for a 110-101 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.,Austin Reaves contributed 15 points and eight rebounds while Deandre ...
Spurs dominate shorthanded 76ers
Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper each scored 22 points as the San Antonio Spurs wrapped up a five-game road trip by throttling the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday.,After absorbing a 25-point loss against the New York Knicks on Sunday, San Antonio shot 55.7% from the floor in this one to win for t...
Anthony Edwards goes for 41 as Wolves handle Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards scored 41 points on 15-for-29 shooting as the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 117-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Julius Randle finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota, which won its fourth game in a row and prevailed for the sev...
Thunder, minus Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, ease past Bulls
Jared McCain scored 20 points, Isaiah Joe had 19 and Jaylin Williams added 17 points and 16 rebounds to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 116-108 victory against the host Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.,Oklahoma City outscored Chicago 32-22 in the third quarter and withstood a late run from the Bulls' b...
Heat give Nets their ninth-straight loss in dominating fashion
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and a career-high tying six steals as the Miami Heat beat visiting Brooklyn 124-98 on Tuesday, handing the Nets their season-worst ninth straight loss.,Tyler Herro scored 22 points for Miami, which led by as many as 27 and won for the fifth time in its last s...
Knicks close out Raptors late to extend series win streak to 12
Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and added 10 assists Tuesday night to help the visiting New York Knicks defeat the Toronto Raptors 111-95.,The Knicks have won all four games against the Raptors this season and 12 straight against them overall. The Knicks finished the game on a 16-2 run.,Former Raptor...
Hornets blast Mavericks to get back to .500
Brandon Miller scored 17 points as Charlotte used stretches of strong perimeter shooting in a 117-90 victory against the visiting Dallas Mavericks that gave the Hornets a five-game winning streak Tuesday night.,LaMelo Ball's 15 points along with contributions from Kon Knueppel (13 points), Sion Jame...
Cavaliers extend home winning streak, hand Pistons rare loss
Jaylon Tyson scored seven of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden finished with 18 points and seven assists as the host Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 113-109 on Tuesday night.,Evan Mobley had 18 points and Dennis Schroder scored 15 for the Ca...
Paolo Banchero leads Magic in victory over Wizards
Paolo Banchero scored 37 points as the Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Washington Wizards 126-109 on Tuesday.,Banchero hit a sizzling 15 of 21 from the floor and also dished six assists as Orlando snapped a two-game home skid.,Desmond Bane chipped in with 25, shooting 7 of 10 from the field and ...
Reports: Prosecutors offering plea deals in NBA-related gambling cases
Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones are among the people who will appear in federal court this week for status hearings in their illegal gambling cases, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,At least 30 people in all will be in Brooklyn court as prosecutors and defen...
Bucks, Hawks do battle in race for play-in spot
With their superstar back in the fold, the Milwaukee Bucks strive to right the ship as they host the Atlanta Hawks in a critical game for both teams Wednesday night.,Giannis Antetokounmpo returned for Milwaukee on Monday after missing 15 games due to a calf injury. Despite that, the Bucks were handl...