Basketball Page 289 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Heat edge Timberwolves on clutch three-point play
Nikola Jovic converted a go-ahead, three-point play with 7.8 seconds remaining, and the Miami Heat held on for a 95-94 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night in Minneapolis., ,Tyler Herro scored a game-high 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the floor for Miami, which ended a three-gam...
Stephen Curry (36 pts), Warriors hold off Thunder's furious rally
Stephen Curry scored a season-high 36 points as the visiting Golden State Warriors held off the Thunder for a 127-116 win on Sunday in Oklahoma City.,Curry hit seven 3-pointers and finished 13-of-23 from the field for Golden State, which led by 30 late in the third quarter before Oklahoma City pulle...
Wagner brothers, Magic too much for Wizards
Franz Wagner scored 23 points and his brother Moritz Wagner had 16 as the host Orlando Magic scored a season high in coasting past the Washington Wizards 121-94 on Sunday night.,It was the Magic's second straight win without injured star Paolo Banchero, who last played Oct. 30 because of a torn obli...
Pacers use 3-point parade to pull away from Knicks
Bennedict Mathurin scored a career-high 38 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 12 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter and the host Indiana Pacers rode a late 3-point shooting barrage to a 132-121 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday in Indianapolis.,The Pacers overcame a 10-point third-qu...
Celtics rally to stun Bucks despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's 43
Jayson Tatum scored 31 points with 12 rebounds and six assists to help the visiting Boston Celtics overcome a 17-point deficit and defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-107 Sunday.,Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score 18 points for the Celtics, who trailed 49-32 with 9:16 remaining in the second qu...
Alperen Sengun powers Rockets past Pistons
Alperen Sengun had 27 points and 10 rebounds, leading the visiting Houston Rockets past the Detroit Pistons, 101-99, on Sunday.,Tari Eason had 18 points and nine rebounds off the bench, while Jalen Green tossed in 15 points. Dillon Brooks added 14 points and Fred VanVleet chipped in seven points, se...
Cavaliers seek 12-0 start when they visit Bulls
The Cleveland Cavaliers remain unbeaten entering Monday's visit to the Chicago Bulls.,They're also aware that a torrid start quickly has transformed their profile.,"We know how hard it is to win in this league," the Cavaliers' Darius Garland said. "And now, 11 in a row, 11-0. We're the hunted. We're...
Lakers aim to benefit from comforts of home in clash vs. Raptors
The Los Angeles Lakers will look to remain perfect at home on the season when they host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.,After opening with the franchise's first 3-0 start since 2010-11, the Lakers went 1-4 on a five-game road trip.,A return home on Friday to face Philadelphia -- and a 116-106 win -- ...
NBA roundup: Cavs stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start
Evan Mobley collected 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter, extended their season-opening winning streak to 11 games with a 105-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.,Cleveland became the first team to open a seas...
Down 13 in 4th, Cavs rally past Nets for 11-0 start
Evan Mobley collected 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter, extended their season-opening winning streak to 11 games with a 105-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.,Cleveland became the first team to open a seas...
Clippers nip Raptors, extend win streak to four games
Norman Powell and James Harden each scored 24 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers sent the visiting Toronto Raptors to their third consecutive loss to start their five-game road trip, 105-103, on Saturday.,Powell scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer with 2:02 remaining that...
Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson help Jazz nip Spurs
Collin Sexton scored 23 points and Jordan Clarkson canned four key free throws in the final 12 seconds to help the visiting Utah Jazz beat the San Antonio Spurs 111-110 on Saturday.,The score was tied when the fourth quarter began and was still even at 95 with five minutes to play. The Jazz used a r...
Jaren Jackson Jr. heating up for Grizzlies as Blazers await
Jaren Jackson Jr. had a career-best offensive campaign last season, and he might be ready to push the envelope even more this year.,The Memphis star forward put up a season-high 39 points in Friday's victory over the Washington Wizards and seeks another strong effort when the Grizzlies visit the Por...
Suns, kings of close calls, welcome Kings next
The Phoenix Suns hope to run their winning streak to eight games when they host the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, but they would prefer not to have to endure yet another heart-stopping finish.,Jusuf Nurkic made a tiebreaking free throw with eight-tenths of a second remaining Friday night, giving...
Bench production could be the difference as Nuggets host Mavs
Denver's biggest question mark coming into the season was if the bench was good enough to keep the team in games or stretch leads.,For the last few games, the Nuggets' reserves have played well, but that hasn't been the case for the Dallas Mavericks. Coach Jason Kidd was critical of his bench after ...
Down 12 in 4th, Cavs rally past Nets for 11-0 start
Evan Mobley collected 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who trailed by 12 entering the fourth quarter, extended their season-opening winning streak to 11 with a 105-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.,Cleveland became the first team to open 11-0 since t...
Zach LaVine helps Bulls rally past Hawks in return
Zach LaVine returned to the lineup to score 18 points and sparked a late rally to help the visiting Chicago Bulls overcome a 17-point second-half deficit and defeat the Atlanta Hawks 125-113 on Saturday to end their four-game losing streak.,LaVine, who had missed the last three games with a right ad...
Struggling Sixers hope winning trend vs. Hornets extends
Less than four weeks into the season, the Philadelphia 76ers are already searching for answers.,The Sixers are desperate for a victory Sunday when they host the Charlotte Hornets, who are seeking their third straight win.,Philadelphia (1-7) was expected to contend for a championship behind the dynam...
Youthful Thunder brace for battle vs. Stephen Curry, Warriors
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault's team is the youngest in the NBA this season, with an average player age of just 24.148 years old.,But now that the core of the team is gaining experience, Daigneault said it has become easier to prepare for players like Stephen Curry of the Golden State ...
Franz Wagner stepping up as short-handed Magic face Wizards
Orlando looks for a second straight win without star Paolo Banchero when the Magic host the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.,Banchero is out for several more weeks after suffering a torn oblique muscle at the end of October. The Magic ended a five-game losing streak, beating the New Orleans Pelic...