Basketball Page 246 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Bucks coach Doc Rivers fined $25K after criticizing officials
Bucks coach Doc Rivers was handed a $25,000 fine on Sunday for criticizing the officiating of Milwaukee's 115-114 loss to the Charlotte Hornets the previous evening. ,Rivers was upset with a foul call on Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo that sent Charlotte guard LaMelo Ball to the free-throw line wi...
De'Aaron Fox aims to continue torrid run as Kings host Hawks
De'Aaron Fox etched his name into NBA history by scoring 109 points in a two-night span.,After getting a day of rest, Fox will look to continue his epic scoring spree when his Sacramento Kings host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.,Fox scored a franchise-record 60 points in Friday's 130-126 overtim...
Knicks look to hand Wizards their ninth straight setback
The New York Knicks haven't gotten off to the start they would have liked.,But with consecutive wins over the rival Brooklyn Nets, the Knicks are close to passing a key test -- just as another one awaits.,The Knicks will look to close out their homestand Monday night with a win against the Washingto...
3-point barrage possible as Clippers take on Warriors
A pair of long-distance shooting legends will go head-to-head Monday when the Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors at Inglewood, Calif. ,The Clippers' James Harden moved into second place all-time in 3-pointers made when he hit a shot from distance in the first quarter of Sunday's 116...
Magic take hot streak on road against Suns
The Orlando Magic have been unbeatable through their first seven home games this season. Duplicating that success on the road has been a different story.,After winning five straight games -- all at home -- the Magic will look to maintain that momentum when they begin a three-game road trip with a ma...
Rockets bid to ride explosive offense into clash vs. Bucks
If there is a blueprint for performance in the first game of a back-to-back set, the Houston Rockets showcased it on Sunday.,Houston recorded a season-high point total and season-best margin of victory in its 143-107 road win over the Chicago Bulls. Seven Rockets players scored in double figures, an...
Heat look for better success at home vs. lowly Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers, who are off to a 2-10 start, are set to visit the Miami Heat on Monday night.,Philadelphia has made seven straight playoff appearances. However, the 76ers haven't reached the conference finals since 2001.,This season was supposed to be different, especially considering the 76...
Raptors host Pacers, look to change season narrative
The Toronto Raptors keep coming close but falling short, and they will aim to change that Monday night against the visiting Indiana Pacers.,A victory would end a losing streak that grew to seven games when the Raptors lost 126-123 in overtime on Saturday night to the host Boston Celtics on a last-se...
Once-lowly Pistons meet Bulls, look to get to .500
The Detroit Pistons already are halfway to last season's win total. They can reach the .500 mark with a home victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.,Detroit is coming off its worst season in franchise history, a 14-win debacle. The Pistons have shown dramatic improvement under first-year coa...
NBA roundup: Cavs top Hornets, improve to 15-0
Darius Garland's 25 points and Ty Jerome's 24 helped carry the Cleveland Cavaliers as they maintained their unbeaten record by beating the visiting Charlotte Hornets 128-114 on Sunday night., ,Four Cleveland players had more than 20 points as the Cavaliers extended their franchise-best winning strea...
James Harden climbs 3-point list as Clippers top Jazz
James Harden scored 20 points, dished out 11 assists and moved into second place on the all-time made 3-pointers list as the Los Angeles Clippers ended a three-game losing streak with a 116-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night at Inglewood, Calif.,Ivica Zubac scored 22 points to go along w...
P.J. Washington shines, Mavericks stave off Thunder
P.J. Washington had a season-high 27 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to lead the visiting Dallas Mavericks to a 121-119 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.,Kyrie Irving added 23 points as the Mavericks led for much of the game despite playing without Luka Doncic, who was out with a br...
Clippers G James Harden now 2nd on all-time 3-point list
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden moved into sole possession of second place on the NBA's all-time made 3-pointers list in the first quarter of Sunday's home game against the Utah Jazz at Inglewood, Calif., ,Harden's first 3-pointer of the game, with 6:09 remaining in the quarter, gave him 2,9...
Knicks pull away for another win over Nets
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds Sunday night for the host New York Knicks, who pulled away in the second half for a 114-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.,Towns scored 14 points during a decisive third-quarter run to help the Knicks sweep a two-game home set against the Nets. New York ...
Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun help Rockets roll Bulls
Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 28 points and Alperen Sengun finished with 20 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds for his second straight triple-double as the visiting Houston Rockets routed the Chicago Bulls 143-107 on Sunday.,Houston led by as many as 39 points en route to its fifth consecutive vi...
Grizzlies rookie C Zach Edey (ankle) exits game vs. Nuggets
Memphis Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey exited during the second half of Sunday's win over the visiting Denver Nuggets with a left ankle injury.,Edey, the ninth overall pick of June's NBA draft, initially injured his ankle during the first half before re-aggravating it after halftime. He left with...
Shaedon Sharpe leads Trail Blazers past Hawks for third straight win
Shaedon Sharpe came up with big plays at both ends of the floor in the final minute to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-110 home win over the Atlanta Hawks.,Coming off a career high 33 points in a win over Minnesota on Wednesday, Sharpe finished with a game-high 32, including the Trail Blaze...
With balanced attack, Grizzlies take down Nuggets
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 20 points and Jaylen Wells added 15 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 105-90 victory Sunday over the visiting Denver Nuggets, who played without three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.,Jokic missed his second straight game due to personal reasons. The Nuggets have lost two straigh...
Pistons send Wizards to 8th straight loss
Jaden Ivey scored a season-high 28 points and Malik Beasley matched his season-best with 26 points, lifting the visiting Detroit Pistons to a 124-104 victory over the reeling Washington Wizards on Sunday.,Ivey sank four 3-pointers and Beasley drained six from beyond the arc to send Detroit to its si...
Cavaliers beat Hornets, become fourth NBA team to start 15-0
Darius Garland's 25 points and Ty Jerome's 24 points helped carry the Cleveland Cavaliers as they maintained their unbeaten record by beating the visiting Charlotte Hornets 128-114 on Sunday night.,Four Cleveland players had more than 20 points as the Cavaliers extended their franchise-best winning ...