Banchero’s 20-Point Performance Leads Magic To A 105-87 Victory Over Ice-Cold Heat
BY DICK SCANLON ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — With its season-opening starting lineup back together for the first time in 2 1/2 months, the Orlando Magic took its defense to another level Sunday night in a 105-87 win over the Miami Heat. Paolo Banchero led five Orlando starters in double figures with 20 points and the Magic […]
Joker Dominates with 42 Points and 12 Rebounds, Leading Nuggets To 113-104 Victory Over Wizards
BY MATT SUGAM WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 42 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists and the defending champion Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 113-104 on Sunday night. Jokic was 15 of 20 from the field and made 12 of 14 free throws. He also blocked three shots. “Nikola was phenomenal tonight from beginning […]
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 […]
