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Pistons start strong but Rockets' offense takes over for win
Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green combined for 37 points in the third quarter as the Houston Rockets turned an offensive explosion in that period into a 136-113 victory over the Detroit Pistons that snapped a three-game losing skid....
Magic, Warriors meet amid lineup tinkering
The Golden State Warriors get an opportunity to tip off 2024 by doing something they have never done before — beat Paolo Banchero — when they host the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night in San Francisco....
Two of NBA's best clash as Celtics take on Thunder
It's no surprise that the Boston Celtics had the NBA's best record as the calendar turned to 2024....
Containing Pelicans' trio presents formidable task for skidding Nets
The New Orleans Pelicans have posted back-to-back wins, largely due to Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, each of whom scored more than 20 points in both games....
Grizzlies still finding footing as Spurs come to town
The Memphis Grizzlies will attempt to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the also-struggling San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in a Western Conference clash....
76ers hope Joel Embiid can return for rematch with Bulls
Following a 2-2 road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers will return home for a rematch against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday....
Julius Randle helps Knicks outlast Timberwolves
Julius Randle scored 12 of the final 13 points for the New York Knicks, who squandered most of a 22-point third-quarter lead Monday afternoon before holding off the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, 112-106....
Blazers visit Suns to open long road trip
The Portland Trail Blazers open 2024 on Monday with the first game in a seven-game road swing, starting the odyssey off against the surging Phoenix Suns....
NBA roundup: Suns lean on star power to clip Magic
Kevin Durant recorded 31 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals to help the Phoenix Suns post a 112-107 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Sunday night....
Suns' big three shines in win over Magic
Kevin Durant recorded 31 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals to help the Phoenix Suns post a 112-107 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Sunday night....
Domantas Sabonis (triple-double) carries Kings past Grizzlies
Domantas Sabonis snatched a game-high 21 rebounds as part of a triple-double, De'Aaron Fox got the better of Ja Morant in their point guard duel and the Sacramento Kings ran off from the host Memphis Grizzlies for a 123-92 victory Sunday night....
All five starters score at least 17 as Thunder clobber Nets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 124-108 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night....
Pelicans spread points around in beating Lakers
Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram scored 26 points apiece to lead six double-figures scorers and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 129-109 on Sunday night....
Celtics use big third quarter to club Spurs
Jayson Tatum poured in 25 points and Jaylen Brown added 24 as the visiting Boston Celtics put away the game in the third quarter of a 134-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday....
Jazz out to avenge 50-point loss to Mavericks
If the Utah Jazz don't lose by 50 points when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday in Salt Lake City, it would be an improvement compared to their performance in the teams' previous meeting....
Clippers could have Kawhi Leonard back when Heat visit
After figuring out how to tread water over the past four games, the Los Angeles Clippers are more than ready to welcome back star Kawhi Leonard....
On 10-game skid, Hornets face defending champion Nuggets
With the Detroit Pistons winning to end their losing streak at 28 games on Saturday night, the Charlotte Hornets hold the NBA's mantle of longest current stretch of futility with 10 straight losses....
Hawks hold off Wizards to stop four-game skid
Trae Young racked up game highs of 40 points and 13 assists to help lead the visiting Atlanta Hawks to a 130-126 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday....
Pacers-Bucks rivalry adds new chapter in new year
The Milwaukee Bucks and the visiting Indiana Pacers begin the new year on Monday night in a rivalry that has provided many entertaining highlights already this season....
Raptors look to blend with new players when Cavaliers visit
The Toronto Raptors will start the new year with a new-look roster Monday night when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers....