Basketball Page 257 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Anthony Edwards' late surge lifts Wolves over Wizards
Anthony Edwards took control in the fourth quarter, scoring 20 of his game-high 41 points, and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves sent the Washington Wizards to their seventh consecutive loss in a 120-106 decision on Monday.,Minnesota found itself in a back-and-forth contest for most of the way wit...
With Bucks up next, Kings eye eighth win in a row
The Sacramento Kings seek to close out an unbeaten road trip and extend the league's longest winning streak when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.,The Kings have won seven in a row, including triumphs at Boston and Chicago to start their current three-game trip, but haven't won at Mil...
Lonzo Ball providing offensive spark as Bulls face Pelicans
While Zach LaVine continues to boost the Chicago Bulls with his scoring heroics, Lonzo Ball has provided a welcome jolt as a secondary option.,Ball enters Tuesday's visit from the New Orleans Pelicans coming off consecutive double-figure scoring efforts for the first time this season.,He is accelera...
On 3-game win streak, Suns eye rare win against Hawks
The Phoenix Suns are hoping that their defensive resurgence will carry over into the first game of a five-game road trip, a meeting with the host Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.,The clubs met last Thursday in Phoenix, with the Suns earning a 123-115 victory. The Suns are seeking their first win in A...
West-leading Thunder not looking past matchup with Sixers
As the Oklahoma City Thunder near the season's midway point, it's clear they're on a path toward a potentially special campaign., ,The Western Conference-leading Thunder remain careful to protect against complacency as they conclude their four-game road trip with a matchup against the Philadelphia 7...
Cavs out to avenge rare home loss, cool off Pacers
Fresh off handing the Cleveland Cavaliers a rare loss, the red-hot Indiana Pacers look to make it two straight over their Central Division foes in Indianapolis on Tuesday.,The Pacers, winners of six straight, halted the NBA-best Cavaliers' 12-game winning streak in an 108-93 road win Sunday. Indiana...
Wolves G Terrence Shannon Jr. (foot) out 2-4 weeks
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie guard Terrence Shannon Jr. is out 2-4 weeks with a foot injury, the team said Monday.,Shannon injured his right foot during a game with NBA G League affiliate Iowa on Saturday. ,An MRI exam revealed a Grade 2 mid-foot sprain, and he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.,A ...
Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Indianapolis police have arrested a 55-year-old Texas man on charges of stalking WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark.,Michael Lewis allegedly sent threats and sexually violent messages to the Indiana Fever guard on social media. He was arrested on a Level 5 felony stalking charge at an Indianapolis hotel o...
76ers owners announce new arena in South Philly for 2031
The ownership group of the Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast Spectacor on Monday announced plans to build a new arena in South Philadelphia that will open in 2031.,The announcement of the new arena, which will also be home to the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, comes a day after the 76ers abandoned plans fo...
Wolves star Anthony Edwards fined for fifth time this season
The NBA fined Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards $50,000 on Monday for "making obscene gestures toward a game official.",It marks the fifth time this season that Edwards has been fined, totaling $285,000.,This latest incident occurred Saturday during the second quarter of Minnesota's 127-12...
After big game, status of Knicks' Jalen Brunson in question vs. Pistons
Will the New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson be in the lineup on Monday night against the Detroit Pistons? ,After leaving Sunday's win over visiting Milwaukee for about six minutes with an apparent shoulder injury, Brunson said anyone who wants to know about his status will "find out when the injury repo...
NBA roundup: Pacers halt Cavaliers' 12-game win streak
Despite losing Tyrese Haliburton due to hamstring tightness, the Indiana Pacers used balanced offense and stifling defense to end the host Cleveland Cavaliers' 12-game winning streak with a 108-93 decision on Sunday.,Andrew Nembhard led the way with 19 points, Pascal Siakam added 18 points and nine ...
Closing 9-0 run propels Suns past Hornets
Devin Booker had 30 points and eight assists and Kevin Durant recorded 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists to help the Phoenix Suns rally for a 120-113 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.,Bradley Beal added 15 points and six assists and Phoenix scored the game's final...
Isaiah Collier has career night as Jazz defeat Nets in OT
Rookie Isaiah Collier hit a game-winning shot to cap a career night while leading the short-handed Utah Jazz to a 112-111 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in Salt Lake City.,Collier, the 29th pick of the 2024 draft, scored a career-high 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting to go with seven...
Timberwolves look to take advantage of struggling Wizards
Coming off a heartbreaking loss at home, the Minnesota Timberwolves head to Washington on Monday hoping to bounce back at the expense of the struggling Wizards.,Minnesota dropped a 127-125 decision to Memphis on Saturday, a byproduct of the Timberwolves giving up 21 offensive rebounds. The Grizzlies...
Jonathan Isaac's double-double helps Magic slide past 76ers
Jonathan Isaac came off the bench to record his first double-double in over five years, helping the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 104-99 on Sunday.,Isaac tallied season-highs of 20 points - including 13 in the fourth quarter - and 11 rebounds for his first double-double since De...
Celtics survive visit from Pelicans with 1-point win
Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics fended off the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 Sunday night.,C.J. McCollum missed a layup in traffic just before the final buzzer that would have handed the Pelicans the victory.,McCollum connected on two f...
Lakers set to host Spurs in first game since wildfires
After being out of action since Tuesday, with two games postponed because of deadly wildfires in Southern California, the Los Angeles Lakers appear set to resume their home schedule Monday against the San Antonio Spurs., ,The teams also had a game scheduled for Saturday at Los Angeles before it was ...
Thunder use balanced attack to hammer woeful Wizards
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points to lead seven players in double figures and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder beat Washington 136-95 on Sunday, sending the NBA-worst Wizards to their sixth straight loss.,Aaron Wiggins scored 23 points off the bench, Jalen Williams added 17, Cason Wallace h...
Pacers contain Cavaliers, ending hosts' 12-game win streak
Despite losing Tyrese Haliburton due to hamstring tightness, the Indiana Pacers used balanced offense and stifling defense to end the host Cleveland Cavaliers' 12-game winning streak with a 108-93 decision on Sunday.,Andrew Nembhard led the way with 19 points, Pascal Siakam added 18 points and nine ...