NBA Page 295 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Nets begin soft spot in schedule with clash vs. Pistons
The Brooklyn Nets are still within striking distance of a play-in berth. The first two opponents of a five-game road trip present a good opportunity to improve their chances....
Celtics, Nuggets to play preseason games in Abu Dhabi
The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets will play a pair of preseason games this fall in Abu Dhabi....
15 NBA players we wish competed in the Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is on life support. The G-League’s Mac McClung has won the contest for a second year in a row. Despite Boston’s Jaylen Brown attempting to bring stars back to the iconic event, his dunks were relatively unimpressive. ...
Alperen Sengun, aggressive Rockets take aim at Clippers
The Rockets were seeking to get additional mileage out of their gritty performance against the Phoenix Suns, a physical affair Saturday that not only resulted in a rare Houston road victory but also showcased what can be accomplished when the team remains in the fight....
76ers aim to bounce back against ailing Grizzlies
The Philadelphia 76ers won't have much time to dwell on a 112-107 loss against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday in New York....
Banged-up teams battle as Hawks face Cavaliers
The Atlanta Hawks and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers are playing with depleted rosters, but both teams enter their Wednesday matchup with confidence following victories on Tuesday....
Wizards, facing Magic, attempt to end 15-game skid
Jordan Poole is starting to show why the Washington Wizards acquired him from the Golden State Warriors during the offseason....
NBA roundup: Cavs snap Celtics' winning streak at 11
Dean Wade scored 23 points — 20 in the fourth quarter — and Jarrett Allen finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 22-point, fourth-quarter deficit and beat the visiting Boston Celtics 105-104 on Tuesday night....
Suns trip up Nuggets in OT behind Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant scored eight of his 35 points in overtime, Grayson Allen made eight 3-pointers on his way to 28 points and the visiting Phoenix Suns recovered from blowing a big lead to beat the Denver Nuggets 117-107 on Tuesday night....
Lakers carry momentum into matchup with Kings
The Los Angeles Lakers and visiting Sacramento Kings meet Wednesday, each with a chance to improve their playoff standing following recent success against some of the top teams in the Western Conference....
Nine Pacers score in double figures in win over Mavs
Myles Turner scored 20 points, all in the first half, to lead nine Indiana players in double figures as the Pacers ran past the host Dallas Mavericks 137-120 on Tuesday....
Alperen Sengun's monster night boosts Rockets over Spurs
Alperen Sengun produced a 45-point, 16-rebound double-double and dominated his matchup with rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama, leading the Houston Rockets to a 114-101 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday....
Jimmy Butler's all-around play lifts Heat over Pistons
Jimmy Butler posted a game-high 26 points and added eight assists and six rebounds, leading the host Miami Heat to a 118-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night....
Nets rally, pull off win over short-handed Sixers
Dorian Finney-Smith scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Brooklyn Nets rallied down the stretch for a 112-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night in New York....
Cavs overcome 22-point deficit in fourth, stun Celtics
Dean Wade scored 23 points and Jarrett Allen finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers overcome a 22-point, fourth-quarter deficit and beat the visiting Boston Celtics 105-104 on Tuesday night....
Hawks race to victory over short-handed Knicks
Jalen Johnson recorded 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to fuel the visiting Atlanta Hawks to a 116-100 victory over the undermanned New York Knicks on Tuesday....
Trey Murphy III (10 3-pointers), Pelicans pound Raptors
Hitting a career-high 10 3-pointers, Trey Murphy III scored 34 points off the bench and the visiting New Orleans Pelicans crushed the Toronto Raptors 139-98 Tuesday night....
Thunder aim to rebound, extend dominance of Blazers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander aims to begin a new streak of 30-point outings when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night....
Balanced scoring carries Magic over Hornets
Paolo Banchero led six Orlando scorers in double figures with 22 points as the visiting Magic defeated the Charlotte Hornets 101-89 on Tuesday night....
Cavs F Evan Mobley (ankle) leaves game vs. Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley exited Tuesday night's game against the visiting Boston Celtics in the third quarter due to a sprained left ankle....