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Surging Rockets keep rolling with thumping of Jazz
Alperen Sengun scored a game-high 27 points and Kevin Durant added 25 to lead the visiting Houston Rockets to a dominant 129-101 win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Sunday.,Steven Adams also made an impact off the bench, recording a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Amen Thompson...
Bucks face Wizards with losing streak behind them
Khris Middleton will be intent on slowing down old friends when the Washington Wizards play host to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday., ,Washington comes in off two NBA Cup group play games last week. After picking up just their second win of the season against the Atlanta Hawk...
Without LeBron James, streaking Lakers take on struggling Pelicans
After an undefeated run in NBA Cup group play, the Los Angeles Lakers are out to continue their success with a home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. ,The Lakers carry an overall six-game winning streak into the game, with the last four victories coming with LeBron James finally on th...
LeBron James (foot) won't play against Pelicans
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play Sunday night at home against the New Orleans Pelicans.,The team initially listed James as questionable for management of a right-foot injury, then downgraded him to out for the game. The Lakers are on the front end of a back-to-back with a home game...
Report: Warriors to sign G Seth Curry
A familiar last name reportedly will be rejoining the Golden State Warriors.,ESPN reported Sunday morning that veteran guard Seth Curry will sign a contract for the remainder of the season with the Warriors on Monday.,He won't be able to play immediately alongside his star older brother, Stephen, ho...
LeBron James, streaking Lakers take aim at struggling Pelicans
After an undefeated run in NBA Cup group play, the Los Angeles Lakers are out to continue their success with a home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. ,The Lakers carry an overall six-game winning streak into the game, with the last four victories coming with LeBron James finally on th...
Timberwolves face quick turnaround in clash vs. Spurs
At age 38, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley might feel a little sore as he prepares for the second game of a back-to-back set.,Then again, Conley's adrenaline might still be flowing after he made one of his biggest shots of the season late in the fourth quarter Saturday night.,Conley, who he...
Talk of the town: Jalen Brunson set to lead Knicks vs. Raptors
Jalen Brunson belongs in the NBA Most Valuable Player conversation.,That's the view of New York Knicks coach Mike Brown, whose team is preparing to host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday in a battle between two of the top clubs in the Eastern Conference.,Brunson poured in 37 points on Friday -- marking ...
Celtics eager to find consistency in clash with Cavaliers
A historic performance by Jaylen Brown and a career-best game from Neemias Queta were wasted by the Boston Celtics in a 119-115 loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.,The Celtics won't have time to pout, though, as they travel to Cleveland on Sunday to take on the Cavaliers.,Boston erased a...
NBA roundup: Pacers sink Bulls on Pascal Siakam's buzzer shot
Pascal Siakam hit a 14-foot jumper at the buzzer and finished with 24 points and nine rebounds as the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 103-101 on Saturday night in Indianapolis.,The Bulls' Tre Jones scored on a driving layup with 7.5 seconds left to tie the game before Siakam made a shot over t...
Cooper Flagg scores 35 as Mavs eke out win vs. Clippers
Klay Thompson turned back the clock with six 3-pointers en route to a season-high 23 points, Cooper Flagg went for a season-best 35 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the host Los Angeles Clippers 114-110 on Saturday night.,Resting Anthony Davis on the second night of a back-to-back, the Maver...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets top Suns as road win streak hits 7
Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, Tim Hardaway Jr. tied a season high with 23 points while making a season-high seven 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the host Phoenix Suns 130-112 for their seventh straight road victory Saturday.,Jamal Murray had 24 points and five th...
Warriors overcome Stephen Curry's absence, top Pelicans
Jimmy Butler III and Gary Payton II recorded double-doubles in the absence of All-Star Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski ignited a late lead-taking run and the Golden State Warriors outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans for a 104-96 triumph Saturday night in San Francisco.,Having lost two of three to s...
Pistons nearly relinquish big lead, halt Heat's win streak
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and eight assists as the visiting Detroit Pistons held off the Miami Heat 138-135 on Saturday.,Tobias Harris supplied a season-high 26 points for the Pistons, who nearly squandered a 22-point lead in the fourth but snapped a two-game skid. Duncan Robinson, playing again...
Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks top Nets, end losing streak
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a convincing 116-99 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, ending their seven-game losing streak.,AJ Green added 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting from beyond the arc and Bobby Portis added 13 off the bench.,Kevin ...
Pascal Siakam's buzzer-beater propels Pacers past Bulls
Pascal Siakam hit a 14-foot jumper at the buzzer and finished with 24 points and nine rebounds as the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 103-101 on Saturday in Indianapolis.,Chicago's Tre Jones scored on a driving layup with 7.5 seconds left to tie the game. Indiana called a timeout to set up a p...
Miles Bridges drops 35 as Hornets rally past Raptors in OT
Miles Bridges scored 10 of his 35 points in overtime and the Charlotte Hornets, after a huge fourth-quarter run, knocked off visiting Toronto 118-111 in overtime on Saturday night, ending the Raptors' nine-game winning streak.,Kon Knueppel poured in 20 points, Collin Sexton had 18 points and LaMelo ...
Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out at least 10-14 days
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein was diagnosed with a right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days, per a team announcement on Saturday.,The Thunder have gotten off to a blazing 19-1 start, and Hartenstein has been an integral part of that success.,The big man is averaging...
Anthony Edwards, Wolves overcome Jaylen Brown's big game to top Celtics
Amare Campbell returned a fumble 61 yards for a touchdown to lift Penn State to a 40-36 Big Ten win over Rutgers Saturday in Piscataway, N.J.,The win makes the Nittany Lions (6-6) bowl eligible. Penn State has beaten the Scarlet Knights 18 straight times.,Rutgers (5-7) still had a chance to go ahead...
Kevin Durant set to return as red-hot Rockets visit Jazz
The Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz both come into Sunday's matinee in Salt Lake City riding some positive momentum.,Houston, powered by one of the best offenses in the league, continued to show why they came into the season with high expectations, winning seven of their last eight games, including a ...