Basketball Page 230 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Warriors hope to have two stars back vs. Timberwolves
Golden State coach Steve Kerr left the door open for Stephen Curry and Draymond Green to return to the lineup Friday in San Francisco when the Warriors take on the Minnesota Timberwolves to tip off a three-day, two-game, same-site sequence.,The clubs -- who have yet to face off this season -- are sc...
Spurs unsure if Victor Wembanyama will return to face Kings
The San Antonio Spurs hope to have superstar Victor Wembanyama back in the fold as they try to snap a two-game losing streak while hosting the Sacramento Kings on Friday.,It will be the second game of a back-to-back set for both teams.,The Spurs lost at home to the Chicago Bulls 139-124 on Thursday ...
Pacers attempt to cut back on mistakes against Bulls
Cutting down on turnovers will be vital for the visiting Indiana Pacers if they are to snap their four-game losing streak at the expense of the Chicago Bulls on Friday.,The Pacers committed 12 first-half turnovers -- and 16 overall -- to fall in a hole and ultimately crash to a 99-90 loss to the Bro...
NBA roundup: Cavs beat Nuggets despite Nikola Jokic's big night
Nikola Jokic moved to No. 3 in career triple-doubles with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists at Cleveland, but his Denver Nuggets couldn't withstand the host Cavaliers' 3-point barrage and lost 126-114 on Thursday night.,Jokic's 139th career triple-double broke a tie with Magic Johnson on the all...
Warriors extend dominance over Rockets to 15 games
Jonathan Kuminga registered a career-high 33 points, Andrew Wiggins went for 23 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets for the 15th consecutive time, 99-93, in San Francisco.,With Stephen Curry resting sore knees and Draymond Green dealing with a painful calf, Golden State used a 21-...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder overpower Raptors
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Toronto Raptors 129-92 on Thursday night.,Jalen Williams added 20 points for the Thunder, who have won two games in a row and six of seven. Isaiah Joe contributed 16 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had 16 reboun...
Reports: China set to host first NBA preseason games since 2019
The NBA's relationship with China that turned cold over a general manager's tweet in 2019 apparently is defrosting with an announcement expected Friday of two preseason games in Macao in October, according to multiple reports Thursday.,The Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns will play on Oct. 10 and ...
Cavs' 3-point barrage tops Nuggets despite Nikola Jokic's monster game
Nikola Jokic moved to No. 3 in career triple-doubles with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists on Wednesday at Cleveland, but his Denver Nuggets couldn't withstand the host Cavaliers' 3-point barrage and lost 126-114 on Thursday night.,Jokic's 139th career triple-double broke a tie with Magic Johns...
Grizzlies' bench strength evident in victory over Kings
The Memphis Grizzlies got 60 points from their reserves and survived losing star Ja Morant to a late-game ejection in defeating the visiting Sacramento Kings 115-110 on Thursday night.,Marcus Smart had 18 points off the bench and starter Desmond Bane also scored 18 to lead the Grizzlies, who won the...
Nikola Vucevic puts up 39 as Bulls dump Spurs
Nikola Vucevic poured in a season-high 39 points and Ayo Dosunmu added a season-best 27 points plus a career-best 11 rebounds as the visiting Chicago Bulls defeated the San Antonio Spurs 139-124 on Thursday.,The Bulls led by 11 points heading into the fourth quarter after fending off a tepid San Ant...
Pelicans squeak past Suns, end nine-game losing streak
Brandon Ingram scored 29 points, CJ McCollum had 25 and the host New Orleans Pelicans ended a nine-game losing streak by defeating the Phoenix Suns 126-124 on Thursday night.,Trey Murphy III added 19 points, Dejounte Murray had 17, Herbert Jones 12 and Brandon Boston Jr. 11.,Devin Booker netted 28 p...
After slow start, Knicks run away from Hornets
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his 12th consecutive double-double to lead the host New York Knicks to an easy 125-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.,Towns racked up 27 points on 9-of-15 shooting overall to go along with 16 rebounds for New York, which had all five of its starters...
Jalen Williams, Thunder overpower Raptors 129-92
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Toronto Raptors 129-92 on Thursday night.,Jalen Williams added 20 points for the Thunder, who have won two games in a row and six of seven. Isaiah Joe contributed 16 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had 16 reboun...
Cavaliers' 3-point barrage tops Nuggets despite Nikola Jokic's monster game
Nikola Jokic moved to No. 3 in career triple-doubles with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists on Wednesday at Cleveland, but his Denver Nuggets couldn't withstand the host Cavaliers' 3-point barrage and lost 126-114 on Thursday night.,Jokic's 139th career triple-double broke a tie with Magic John...
Luka Doncic, Mavs dominate in handing Wizards 16th consecutive loss
Luka Doncic recorded his first triple double of the season and the visiting Dallas Mavericks routed the Washington Wizards 137-101 on Thursday night for their sixth straight win.,Doncic finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his 78th regular-season triple double.,Kyrie Irving scored...
Jazz, Trail Blazers square off hoping to quell turnover troubles
The Utah Jazz sure excel at giveaways.,Except these freebies aren't for their fans. It happens to be the opponents who are loading up and cashing in.,The Jazz will look to vastly cut down their turnovers as well as attempt to end a five-game losing streak when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers o...
Lakers' LeBron James (foot) questionable vs. Hawks
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has said he wants to play every game in his 22nd season, but he is listed as questionable for Friday's road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks with left foot soreness.,James, who turns 40 on Dec. 30, has started all 22 games this season and is averaging 22.3 ...
Bucks' Khris Middleton likely to make season debut vs. Celtics
Three-time All-Star Khris Middleton is expected to make his first appearance of the season for the Milwaukee Bucks when they visit the Boston Celtics on Friday night., ,Middleton, 33, had surgery on both ankles in the offseason. He practiced Wednesday before a 119-104 loss to Atlanta ended Milwaukee...
Surging Hawks out to extend Lakers' recent woes
It's not hyperbole to say the Los Angeles Lakers are enduring one of their worst weeks in franchise history.,After a 109-80 road loss to the Timberwolves on Monday, Los Angeles was gashed by the host Miami Heat 134-93 on Wednesday, marking the team's worst two-game combined margin of defeat.,The Lak...
Spurs, eliminated from NBA Cup, attempt rebound without Wemby vs. Bulls
The San Antonio Spurs will look to regain their shooting touch when they host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday in an interconference clash.,It's the only time the teams will square off this year in the Alamo City, where the Spurs have dropped two straight to Chicago, and Victor Wembanyama is not availa...