Frances Tiafoe wore a Charlotte Hornets jersey when he won his exhibition tennis match against Carlos Alcaraz. The next day, Tiafoe returned to the Spectrum Center to watch the Hornets play the Cleveland Cavaliers on…
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The Pelicans’ injury issues worsened when their top scorer, Brandon Ingram, sustained a sprained ankle
Just when it seemed like the New Orleans Pelicans were starting to recover from a series of injuries, their top scorer Brandon Ingram got hurt again on Saturday. Ingram twisted his left ankle badly after…
Luka Doncic climbs to 7th on the NBA’s all-time triple-double list after recording his 79th career triple-double
Luka Doncic’s 79th career triple-double pushed him ahead of some big names in NBA history. Doncic scored 30 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and dished out 11 assists for his second consecutive triple-double, helping the Dallas…
Jokic sets a career-high of 56 points amid a rough stretch for the Nuggets
Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points but had little to celebrate afterward. It happened in a loss to a team that hadn’t won since October. “I think today and the last couple games were…
NBA Stars Shine in December 6 Thrillers: Scores, Highlights, and Record-Breaking Performances
Friday’s NBA schedule offered a thrilling spectacle, featuring seven games that produced unforgettable moments, record-breaking achievements, and standout performances. From Trae Young’s historic showing to Boston’s resilience against Milwaukee, here’s a deep dive into the…
LeBron James and Anthony Davis Put Up Strong Performances, But Lakers Fall to Hawks in Overtime
After losing two games by large margins, the Los Angeles Lakers hoped to get back on track on Friday night when they finished their road trip against the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks entered the game…
Marcus Smart and the Grizzlies face a tough challenge in their matchup against Boston
The Celtics will aim to extend their winning streak against the Memphis Grizzlies to seven games when the two teams meet in Boston on Saturday. Boston has won 16 of their last 17 matchups with…
NBA recap: Trae Young’s clutch 3-pointer in overtime propels Hawks to victory over Lakers
Trae Young made a crucial 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime, helping the Atlanta Hawks defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 on Friday. Young finished with 31 points and 20 assists, while De’Andre Hunter…
Anthony Edwards scores 30 points as Timberwolves dominate Warriors
Anthony Edwards scored a game-high 30 points, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid helped with strong defense, and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 107-90 on Friday night in San Francisco. The teams will…
Jazz dominate Trail Blazers with a 42-point victory
Johnny Juzang had a season-high 22 points, including six 3-pointers, and John Collins added 20 points as the Utah Jazz easily defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 141-99 on Friday night. Walker Kessler grabbed 17 rebounds,…
Jayson Tatum scores 34 points to lead the Celtics past the Bucks
Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, helping the Boston Celtics extend their home winning streak to seven games with a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Boston used a 10-2…
Trae Young’s clutch 3-pointer in overtime propels Hawks to victory over Lakers
Trae Young made a crucial 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left in overtime, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 134-132 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Young finished with 31 points and 20 assists,…
Devin Booker and the shorthanded Suns aim to defeat the Heat
The Phoenix Suns have won 8 of their 10 games this season when Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal all played, but they’ve only won 1 out of 8 games when Durant is absent.…
The Mavericks aim for their seventh consecutive victory as they face the Raptors
The Dallas Mavericks will aim for their seventh straight win when they play the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Both teams come into the game after experiencing very different outcomes in their games on Thursday.…
The Sacramento Kings’ well-rounded performance proved too strong for the depleted San Antonio Spurs
DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, and Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 16 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings secure a 140-113 victory over the struggling and shorthanded San Antonio Spurs on Friday. The Kings…
Tyrese Haliburton led the way as the Pacers defeated the Bulls, snapping their four-game losing streak
Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points, and Pascal Siakam added 21 to help the Indiana Pacers end their four-game losing streak with a 132-123 win against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Haliburton made 5 of 9…
Paul George and the 76ers defeat the Magic to even up the two-game series
Paul George scored 21 points and added nine assists on Friday, helping the 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 102-94 to split their two-game series in Philadelphia. The Sixers had lost 106-102 to the Magic on…
Karl-Anthony Towns leads the red-hot Knicks as they face the struggling Pistons
The New York Knicks are aiming for their fifth consecutive win on Saturday night as they host the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden for the first time this season. The Knicks have been dominant…
The top-ranked Oklahoma City Thunder are cautious as they prepare to face the struggling New Orleans Pelicans
The Oklahoma City Thunder have won six of their last seven games. The New Orleans Pelicans have only won five games this season. Even so, both teams feel good about their upcoming game on Saturday…
The Washington Wizards will face the Denver Nuggets at home, hoping to avoid a place in franchise history for the wrong reasons
The Washington Wizards will aim to avoid setting a new franchise record for consecutive losses when they face the Denver Nuggets on Saturday in Washington, D.C. The Wizards have now lost 16 games in a…
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown penalized $25,000 for gesture
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for making an inappropriate gesture during a game. Brown made a throat-slashing gesture after dunking over Isaiah Stewart with 12 seconds left…
Cavs look to start a new winning streak as they take on struggling Hornets
The Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping to extend their current winning streak. They will look to make it four wins in a row when they play the struggling Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon. The Cavaliers believe…
Warriors aim to have two key players return for matchup against Timberwolves
Golden State coach Steve Kerr left open the possibility that Stephen Curry and Draymond Green could return to the lineup on Friday in San Francisco when the Warriors play the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game is…
Spurs uncertain about Victor Wembanyama’s availability for upcoming game against the Kings
The San Antonio Spurs are hoping to have their star player, Victor Wembanyama, back in action as they look to end a two-game losing streak when they host the Sacramento Kings on Friday. This game…
The Pacers aim to reduce errors in their game against the Bulls
The Indiana Pacers are focusing on reducing turnovers as they try to end their four-game losing streak against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. In their 99-90 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday in New…
Bucks’ Khris Middleton plays in his first game of the season against the defending champion Celtics
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton didn’t have to wait long to test his body in his first game of the season against the Boston Celtics. Within two minutes of entering his first game since having…