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Pistons hold off Bulls for eighth consecutive win
Paul Reed piled up 28 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and four steals as the depleted Detroit Pistons won their eighth straight game, knocking off the visiting Chicago Bulls 124-113 on Wednesday.,Duncan Robinson contributed 23 points for Detroit, while Daniss Jenkins supplied 18 points and 12 assis...
Hornets control Giannis-less Bucks to break losing skid
Miles Bridges scored 20 points and rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner made all eight of his shots from the field as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 111-100 on Wednesday night.,Kalkbrenner finished with 17 points and nine rebounds, Collin Sexton provided 16 points and eight as...
LeBron James, ramping up to return, practices with G League squad
LeBron James took part in his first full practice of the season on Wednesday, working with the G League's South Bay Lakers.,The NBA's all-time leading scorer has missed the Los Angeles Lakers' first 11 games this season while dealing with sciatica on his right side.,"He was able to participate in th...
Report: Mavs star Anthony Davis won't play without owner's approval
Dallas star Anthony Davis won't play until Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont sees medical data that indicates the big man is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Davis, a 10-time All-Star, has not played since Oct. 29 and is listed as questionable for Wednesda...
Bucks rule out star Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) vs. Hornets
The Milwaukee Bucks downgraded All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo from questionable to out for Wednesday night's road game against the Charlotte Hornets because of a left knee injury.,Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, is dealing with left knee patellar tendinopathy, the Bucks said on W...
Clippers G Bradley Beal out for season with hip fracture
Los Angeles Clippers veteran guard Bradley Beal has been diagnosed with a left hip fracture, the team revealed Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the season.,Beal, who had been returning from offseason knee surgery, is expected to make a full recovery in 6-9 months.,Beal, 32, was ruled out of ...
The Luka Doncic Trade Cost Nico Harrison His Job and Will Haunt Him Forever
The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis continues to backfire. With Davis injured, Irving sidelined, and rookie Cooper Flagg still developing, Dallas looks more like a rebuilding team than a contender....
Report: LeBron James ramping up, to practice with G League squad
LeBron James will participate in his first full practice of the season after he was officially assigned to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Wednesday, ESPN reported.,The Orange County Register reported Monday that the assignment would come this week.,The NBA's all-time leading scorer has missed th...
Ime Udoka’s Rockets Are the Future of Big-Man Basketball
Ime Udoka’s innovative lineup blends size and speed, creating mismatches that could redefine NBA basketball in a Nelson-inspired revolution....
Cavaliers G Darius Garland nursing left big toe contusion
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Wednesday what can be construed as positive injury news on Darius Garland's left big toe.,The two-time All-Star guard is dealing with a contusion on the toe and will sit out Wednesday's game against the host Miami Heat.,He sustained only a bruise during the second q...
Downtrodden Kings eager to 'buckle up' vs. Hawks
The season is just 11 games old for the Sacramento Kings, and the squad is in danger of imploding.,With eight losses already, the Kings will try to notch a much-needed victory when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.,Sacramento coach Doug Christie went on a rant prior to Tuesday's game, ...
Unblemished at home, Nuggets chase road win vs. Clippers
On a five-game winning streak while pushing toward the top of the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets will try to overcome one of their early-season challenges.,The Nuggets will face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in Inglewood, Calif. The road has been unkind for the Nuggets, who are...
Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves have something to prove vs. Thunder
As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to navigate life without LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are showing that -- when healthy -- they comprise one of the NBA's top backcourts.,They will have a chance to prove it Wednesday when the Lakers take on the defending NBA champion Thunder in Oklah...
Tall task for Warriors: Stopping Victor Wembanyama, Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs will look to build on their impressive start to the season when they host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday in the first of two games between the clubs., ,The teams also will meet Friday in an NBA Cup clash., ,The Spurs have won three straight, including a rousing 121-117 ...
Spiraling Grizzlies intent on limiting turnovers vs. Celtics
Trending in the wrong direction, the Memphis Grizzlies will attempt to reverse course when they visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night., ,Memphis sustained its sixth loss in seven games with a 133-120 setback to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The loss dropped the Grizzlies' road record to 1-3....
Knicks, on a magical offensive run, pursue sixth straight win as Orlando visits
An impressive offensive stretch turned into a historic one for the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.,But the final 13-plus minutes reminded the Knicks they still have work to do defensively, especially as they prepare to face a foe that will arrive in New York with plenty of momentum following a thr...
NBA roundup: Knicks hit 130 points for 3rd straight game
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns each recorded double-doubles Tuesday night for the host New York Knicks, who made franchise history by earning a 133-120 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.,The Knicks, who are 5-0 on a season-high seven-game homestand, scored more than 130 points in each of the past...
Jazz produce franchise's 4th-highest score in win over Pacers
Lauri Markkanen scored 35 points as the Utah Jazz notched the fourth-highest score in franchise history with a 152-128 win over the Indiana Pacers at Salt Lake City on Tuesday.,Markkanen hit 13 of 19 from the floor and 5 of 7 from 3-point range, while Svi Mykhailiuk and Ace Bailey added 20 each as U...
Nikola Jokic powers for 35 as Nuggets trounce Kings
Nikola Jokic scored 35 points on 16-of-19 shooting and collected 15 rebounds and seven assists as the Denver Nuggets posted a 122-108 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.,Jamal Murray added 23 points and eight assists and Aaron Gordon had 17 points and seven assists as the Nugget...
Jazz produce franchise's fourth-highest score in win over Pacers
Lauri Markkanen scored 35 points as the Utah Jazz notched the fourth-highest score in franchise history with a 152-128 win over the Indiana Pacers at Salt Lake City on Tuesday.,Markkanen hit 13 of 19 from the floor and 5 of 7 from 3-point range, while Svi Mykhailiuk and Ace Bailey added 20 each as U...