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Nets win third straight, fail to advance in tournament
Mikal Bridges scored 22 points, including the tiebreaking three-point play with 4:15 remaining in the fourth quarter, as the Brooklyn Nets pulled away down the stretch for a 115-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors in the final game of group play in the NBA in-season tournament Tuesday night in New ...
Donovan Mitchell's 40 points carry Cavs past Hawks
Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 40 points and added 11 rebounds to help lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 128-105 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday....
Knicks help in-season tournament stock with drubbing of Hornets
Julius Randle posted a double-double on Tuesday night for the host New York Knicks, who solidified their hopes of a berth in the knockout round of the NBA in-season tournament with a wire-to-wire 115-91 win over the Charlotte Hornets....
Celtics take care of Bulls, win East Group C
The Boston Celtics won East Group C by beating the visiting Chicago Bulls 124-97 on Tuesday night in the final NBA in-season tournament group-play game for each team....
After historic win, Sixers eager to keep rolling vs. Pelicans
The Philadelphia 76ers had a historic victory in their last game....
Russell Westbrook has a point about fans crossing the line
When attending an NBA game involving Russell Westbrook, you might want to be careful what words you let slip out of your mouth. Westbrook has never been with the foolishness of fans, but in the past few years, it’s like he’s been on a crusade to confront any fan who crosses him. Westbrook had anothe...
Jazz, seeing contributions from new starters, turn attention to Grizzlies
Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy said he wasn't trying to put his players on alert when he mentioned that he wanted them to "play hard and pass" and that changes might be in order after an ugly loss to Portland last week....
Reports: Mark Cuban selling majority stake of Mavs to Miriam Adelson
Mark Cuban is selling a majority stake of the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson, the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, several media reports said Tuesday....
Reports: Hornets G LaMelo Ball out multiple weeks with ankle sprain
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball sprained his right ankle on Sunday night and will be out of action for multiple weeks, according to multiple media reports Tuesday....
Pistons host Lakers, hope to avoid record-breaking skid
The Detroit Pistons can set a franchise record on Wednesday night, but they don't want any part of it....
Magic streaking while Wizards try to turn things around
The Orlando Magic are enjoying their longest win streak since a franchise-record-tying nine-game run during the 2010-11 season....
Pistons have two tries to dodge historic 0-for-November
One win might not turn around the season for the Detroit Pistons....
Heat F Jimmy Butler (ankle) ruled out vs. Bucks
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks due to an ankle injury....
NBA roundup: Joel Embiid, 76ers demolish Lakers
Joel Embiid recorded the sixth triple-double of his NBA career with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers earn a 138-94 win against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night....
Short-handed Nuggets overtake Clippers in 4th quarter
Reggie Jackson had season highs of 35 points and 13 assists, DeAndre Jordan added season bests of 21 points and 13 rebounds and the duo used familiar surroundings to power the short-handed Denver Nuggets to a 113-104 victory over the host Los Angeles Clippers on Monday....
Jazz hold off Pelicans, complete two-game sweep
Rookie Keyonte George scored 19 points and hit a key 3-pointer to help guide the Utah Jazz to a 114-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night in Salt Lake City....
Kings, Warriors vie for NBA in-season tournament spots
The Sacramento Kings get an opportunity to secure a spot in the NBA in-season tournament quarterfinals and exact some revenge on the Golden State Warriors when the rivals meet on Tuesday night in the California capital....
Luka Doncic cleared to play when Mavericks, Rockets meet
With three losses in four games undermining what was a strong start to the season, the Dallas Mavericks received good news on Monday when All-NBA guard Luka Doncic was cleared to play Tuesday after sustaining a left thumb sprain against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday....
Jerami Grant leads Trail Blazers past Pacers
Jerami Grant scored 17 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Indiana Pacers 114-110 on Monday in Indianapolis....
Wizards hand Pistons 14th straight loss
Kyle Kuzma racked up 32 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the visiting Washington Wizards snapped a nine-game losing streak by pulling away to beat the reeling Detroit Pistons 126-107 on Monday night....