Basketball Page 416 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Joel Embiid, 76ers look to even series vs. Knicks
Despite being limited in more ways than one, Joel Embiid saved the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday....
NBA roundup: Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers drop Bucks in OT
Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 121-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis.,Haliburton gained separation after using a nifty crossover on Pat...
Luka Doncic fuels Mavs past Clippers for 2-1 series lead
Luka Doncic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 101-90 in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Friday.,The Mavericks lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Game 4 is set for Sunday in Dallas.,Kyrie Ir...
Wolves crush Suns, take 3-0 lead for 1st time in franchise history
Anthony Edwards recorded 36 points and nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the host Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night to take a 3-0 playoff series lead for the first time in franchise history.,The Timberwolves will aim for a sweep in Game 4 of the best-of-seven, first-round Western C...
Tyrese Haliburton lifts Pacers over Bucks for 2-1 series edge
Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 121-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis.,Haliburton gained separation after using a nifty crossover on Pat...
NBA roundup: Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers drop Bucks in OT
Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 121-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis....
Wolves crush Suns, take 3-0 lead for 1st time in franchise history
Anthony Edwards recorded 36 points and nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the host Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night to take a 3-0 playoff series lead for the first time in franchise history....
Luka Doncic fuels Mavs past Clippers for 2-1 series lead
Luka Doncic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 101-90 in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series Friday night....
Tyrese Haliburton lifts Pacers over Bucks for 2-1 series edge
Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 121-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis....
Five-star freshman Liam McNeeley commits to UConn
Five-star wing Liam McNeeley, one of the best available high school prospects in the Class of 2024, announced Friday he will join two-time defending champion UConn....
Reports: San Diego State G Lamont Butler transferring to Kentucky
Lamont Butler, who starred for San Diego State in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, will play his final year of college basketball at Kentucky, multiple reports said Friday....
Nuggets on verge of sweeping Lakers for second straight season
The Denver Nuggets can wipe away one more step on their way to potential back-to-back championships when they stay on the road to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night....
Report: Juwan Howard joining Nets as assistant coach
The Brooklyn Nets are hiring Juwan Howard as an assistant coach, ESPN reported Friday....
Reports: Amazon set to become a new TV partner for NBA
The NBA television rights landscape is changing, with The Athletic reporting Friday that Amazon Prime Video has the "framework of a deal" in place with the league....
Hunter Dickinson returning to Kansas for final season
All-American center Hunter Dickinson is returning to Kansas for his final season of college eligibility in 2024-25....
Upstart Pelicans bid to make stand in Game 3 vs. Thunder
The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder had to battle to the buzzer to win their Western Conference first-round series opener against the New Orleans Pelicans....
Back in comfort zone, Magic look to even series with Cavs
The Orlando Magic hope for more home-court dominance in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the best-of-seven set Saturday afternoon....
Bucks rule out Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) for Game 3
Milwaukee is taking the floor in Indianapolis on Friday night without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was ruled out for the sixth consecutive game with a strained left calf....
Celtics hoping to return to early form in Game 3 vs. Heat
All eyes will be on the 3-point line on Saturday when the Miami Heat host the top-seeded Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series....
Report: 5-star recruit Billy Richmond follows John Calipari to Arkansas
Five-star recruit Billy Richmond is following coach John Calipari to Arkansas, The Athletic reported Friday....