Basketball Page 653 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Strong finish vaults Bulls past Pelicans
Nikola Vucevic had a double-double and four teammates scored in double figures as the visiting Chicago Bulls defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 114-106 on Sunday night....
Thunder rally in second half to win in Houston
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 36 points while Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren combined for 51 as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 16-point, first-half deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 123-110 on Sunday....
Dejounte Murray guides Trae Young-less Hawks past Magic
Dejounte Murray and Jalen Johnson each had a double-double and sparked the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-92 win over the visiting Orlando Magic on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak....
Cavaliers send Wizards to 11th straight loss
Jarrett Allen had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rally past the Washington Wizards 114-105 on Sunday....
Top 25 roundup: St. John's bubble hopes alive after beating No. 15 Creighton
Daniss Jenkins scored a season-high 27 points and carried St. John's down the stretch as the Red Storm led virtually the entire way in an 80-66 victory over No. 15 Creighton on Sunday afternoon in New York....
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....