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Bulls look to snap losing skid against Jazz
Key contributors returning to the lineup could help the Chicago Bulls bounce back from a four-game losing streak as they head to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz on Sunday.,Both Josh Giddey (sprained right ankle) and Coby White (strained right calf) are expected back on the court this week. Gidd...
Suns, Hawks put win streaks on the line in Sunday showdown
The Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks have built two of the longest winning streaks in the NBA on historic wing play from Jalen Johnson and Grayson Allen.,Only Hawks' forward Johnson is expected to play when the teams meet in Phoenix on Sunday, however, after Allen suffered a quad contusion Thursday. H...
Pelicans usher in new era vs. Warriors, red-hot Stephen Curry
The New Orleans Pelicans will tip off a new era on Sunday, as they face the Golden State Warriors in their first game after under interim head coach James Borrego.,On Saturday, the franchise fired head coach Willie Green. He took over in New Orleans in 2021, guiding the team to a 150-190 overall rec...
Blazers conclude road trip against struggling Mavericks
The Portland Trail Blazers end a five-game road swing on Sunday against a Dallas Mavericks team closing out a four-game homestand.,The home stretch has been unkind to the Mavericks with Friday's 133-127 double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers dropping Dallas to 0-3. The Mavericks have lost ...
Efficient Rockets look to keep wheels churning against Magic
The Houston Rockets have one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA this season, and their increased emphasis on ball security has played a vital role in that success.,Houston committed only six turnovers in its 140-116 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, the middle game of a thre...
NBA's bottom dwellers clash as Nets travel to Wizards
A pair of downtrodden teams look to halt their respective losing streaks at the other's expense Sunday when the Washington Wizards host the Brooklyn Nets., ,The Wizards and Nets are saddled with identical 1-11 records. The former saw its losing skid extend to 10 games after dropping a 135-112 setbac...
Spurs hunt for victory against downtrodden Kings
The San Antonio Spurs will look to shrug off consecutive losses at home and get back on the winning track when they host the struggling Sacramento Kings on Sunday afternoon., ,The Spurs fell twice in three nights to Golden State, most recently a 109-108 setback in NBA Cup play on Friday that went do...
Celtics set to face Clippers with adjusted rotation
Third-year forward Jordan Walsh will attempt to build on what is starting to look like a breakout season Sunday afternoon when the Boston Celtics take on the visiting Los Angeles Clippers.,After coming off the bench and turning in strong defensive performances against Orlando's Paolo Banchero and Ph...
Pelicans fire coach Willie Green following 2-10 start
The New Orleans Pelicans fired coach Willie Green on Saturday following a 2-10 start to his fifth season on the job.,Associate head coach James Borrego, who coached the Charlotte Hornets from 2018-22, was named interim coach.,"After careful evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to make a c...
Kyle Kuzma, Bucks bid to build momentum vs. Lakers
Milwaukee's Kyle Kuzma geared up for a matchup against his former team by turning in his best outing of the young season.,Kuzma will look to build on his standout performance when the Bucks host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Milwaukee is aiming to win back-to-back games for the first tim...
These Are the NBA's Worst Three-Point Shooters Right Now
Russell Westbrook is a Hall of Famer. But the NBA’s all-time worst three-point shooter. Here’s a starting five of current stars who can’t shoot either....
Undermanned Nuggets take aim at Timberwolves
Almost nothing has slowed the Denver Nuggets this season.,Now, Denver must show it can persevere despite injuries to key players.,The Nuggets learned Friday that they will be without forward Christian Braun for approximately six weeks because of a sprained left ankle. Denver will play its first game...
Talented Thunder arrive in Charlotte well-rested
The only thing to slow down the Oklahoma City Thunder this week was a couple of days off.,And perhaps the extra rest could help the team with the NBA's best record.,The Thunder will find out when they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.,They have been off since their Wednesday game, a 121...
NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 49 as Warriors edge Spurs
Stephen Curry capped a season-best 49-point performance by sinking the game-winning free throws in the final seconds as the visiting Golden State Warriors outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 109-108 on Friday in an NBA Cup clash.,The Warriors swept a two-game mini-series in San Antonio over three nights...
Stephen Curry reels off 49 points as Warriors rally past Spurs
Stephen Curry capped a season-best, 49-points performance by sinking the game-winning free throws in the final seconds as the visiting Golden State Warriors outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 109-108 on Friday in an NBA Cup clash.,The Warriors swept a two-game mini-series in San Antonio over three nigh...
Clippers beat Mavericks in 2 OTs to end 6-game skid
James Harden recorded his 82nd career triple-double and scored four of his 41 points in the second overtime as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 133-127 win over the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Cup play on Friday.,Harden had season highs in points (41) and rebound...
Kyle Kuzma, Bucks pull away from Hornets in OT
Myles Turner hit a 3-pointer to open overtime and the host Milwaukee Bucks never looked back, outlasting the Charlotte Hornets 147-134 in a back-and-forth NBA Cup East Group C game on Friday.,The Bucks, who never led by more than seven in regulation, outscored the Hornets 18-5 in overtime to improve...
Timberwolves dominate late, beat Kings for fourth straight win
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished strong for a 124-110 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night in Minneapolis.,Julius Randle posted a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota, which won its fourth game in a row. Donte DiVincenzo finished...
Lakers earn NBA Cup win, hand Pelicans 4th straight loss
Luka Doncic scored 24 points with 12 assists and Austin Reaves added 31 points with seven assists as the Los Angeles Lakers earned a 118-104 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA Cup play.,Deandre Ayton added 20 points with 16 rebounds, Rui Hachimura had 14 points and Marcus Smart added ...
Rockets romp to 140 points in demolition of Trail Blazers
Kevin Durant scored a game-high 30 points, Alperen Sengun flirted with a triple-double and the Houston Rockets cruised to a 140-116 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Cup play on Friday.,Durant scored 16 first-quarter points to ignite the Rockets before Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. helpe...