NBA Page 514 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Nets seek offensive boost with Magic in town
The last two wins for the Brooklyn Nets can hardly be characterized as offensive masterpieces but rather a display of effective defense down the stretch....

Pacers aim for revenge at streaking Sixers
The surging Philadelphia 76ers look for their ninth consecutive victory when they host the Indiana Pacers in the league's in-season tournament Tuesday....

Skidding Pistons aim for turnaround vs. Hawks
For the Detroit Pistons, eight is more than enough....

Heat aim to build momentum at struggling Hornets
The Miami Heat have shown the ability to overcome tough situations and win games; the Charlotte Hornets would be wise to pick up that trait....

James Harden is the NBA’s worst clutch superstar
There are volumes that could be written about what’s wrong with the Los Angeles Clippers superteam. After all the ruckus James Harden started this summer, if you thought he’d arrive in tip-top shape, ready to make one last push at a title with the Clippers, then you’re as gullible as every other tea...

Report: Nuggets coach Michael Malone agrees to extension
The Denver Nuggets and Michael Malone agreed to an extension that makes him one of the NBA's highest-paid coaches, ESPN reported Monday....

Bucks seek to find their defense vs. Bulls
The Milwaukee Bucks will bid to bounce back from consecutive losses on the road when they host the Chicago Bulls on Monday night....

Raptors relish return home for clash vs. reeling Wizards
The Toronto Raptors will return from a 2-2 road trip to open a four-game homestand with a clash against the Washington Wizards on Monday night....

Now back on track, Celtics brace for Knicks
The Boston Celtics rebounded from last week's back-to-back losses to Minnesota and Philadelphia and can stretch their winning streak to three games when they host the New York Knicks on Monday night....

NBA roundup: 76ers get 50 from Tyrese Maxey, stomp Pacers
Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 50 points and Joel Embiid collected 37 points and 13 rebounds to fuel the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 137-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night....

Without LeBron James, Lakers put away Blazers
Anthony Davis scored 30 points with 13 rebounds, Rui Hachimura added 19 points and the Los Angeles Lakers earned a 116-110 victory Sunday over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers....

Cavs, Kings enter matchup fresh off big wins
Two teams looking to build upon impressive wins go head-to-head on Monday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Sacramento Kings....

Wolves hold off Warriors for 6th straight win
Anthony Edwards scored eight of his team-high 33 points in the final 2:28, and the Minnesota Timberwolves posted a 116-110 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night in San Francisco....

Suns go cold in 4th quarter, Thunder speed by, win 111-99
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams scored 31 on 11-of-16 shooting from the floor and the Oklahoma City Thunder handed the host Phoenix Suns their fourth consecutive home loss, beating them 111-99 on Sunday....

Heat storm back to edge Spurs
Duncan Robinson scored a season-high 26 points and Josh Richardson had seven points in a decisive fourth-quarter stretch as the visiting Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118-113 on Sunday to win their fifth straight game....

Rockets' win streak at 6 after knocking off Nuggets
Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 26 points, Alperen Sengun added 23 and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to six with a 107-104 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Sunday....

DeMar DeRozan, Bulls hand Pistons 8th straight loss
DeMar DeRozan had 29 points and the host Chicago Bulls handed the Detroit Pistons their eighth consecutive loss, 119-108, on Sunday night....

Mavericks cruise to easy win against Pelicans
Kyrie Irving scored 35 points and Luka Doncic added 30 as the visiting Dallas Mavericks routed the New Orleans Pelicans 136-124 on Sunday night....

Tyrese Maxey drops career-high 50 as 76ers down Pacers
Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 50 points and Joel Embiid collected 37 points and 13 rebounds to fuel the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 137-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night....

Grizzlies fight off skidding Clippers for second win of season
Desmond Bane poured in 27 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held off a feverish rally from the host Los Angeles Clippers to pick up a 105-101 victory on Sunday afternoon....