NBA: Denver Nuggets’ 10-2 Late Run Stun LA Lakers
LOS ANGELES — — The Denver Nuggets continue to be a huge monkey off the LA Lakers’ back. Jamal Murray led a balanced assault that helped the defending champions overcome the Lakers, 114-106, on Thursday night at the Crypto.com Arena where the hosts saw their three-game winning streak come to a screeching halt. Murray finished […]
NBA: Franz Wagner Lifts Orlando Magic Past San Antonio Spurs, 127-111
ORLANDO — The Victor Wembanyama circus was in town but it was Franz Wagner who put on a show instead, much to the delight of a robust home crowd of 19,074 at the Kia Center. Wagner, a third-year veteran out of the University of Michigan, scored 34 points and the Orlando Magic topped the visiting […]
NBA: Chicago Bulls rally from 23 down to sting Minnesota Timberwolves
CHICAGO — Coby White has blossomed into a star. The fifth-year guard sizzled with 33 points to help the Chicago Bulls rally from a 23-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, 129-123, on Tuesday night at the United Center. DeMar DeRozan also scored 33 points to frustrate the Wolves, who led 74-51 after Anthony […]
NBA: New York Knicks Use Strong Start To Tame Memphis Grizzlies, 123-113
BY: ANDREW LAM – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT NEW YORK — The New York Knicks put 70 points on the board in the first half to cruise to a 123-113 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at the famed Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson scored 17 points in the opening quarter where the host Knicks […]
Teofimo Lopez Tames Jamaine Cruz To Keep WBO belt
BY: MELISSA PORTILLO – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT LAS VEGAS — Clad in a ringmaster’s robe, Teofimo Lopez had an elaborate ring walk that featured a sword and circus act that excited a robust crowd in attendance at the Mandalay Bay. Unfortunately for fight fans, it turned out to be the highlight of the […]
NBA: LA Clippers Eyeing Veteran PJ Washington Ahead Of Trade Deadline
BY: LEO L. BATO – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT LOS ANGELES — With an already stacked line-up, one whose won-lost record is currently at 33-15 and third place in the loaded Western Conference, the Los Angeles Clippers are angling for more talent leading up to the February 8 trading deadline. Per multiple reports, the […]
NBA: Sacramento Kings Hold Off Pesky Chicago Bulls, 123-115
CHICAGO — The Sacramento Kings watched their 30-point lead sink down to three before escaping with a 123-115 triumph over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The Kings flexed their high-powered offense by shooting a scorching 62.2% from the field and having 24 assists on 28 made field goals. De’Aaron Fox put in 22 […]
NBA: Houston Rockets Blast LA Lakers, 135-119
BY: LEO BATO – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT LOS ANGELES — The Houston Rockets kept their flickering playoffs hopes alive with a 135-119 romp over the visiting LA Lakers on Monday night at the Toyota Center. Jalen Green had the hot hand with 34 points on 12 -of 23 shooting from the field including […]
NBA: Nikola Jokic Spoils Doc Rivers’ Coaching Debut With Milwaukee Bucks
DENVER — Nikola Jokic welcomed Doc Rivers back to the coaching ranks by playing the spoiler’s role. Jokic dropped a workmanlike triple-double worth 35 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists to push the Nuggets past River’s Milwaukee Bucks, 113-107, at The Ball Arena in Denver. “They’re great,” Rivers said of his new squad. “They’re a […]
NBA: Orlando Magic Cools Off Phoenix Suns, 113-98
ORLANDO – The Devin Booker show came to the Kia Center in Orlando and did not disappoint with a 44-point masterpiece. But the Orlando Magic rallied behind the 26 points of Paolo Banchero to beat the All-Star-studded Phoenix Suns, 113-98, on Sunday night, On top of Booker’s 44 points, the Suns also got 15 from […]
