Celtics launch long homestand against NBA-best Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to extend their eight-game winning streak Friday night when they visit the Boston Celtics in a matchup between the top two teams in the…
76ers G Eric Gordon (wrist) out at least three months
Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist and will be re-evaluated in approximately three months, the team announced Thursday.The timeline means the 36-year-old veteran will…
Knicks rookie Ariel Hukporti injures knee in first start
New York Knicks rookie Ariel Hukporti departed Wednesday’s victory against the Philadelphia 76ers with a knee injury.Making his first career start in place of injured center Karl-Anthony Towns, the 7-footer…
NBA roundup: Pistons pound Celtics for 8th straight win
Malik Beasley scored 26 points in 22 minutes off the bench and the host Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to eight games by cooling off the Boston Celtics 117-97…
Rockets put Spurs in hole early, cruise to victory
Amen Thompson and Jalen Green combined for 46 points and the Houston Rockets rode a scorching first quarter to a 118-106 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.Thompson…
Kings kick off road trip with victory over Jazz
Keegan Murray scored 26 points to lead seven Sacramento players in double figures as the Kings blasted the Utah Jazz 118-101 on Wednesday in Salt Lake City.Zach LaVine added 22…
Shaedon Sharpe’s career night lifts Trail Blazers over Wizards
Shaedon Sharpe scored a career-high 36 points off the bench to fuel the visiting Portland Trail Blazers to a 129-121 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.Sharpe made 13 of…
James Harden’s strong second half pushes Clippers past Bulls
James Harden scored 30 points and Amir Coffey added 20 to lead six players in double figures and lift the visiting Los Angeles Clippers to a 122-117 victory against the…
Heat handle Hawks to gain split of two-game series
Tyler Herro — in a big bounce-back game — produced 24 points and 10 assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 131-109 on Wednesday.In Miami’s previous game…
Thunder escape 18-point deficit, race past Nets
Chet Holmgren scored nine of his 22 points in the fourth quarter for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who rallied from an 18-point deficit and pulled away for a 129-121 victory…
Jalen Brunson, Knicks send 76ers to ninth straight loss
Jalen Brunson scored nine unanswered points late in the fourth quarter Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who squandered all of a 19-point lead before coming back to…
Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner shoot Pacers over Raptors
Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner hit a combined 12 of 14 from 3-point range and their efforts of 33 and 18 points, respectively, helped the Indiana Pacers avoid a season…
Pistons extend win streak with impressive outing vs. Celts
Malik Beasley scored 26 points in 22 minutes off the bench and the host Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to eight games by cooling off the Boston Celtics 117-97…
Suns look to move into play-in contention as they face Pelicans
The Phoenix Suns do a lot of talking about making a sustained postseason run, but their on-court results continue to fall short.The Suns are on the outside of the Western…
Timberwolves take aim at another West contender in Lakers
After a victory this week over the best in the West, the Minnesota Timberwolves will take on another foe ahead of them in the conference standings when they hit the…
Mavericks return home in hopes of righting ship against Hornets
The Dallas Mavericks return home to face the struggling Charlotte Hornets on Thursday following an emotional loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and former franchise star Luka Doncic.Dallas fell to…