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Rockets, seeking first road victory, face inconsistent Lakers
During those games when the Los Angeles Lakers flash their full potential, the notion that they rank among the top contenders in the Western Conference doesn't seem at all far-fetched....
Blazers seeking a repeat in visit to Jazz
The Portland Trail Blazers will look to keep momentum they gained in a win over the Utah Jazz a week and a half ago when the two teams face each other again in Salt Lake City on Saturday night....
Trae Young, Hawks aim to sustain momentum at Bucks
Following tough battles on the road, the Milwaukee Bucks and the visiting Atlanta Hawks meet for the second time this season on Saturday night....
Heat seeking repeat effort in 2nd of back-to-back vs. Pacers
As well as the Indiana Pacers have played in the NBA in-season tournament, the last thing they want to do is stumble into the East quarterfinals....
After 'bad loss,' Cavaliers aim to hang 17th straight defeat on Pistons
When a team sets a franchise record for most consecutive losses in a single season, any signs of hope are welcome....
Shorthanded Hornets aim to tame hot Timberwolves
The key contributors tend to be evolving and rotating for the Charlotte Hornets....
Clippers search for better defense in rematch with Warriors
When the Clippers and Golden State Warriors met on Thursday, Los Angeles had no answer for Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson down the stretch....
Spurs C Victor Wembanyama (hip) out vs. Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs rookie center Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out against Zion Williamson and the host New Orleans Pelicans on Friday due to tightness in his right hip....
Mavericks' Luka Doncic (personal) ruled out vs. Grizzlies
Dallas Mavericks star guard Luke Doncic has been ruled out of Friday's game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies due to personal reasons....
LeBron James is benefitting from a desensitized media
At the end of a journalist’s shift, we just want transparency. That’s it. We want to ask questions, and get real answers. For example, when associates of LeBron James pop up in federal investigations involving steroids or sports betting, we have questions. And to be fair, LeBron answered the questio...
LeBron James says he will pick Bronny's USC debut over Lakers
LeBron James said he will be in the stands when his son makes his college debut for Southern California, even if it means he needs to miss a game with his Los Angeles Lakers teammates....
Victor Wembanyama, Zion Williamson meet as Spurs face Pelicans
The arrival of Victor Wembanyama to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft was reminiscent of Zion Williamson's arrival with the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 draft....
Raptors look for energy boost at home vs. Knicks
The Toronto Raptors aim to build on an impressive win over the surging Phoenix Suns when they continue their three-game homestand Friday night against the New York Knicks....
NBA roundup: Hawks' Trae Young puts up 45 vs. Spurs
Trae Young poured in a season-high 45 points and dished out 14 assists and Dejounte Murray added 24 points as the visiting Atlanta Hawks rallied for a 137-135 victory over the reeling San Antonio Spurs on Thursday....
Bench boosts Warriors to win over Clippers
Stephen Curry had a team-high 26 points, Jonathan Kuminga led a difference-making bench performance with 17 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors kept the visiting Los Angeles Clippers at arm's length for most of the night in a 120-114 victory Thursday in San Francisco....
Suns, Nuggets meet amid star guards' injury troubles
The Phoenix Suns may be without star guard Devin Booker when they attempt to take down the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Friday night....
Shorthanded Bulls take down Bucks in OT
Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and 10 rebounds and Coby White scored 23 points to help the shorthanded Chicago Bulls beat the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 120-113 in overtime on Thursday to stop a five-game losing streak....
Jimmy Butler steps up as Heat win shootout vs. Pacers
Jimmy Butler tied his season high with 36 points as the host Miami Heat rallied past the Indiana Pacers 142-132 on Thursday night....
Spurs drop 13th straight as Trae Young (45), Hawks prevail
Trae Young poured in a season-high 45 points and dished out 14 assists and Dejounte Murray added 24 points as the visiting Atlanta Hawks rallied for a 137-135 victory over the reeling San Antonio Spurs on Thursday....
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder blitz Lakers in 133-110 win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the host Oklahoma City Thunder to a 133-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday....