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Stellar second half boosts Raptors in win over Wizards
Immanuel Quickley had 27 points and 11 assists on Saturday to propel the visiting Toronto Raptors to a 134-125 victory over the Washington Wizards.,Brandon Ingram added 24 points and RJ Barrett chipped in 21 points for Toronto, which snapped a two-game skid. Jakob Poeltl totaled 18 points and 10 reb...
Stellar second half boosts Raptors in win vs. Wizards
Immanuel Quickley had 27 points and 11 assists on Saturday to propel the visiting Toronto Raptors to a 134-125 victory over the Washington Wizards.,Brandon Ingram added 24 points and RJ Barrett chipped in 21 points for Toronto, which snapped a two-game skid. Jakob Poeltl totaled 18 points and 10 reb...
Thunder set to take on injury-depleted Mavericks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has only played one game with Jared McCain but the recently acquired guard has made a big impression for the Oklahoma City Thunder, both during Gilgeous-Alexander's absence with an abdominal strain and during Friday's overtime win over Denver.,Gilgeous-Alexander, McCain, and ...
Heat rally in 4th quarter to take down Rockets
Bam Adebayo posted a double-double, and Andrew Wiggins ignited a fourth-quarter rally after returning from an in-game injury to lead the Miami Heat to a 115-105 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday.,Adebayo paired 24 points with 11 rebounds to help the Heat snap a two-game skid. Pel...
Jalen Duren's surge for East-leading Pistons tests Magic
One word springs to mind for Detroit forward Ausar Thompson when asked to describe teammate Jalen Duren's recent surge.,"Domination," Thompson said.,It's an ominous thought for the Orlando Magic, who host in-form Duren and the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons on Sunday.,Duren matched his season an...
Long-range shooting on tap as Celtics host 76ers
Two teams coming off noteworthy 3-point shooting performances will meet Sunday when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Boston Celtics., ,Boston made 22 of 34 3-point attempts (64.7%) during Friday night's 148-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics shot 66.7% from the field overall (52 of 78) ...
While Grizzlies evaluate GG Jackson, Pacers appreciate Obi Toppin's return
GG Jackson turned 21 years old in December, but the Memphis Grizzlies' 6-foot-9 forward is practically an NBA veteran.,When the Grizzlies visit the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis, Jackson will be nearing the end of his third season in the league and playing some of the most consistent bask...
Wolves, Nuggets each bring an edge into finale of season series
The Minnesota Timberwolves wrap up a three-game road trip at the Denver Nuggets on Sunday afternoon with a chance to improve their seeding in the Western Conference playoff picture.,Minnesota has won the first two games of its trip and now faces a tough task against its Northwest Division rival. ,De...
Brandon Miller, Hornets pull away late to subdue Blazers
Brandon Miller connected on six 3-point shots as part of his game-high 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets beat the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 109-93 on Saturday afternoon.,Coby White, in his delayed Hornets home debut after a trade from Chicago and time off with an injury, racked up 20 points -...
After winless February, Bulls hope better March starts with Bucks
After losing each of their 11 February games and matching the third-longest skid in club history, the Chicago Bulls await the fresh start of a new month.,To make their March merrier, the Bulls will aim to improve their poise and execution late in games, beginning with Sunday's visit from the Milwauk...
Warriors F Gui Santos signs multi-year extension
Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos signed a multi-year contract extension on Saturday.,Specific terms were not disclosed by the Warriors. However, ESPN reported it was a three-year, $15 million contract extension with a player option in 2028-29. Santos was in line to become a restricted free a...
Cavaliers looking to maintain mastery over lowly Nets
Due to injuries, James Harden and Donovan Mitchell were bystanders on the bench as the Cleveland Cavaliers collapsed late against the best team in the Eastern Conference on Friday night.,Less than 48 hours later, the Cavaliers may be missing their star backcourt duo again when they visit one of the ...
After flawless February, Spurs visit Knicks to open March
The San Antonio Spurs ran the table in February, winning all 11 games to put themselves in contention for the top record in the Western Conference.,The Spurs will look to continue their success on Sunday afternoon when they march into the new month to face the host New York Knicks in a nationally te...
NBA roundup: Thunder emerge with scrappy OT win over Nuggets
Chet Holmgren produced 15 points and a career-high 21 rebounds and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points in his return from injury, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-121 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Friday.,Gilgeous-Alexander, playing his first game since sustaining an abd...
Chet Holmgren, Thunder topple Nuggets in feisty OT affair
Chet Holmgren produced 15 points and a career-high 21 rebounds and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points in his return from injury, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-121 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Friday.,While Gilgeous-Alexander, playing his first game since sustaining ...
Led by Cam Spencer, Grizzlies hand Mavericks 7th straight home setback
Cam Spencer scored 25 points and Olivier-Maxence Prosper added 16 points and 10 rebounds -- his first career double-double -- to lead the visiting Memphis Grizzlies to a 124-105 victory Friday night over the Dallas Mavericks, who lost their seventh straight home game.,Scotty Pippen Jr. chipped in wi...
Pistons rally past Cavaliers in OT behind Jalen Duren
Jalen Duren scored 33 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the host Detroit Pistons rallied from a nine-point deficit late in regulation to win 122-119 in overtime against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.,Cade Cunningham supplied 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists before fouling out in regula...
Jalen Brunson erupts early as Knicks thump Bucks
Jalen Brunson scored 22 of his game-high 27 points in the first quarter, helping the visiting New York Knicks secure a 127-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.,OG Anunoby added 24 points and Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds for New York, which shot 21-for-42 (50%)...
Strong second half propels Celtics to big win over Nets
Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 11 rebounds in 25 minutes as the Boston Celtics pulled away in the second half for a 148-111 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.,Boston, which had a six-point lead midway through the third quarter, outscored Brooklyn 82-54 in the second half.,The...
Pelicans displaying progress entering rematch vs. Jazz
The New Orleans Pelicans remain near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, but they're making progress.,The team has won two consecutive games since starting point guard Dejounte Murray made his season debut after rehabilitating from Achilles surgery.,Murray had 17 points, nine assists and...