Basketball Page 384 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
After tough start, Celtics shut down Pelicans
Kristaps Porzingis had a double-double and Boston's defense stifled the New Orleans Pelicans' offense in the visiting Celtics' 104-92 victory Saturday....
Embattled Kings face Jazz, aim for an easier time
The Sacramento Kings land a much-needed rare soft spot in their closing schedule when they host the tail-spinning Utah Jazz on Sunday night....
High-flying Timberwolves try to continue push vs. Bulls
The Minnesota Timberwolves will go for their fifth win in a row when they face the Chicago Bulls on Sunday in Minneapolis....
Caitlin Clark, Iowa cruise past Colorado, set up LSU rematch
ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark scored a game-high 29 points to lead Iowa to an 89-68 win over Colorado on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament and set up a date with defending champion LSU in the Elite Eight....
Purdue, Tennessee in rare air with Final Four trip on the line
DETROIT — Expectations were very high for Purdue coach Matt Painter and his team all season long. Sunday afternoon, they have a chance to achieve something the Boilermakers haven't done in 44 years....
Suns sign G Isaiah Thomas to second 10-day contract
The Phoenix Suns signed veteran guard Isaiah Thomas to a second 10-day contract Saturday....
Mavericks, Rockets meet in battle of NBA's hottest teams
Jalen Green continues to rise to the occasion for the Houston Rockets, who carry an 11-game winning streak into their matchup against the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Sunday....
Jalen Brunson, Knicks try to rebound in home matchup against Thunder
Jalen Brunson had one of the best individual games in New York Knicks history Friday night....
Defending champ LSU rallies late, turns back UCLA
ALBANY, N.Y. - LSU kept its dream of back-to-back national championships alive, defeating UCLA 78-69 on Saturday to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament....
After a 60-point win, Heat to tackle Wizards
The Miami Heat head to Washington, D.C., on Sunday looking to stay within striking distance of a guaranteed playoff spot when they face the home-standing Washington Wizards....
Sixers seeking a bounce-back effort at skidding Raptors
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and guard Kyle Lowry will bring a reminder of better times when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday....
With improving defense, Clippers aim to keep rolling at Hornets
The Los Angeles Clippers have been getting it done in a variety of ways in their recent successes, perhaps most notably on defense....
Lakers out to pick up pace vs. surging Nets
While the Los Angeles Lakers admitted their energy was lacking on Friday, the Brooklyn Nets had no such issues during one of the NBA's top 3-point shooting displays of the season....
Kim Mulkey's controversial coaching style addressed in much-anticipated profile
The Washington Post's highly anticipated story on Kim Mulkey was published on Saturday, with the wide-ranging profile walking a fine line between heaping praise on the LSU coach while detailing a combative side that can alienate others....
Blazers rookie F Toumani Camara (rib/kidney) out for season
Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara will miss the remainder of the season to recover from a rib injury that left a small laceration on his kidney....
Utah State tabs Youngstown State's Jerrod Calhoun as coach
Utah State named Jerrod Calhoun as the 22nd men's basketball coach in the program's history on Saturday....
Reports: Charleston to tab Chris Mack as next coach
Chris Mack is expected to become the next head coach at Charleston, multiple media outlets reported....
Brittney Griner reaches deal to return to Mercury
Eight-time All-Star center Brittney Griner has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury....
Magic look to turn around fortunes vs. reeling Grizzlies
The Orlando Magic are entering uncharted territory as they look to secure their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season....
NBA roundup: Victor Wembanyama's huge night lifts Spurs in OT
Victor Wembanyama racked up a career-high 40 points, including the game-sealing 3-pointer with 1:12 to play in overtime, as the San Antonio Spurs held off the visiting New York Knicks 130-126 on Friday....