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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....

Lakers' LeBron James (calf) to miss first game this season vs. Blazers
Los Angeles star LeBron James will miss his first game of the season on Sunday night against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers because of a left calf contusion, the team announced....

Nets make plays down the stretch to stop Wizards
Mikal Bridges shook off a difficult shooting performance to score six of his 27 points in the final 2 1/2 minutes as the Brooklyn Nets made plays down the stretch in a 102-94 victory over the Washington Wizards Sunday in New York....

Knicks stay hot at home, crush Hornets
RJ Barrett scored 24 points Sunday afternoon for the New York Knicks, who completed a perfect homestand by routing the Charlotte Hornets 129-107....

NBA fines Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins $25K
The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins $25,000 for criticizing officials following Friday's home loss to the Utah Jazz....
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James Harden responds to analyst's criticism: 'I pay that sh-t no mind' [Update]
Updated Nov. 16: Clippers guard James Harden told Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes that he hasn’t seen Brian Dameris’ rant, but has heard about it....

76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. to miss 'significant' time after being struck by car
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. has been released from a local hospital after he was struck by a vehicle while walking in Center City....

Warriors host Timberwolves for first of two games
The Minnesota Timberwolves will aim to extend their winning streak to six games on Sunday night when they visit the Golden State Warriors for the first of two consecutive contests in San Francisco....

Heat to battle Spurs without Tyler Herro and perhaps Jimmy Butler
The host San Antonio Spurs look to get back on the winning track when they square off against the surging but short-handed Miami Heat on Sunday in an interconference matchup....