Basketball Page 282 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Nuggets aim to be more physical vs. Grizzlies in NBA Cup tilt
Denver coach Mike Malone knows what to expect when the Nuggets play the Memphis Grizzlies.,But do his players comprehend the physicality required?,Malone will get another opportunity to impart that wisdom Tuesday when the visiting Nuggets play the Grizzlies for the second time in three days, this ti...
Hornets, Nets both seek first NBA Cup victory
LaMelo Ball is on a roll lately but also a little lighter in the wallet for some poor word choices over the weekend.,After paying a $100,000 fine and apologizing for an anti-gay slur uttered during a postgame on-court interview, Ball will attempt to turn his focus back to the court Tuesday night whe...
Champion Celtics circle NBA Cup showdown with undefeated Cavaliers
Cleveland visits the Celtics on Tuesday with defending champion Boston shooting to become the first team to defeat the Cavaliers this season. , ,The second NBA Cup game for each team is a rematch of the playoff series dominated by the Celtics last season, when Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell was rel...
Jimmy Butler set to return for Heat; Terry Rozier out
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been cleared to return for Monday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, however Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Terry Rozier have been ruled out. ,Butler, who has missed the past four games with a sprained right ankle, has been upgraded to "available" for the game agains...
Sixers C Joel Embiid (illness) doubtful Monday at Miami
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was downgraded to doubtful for Monday night's game at Miami due to illness.,The former league MVP has only played two games this season for the struggling Sixers (2-10).,He missed the first 10 games due to "knee management" and a three-game suspension for shovin...
Historic Season-Opening Winning Streak Could Hurt Cleveland Cavaliers in Long Run
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 15-0, but they should make sure that they aren't trying too hard in the regular season to avoid an early NBA Playoffs exit....
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 ...