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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin out to excel vs. Pacers, his former club
The Los Angeles Clippers' revamped backcourt will be in complete focus Tuesday when it matches up against the Indiana Pacers at Inglewood, Calif., ,The Clippers not only will have Bennedict Mathurin face off against the team that traded him last month, they also will have Darius Garland, who made hi...
Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier due in court in gambling cases
Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and current player Terry Rozier 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 def...
Kansas Basketball Is a Bracket Nightmare Waiting to Happen
Kansas has elite defense and brand-name appeal, but rebounding issues and inconsistency make the Jayhawks a risky NCAA Tournament pick....
Magic focus on ball retention ahead of matchup with Wizards
The Orlando Magic will try to find a way to turn first-half promise into second-half performance when they host the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.,Orlando turned a position of strength into a 106-92 loss to the visiting Detroit Pistons on Sunday.,The Magic led by seven at halftime, before being outs...
NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo returns but Bucks fall to Celtics
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the court after missing 15 games with a strained right calf, but his Milwaukee Bucks fell 108-81 to the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday night.,Payton Pritchard had a team-high 25 points and nine assists for the Celtics, who received 18 points and 16 rebounds, both...
Kawhi Leonard nets 23 as Clippers rally from 17 down to beat Warriors
Kawhi Leonard squeezed a game-high 23 points into 29 minutes, five teammates chipped in with double-figure scoring and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 17-point deficit to thump the Golden State Warriors 114-101 on Monday night in San Francisco.,Coming off the bench in his Clippers debut, Darius ...
Lakers optimistic about ascent as Pelicans pay visit
After getting off to a flying start in their extended run of home games, the Los Angeles Lakers will be out to build some momentum when the New Orleans Pelicans visit on Tuesday.,Luka Doncic and LeBron James were there for the Lakers yet again on Sunday in a commanding 128-104 victory over the Sacra...
Jamal Murray pours in 45 as Nuggets hold off Jazz
Jamal Murray scored 45 points and dished out eight assists while leading the Denver Nuggets to a 128-125 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday in Salt Lake City.,Murray shot 8-for-13 from 3-point range to help Denver snap a two-game losing streak. Nikola Jokic tallied 22 points, 12 rebounds and five ...
Suns hope to get back to winning ways against Kings
The Phoenix Suns have exceeded expectations over the first three-quarters of the season.,Now it's about continuing to excel down the stretch of the season.,The Suns return to action after four days without a game when they visit the hapless Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.,"We're into March now," ...
Ahead of Wizards debut Thurs., Trae Young ejected for leaving bench
Trae Young has managed to earn an ejection before ever even stepping on the court for his new squad.,Young, set to make his debut for the Wizards on Thursday night against the Utah Jazz, was ejected on Tuesday night for leaving the bench area in Washington's 123-118 loss to the Houston Rockets.,The ...
Celtics blitz Bucks, ruining Giannis Antetokounmpo's return
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the court after missing 15 games with a strained right calf, but his Milwaukee Bucks fell 108-81 to the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday night.,Payton Pritchard had a team-high 25 points and nine assists for the Celtics, who received 18 points and 16 rebounds, both...
Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant fuel Rockets to chippy win over Wizards
Alperen Sengun scored 32 points, Kevin Durant had 30 and the visiting Houston Rockets took down the Washington Wizards 123-118 Monday night.,Houston never trailed after the second quarter in a game that turned combative in the second half.,Bilal Coulibaly had a season-high 23 points and five 3-point...
Spurs hope dose of adversity fuels them to win over 76ers
After watching their 11-game winning streak come to an end over the weekend, the San Antonio Spurs will attempt to start a new streak Tuesday when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers.,San Antonio's hot stretch included three straight victories to open its current five-game road trip. However, the team...
After putting skid to bed, Bulls aim for rare home win vs. Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will aim to extend his NBA record of road games with at least 20 points as the Thunder visit the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.,Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points to boost the Western Conference-leading Thunder in Sunday's 100-87 victory at Dallas. That...
Kyle 'Slow Mo' Anderson rejoins Wolves as Grizzlies arrive
A familiar face -- with a familiar pace -- is heading back to Minnesota.,Veteran forward Kyle Anderson, affectionately nicknamed "Slow Mo" for his deliberate playing style, will rejoin the Minnesota Timberwolves when they tip off against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,It is u...
Defensive-minded Knicks go for 12th straight win over Raptors
The visiting New York Knicks will be out to continue their domination of the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.,Not only have the Knicks taken all three meetings between the teams this season, they have won their past 11 games against the Raptors. Toronto last defeated New York on Jan. 22, 2023, at h...
Heat hope Kel'el Ware keeps thriving as Nets come to town
Kel'el Ware has had his ups and downs. Lately, though, the Miami Heat's first-round pick from 2024 has been surging.,The Heat are hoping for more production from their 7-footer Tuesday night when they play host to the Brooklyn Nets.,The Heat, who have won four of their past six games, are coming off...
Pistons visit Cavaliers with Isaiah Stewart back from suspension
It seems inevitable that the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons and the fourth-place Cleveland Cavaliers will meet in the second round of the playoffs.,But that series, if it comes to pass, won't happen until late April.,What is guaranteed, though, is that the Central Division rivals will fa...
Hornets, Mavericks trending opposite ways entering rematch
The rematch between the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets appeared destined to be a must-see clash several weeks ago.,That outlook has been altered, but with two teams trending in opposite directions, there could be notable fallout from Tuesday night's game when the Hornets host the Mavericks.,...
Report: Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to return vs. Celtics
Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be back in action for the first time since January when Milwaukee hosts the Boston Celtics on Monday, ESPN reported.,Antetokounmpo is still officially listed as questionable on the Bucks' injury report.,The 31-year-old has missed 15 games since...