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Bulls bid to avenge recent loss to Wizards
The Chicago Bulls will open a run of five consecutive home games starting Friday against the Washington Wizards, intent on reigniting a recent run of success that vaulted them into the playoff picture.,The Bulls will have to regain some momentum following a 129-113 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wedn...
Knicks, Thunder set for Round 2 of potential Finals preview
The New York Knicks didn't have to wait long to remember what life was like with Karl-Anthony Towns back in the lineup.,The Oklahoma City Thunder won't have to wait any time at all to take part in another potential NBA Finals preview.,The Knicks will aim to get a bit of revenge Friday night when the...
Surging Kings out to cement identity vs. Celtics
The surging Sacramento Kings will attempt to extend their winning streak to six games Friday when they begin a three-game road trip with a matchup against the Boston Celtics., ,The Kings are 5-1 under interim head coach Doug Christie and beat the Miami Heat in double overtime Monday for their fifth ...
Short-handed 76ers gear up for last-place Pelicans
The Philadelphia 76ers will look to follow a tight victory over the Eastern Conference-worst Washington Wizards with another against the Western Conference-worst New Orleans Pelicans at home Friday.,The Sixers squandered a 15-point, fourth-quarter lead against the Wizards on Wednesday before recover...
Report: Lakers' coach JJ Redick loses home; game postponed
The NBA postponed Thursday's game between the Charlotte Hornets and host Lakers because of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have claimed over 1,000 structures in a total that reportedly includes the home of Lakers head coach JJ Redick.,ESPN reported Thursday that Redick's rental home in Pa...
Hornets-Lakers game postponed due to Los Angeles wildfires
The NBA postponed Thursday's game between the Charlotte Hornets and host Lakers because of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.,A new date for the game at Cryto.com Arena will be announced at a later time, the league said.,"The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of L...
Winter weather alters start time for Blazers-Mavericks game
The Dallas Mavericks moved up their start time for Thursday's home game against the Portland Trail Blazers one hour to 6:30 p.m. CT because of "inclement weather.",The Dallas area is under a winter storm warning Thursday that includes a mixture of sleet and snow throughout the day, according to The ...
Quentin Grimes, Mavericks look to take down Trail Blazers
Life without star guard Luka Doncic likely would be a lot harder for the Dallas Mavericks if it weren't for Quentin Grimes. ,Grimes has stepped up over the past seven games with Doncic sidelined by a left calf strain. Grimes will look to continue making his presence felt on Thursday night when Dalla...
Struggling Warriors look to get in gear vs. streaking Pistons
The Golden State Warriors are playing like a lottery team, and it's taking a toll on their best player. ,Following a 12-3 start, the Warriors have dropped to .500 as they head to Detroit to face the Pistons on Thursday night.,The Warriors are coming off two home losses in which they failed to reach ...
Fresh off statement win, Cavs bid to avoid letdown vs. Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to extend their league-high winning streak to 12 games on Thursday night when they host the Toronto Raptors.,The Cavaliers took possession of the league's longest winning streak from Oklahoma City on Wednesday, ending the Thunder's 15-game string with a 129-122 vict...
NBA roundup: Cavs prevail in showdown with Thunder
Jarrett Allen collected 25 points and 11 rebounds to lift the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a 129-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday in a battle of the NBA's top two teams.,Evan Mobley contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Cavaliers, who have won 11 in a row...
Heat look to build momentum during visit to Utah
While the Utah Jazz fell victim to a buzzer-beating half-court shot on Tuesday, the Miami Heat were earning a much-needed road win the same night.,The Heat next visit the Jazz in Salt Lake City on Thursday with hopes of building on the momentum they picked up in a 114-98 win over the Golden State Wa...
Trae Young, Hawks try to keep sinking Suns down
It will be hard for Trae Young and Atlanta to top Tuesday's win at Salt Lake City, but the Hawks will nonetheless look to finish their six-game road trip in style against the slumping Phoenix Suns on Thursday.,Young drained a half-court buzzer-beater to lift the Hawks over the Jazz 124-121 in the Ha...
With wildfires as backdrop, Lakers set to host Hornets
Entering a stretch of nine consecutive games in their home state, with seven of those in their own building, the Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to play host to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday intent on fine tuning their new look amid trying conditions.,Devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles ar...
Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks Bucks' double-double mark vs. Spurs
Damian Lillard scored 26 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the visiting San Antonio Spurs 121-105 on Wednesday night.,Lillard also had eight assists, while Antetokounmpo added 16 rebounds and eight dimes for his 432nd career double-double, moving past Karee...
Surprising upstarts Rockets, Grizzlies to face off in Memphis
Jaren Jackson Jr. is growing accustomed to his role.,Jackson has seen an increased scoring responsibility while the Memphis Grizzlies contend with a rash of injuries, from star guard Ja Morant to key reserves Marcus Smart and Santi Aldama. Morant is closer to returning from his latest malady, a Grad...
Nuggets spread scoring around in easy win vs. Clippers
Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr. scored 19 points each and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-103 on Wednesday night.,Julian Strawther contributed 16 points, Christian Braun added 15 and DeAndre Jordan had a season-high 12 p...
Trail Blazers knock off Pelicans for third time this season
Deni Avdija scored 26 points to lead a balanced scoring effort and the hot-shooting Portland Trail Blazers routed the host New Orleans Pelicans 119-100 on Wednesday night.,Avdija made 10-of-15 field-goal attempts, including 4-of-7 on 3-pointers, and the Blazers shot 54.5 percent from the floor and 3...
Karl-Anthony Towns stars in return, Knicks rout Raptors
Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart each posted double-doubles Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who snapped a three-game losing streak by gradually pulling away from the Toronto Raptors for a 112-98 win.,Towns, who was listed as questionable after missing Monday's 103-94 loss to the Orland...
Pistons go over .500 mark by beating Nets
Malik Beasley scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons moved over .500 and pushed their winning streak to five games by defeating the depleted Brooklyn Nets 113-98 on Wednesday night in New York.,The Pistons led most of the way in winning for the eighth time in nine games and improved to 19-18 by bea...