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Joel Embiid, 76ers look to even series vs. Knicks
Despite being limited in more ways than one, Joel Embiid saved the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.,On Sunday, the reigning Most Valuable Player will look to help the Sixers even their Eastern Conference first-round series at two wins apiece when they host the New York Knicks in Game 4.,Embiid poured...
NBA roundup: Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers drop Bucks in OT
Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 121-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis.,Haliburton gained separation after using a nifty crossover on Pat...
Wolves crush Suns, take 3-0 lead for 1st time in franchise history
Anthony Edwards recorded 36 points and nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the host Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night to take a 3-0 playoff series lead for the first time in franchise history.,The Timberwolves will aim for a sweep in Game 4 of the best-of-seven, first-round Western C...
Luka Doncic fuels Mavs past Clippers for 2-1 series lead
Luka Doncic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 101-90 in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Friday.,The Mavericks lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Game 4 is set for Sunday in Dallas.,Kyrie Ir...
Tyrese Haliburton lifts Pacers over Bucks for 2-1 series edge
Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 121-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis.,Haliburton gained separation after using a nifty crossover on Pat...
Grizzlies carry momentum into matchup with Hornets
The Memphis Grizzlies haven't exactly been lighting it up lately, but they are trying to take advantage of a nice stretch on the schedule....
NBA roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard's exit
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves ended a two-game skid on Tuesday by rallying for a 118-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, who lost Kawhi Leonard after one quarter....
Ailing Hawks open roadswing at Trail Blazers
The Atlanta Hawks continue to fight through injuries as they enter Wednesday night's road game against the Portland Trail Blazers....
Kings use big first half to banish Bucks with ease
Harrison Barnes and Kevin Huerter led a first-half barrage of 3-pointers, De'Aaron Fox scored a team-high 29 points and the Sacramento Kings held the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at arm's length throughout the final two periods en route to a 129-94 triumph Tuesday night....
Clippers lose Kawhi Leonard, watch Wolves storm back for win
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves ended a two-game skid on Tuesday by rallying for a 118-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, who lost Kawhi Leonard after one quarter....
Celtics finish 5-game trip on high note, trip up Jazz
Jayson Tatum tossed in a game-high 38 points and Derrick White made 7 of 11 3-point attempts and scored 24 points as the Boston Celtics wrapped up a five-game road trip by beating the Utah Jazz 123-107 on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City....
Rockets win back-and-forth battle with Spurs
Fred VanVleet scored 21 points to head a balanced Houston attack and help the short-handed Rockets rally for a 103-101 victory over the host San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday....
Pacers get out in transition, hold off Thunder
Myles Turner scored 24 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 121-111 win over the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night....
Luka Doncic, still on a roll, leads Mavs against Warriors
Luka Doncic looks to continue his run of triple-doubles, likely without the possibility of Stephen Curry stealing the spotlight, when the Dallas Mavericks host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night....
Grizzlies stave off fourth-quarter rally to beat Wizards
Trey Jemison scored a career-high 24 points and GG Jackson added 19 as the Memphis Grizzlies led wire to wire in a 109-97 win over the visiting Washington Wizards on Tuesday....
Quick-starting Pelicans host injury-riddled Cavs
The New Orleans Pelicans took advantage of a spread-out schedule to build a four-game winning streak....
Knicks' defense shines again in win over Sixers
Josh Hart tallied 20 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists while Jalen Brunson added 20 points and assists as the New York Knicks cruised to a 106-79 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night....
Nuggets out to flex muscles on Heat again
It will be a rematch of last year's NBA Finals on Wednesday — with a twist....
Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns undergoes knee surgery
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns underwent knee surgery Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks....
Warriors G Stephen Curry (ankle) to resume on-court workouts
Two-time MVP Stephen Curry, who has missed the Golden State Warriors' past two games with a right ankle injury, has been cleared to resume on-court workouts but still has no specific date set for his return....