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Jonathan Isaac's double-double helps Magic slide past 76ers
Jonathan Isaac came off the bench to record his first double-double in over five years, helping the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 104-99 on Sunday.,Isaac tallied season-highs of 20 points - including 13 in the fourth quarter - and 11 rebounds for his first double-double since De...
Celtics survive visit from Pelicans with 1-point win
Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics fended off the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 Sunday night.,C.J. McCollum missed a layup in traffic just before the final buzzer that would have handed the Pelicans the victory.,McCollum connected on two f...
Lakers set to host Spurs in first game since wildfires
After being out of action since Tuesday, with two games postponed because of deadly wildfires in Southern California, the Los Angeles Lakers appear set to resume their home schedule Monday against the San Antonio Spurs., ,The teams also had a game scheduled for Saturday at Los Angeles before it was ...
Thunder use balanced attack to hammer woeful Wizards
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points to lead seven players in double figures and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder beat Washington 136-95 on Sunday, sending the NBA-worst Wizards to their sixth straight loss.,Aaron Wiggins scored 23 points off the bench, Jalen Williams added 17, Cason Wallace h...
Pacers contain Cavaliers, ending hosts' 12-game win streak
Despite losing Tyrese Haliburton due to hamstring tightness, the Indiana Pacers used balanced offense and stifling defense to end the host Cleveland Cavaliers' 12-game winning streak with a 108-93 decision on Sunday.,Andrew Nembhard led the way with 19 points, Pascal Siakam added 18 points and nine ...
Clippers back in action after wildfires, host Heat
The Los Angeles Clippers will want to give their devastated city something to smile about when they host the in-form Miami Heat in Inglewood, Calif., on Monday night.,Los Angeles is currently experiencing the most destructive wildfires in the city's recorded history, with at least 16 people killed a...
Rockets to rely on dynamic offensive duo vs. Grizzlies
Even taking into consideration their multiple scoring options, under most scenarios the Houston Rockets would prefer that Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun co-author the offensive attack.,When that tandem, both in their fourth seasons in the league, are clicking simultaneously, Houston tends to reach a...
Report: 76ers won't build $1.3 billion arena downtown
The Philadelphia 76ers are abandoning plans to construct a controversial new arena in the Chinatown section of the city, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sunday.,The decision was a surprise, coming weeks after the city council voted to approve the NBA team's move.,The Inquirer cited multiple counc...
Kings outlast Bulls, stretch winning streak to seven
De'Aaron Fox had 26 points and nine rebounds and Domantas Sabonis added 22 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists to help the visiting Sacramento Kings extend their season-long winning streak to seven games with a 124-119 victory against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.,DeMar DeRozan added 21 points agai...
Jalen Brunson scores 44 to lead Knicks past Bucks
Jalen Brunson scored 44 points in a little under 29 minutes and survived an injury scare Sunday afternoon for the host New York Knicks, who rolled to a 140-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.,Brunson scored 23 points in the first quarter and had 32 points when he appeared to hurt his right shoulder wh...
Nuggets rally from big deficit, take down Mavs
Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists, Russell Westbrook finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds and the visiting Denver Nuggets used a big fourth quarter to rally past the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 112-101 on Sunday.,Denver outscored the Mavericks 33-12 in the final 12 minute...
Reports: Lakers, Clippers set to resume home schedules Monday
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers are set to resume their home schedules with games on Monday, multiple outlets reported.,The Lakers had two home games postponed and the Clippers had one following a spate of wildfires in the Los Angeles area that began on Tuesday.,The Lakers will play ...
Raptors intend to halt slide against ailing Warriors
The Toronto Raptors aim to cut their losses at five in a row Monday night against the visiting Golden State Warriors.,The Raptors, who have lost 16 of their past 17 games, are coming off a 123-114 road loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.,The game was within reach when it was tied at 109-1...
Detroit Pistons Have Been the Biggest Surprise of 2024-25 NBA Season
The Detroit Pistons have surprised everybody and are taking the NBA by storm as this year's biggest surprise, but can they maintain this level of play and make the playoffs?...
After two postponements, Hornets ready for rematch vs. Suns
The Charlotte Hornets have seen their past two games postponed due to the tragic Los Angeles wildfires to shorten a five-game road trip into a three-contest excursion.,The Hornets will make their return to the court on Sunday night when they visit the Phoenix Suns, who happen to be their most recent...
A losing streak will end when shorthanded Jazz, Nets meet
The Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets have had similar results since they played each other in New York three weeks ago -- and that's nothing to brag about.,Heading into a showdown on Sunday in Salt Lake City, the Jazz and Nets both are 2-8 since Utah's home 105-94 victory on Dec. 21.,Along with seemingly...
NBA roundup: Ja Morant's late baskets propel Grizzlies past Wolves
Ja Morant made back-to-back baskets in the final minute to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 127-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night in Minneapolis.,Morant finished with 12 points on just 5-for-19 shooting but came up when it mattered most for Memphis, which won the opener of a f...
Devin Booker (34 points), Suns continue dominance of Jazz
Devin Booker matched his season high with six 3-pointers and scored 34 points, Kevin Durant added 25 points and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in a 114-106 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Saturday.,Utah rallied from a 16-point, second-quarter deficit and trailed 91-88 with 8:36 left in the co...
Tyler Herro shines from deep as Heat bully Blazers
Tyler Herro made seven 3-pointers and recorded 32 points, five rebounds and five assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 119-98 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.,Nikola Jovic added season highs of 21 points and eight rebounds as the Heat won their third consecutive game, al...
Nikola Jokic-Russell Westbrook duo clicking as Nuggets set to face Mavericks
The Denver Nuggets established a little history Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets, but more importantly, they got their sixth win in eight games.,The Nuggets will try for its seventh win in nine games at the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon.,In the 124-105 win over Brooklyn on Friday night,...