After the Los Angeles Lakers showed off their new look with mixed results on New Year’s Eve, they will return to the court on Thursday to play the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers lost 122-110…
Thunder aim for longest win streak in OKC history against Clippers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been on an incredible hot streak, which has helped the team extend their winning streak to 12 games heading into their Thursday matchup against the Los Angeles…
Jets kick off 8-game homestand with rematch against Ducks
Good teams are quickly realizing that they can’t take their foot off the gas when facing the Anaheim Ducks. The Winnipeg Jets learned that lesson two weeks ago in Anaheim and are unlikely to overlook…
Senators face Stars, aiming to repeat past success in the new year
The Ottawa Senators are hoping their strong performance at the end of 2024 will continue into the new year, while the Dallas Stars are aiming for a more consistent stretch of wins. The Senators, who…
Maple Leafs play on without Auston Matthews against Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer for Auston Matthews to return as they continue their push for the Stanley Cup. On the other hand, the New York Islanders are running…
Red Wings look to extend their momentum in road game against Blue Jackets
The coaching change to Todd McLellan is proving successful for the Detroit Red Wings as they prepare for Thursday night’s road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Red Wings have won two of their…
Wild, top road team in the league, face tough Capitals at home
The Washington Capitals face a tough challenge in their quest for a fifth straight home win when they host the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. Washington, which will play four of its next five games at…
NBA roundup: Josh Hart leads Knicks to 9th consecutive victory
Josh Hart recorded his second straight triple-double, and Karl-Anthony Towns had at least 30 points and 10 rebounds for the third game in a row on Wednesday night, as the shorthanded New York Knicks defeated…
Hurricanes looking to overcome road struggles as they face Panthers
The Carolina Hurricanes have been struggling to get the results they want over the past couple of weeks. They face a tough challenge on Thursday night when they play the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Florida.…
Darcy Kuemper records shutout as Kings top Devils
Darcy Kuemper stopped 33 shots to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday afternoon. Kuemper earned his second shutout of the season and 33rd career shutout,…
Rangers look to address issues as Bruins visit
The New York Rangers have been struggling in recent weeks, and now they face another challenge with the injury to goaltender Igor Shesterkin. The Rangers will play without him for at least three games, starting…
Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Hawks with another strong performance
Nikola Jokic posted 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists for his 14th triple-double of the season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 139-120 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. This was his…
Rockets surge in second quarter to beat Mavericks
Cam Whitmore scored 18 points off the bench, and along with Alperen Sengun, led the Houston Rockets to a 110-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Sengun finished with 23 points, six rebounds, four…
Scottie Barnes powers Raptors to win over Nets, snapping 11-game losing streak
Scottie Barnes scored 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 130-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, ending their 11-game losing streak. Immanuel Quickley, back after missing 22…
Heat ride balanced scoring to hand Pelicans 11th straight loss
Tyler Herro scored 32 points to lead five Miami players in double figures, and the Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-108 on Wednesday night. Bam Adebayo added 23 points and 10 assists, Duncan Robinson…
Kings close game with 15-0 run to defeat 76ers
Malik Monk made key plays in the final moments to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-107 on Wednesday night. Monk scored a go-ahead basket on a goaltended layup with 33.8 seconds left,…
Josh Hart posts another triple-double as hot Knicks beat Jazz
Josh Hart recorded his second consecutive triple-double, and Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 30 points and 10 rebounds for the third game in a row as the shorthanded New York Knicks defeated the Utah Jazz 119-103…
Pistons defeat Magic to secure fourth win in five games
Jaden Ivey scored 22 points before suffering a potentially serious left leg injury as the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 105-96 on Wednesday night. Ivey got hurt when Orlando’s Cole Anthony dove for a…
Jordan Poole returns as Wizards secure win over Bulls
Jordan Poole scored 30 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 125-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Poole returned to the Wizards lineup after missing the last two games due to…
Celtics face challenging road matchup against Timberwolves
The Boston Celtics may need to prepare extra ice packs for their upcoming road trip, and guard Jrue Holiday is ready for the challenge. “Teams are challenging us,” Holiday said. “I think the game is…
Eagles to sit RB Saquon Barkley, ending record pursuit
Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson will keep the NFL’s single-season rushing record for at least another year. With the Philadelphia Eagles already in the playoffs, head coach Nick Sirianni announced on Wednesday that…
Raptors carry 11-game losing streak into matchup with revamped Nets
The Brooklyn Nets will look different when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night for their second meeting in two weeks. On Sunday, the Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to the Los…
NBA roundup: Thunder extend win streak to 12 with victory over Wolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 12th straight win, a 113-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. This streak is the Thunder’s longest since the 2012-13 season…
Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 38 points to lead Grizzlies past Suns
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 38 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Desmond Bane added 31 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies secure a 117-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Luke Kennard chipped in…
Jarrett Allen scores 27 as the Cavaliers extend their winning streak with a victory over the Lakers
Jarrett Allen had a season-high 27 points and 14 rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers secure their eighth straight win, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 122-110 on Tuesday. Donovan Mitchell contributed 26 points for the…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Wolves for 12th consecutive victory
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105 on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to 12 games. This is the Thunder’s longest streak since early in the…