Blazers fight to keep play-in hopes alive against Knicks
The New York Knicks ended a three-game losing streak on a menu consisting of hot shooting and solid defense.The Knicks might try to cook that recipe again on Wednesday night…
Tyrese Haliburton’s late trey lifts Pacers past Bucks
Tyrese Haliburton knocked down a 3-pointer with a foul in the final seconds to propel the Indiana Pacers to a miraculous 115-114 win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks in Indianapolis…
Cade Cunningham, red-hot Pistons rout Wizards
Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds to lead the host Detroit Pistons to a 123-103 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.Jalen Duren supplied 15…
Cavaliers overtake Nets for record-tying 15th straight win
Darius Garland had team highs of 30 points and eight assists as Cleveland rallied for a 109-104 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, the Cavaliers’ 15th consecutive win.Jarrett…
Former Bucks player, part-owner Junior Bridgeman dies at 71
Former college star, NBA player and Milwaukee Bucks part-owner Junior Bridgeman collapsed and died on Tuesday. He was 71.Bridgeman had a medical emergency while at a luncheon at the Galt…
Timberwolves look to stay hot as they visit Nuggets
The Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference finals a year ago, but this season, they are fighting just to get into the playoffs.Minnesota has helped its cause with five straight…
Jalen Green assists short-handed Rockets as they prepare for Suns
With both second-year wing Amen Thompson and veteran point guard Fred VanVleet sidelined by ankle injuries, the Houston Rockets were pressed into unusual rotations against the Orlando Magic on Monday…
Mavericks hunting season sweep of stumbling Spurs
The Dallas Mavericks will be hunting a season sweep of the swooning San Antonio Spurs when they meet for the second time in three nights on Wednesday in the Alamo…
Grizzlies grinding despite injuries as lowly Jazz visit
A depleted Memphis Grizzlies team, beset with a late-season rash of injuries to key players, got an unlikely boost Monday and may need more of the same to finish strong.The…
Young Raptors ready for next challenge vs. Sixers
Young Toronto Raptors players are getting to show what they can do and the next opportunity comes Wednesday night against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers.None has taken better advantage of the…
Thunder visit Celtics in potential Finals preview
Two of the favorites to win this year’s NBA championship will meet Wednesday night when the Boston Celtics close out a seven-game homestand against the Oklahoma City Thunder.Boston will enter…
Hawks and Hornets have hot streaks in common
The suddenly hot Charlotte Hornets will try to slow down the streaking Atlanta Hawks when they meet on Wednesday in Atlanta.The Hornets, who are next-to-last in the Eastern Conference standings,…
Bucks, Pacers aim to end short losing streaks
Rivals jockeying for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference will match up when the Indiana Pacers host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.It will be the second night…
Pistons aim to avoid letdown ahead of two games vs. Wizards
A four-game road trip produced mixed results for the Detroit Pistons. But they’re still very much in the mix for a top-five seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.Detroit defeated the…
Cavaliers host Nets, look to seal another 15-game win streak
Looking to match their franchise-record 15-game winning streak that began the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.Cleveland, which picked up its 14th consecutive win…
NBA roundup: Nets upend Lakers to halt 7-game slide
Cameron Johnson scored 18 points, including a clutch foul-line jumper over Luka Doncic with 59.6 seconds remaining as the Brooklyn Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak by holding on for…