NBA: Brooklyn Nets Show Promise Of A Powerhouse Roster
LOS ANGELES — In an up-and-down season where their record stands at a pedestrian 17-25 and out of both the playoffs and Play-In Tournament picture, the Brooklyn Nets showed a burst of what they are capable of. Cam Thomas hit four triples on the way to 34 points while Nic Claxton and Mikal Bridges combined […]
NBA: Coach Darvin Ham Preaches Consistency For LA Lakers
LOS ANGELES — Despite a relatively healthy Anthony Davis and LeBron James still playing at an elite level at age 39, the Lakers only have a mildly successful 24-18 record. In the powerhouse Western Conference, that’s just good for 7th place, which means the Lakers are not an outright playoffs team and, at this pace, would require to go […]
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. […]
NBA: Chicago Bulls overwhelm injury-depleted Memphis Grizzlies, 125-96
BY: MARIA BULLARD – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT DETROIT — The Chicago Bulls made quick work out of a depleted Memphis crew on Saturday, running away with a 125-96 victory at the United Center. Ayo Dosunmu provided the spark the Bulls needed in the absence of Zach LaVine, scoring 20 points with 6 rebounds […]
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, […]
NBA: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey Combo Pounds Orlando Magic
ORLANDO — Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey anchored a 1-2 assault to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-109 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night at the Kia Center. Embiid finished with 36 points and 7 rebounds and Maxey ended up with 32 and 5 assists to overwhelm a Magic team that trailed […]
