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Losers of a combined 13 in a row, 76ers and Bulls clash in Philly
Two teams desperate to end long losing streaks collide Monday when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Chicago Bulls.,Philadelphia enters the week having lost seven games in a row, while Chicago is aiming to snap a six-game slide. Despite the teams' rough play of late, they are both on the fringe of pos...
Report: 76ers star Joel Embiid has further knee tests, out vs. Bulls
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out of Monday night's home game against the Chicago Bulls after undergoing new imaging on his injured left knee, ESPN reported.,The continuing difficulties with Embiid's knee have him and the 76ers seeking further medical opinions about possible opt...
Raptors have Celtics' attention as Atlantic rivals meet
The Toronto Raptors will be out to upset the visiting Boston Celtics for the second time in less than six weeks on Tuesday night and square their season series.,For their part, the Celtics will aim to avenge their 110-97 loss to the Raptors when the teams last met at Toronto on Jan. 15. It snapped B...
NBA rescinds Chet Holmgren’s technical foul
The NBA on Monday rescinded a technical foul that was assessed to Oklahoma City center Chet Holmgren earlier this month. ,The league said that upon league office review, the technical given to Holmgren in the fourth quarter of a game on Feb. 7 had been rescinded. No explanation was given. ,Holmgren ...
Wizards look to defeat Nets again to end skid
The Wizards aim to snap a six-game losing streak on Monday when they host the Brooklyn Nets in Washington, D.C.,Washington capped its longest winning streak of the season on Feb. 5 when it beat Brooklyn on the road, 119-102. Seven Wizards scored in double figures in that game.,Since then, Washington...
Familiar foes Timberwolves, Thunder to tangle again
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten plenty familiar with each other recently.,The teams will square off for the third time in four games and the second consecutive night when they meet Monday in Oklahoma City. This will be the their final clash of the season.,The Thunder...
Nuggets aim to begin new streak vs. Pacers
After having their nine-game winning streak snapped rather unceremoniously, the Denver Nuggets look to regroup in time for a matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Monday in Indianapolis.,The Nuggets never led in a 123-100 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Los Angeles turned in a...
Tyler Herro, Heat aim to hand Hawks fourth straight loss
The Miami Heat will be looking for improved shooting and the Hawks will continue to search for ways to integrate their new players into the rotation when the teams meet on Monday in Atlanta.,This will be the second of four meetings between the two clubs, who are going head-to-head for playoff positi...
Clippers look to rebound at surging Pistons
Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff wants his team to gain a reputation for being physical on defense. Early foul trouble prevented the Pistons from playing that way in Atlanta on Sunday but that didn't hinder them from keeping their winning streak alive. ,They'll try to add to their win streak when they...
NBA roundup: Celtics rout Knicks for 5th straight win
Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-105 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Sunday., ,Jaylen Brown added 24 points and eight rebounds for the Celtics, who have also won nine of their past 10. B...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's big night propels Thunder past Wolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points on 13-for-24 shooting from the field, grabbed eight rebounds and dished eight assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held on for a 130-123 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night in Minneapolis., ,Chet Holmgren added 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting...
Magic hand short-handed Wizards their sixth straight loss
Anthony Black matched his career high with 23 points and Franz Wagner also scored 23 as the Orlando Magic dominated the second half in a 110-90 win over the visiting Washington Wizards on Sunday.,Paolo Banchero added 19 points for Orlando, which led by as many as 26 and won its eighth straight meeti...
Report: Joel Embiid, Sixers eye alternatives as knee issues continue
Joel Embiid's continuing difficulties with his injured left knee have him and the Philadelphia 76ers ready to get further medical opinions about possible options, including surgery, ESPN reported Sunday night.,Embiid, the 2022-23 MVP and a seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion, is to hav...
Cavs fend off Grizzlies, stretch win streak to 7
Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their seventh straight game, beating the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 129-123 on Sunday night.,Sixth man Ty Jerome added 26 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Evan Mobley posted 25 points and 13 rebounds.,Jaren Jackson Jr. s...
Pelicans rally to rout Spurs
Zion Williamson scored 22 points, Kelly Olynyk had a double-double and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Sunday night.,Olynyk, playing just his second game with the Pelicans since being acquired in a trade with Toronto, finished with 14 points and a season-high 1...
Cade Cunningham, Pistons down Hawks for 6th straight win
Cade Cunningham scored 38 points on Sunday to help the visiting Detroit Pistons win their season-best sixth straight game, a 148-143 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.,Cunningham finished 14-for-24 shooting from the floor with seven 3-pointers, 12 assists and seven rebounds. It was his 15th game this s...
Bucks extend win streak to four by beating Heat
Damian Lillard scored 28 points and dished eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 120-113 victory over the visiting Miami Heat.,Giannis Antetokounmpo collected 23 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists, and Brook Lopez scored 17 points as the Bucks won their fourth straight game and fifth in ...
Magic hand shorthanded Wizards their sixth straight loss
Anthony Black matched his career high with 23 points and Franz Wagner also scored 23 as the Orlando Magic dominated the second half in a 110-90 win over the visiting Washington Wizards on Sunday.,Paolo Banchero added 19 points for Orlando, which led by as many as 26 and won its eighth straight meeti...
Suns' skid continues with loss at Raptors
Immanuel Quickley, Chris Boucher and RJ Barrett each scored 23 points, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns 127-109 on Sunday night.,As a reserve, Boucher scored 14 of his points in the second quarter and grabbed 10 rebounds for the game.,Scottie Barnes added 20 points and nine...
Report: Mystics send F Ariel Atkins to Sky for No. 3 draft pick
The Chicago Sky acquired two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins from the Washington Mystics, who received Chicago's No. 3 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, per an ESPN report on Sunday. ,The rebuilding Mystics, who moved on from general manager Mike Thibault and coach Eric Thibault in October after missing...