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…
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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…
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…
Wembanyama, Spurs dominate tired Clippers
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds in just 26 minutes, setting the tone with a strong first quarter as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 122-86 on Tuesday. The…
Hawks aim to extend winning run and avenge loss to Nuggets
The Atlanta Hawks have had an up-and-down start to the season, but they are currently on a positive run as they prepare for a New Year’s Day game against the Denver Nuggets. Atlanta has won…
76ers look to continue strong play in New Year’s matchup with Kings
The Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings both end 2024 on a high note and hope to continue their good form into the new year when they meet on Wednesday night. The game features two coaches…
Knicks aim for ninth consecutive win as they take on struggling Jazz
The New York Knicks, under steady head coach Tom Thibodeau and team leader Jalen Brunson, are focused on one goal for 2025: winning their first NBA title in over 50 years. The Knicks will begin…
Rockets aim to improve late-game performance ahead of Mavs matchup
The Houston Rockets are looking to fix their late-game struggles as they prepare to face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. In their recent games, the Rockets have had trouble finishing strong, especially in the final…
Bulls aim to extend strong play into 2025 with a road game against the last-place Wizards
The Chicago Bulls are aiming for their third straight win as they head to Washington to face the struggling Wizards on Wednesday. The Bulls are coming off a 115-108 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets…
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 30 as Bucks dominate Pacers
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 120-112 comeback win over the Pacers on Tuesday. Brook Lopez added 16 points for Milwaukee, which came back from…
Celtics crush Raptors by 54, extend Toronto’s losing streak to 10
Jayson Tatum scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds on Tuesday as the Boston Celtics dominated the Toronto Raptors 125-71, winning their 10th straight game in the series. This loss pushed Toronto’s losing streak to…
Amen Thompson suspended for 2 games, Terry Rozier for 1 game following Rockets-Heat altercation
The NBA has suspended Houston’s Amen Thompson for two games and Miami’s Terry Rozier for one game due to their involvement in a fight during the final moments of the Rockets-Heat game on Sunday night.…
On his 40th birthday, LeBron James claims he could play for “another 5 or 7 years,” but he won’t stick around that long
LeBron James marked his 40th birthday on Monday with a sense of gratitude for his long basketball career and optimism for his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked how he would know when…
The NBA’s Christmas Day games drew an average of 5.25 million viewers, based on final Nielsen ratings
The NBA’s five Christmas Day games attracted an average of about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN, and its other platforms, according to final ratings released by the league and Nielsen on Monday.…
Doug Christie earns his first win as Kings’ interim coach following Mike Brown’s departure
Doug Christie became the interim head coach of the Sacramento Kings during a tough time for the team, with a losing streak, fans booing, and questions about firing Mike Brown, who had led the team…
FBI alerts sports leagues about organized crime groups targeting professional athletes
The FBI is warning sports leagues about organized crime groups targeting professional athletes after a series of burglaries at the homes of high-profile NFL and NBA players. The criminals target these homes because they are…
The Dallas Mavericks aim for another win against the Portland Trail Blazers without star Luka Doncic
The Dallas Mavericks will be without Luka Doncic for at least another month, but they continue to win without him. On Saturday, they will try to improve to 8-2 this season without their star when…
Pistons aim to finish flawless road trip against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets
In 2023, the Detroit Pistons didn’t secure their first win of December until their last game. On Saturday night, they have a chance to finish December with a winning record as they complete a four-game…
Warriors, Suns battling for a post-holiday victory
The Golden State Warriors will host the Phoenix Suns in San Francisco on Saturday, with both teams looking to bounce back from tough losses on Friday. Phoenix has lost four of its last five games,…
Knicks aim to build on win streak against shorthanded Wizards
The New York Knicks aren’t impressing with style points during their six-game winning streak, but it doesn’t seem to bother them. The Knicks will look to continue their strong month when they face the Washington…
NBA roundup: Anthony Edwards’ clutch 3-pointer lifts Wolves past Rockets
Anthony Edwards hit a 3-pointer with 23.2 seconds left to complete a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback and lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-112 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday. The Timberwolves finished the game…
Clippers defeat undermanned Warriors for the third time this season
Norman Powell scored 26 points and James Harden added 18 as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 102-92 on Friday in Inglewood, California. The Warriors were without Stephen Curry due to knee-injury…