Basketball Page 526 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Myles Turner, Pacers halt Mavericks' seven-game winning streak
Myles Turner scored a season-high 33 points and collected eight rebounds to help lead the Indiana Pacers to a 133-111 win over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Sunday....
Hot-shooting Suns fight off Lakers
Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale combined for 12 of Phoenix's 17 made 3-pointers, including a trio down the stretch of the fourth quarter, as the Suns held off the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 123-113 on Sunday....
Nets, Grizzlies just trying to find a spark
Through two games under interim coach Kevin Ollie, fourth quarters and fast-break points are among the numerous trouble spots for the Brooklyn Nets....
Bucks, Doc Rivers get best of 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists to lift the Milwaukee Bucks past the host Philadelphia 76ers 119-98 on Sunday....
Women's Top 25 roundup: Virginia snapped streaks in win over No. 20 Louisville
Camryn Taylor scored 22 points as Virginia notched a significant upset victory at No. 20 Louisville, 73-68 on Sunday....
Hobbled Knicks aim to jump on league-worst Pistons
The banged-up New York Knicks go from one extreme to the other during the first two games of their homestand....
NBA suspends 5 Heat, Pelicans players for melee
The NBA suspended Miami forward Jimmy Butler and New Orleans forward Naji Marshall for one game without pay for instigating and engaging in an on-court altercation during the Heat's 106-95 victory Friday over the host Pelicans, the league announced Sunday....
Even after Kyle Filipowski injury, court storming is an addiction college hoops fans won’t quit
For decades, court stormings have been college basketball’s most controversial tradition. On one hand, it’s a sign of exuberant fans and school pride, but in an increasingly anxious sports world, it’s also a threat to the safety of players. As Caitlyn Clark discovered last month against Ohio State, ...
Hawks G Trae Young out vs. Magic
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the visiting Orlando Magic due to an injury to his left pinkie finger....
Vince Carter spilled the beans on a $1 million dunk contest
Many of the festivities were up for discussion following the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, with none more talked about than the slam dunk contest. Former dunk champion and current TNT NBA analyst, Vince Carter, appeared on “Run it Back” on Fanduel TV and confirmed a legendary rumor. Carter said he was app...
Surging Magic take on Hawks, look to complete 3-game road sweep
The Orlando Magic will try to complete a three-game road sweep on Sunday night when they visit the Atlanta Hawks....
Top 25 roundup: Wake Forest holds on, stuns No. 8 Duke
Hunter Sallis scored 29 points and his teammates came through with big late-game baskets as Wake Forest dumped No. 8 Duke 83-79 on Saturday afternoon in Winston-Salem, N.C....
NBA roundup: Celtics top Knicks for 8th straight win
Jaylen Brown collected 30 points and eight rebounds to help the visiting Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to eight games by beating the New York Knicks 116-102 Saturday night....
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves pull away from Nets
Anthony Edwards scored 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 101-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night in Minneapolis....
Celtics pull away from Knicks, stretch win streak to 8
Jaylen Brown collected 30 points and eight rebounds to help the visiting Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to eight games by beating the New York Knicks 116-102 Saturday night....
Magic squeeze out win over Pistons in final second
Paolo Banchero made a three-point play with one second remaining to give the visiting Orlando Magic a 112-109 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night....
Hornets look to get elusive road win vs. Blazers
The Charlotte Hornets will once again try to halt their longstanding woes in Portland when they attempt to end their 15-game road losing streak against the Trail Blazers on Sunday night....
Clippers aim to win 3rd straight over Kings this season
The Los Angeles Clippers hope to further distance themselves from the Sacramento Kings in the standings while also gaining a potential tiebreaker when the top two teams in the Pacific Division go head-to-head on Sunday night in Southern California....
Spurs' 5x5 star Victor Wembanyama pays first visit to Jazz
Utah Jazz fans will get their first opportunity to see French rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama on Sunday night when the San Antonio Spurs visit Salt Lake City....
Warriors hope birthday luck continues against Nuggets
The Golden State Warriors complete birthday week Sunday when they invite the defending champion Denver Nuggets to what they hope will become a third consecutive party in San Francisco....