Basketball Page 353 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Jaylen Brown a question mark to play in Celtics-Warriors showdown
It's unclear if Boston forward Jaylen Brown will be in the lineup when the Celtics face the visiting Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.,Brown has not played in Boston's last two games because of a hip flexor strain. Following Monday's 123-93 victory over Atlanta, Boston coach Joe Mazzulla des...
Hurting Hawks aim to solve home struggles vs. Knicks
The Atlanta Hawks could welcome back star guard Trae Young when they try to end a three-game home losing streak against the New York Knicks on Wednesday.,Young, who averages 23.9 points and leads the NBA with 11 assists per game entering Tuesday, suffered a right rib sprain in the third quarter of A...
After ending home drought, Pistons travel to face skidding Hornets
After securing their first home victory in four tries this season, the Detroit Pistons hit the road hunting their third straight win in Wednesday night's clash against the host Charlotte Hornets.,Detroit followed its 106-92 victory at Brooklyn on Sunday with a 115-103 home win over the Los Angeles L...
76ers star Joel Embiid suspended 3 games for shoving writer
The NBA suspended Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid for three games on Tuesday for shoving a columnist in the team's locker room.,After an investigation, the league confirmed reports that Embiid shoved a member of the media Saturday night during the media's post-game locker room access foll...
Nuggets F Aaron Gordon (calf) expected to miss multiple weeks
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will miss multiple weeks with a right calf strain according to multiple reports Tuesday. ,Gordon left Monday night's 121-119 home win against the Toronto Raptors with 7:44 remaining in the first quarter.,He is averaging 15.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists in...
NBA continues tradition of Election Day pause
Observing Election Day with a clear schedule is a tradition the NBA plans to continue.,Commissioner Adam Silver was encouraged by multiple prominent coaches to avoid playing games on national Election Day every two years to allow employees, including league staff, team workers and coaches and player...
NBA roundup: Cavs nip Bucks, remain undefeated
Darius Garland sank a 3-pointer with 45 seconds left and set up Jarrett Allen for a layup with 12.2 seconds remaining for the clincher as the Cleveland Cavaliers downed the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 116-114 on Monday.,The Cavaliers equaled a franchise record set in 1976-77 with their eighth straight ...
Kevin Durant (35 points) helps Suns rally past Sixers
Kevin Durant scored 15 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, including the decisive driving basket with 24 seconds left, as the Phoenix Suns rallied for a 118-116 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.,Durant was 14-of-20 shooting and had six assists for the Suns, ...
Kevin Durant (35 pts) helps Suns rally past Sixers
Kevin Durant scored 15 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, including the decisive driving basket with 24 seconds left, as the Phoenix Suns rallied for a 118-116 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.,Durant was 14-of-20 shooting and had six assists for the Suns, ...
Down 26 to Spurs, Clippers roar back with 3-point barrage
Norman Powell scored 23 points and Amir Coffey added 21 while leading a second-half rally as the Los Angeles Clippers pulled out a 113-104 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Monday for their first win at their new arena in Inglewood, Calif., ,Ivica Zubac scored 17 points with 13 rebounds...
Nikola Jokic's big night helps Nuggets edge Raptors again
Nikola Jokic amassed 28 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists, Russell Westbrook scored 21 points, and the host Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 121-119 on Monday night.,Michael Porter Jr. added 19 points for Denver, which played without guard Jamal Murray and lost Aaron Gordon to a r...
Myles Turner pours in 30 as Pacers top Mavericks
Myles Turner made five 3-pointers and finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks 134-127 on Monday.,Tyrese Haliburton had 25 points and 12 assists for Indiana, which won its third straight meeting with the Mavericks. Pascal Siakam scored 23 point...
Hawks' Trae Young injures rib, scores career-low 2 as Celtics cruise
Jayson Tatum posted 28 points and nine assists for the visiting Boston Celtics, who breezed to a 123-93 win against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.,Derrick White added 21 while Payton Pritchard scored 18 points off the bench as the Celtics won their third straight. Jrue Holiday scored 16 and Neemias Qu...
Blazers dominate fourth quarter to turn back Pelicans
Deandre Ayton had a double-double, Dalano Banton scored all 20 of his points in the fourth quarter and the visiting Portland Trail Blazers pulled away to a 118-100 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.,Ayton finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds, Anfernee Simons scored 24 and J...
Hawks' Trey Young injures rib, scores career-low 2 as Celtics cruise
Jayson Tatum posted 28 points and nine assists for the visiting Boston Celtics, who breezed to a 123-93 win against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.,Derrick White added 21 while Payton Pritchard scored 18 points off the bench as the Celtics won their third straight. Jrue Holiday scored 16 and Neemias Qu...
Thunder cruise past Magic, improve to 7-0
Jalen Williams scored 23 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder remain undefeated with a 102-86 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday in Oklahoma City.,The Thunder improved to 7-0, extending their best start since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008. Cleveland (8-0) is the only other current unbeaten t...
Strong bench play leads Timberwolves to victory over Hornets
Naz Reid came off the bench to score 25 points and grab nine rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 114-93 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Anthony Edwards added 21 points on 6-for-11 shooting overall and 4-for-6 shooting from beyond the arc for Minnesota...
Kings sink Heat on Domantas Sabonis' last-second hoop
Domantas Sabonis swished a short put-back in the lane with 0.7 seconds left as the Sacramento Kings defeated the host Miami Heat 111-110 on Monday night.,After Sabonis' rebound and basket off a De'Aaron Fox miss, Miami called timeout. On the other end, Terry Rozier missed a hurried 35-foot shot.,Fox...
Keyonte George has career night as Jazz get first win vs. Bulls
Keyonte George matched his career high with 33 points and John Collins had a double-double of 28 points and 13 rebounds as the visiting Utah Jazz topped the Chicago Bulls 135-126 on Monday for their first victory of the season.,Outscored by 112 points in a six-game losing streak to open the campaign...
Nuggets F Aaron Gordon (calf) ruled out vs. Raptors
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon left Monday night's home matchup against the Toronto Raptors with a right calf strain and won't return to the game.,Gordon left the court and walked on his own to the locker room with 7:44 left in the first quarter. He was initially listed as questionable but was ...