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NBA moves 4 games to reschedule 2 weather-postponed matchups
The NBA announced four updates to its 2025-26 schedule on Thursday to get two games which were postponed last Sunday due to inclement weather back on the schedule.,The Denver Nuggets will now play at the Memphis Grizzlies on March 18 at 8 p.m. ET, while Dallas Mavericks' game at the Milwaukee Bucks ...
Thunder's Luguentz Dort, Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears fined
The NBA fined Thunder guard Luguentz Dort and Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears $25,000 each on Thursday after an on-court altercation.,The incident occurred at the conclusion of Oklahoma City's 104-95 home victory against New Orleans on Tuesday night.,Dort wrapped up Fears after the Pelicans rookie had...
Three Trades the NBA Needs to Make Before the Deadline
With the NBA trade deadline approaching, Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan and Jrue Holiday loom as potential game-changers across the league....
Returning Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder take aim at Timberwolves
The Oklahoma City Thunder remain shorthanded heading into Thursday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.,But the Thunder will get a significant piece back for the matchup with the return of Isaiah Hartenstein.,Hartenstein is not listed on the injury report ahead of the rematch of...
Brandon Miller, Hornets aim to stay 'hungry' vs. Mavericks
These are heady times for the Charlotte Hornets, who have won four straight games for the first time in nearly two years.,Charlotte looks to carry the momentum into Thursday's road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, who have lost two in a row following a four-game winning streak.,Brandon Miller s...
Heat intend to tighten up defensively in series of clashes vs. Bulls
Miami and Chicago will get closely acquainted in the coming days, as the Bulls host the Heat on Thursday in the first of three straight matchups between the Eastern Conference counterparts. ,The series shifts to south Florida for a weekend back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. The two teams remain se...
Soaring Hawks plot to subdue Kevin Durant, Rockets
The Atlanta Hawks will try to match their season high with a fifth straight victory on Thursday when they host the Houston Rockets.,Both teams are completing the second game of a back-to-back set. Atlanta defeated Boston 117-106 on Wednesday, while Houston fell for just the second time in seven game...
NBA roundup: Cavaliers honor LeBron James, then pound Lakers
Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points and Jaylon Tyson added 20 points and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 129-99, extending their season-best winning streak to five games while also honoring LeBron James on Wednesday night.,De'Andre Hunter scored 17 of his 19...
Cavaliers' video tribute leaves LeBron James in tears
LeBron James maintains that he has yet to decide if he is playing in his final NBA season, yet his emotions on Wednesday might have given a hint into his mindset.,During a visit back to his longtime home, Cleveland, the 41-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star cried as the Cavaliers played a video tribut...
Spurs dominate second half to storm back, top Rockets
Victor Wembanyama posted his 21st double-double, Keldon Johnson scored 17 points off the bench, and the visiting San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-99 on Wednesday.,Wembanyama paired 28 points with 16 rebounds and added five blocked shots to fuel the ...
Warriors post season-best point total in 140-124 win over Jazz
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Moses Moody added 26 as the Golden State Warriors notched a 140-124 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night at Salt Lake City.,Golden State recorded its highest point total of the season. Utah yielded 140-plus points for the ninth time in the campaign.,Gui Sa...
Julius Randle fires in 31 as Timberwolves take down Mavs
Julius Randle scored a game-high 31 points and Anthony Edwards added 20 points, six rebounds and six assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 118-105 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.,Naz Reid was a force for the Timberwolves with 23 points off the bench on 9-for-17 shooting. M...
Suns lean on bigs, paint attack for matchup vs. Pistons
The Phoenix Suns found a way around their guard shortage in a victory over Brooklyn on Tuesday.,They went right to the paint.,Center Mark Williams scored a season-high 27 points in a late comeback win, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Suns used a similar strategy when they host the East-leading ...
Hornets top Grizzlies, eclipse last season's win total
Brandon Miller scored 26 points, Miles Bridges added 20, and Moussa Diabate had 18 points and a career-high 20 rebounds to lead the visiting Charlotte Hornets over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.,LaMelo Ball contributed 16 points and rookie Kon Knueppel contri...
Paolo Banchero’s double-double leads Magic over Heat
Paolo Banchero produced 31 points and 12 rebounds to help the visiting Orlando Magic earn a 133-124 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday.,Anthony Black added 26 points and Desmond Bane scored 23 for the Magic, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Jalen Suggs tallied 16 and Tristan da Silva fin...
Jalen Johnson leads Hawks past Celtics
Jalen Johnson had 19 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to four games by beating the Boston Celtics 117-106 Wednesday night.,Nickeil Alexander-Walker led Atlanta with 21 points. The Hawks received 17 points from Onyeka Okongwu and 15 ...
Knicks continue dominance of Raptors with blowout win
Mikal Bridges scored 19 of his 30 points in the third quarter on Wednesday night, helping the visiting New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 119-92.,OG Anunoby added 26 points, six steals and two blocks for the Knicks, who have won four in a row and have taken all three games against the Raptors ...
Donovan Mitchell-led Cavaliers win fifth straight at expense of Lakers
Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points and Jaylon Tyson added 20 points and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 129-99, extending their season-long winning streak to five games Wednesday night.,De'Andre Hunter scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half and Jarre...
Pacers storm back in fourth quarter to top Bulls
Pascal Siakam scored 13 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and Indiana closed the game on a 26-9 run to beat the Chicago Bulls 113-110 on Wednesday in Indianapolis.,Andrew Nembhard added 18 points, nine assists and six rebounds for Indiana, who trailed 101-87 with 7:14 left in the fourth quarter...
Michael Porter Jr. returns to face Nuggets as leader of Nets
Michael Porter Jr. was integral in Denver winning the 2023 NBA title, but salary cap problems prompted the Nuggets to deal him to the Brooklyn Nets last summer.,Porter makes his first trip back to Denver when Brooklyn visits Thursday night in the middle of its five-game road trip.,Porter, who leads ...