Basketball Page 423 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Spurs look for rare winning streak when hosting Pacers
The San Antonio Spurs will look to build on a rousing win over one of the league's top teams when they take on the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in the Alamo City....
Cavaliers on strong run as Knicks struggle with injuries
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks played a home-and-home set on consecutive nights in the first week of the season — a convenient bit of scheduling for teams linked together after a first-round playoff series last spring,...
Nets rebound from slow start to bury Hawks, 114-102
Mikal Bridges scored 38 points as the host Brooklyn Nets overcame a sluggish start and earned a pivotal 114-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday afternoon in New York....
Clippers facing Timberwolves without injured Russell Westbrook
The Los Angeles Clippers will open a three-game road trip when they tip off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis....
Scottie Barnes on shelf as Raptors battle Hornets
The Toronto Raptors will begin life without All-Star Scottie Barnes on Sunday when they host the Charlotte Hornets....
Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 24 West Virginia gets past Texas Christian
JJ Quinerly and Jordan Harrison scored 14 points apiece and the host Mountaineers (23-6, 12-6 Big 12) snapped a season-worst three-game losing streak by defeating TCU 57-49 in Morgantown, W.Va....
Celtics take aim at 11th straight win, host Warriors
Two lengthy winning streaks will be on the line when the Golden State Warriors visit the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon....
Magic take on Pistons to tip off favorable part of schedule
The Orlando Magic get a soft spot in their schedule this week, a welcome sight for a playoff contender....
Luka Doncic looks to get Mavs back on track in clash vs. 76ers
Luka Doncic's latest hot streak hasn't translated to winning basketball for the Dallas Mavericks....
Thunder sign F/C Mike Muscala
The Oklahoma City Thunder brought back a familiar face with the signing of forward/center Mike Muscala on Saturday....
Kevin Garnett accuses LeBron James of doping; 'Cream Abdul-Jabbar' rises to the top; Jordan Poole hits rock bottom
Could Bronny James score a bucket against his father, LeBron? Kevin Garnett certainly doesn’t think so. - Criss Partee Read More...
Grizzlies aim to avenge ugly loss to Blazers
One night after the visiting Portland Trail Blazers ended a nine-game losing streak with a dominant win over the Grizzlies, the teams will meet again on Saturday in Memphis....
NBA roundup: Celtics rout Mavs in 10th straight win
Jayson Tatum overcame a slow start to score a team-high 32 points as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to 10 games by beating the visiting Dallas Mavericks 138-110 Friday night....
Clippers roll, send Wizards to 14th straight loss
James Harden scored 21 of his 28 points in the second quarter and Paul George celebrated his return with 22 points as the Los Angeles Clippers poured on the offense in a 140-115 victory Friday over the visiting Washington Wizards....
Giannis Antetokounmpo (46 points) lifts Bucks over Bulls
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 46 points, 16 rebounds and six assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 113-97 victory over the host Chicago Bulls on Friday night....
Clippers' Russell Westbrook sustains fractured left hand
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook was diagnosed with a fractured left hand during Friday's game against the Washington Wizards and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest....
All-Star Scottie Barnes breaks hand in Raptors' loss
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes broke his left hand in Toronto's home loss to the Golden State Warriors on Friday, and he will be sidelined indefinitely....
Malik Monk puts up 39 as Kings nip Wolves in OT
Malik Monk scored a season-high 39 points on 16-for-29 shooting as the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 124-120 overtime win on Friday night in Minneapolis....
Blazers end 9-game skid in big way, blow out Grizzlies
Dalano Banton and Jabari Walker scored 19 points apiece and Duop Reath added 18 as the visiting Portland Trail Blazers snapped their nine-game losing streak, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 122-92 on Friday....
Historic first quarter propels Pelicans past Pacers
Brandon Ingram scored 34 points, Trey Murphy III matched his season high with 28 and the host New Orleans Pelicans dominated the Indiana Pacers 129-102 on Friday night....