Basketball Page 453 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
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....
Tension could linger in third Rockets-Suns matchup
The Phoenix Suns seek to run their homecourt winning streak to 10 games when they close a two-game set against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night....
Celtics bury Mavs with 3-point barrage, win 10th straight
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....
Warriors handle Raptors for eighth straight road win
Stephen Curry scored 25 points and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Toronto Raptors 120-105 on Friday for their eighth consecutive road victory....
Darius Garland (8 3-pointers), Cavs put away pesky Pistons
Darius Garland scored 29 points, including eight 3-pointers, and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers downed the Detroit Pistons 110-100 on Friday night....
76ers eke out win over Hornets
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Tobias Harris had 31 points and 12 rebounds and the host Philadelphia 76ers held off the Charlotte Hornets 121-114 on Friday....