NBA Page 357 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Pistons face Suns as Monty Williams returns to Phoenix
Monty Williams will make an emotional return to Phoenix on Wednesday night when the Detroit Pistons visit the Suns....
Nets aim to avenge loss to Celtics in immediate rematch
The Boston Celtics will attempt to beat the visiting Brooklyn Nets for the second time in as many nights when the teams meet Wednesday in the final game for each side before the All-Star break....
Knicks, steaming over latest loss, look to regroup vs. Magic
The New York Knicks will take the court Wednesday night in the midst of a three-game losing streak....
Banged-up teams battle as Heat take on Sixers
It didn't take long for Buddy Hield to get comfortable with his new team, and the Philadelphia 76ers needed every bit of the newcomer's production to upset the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday....
NBA roundup: Suns hold off Kings
Devin Booker hit a go-ahead 17-footer with 2:37 remaining, Royce O'Neale hit a 3-pointer to extend the lead with 47.2 seconds to go and the Phoenix Suns survived a frantic finish to defeat the visiting Sacramento Kings 130-125 on Tuesday....
Lakers roll past Pistons to stay hot
LeBron James had 25 points and eight assists and Anthony Davis finished with 20 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their improved play with a 125-111 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Tuesday....
Suns outlast Kings following wild finish
Devin Booker hit a go-ahead 17-footer with 2:37 remaining, Royce O'Neal extended the lead on a 3-pointer with 47.2 seconds to go and the Phoenix Suns survived a frantic finish to defeat the visiting Sacramento Kings 130-125 on Tuesday....
Anthony Edwards scores 41 as Wolves top Blazers
Anthony Edwards poured in 41 points on 16-of-27 shooting from the floor to lead the Minnesota Trail Blazers to a 121-109 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night....
Nikola Jovic leads undermanned Heat past Bucks
Nikola Jovic set career highs with five 3-pointers and 24 points as the short-handed Miami Heat led wire to wire in a 123-97 win over the host Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday....
Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander power Thunder past Magic
Jalen Williams scored 33 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 32 as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the host Orlando Magic 127-113 on Tuesday night....
Jayson Tatum pours in 41 as Celtics dump Nets
Jayson Tatum scored 31 of his 41 points in the first half and collected 14 rebounds as the Boston Celtics continued their recent dominance over the Brooklyn Nets with a 118-110 victory Tuesday night in New York....
Rockets, Grizzlies both looking to build much-needed momentum
While the Houston Rockets didn't generate any style points with their first-half offensive performance against the New York Knicks on Monday, it was plenty good enough to produce a 16-point lead....
76ers officially sign G Kyle Lowry
Kyle Lowry has joined his hometown 76ers, with his expected move to Philadelphia becoming official Tuesday night....
Hawks C Onyeka Okongwu (big toe) out at least a week
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu will be sidelined a week to 10 days due to a sprained left big toe sustained in Monday's loss to the Chicago Bulls....
Report: Criminal charges in N.C. dropped against Hornets F Miles Bridges
All three criminal charges against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges have been dropped by the state of North Carolina, according to court documents reportedly obtained by ESPN....
The ghost of Golden State is starting to make some noise
Steph Curry’s high-arcing game-winner to sink the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night only strengthened his runaway case as The Association’s Most Clutch Player of the Year. An ensuing win over Utah on Monday positioned the Warriors back above the .500 mantle for the first time since Dec. 23. ...
Steve Kerr eyes 500th coaching win as Warriors brace for Clippers
Golden State Warriors will target coach Steve Kerr's 500th career coaching win on Wednesday when they take a red-hot streak into a visit from the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco....
Pelicans to kick of homecoming vs. fading Wizards
The New Orleans Pelicans will play just their second home game in 19 days when they meet the Washington Wizards on Wednesday....
Mavs playing in sync ahead of visit from recharged Spurs
The Dallas Mavericks will look to add to their season-high five-game winning streak when they host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in a battle between Lone Star State rivals....
Hornets square up with Hawks, go for 3rd straight win
The Charlotte Hornets are riding a two-game winning streak for just the second time this season and will reach for three straight for the first time when they face the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night....