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 […]
EASL: Renz Abando homecoming As Anyang KGC Battles TNT Tropang Giga
RHENZ Abando will have a brief Manila homecoming by next week as the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang battles TNT in the East Asia Super League. The two teams face each other on Jan. 24 at the Philsports Arena, marking the first time the Gilas Pilipinas stalwart will travel with his Korean ballclub to the country […]
NBA: LA Lakers Hold Off Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks in home court
LOS ANGELES — — The Los Angeles Lakers withstood a Luka Doncic barrage to hold off a charging Dallas Mavericks, 127-110, on Wednesday night at the Crypto.com Arena. Doncic served a 33-point triple-double to go with 13 rebounds and 10 assists,but it wasn’t enough to beat the Lakers who shot a scorching 53.8 percent from […]
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 […]
