Basketball Page 306 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Trail Blazers facing a tall order against Heat bigs
The Miami Heat, who closed the weekend in the Eastern Conference's eighth playoff position, may have found a secret weapon.,Kel'el Ware, a 7-foot rookie center, figures to be a bigger part of the game plan when the Heat host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.,On Sunday, Ware tied his caree...
Wolves G Donte DiVincenzo (toe) out indefinitely
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo is out indefinitely with a toe injury and is seeking a second opinion on best treatment options. ,The team said Monday that an MRI revealed a Grade 3 left toe sprain. ESPN reported DiVincenzo has been placed in a walking boot. ,DiVincenzo suffered the in...
Clippers could be shorthanded once again vs. Bulls
On a four-game winning streak and getting closer to being fully healthy by the day, the Los Angeles Clippers will test their improved play with a matchup against the visiting Chicago Bulls on Monday at Inglewood, Calif.,Kawhi Leonard scored 19 points Sunday in a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles ...
NBA roundup: Clippers beat Lakers, extend success in new home
James Harden scored 21 points to go along with 12 assists, Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers earned a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in the first game between the teams at Inglewood, Calif., since March 1999.,Norman Powell scored 22...
Domantas Sabonis' double-double powers Kings past Wizards
Domantas Sabonis had a double-double by halftime, De'Aaron Fox finished with one of his own and the Sacramento Kings rolled to a comfortable 123-100 home win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.,Sabonis recorded his league-leading 37th double-double with a game-high 29 points and a game-high...
Trail Blazers end skid at 5 games by beating Bulls
Scoot Henderson recorded 25 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers deliver a 113-102 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.,Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points as the Trail Blazers snapped a five-game losing streak. Deni Avdija had 20 points, 12 rebo...
Clippers extend home dominance with win over Lakers
James Harden scored 21 points with 12 assists, Ivica Zubac added 21 points with 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers earned a 116-102 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers in the first game between the teams at Inglewood, Calif., since March 1999.,Norman Powell scored 22 points and Kawhi ...
Thunder clobber Nets in latest showing of home dominance
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collected 27 points and 10 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-101 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.,The Thunder have won 20 of their past 23 games overall and 12 straight in Oklahoma City.,While Gilgeous-Alexander returned after missing Friday's l...
Bucks make quick work of short-handed 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and grabbed 15 boards to lead the host Milwaukee Bucks to a 123-109 win over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday evening.,It marked the fourth win in a row for Milwaukee. Damian Lillard added 25 points thanks to a 16-point fourth quarter, while Khris ...
Thunder's Mark Daigneault earns All-Star coach nod
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was named to guide one of the four teams in the Feb. 16 All-Star Game at San Francisco.,Daigneault earned his first All-Star Game head coaching nod after the Thunder clinched the best record in the Western Conference through games of Feb. 2. They impr...
Thunder clobber Nets in latest show of home dominance
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collected 27 points and 10 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-101 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.,The Thunder have won 20 of their last 23 games overall and 11 straight in Oklahoma City.,While Gilgeous-Alexander returned after missing Friday's loss ...
Nikola Jokic gets another triple-double as Nuggets cruise by Magic
Nikola Jokic notched his 18th triple-double of the season by posting 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 boards and the visiting Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 113-100 on Sunday night.,Jokic, who leads the NBA in triple-doubles, went 7-for-9 from the ...
Pelicans to give Jazz another look at their 3-point plan
The Utah Jazz brought out the best in the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night., ,The Pelicans made a season-high 22 shots from 3-point range on their way to their most points in a game and season-best margin of victory in their 136-123 win over the Jazz., ,They will try to continue their recent run...
Kel’el Ware comes up big for Heat in win over Spurs
Lightly-used reserve Kel'el Ware, a 7-foot rookie, tied his career high with 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked two shots as the host Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs 128-107 on Sunday afternoon.,Ware played 34 minutes as he was needed to guard 7-3 Spurs superstar Victor Wembanya...
Inconsistent Celtics aim to get even vs. Warriors
The Boston Celtics hope a recent trend continues when they tip off a four-game trip in San Francisco against the Golden State Warriors in one of the featured games on the NBA's holiday card Monday afternoon.,The Celtics head west following a 119-115 overtime loss at home to the Atlanta Hawks on Satu...
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker lead rising Suns vs. Cavaliers
It's been weeks since any team has been able to figure out a way to slow down Phoenix Suns stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.,Durant and Booker have been tormenting opponents, and the duo will try to keep rolling on Monday when Phoenix collides with the host Cleveland Cavaliers.,The Suns have caug...
Jalen Johnson, Hawks look to subdue Knicks
The suddenly healthy Atlanta Hawks will try to extend their winning streak to four games and remain unbeaten against the Knicks when the teams meet in New York on Monday afternoon.,The Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday and have won four of their last five overall. The...
Rockets not satisfied at halfway mark of season, prepare for Pistons
The Houston Rockets dispatched the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday in a fashion that has become commonplace in their surprising breakout campaign.,The Rockets won for the sixth time in seven games by seizing control in the second half of a 125-103 road victory in advance of back-to-back home game...
Desmond Bane, Grizzlies return home to face Wolves
Ja Morant's rash of injuries this season has groomed Desmond Bane for another role with the Memphis Grizzlies.,Bane, a shooting guard, has filled in admirably at point guard in place of Morant, who missed his 18th game of the season Friday at San Antonio with a sore right foot. Bane stepped in for t...
Hornets seek first 3-game win streak of season, host Mavs
Even in good times, the Charlotte Hornets can't seem to enjoy some of the positive moments.,But they'll be back at it Monday afternoon when the Dallas Mavericks visit.,The Hornets, who are looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season, are coming to grips with the loss of swingman ...