Basketball Page 244 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, triple-happy Thunder defeat Hawks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the host Atlanta Hawks 135-119 on Friday night.,Luguentz Dort (20 points, 6-of-11 shooting on 3-pointers) and Jalen Williams (20, 4-of-8) played valuable supporting hands for the Thunder, who hit 23 of 50 attempts from downto...
Jamal Murray, Nuggets snap Pistons' eight-game win streak
Jamal Murray poured in 31 points as the visiting Denver Nuggets snapped Detroit's eight-game winning streak with a 134-119 victory over the Pistons on Friday night.,Michael Porter Jr. supplied 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Nikola Jokic amassed 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists -- hi...
Mavs need to maximize homestand, but Bucks stand in their way
The Dallas Mavericks are playing at home five times in a six-game stretch, but they're hosting some heavy hitters during this crucial time for their playoff hopes. That includes Saturday's visit from the Milwaukee Bucks.,The Bucks, who rank among the Eastern Conference's top six teams, handed the vi...
With skid at 9, Sixers must face Stephen Curry, Warriors
Already dealing with a nine-game losing streak, the Philadelphia 76ers face immediate and longer-range issues in trying to resuscitate their season.,Not only do the Sixers have to tangle with the red-hot Stephen Curry and the visiting Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, but Philadelphia learned...
Rockets' Jalen Green providing lift ahead of matchup vs. Kings
The Houston Rockets will be better served when veteran guard Fred VanVleet returns from his lengthy injury absence on Saturday against the visiting Sacramento Kings, but there have been signs of improvement lately from the Rockets, even with VanVleet sidelined.,The Rockets improved to 3-1 since the ...
76ers' Joel Embiid (knee) to miss rest of season
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has been shut down for the remainder of the season as he deals with ongoing issues with his left knee, the team announced Friday.,Per the 76ers, the team and Embiid have been consulting with specialists about his injured knee.,"After further evaluation, it ...
Without Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves take aim at Jazz
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without superstar Anthony Edwards on Friday when they visit the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.,Edwards was suspended for this game after he saw his technical foul total for the season reach 16 on Thursday. The three-time All-Star was ejected from Minnesota's 111-102 ...
One-game suspension for Wolves' Anthony Edwards will stand
The NBA officially suspended Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards for one game without pay on Friday for receiving his 16th technical foul of the season.,Edwards was whistled for two technical fouls during Minnesota's 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. He was ejected after h...
Report: Spurs signing C Bismack Biyombo for rest of season
The San Antonio Spurs are signing big man Bismack Biyombo for the remainder of the season, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Friday.,Biyombo, whose second 10-day contract is about to expire, has posted two double-doubles this week as the Spurs finish out the season without injured All-Star center Vi...
Phoenix Suns Are Leading the NBA in Disappointments
The Phoenix Suns have way too much talent to be this bad, currently sitting 3.5 games out of the final Western Conference play-in team, they're flat out disappointing. ...
Luka Doncic set for first look at Clippers as a Laker
A new energy will envelop the rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the visiting Los Angeles Clippers when the teams meet Friday.,While the Lakers are incorporating Luka Doncic into the mix, the Clippers continue to look for a flow since Kawhi Leonard rejoined the team.,The Clippers are just 2-...
Jazz look for revenge vs. Timberwolves
Jordan Clarkson called it "wild," and his coach referred to it as one of those strange moments in an NBA season.,"There are a couple games usually every season that are just kind of weird," Jazz coach Will Hardy said. "You can't quite put your finger on it.",They were referring to Clarkson's unusual...
Pelicans' Zion Williamson, after triple-double, seeks encore vs. Suns
It has been more than 5 1/2 years since Zion Williamson was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and it often feels as if he has yet to get his career going.,However, there is no denying Williamson's immense talent, which was on display when the New Orleans Pelicans' forward put on a show i...
Pistons look for ninth straight as Nuggets visit
The Detroit Pistons made a statement with their latest victory, blowing out the defending champions. They'll look to make another against a Western Conference powerhouse when Denver visits on Friday night.,The Pistons are on an eight-game winning streak, their longest in 17 seasons. The last time De...
LeBron James, streaking Lakers top Timberwolves
LeBron James scored 33 points and hauled in 17 rebounds and Luka Doncic added 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers increased their winning streak to four games with a 111-102 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.,Austin Reaves scored 23 points and Jaxson Hayes ...
NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 in Warriors' win
Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with his 11th and 12th 3-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the Golden State Warriors' 121-115 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Thursday night.,Curry's ...
Zion Williamson's triple-double propels Pelicans past Suns
Zion Williamson scored 27 points, matched his career high of 11 assists and collected 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double while leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a solid 124-116 road victory over the struggling Phoenix Suns.,Williamson made 13 of 17 field-goal attempts as New Orleans wo...
Kyrie Irving gets Mavs back on track vs. Hornets
Kyrie Irving poured in 25 points while powering the Dallas Mavericks past the visiting Charlotte Hornets 103-96 on Thursday.,Irving, who tallied 19 points in the second half, tied his season best with nine rebounds.,Moses Brown tacked on season bests of 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Klay Thompson l...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks win duel with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, grabbed 19 rebounds and dished seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-112 win over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.,Brook Lopez added 22 points for Milwaukee, which earned its fifth win in six games. Damian Lillard poured in 19 points...
Stephen Curry goes off for 56, rallies Warriors past Magic
Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with 11th and 12 3-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the Golden State Warriors' 121-115 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Thursday night.,Curry's 56 poi...