Bucks surge past Sixers in matchup of rising stars Down by 20 points in the first quarter and 19 in the third isn’t how the Milwaukee Bucks drew up their critical clash against the Philadelphia 76ers. But as Bucks co-owner Wes Edens said this summer, “Guys in Philly want to […]
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Clippers hang on to beat Nuggets 109-104 for 6th win in row Credit the Goon Squad with a big assist. The Clippers’ bench narrowed a 10-point deficit to one heading into the fourth quarter, and Los Angeles hung on for a 109-104 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. […]
Butler scores 26 to lead Timberwolves past Thunder 104-88 Taj Gibson and his teammates knew the Minnesota Timberwolves’ four-game homestand was going to be tough. After all, New Orleans, Cleveland, Oklahoma City and New York were coming to town. Well, three games in, Minnesota has answered the challenge and demonstrated […]
Beal, Wall lead Wizards to a 102-100 win over Grizzlies Bradley Beal scored 34 points, John Wall added 25 points and nine assists, and the Washington Wizards survived a late Memphis rally for a 102-100 victory over the Grizzlies on Friday night. Markieff Morris, who had 12 points and matched […]
Dunn, Bulls survive frantic finish to beat Mavericks 127-124 Kris Dunn, Justin Holiday and the Chicago Bulls kept making free throws in the final minute. Somehow, the Dallas Mavericks kept getting closer. Only after Yogi Ferrell’s desperation 3-pointer at the buzzer fell short could the Bulls finally celebrate a 47-point […]
Kemba gets 19 in Hornets’ 108-94 rout of slumping Lakers Kemba Walker had 19 points and seven assists, and the Charlotte Hornets wrapped up a solid road trip with their first back-to-back victories since Thanksgiving, beating the spiraling Los Angeles Lakers 108-94 on Friday night. Jeremy Lamb scored 17 points […]
LeBron James’ first meeting with Lonzo Ball shrouded by questions about future Lonzo Ball had never talked to his basketball idol LeBron James prior to Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers. “He was my favorite player to watch,” said Ball, who wore James’ Cavs and Miami […]
Harden helps Rockets beat Nets 117-103 After rolling through the first quarter and building a sizeable lead over the Brooklyn Nets, James Harden said the Houston Rockets’ momentum was interrupted by something they hadn’t seen in a long time — a zone defense. In Houston’s 117-103 win over Brooklyn, Harden […]
Aldridge fuels Spurs past Mavericks in Parker’s return Aldridge fuels Spurs past Mavericks in Parker’s return:- Tony Parker was an emotional wreck before his first game of the season. It was the point guard’s 1,144th career game, and it wasn’t clear he’d get to play it after a crushing injury […]
LeBron James, Cavaliers show upstart 76ers how much they still have to learn The Philadelphia 76ers faced a test Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The upstart Sixers had another game in which to measure progress. How do they stack up against LeBron James and the Cavaliers, who have represented […]
