Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday, sending the Bucks to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. Damian Lillard tied the game at 106…
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Rockets optimistic about Fred VanVleet’s return for NBA Cup quarterfinals against Warriors
The Rockets understand the importance of veteran guard Fred VanVleet, especially his ability to score and distribute the ball while keeping turnovers low. When VanVleet is not available, the Rockets are still developing as a…
Trae Young looks to lead the Hawks past the Knicks in the NBA Cup as the Garden rival aims to shine
None of the current New York Knicks players were with the team in 2021 when they lost 4-1 to the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference first round. However, Trae Young is still with the…
Karl-Anthony Towns steps up in the final moments as the Knicks defeat the Raptors
Karl-Anthony Towns made a crucial layup in the last minute and finished with 24 points and 15 rebounds as the New York Knicks won 113-108 against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Towns followed up…
The Mavericks and Thunder renew their rivalry as they face off in the NBA Cup quarterfinals
Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Oklahoma City Thunder are two of the NBA’s top stars. Both finished in the top three for the Most Valuable Player award last season,…
Despite injuries, the Magic are determined to face the Bucks in the NBA Cup quarterfinals
The NBA Cup quarterfinals begin on Tuesday night, with the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the Orlando Magic. The Magic are coming off a 115-110 win over Phoenix on Sunday, staying unbeaten at home this season with…
Brayden Point records four points as Lightning defeat Canucks
Jake Guentzel scored a power-play goal late in the third period to break the tie, and the Tampa Bay Lightning began their four-game road trip with a 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday…
NBA recap: Joel Embiid returns to lead 76ers over Bulls
Joel Embiid came back from a seven-game absence to score 31 points and grab 12 rebounds, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon. Embiid’s performance helped the…
Anthony Davis leads the Lakers to a win over the Blazers, snapping their three-game losing streak
Anthony Davis scored 30 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and blocked five shots to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. D’Angelo Russell had a season-high…
Jalen Green scores 31 points to lead the Rockets’ recovery against the Clippers
Jalen Green scored 31 points, and Amen Thompson added 22 as the Houston Rockets bounced back from two straight losses to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106 on Sunday in Inglewood, California. Dillon Brooks scored…
Kings defeat Jazz with ease
Kevin Huerter scored 26 points off the bench, and De’Aaron Fox added 21 points and nine assists as the Sacramento Kings easily defeated the Utah Jazz 141-97 on Sunday night. Huerter made 10 of 14…
Warriors’ defense strengthens in the closing moments to secure victory over the Timberwolves
Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield, and Jonathan Kuminga scored a combined 77 points, while Gary Payton II made two important defensive plays, helping the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106 on Sunday night in…
Victor Wembanyama’s strong finish leads the Spurs to a victory over the Pelicans
Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points, including the last seven for San Antonio in the final 36.9 seconds of the game, leading the Spurs to a 121-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.…
The Memphis Grizzlies dominated the Washington Wizards in a big win to extend their winning streak
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points and blocked four shots to help lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 140-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday in Washington, D.C. This win marked the Grizzlies’ ninth…
Jalen Suggs leads Magic to victory over Suns, keeping their perfect home record intact
Jalen Suggs scored 26 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, to help the short-handed Orlando Magic defeat the Phoenix Suns 115-110 on Sunday night. With this win, the Magic remain the only undefeated team…
Tyler Herro scores 34 points to lead Heat past Cavs
Tyler Herro scored 19 of his game-high 34 points in the third quarter, leading the Miami Heat to a 122-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night, ending the Cavaliers’ four-game winning streak. Cleveland…
Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets defeat the Hawks
Nikola Jokic scored 48 points to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Atlanta Hawks 141-111 on Sunday, ending the Hawks’ six-game winning streak. Jokic made 17 of 29 shots, adding 14 rebounds and eight assists.…
Knicks and Raptors aim for quicker starts
The New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors are both looking to start their game on Monday night with more energy than they did in their last matches. Both teams struggled to pick up their…
Joel Embiid nets 31 points in his comeback, leading the Sixers to a win over the Bulls
Joel Embiid made his return after missing seven games due to a left knee injury and scored 31 points with 12 rebounds, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on…
Utah feeling confident after strong victory; Flyers looking to bounce back from recent loss
The Utah Hockey Club and the Philadelphia Flyers started the weekend with different kinds of momentum. Utah is hoping to carry the energy from a strong win into Sunday’s game against Philadelphia, which is looking…
Pacers aim to capitalize on Hornets’ struggles
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle understands the struggles of the Charlotte Hornets, but that won’t stop him from taking advantage of their situation when they face off in Indianapolis on Sunday. The Pacers snapped a…
Heat set for matchup against top-ranked Cavaliers in the NBA
The Cleveland Cavaliers, with the best record in the NBA at 21-3, are set to face the Miami Heat on Sunday evening. Heat center Bam Adebayo, speaking after Miami’s 121-111 home win over the Phoenix…
Magic take on Suns in their first game without Franz Wagner
The Orlando Magic have already been without one key player and, starting Sunday night, will have to manage without another. The Magic will play against the Phoenix Suns without forward Franz Wagner, who tore his…
Spurs face struggling Pelicans at home, aiming to end losing streak
The San Antonio Spurs will look to get back to winning when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday in a Western Conference matchup. The return of Victor Wembanyama could provide a boost for…
NBA roundup: Wizards snap losing streak with win despite Nikola Jokic’s 56-point performance
Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the Washington Wizards defeat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday, ending their 16-game losing streak. Poole made a career-high nine 3-pointers and was one of five Wizards players…
Blazers and Lakers aim to get back on track
The Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers, both struggling, will meet Sunday night. Both teams have lost three games in a row and seven of their last nine, dropping down the Western Conference standings.…