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Thunder thump hapless Nets for 10th straight victory
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder raced out to a big lead and easily extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 121-92 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night in New York.,Gilgeous-Alexander scored at least 20 for the 130th straight ga...
76ers hoping for Joel Embiid's return against Kings
The Philadelphia 76ers hope to have Joel Embiid back in the lineup when they continue a three-game Western swing with a matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night., ,After sweeping a two-game homestand, the Embiid-less 76ers (37-32) took a pounding at the hands of Nikola Jokic and the De...
Jaylen Brown climbs Celtics scoring chart in big win vs. Warriors
Jaylen Brown collected 32 points, six rebounds and five assists to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Golden State Warriors 120-99 Wednesday night.,Brown passed Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens to move into 10th place in the franchise's all-time scoring list. ,Jayson Tatum added 24 points and 10...
Reports: Bucks want to sit Giannis Antetokounmpo for rest of season
The Milwaukee Bucks' injured superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't want to be shut down for the rest of the season, putting him at odds with the team, according to multiple reports Wednesday.,Antetokounmpo, 31, is currently sidelined by a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise, the latest in an...
Surging Spurs look to keep focus as they host Suns
The San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns have different goals for the season's final stretch as they square off on Thursday in a late-season Western Conference game., ,San Antonio (51-18) is second in the conference entering Wednesday's play, three games behind front-running Oklahoma City and 7 1/2 ga...
Thriving Hornets look to knock off Magic
The growing momentum is something the Charlotte Hornets are thriving on and they understand this is a make-or-break stretch to the season.,The hot Hornets will be in action Thursday night when the Orlando Magic visit Charlotte.,"Down the stretch, you can't be one of those teams like, ‘Oh, we'll get ...
Pistons look to finish sweep of two-game set vs. Wizards
The Detroit Pistons will look to defeat the Wizards for the second time in three nights on Thursday when the teams reconvene in Washington, D.C.,The Pistons handed the woeful Wizards their 13th straight loss with a 130-117 decision Tuesday night.,Jalen Duren erupted for a career-high 36 points on 13...
Playoff-bound Nuggets, jockeying for position, take on undermanned Grizzlies
The Denver Nuggets will continue jockeying for Western Conference playoff positioning on Wednesday night, visiting a Memphis Grizzlies team on a much different trajectory heading into the final month of the regular season. ,Denver, playing the second leg of a back-to-back set, enters the night tied ...
With Anthony Edwards out, Wolves asking for team effort vs. Jazz
The Minnesota Timberwolves passed their first test without Anthony Edwards. ,Now, they will try to do it again.,The Timberwolves will go for back-to-back wins when they tip off against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. ,Minnesota is coming off a 116-104 home win against the Phoenix Su...
Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers intent on not overlooking Pacers
Looking to stay in the hunt for a top-eight seed in the Western Conference, the Portland Trail Blazers will try for back-to-back wins for the first time in over five weeks when they face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.,Portland, currently the No. 10 seed, trails the No. 9 Gold...
Playoffs? Check. Next up for Thunder: Handle lowly Nets
The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the first step in their title defense and saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extend his historic streak on Tuesday.,After becoming the first team to secure a playoff berth this season, the Thunder will attempt to earn their 10th straight victory and widen their lead atop ...
NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nets 40 as Thunder clinch playoff spot
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.,The Thunder clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance with the victory, becoming the first team this season to do so.,Chet Holmgren added 20 points and a ...
Nuggets score 72 first half points, rout short-handed 76ers
Christian Braun had 22 points, Cameron Johnson scored 18, and the host Denver Nuggets used a big first half to rout the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 124-96 on Tuesday night.,Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray and Bruce Brown finished with 12 points each and Nikola Jokic had 14 assists for Denver, which n...
Evan Mobley, James Harden tally 27 each as Cavs stop Bucks
Evan Mobley scored 27 points and grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds, and James Harden had 27 points and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the final seven minutes to beat the host Milwaukee Bucks 123-116 on Tuesday night.,Cleveland scored eight straight points in a 70-second span ...
Nuggets score 72 first half points and rout short-handed 76ers
Christian Braun had 22 points, Cameron Johnson scored 18, and the host Denver Nuggets used a big first half to rout the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers, 124-96, on Tuesday night.,Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray and Bruce Brown finished with 12 points each and Nikola Jokic had 14 assists for Denver, which...
Spurs bury 25 treys, rout Kings and sweep season series
Victor Wembanyama scored 18 points in just 22 minutes, Keldon Johnson came off the bench for an additional 18 and the San Antonio Spurs wasted no time distancing themselves from the host Sacramento Kings en route to a 132-104 romp Tuesday night.,Playing the second night of a back-to-back, the Spurs ...
Evan Mobley and James Harden tally 27 each as Cavs stop Bucks
Evan Mobley scored 27 points and grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds, and James Harden had 27 points and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the final seven minutes to beat the host Milwaukee Bucks 123-116 on Tuesday night.,Cleveland scored eight straight points in a 70-second span ...
Julius Randle, Timberwolves ease to victory over Suns
Julius Randle scored 32 points on 10-for-17 shooting and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 116-104 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Bones Hyland added 22 points off the bench for Minnesota, which bounced back from a 13-point road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder...
Josh Hart produces 33 points in 26 minutes as Knicks stomp Pacers
Josh Hart had one of the most prolific games of his career Tuesday night, when he scored 33 points to lead the surging New York Knicks to a 136-110 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.,Hart was 12 of 13 from the field, including 5 of 5 from 3-point land. The 33 points were the second-mos...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nets 40 as Thunder edge Magic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.,The Thunder clinched their ninth consecutive playoff spot with the victory, becoming the first team this season to do so.,Chet Holmgren added 20 points and a game-h...