Stunning Turnaround: Clippers Erase 18-Point Deficit As Leonard’s 5-Minute Surge Seals 125-114 Win Against Nets
BY BETH HARRIS LOS ANGELES (AP) — After getting outhustled and outshot for three quarters, the Los Angeles Clippers turned into a team possessed. Kawhi Leonard scored 14 of his 21 points in the final five minutes and the Clippers overcame an 18-point deficit with a game-ending 22-0 run to beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-114 on Sunday. […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 31, Jalen Williams Takes Charge In Fourth Quarter As Thunder Outclass Jazz
BY MATTHEW COLES SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Jalen Williams had 11 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped the Utah Jazz’s six-game winning streak with a 134-129 victory Thursday night. Williams, who shot 11 of 14, made four 3-pointers and has scored at […]
Jalen Brunson Dominates With 41 Points, Guides Knicks to 113-109 Win over Wizards
By Brian Mahoney NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 41 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, leading the New York Knicks to a 113-109 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Brunson scored 18 of the Knicks’ 21 points during a lengthy stretch of the fourth quarter, helping them push a one-point lead to […]
Bulls Secure 116-110 Victory Over Raptors With Vucevic And DeRozan’s 24-Point Performances
BY IAN HARRISON TORONTO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 14 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points against his former team and the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 116-110 on Thursday night. Colby White added 23 points to help the Bulls snap a four-game losing streak in Toronto. Patrick Williams scored 12 points, […]
George’s Season-Best 38 Points Guided Clippers To 128-117 Victory Against Thunder, Securing 9th Win In 11 Games.
BY BETH HARRIS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 18 of his season-high 38 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-117 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 11 games. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden added 16 points apiece to complete a big day for […]
Embiid Dominates With 41 Points, Propelling 76ers To A 126-121 Victory Over Fellow MVP Jokic And The Nuggets
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 41 points and 10 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 126-121 on Tuesday night in a battle of the last two NBA MVP s. Jokic held up his end of a heavyweight showdown with 25 points and 19 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. Tyrese […]
Suns Seal Victory With Impressive 23-4 Run, Defeat Kings 119-117 With Durant’s Crucial Free Throws; Allen Matches Team Record With 9 Three-Pointers
BY JACK THOMPSON PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant made two free throws with 1.8 seconds remaining and the Phoenix Suns staged a furious comeback to beat the Sacramento Kings 119-117 on Tuesday night. Grayson Allen tied a franchise record with nine 3-pointers and scored 29 points for the Suns, who trailed 113-96 before closing the game […]
Butler’s Spectacular Return: Nets Stunned As Jimmy Scores 31, Securing An Epic 96-95 Overtime Win For The Heat With Clutch Free Throws
BY PAT PICKENS NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Butler returned after missing seven games with a sprained toe and scored 31 points, including two free throws with 11.8 seconds left in overtime to help the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-95 on Monday night. “I’m just glad we won,” Butler said. “I think I did […]
Lakers’ Superstars Shine Bright: LeBron James and Anthony Davis Combine Forces, Securing a 112-105 Triumph Over Oklahoma City Thunder
BY GREG BEACHAM LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 27 points and 15 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder’s four-game winning streak with a 112-105 victory Monday night. D’Angelo Russell had 14 points and seven assists as the Lakers held off the powerhouse Thunder in the […]
Draymond Green’s NBA Suspension Ends, Yet Warriors Face Defeat Against Grizzlies, 116-107
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Vince Williams Jr. scored 24 points, GG Jackson added a career-high 23 and the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Golden State Warriors 116-107 on Monday night in Draymond Green’s return from his NBA suspension. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 18 points despite shooting 4 of 20 from the field. Stephen Curry led […]
