Basketball Page 348 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Magic take on Bulls in chase for top-four seed in East
With both teams fighting for position in the crowded Eastern Conference playoff race, the Orlando Magic host the Chicago Bulls to begin the final full week of regular-season play on Sunday....
Arkansas-Pine Bluff women's coach resigns
Dawn Thornton stepped down after five seasons as head coach at Arkansas-Pine Bluff after leading the Lady Lions to a record for wins this past season, with key victories over SMU and Arkansas....
Celtics bid to stay sharp at home vs. Trail Blazers
The Boston Celtics will be seeking their 13th consecutive home victory when they face the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night....
Tyler Herro, Heat set sights on Pacers
Tyler Herro is finally back, and that could make the Miami Heat extra dangerous....
Mavericks out to continue climb up standings vs. fading Rockets
The surging Dallas Mavericks continue their push for home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday when they host their in-state counterparts, the fading Houston Rockets....
Top recruit Sarah Strong commits to UConn
The morning after a heartbreaking loss to Iowa at the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament, UConn received some very good news....
Saint Louis tabs Josh Schertz as head coach
Saint Louis named Indiana State's Josh Schertz as its men's basketball coach on Saturday morning....
Arkansas rebuffed by big-name candidates for coaching job
Arkansas took a step back in its search for a men's basketball coach as its top two choices both passed on the job....
76ers aim to continue ascent in road clash vs. Grizzlies
The Philadelphia 76ers will carry a three-game winning streak into Saturday night's game against the host Memphis Grizzlies....
Nets' Cam Thomas looks to continue scoring surge in matchup vs. Pistons
Building for next year and having fans hope for better odds in the draft lottery are situations NBA teams never aspire for in April....
NBA roundup: Raptors end 15-game skid, add to Bucks' woes
Gary Trent Jr. finished 7-of-15 shooting from 3-point range en route to 31 points, and with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, the visiting Toronto Raptors snapped the second-longest losing streak in franchise history with Friday's 117-111 win....
James Harden's triple-double leads Clippers to rout of Jazz
James Harden delivered a triple-double, Terance Mann scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overpowered the visiting Utah Jazz 131-102 on Friday....
Suns register wire-to-wire win over Timberwolves
Grayson Allen recorded 23 points and eight rebounds and the Phoenix Suns never trailed while notching a 97-87 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night....
Iowa returns to NCAA final with tight win over UConn
CLEVELAND — The battle between Iowa and UConn at the Final Four came down to its last crucial — and bizarre — moments....
P.J. Washington's layup lifts Mavs past Warriors
P.J. Washington made a tiebreaking layup with 4.5 seconds remaining as the Dallas Mavericks overcame the absence of Luka Doncic to hold off the visiting Golden State Warriors 108-106 on Friday night....
Raptors stun Bucks, halt 15-game skid
Gary Trent Jr. finished 7-of-15 shooting from 3-point range en route to 31 points, and with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, the visiting Toronto Raptors snapped the second-longest losing streak in franchise history with Friday's 117-111 win....
Javonte Green's career night carries Bulls past Knicks
Javonte Green had 25 points and 13 rebounds for his first career double-double and Ayo Dosunmu added 24 points to boost the host Chicago Bulls to a 108-100 win against the New York Knicks on Friday....
Tyler Herro returns, helps Heat down Rockets
Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 22 points, Tyler Herro returned to action to contribute 17 points and the visiting Miami Heat defeated the Houston Rockets 119-104 on Friday night....
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs send Pels to 4th straight loss
Devonte' Graham scored 20 points, Victor Wembanyama finished one assist shy of a double-double and the visiting San Antonio Spurs defeated the fading New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Friday night....
Grizzlies knock off lowly Pistons, run win streak to 3
Trey Jemison collected 17 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks, helping lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 108-90 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Friday....