Cameron Johnson scored 29 points, Noah Clowney and Shake Milton each added 20, and the Brooklyn Nets came from behind to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-105 on Thursday. Brooklyn outscored Milwaukee 35-23 in the fourth…
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Grizzlies set franchise record with 155 points, dominate Raptors
Jaren Jackson Jr. and rookie Zach Edey each recorded a double-double with 21 or more points, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record for points in a game with a 155-126 win over the…
Jalen Green and Cam Whitmore lead Rockets to victory over struggling Pelicans
Jalen Green scored 30 points, Cam Whitmore added 27 off the bench, and the visiting Houston Rockets never trailed in their 128-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Fred VanVleet contributed 25…
Hawks surge with 50-point fourth quarter to defeat Bulls
Jalen Johnson scored a career-high 30 points, including the go-ahead basket late in the fourth quarter, to help the Atlanta Hawks overcome a 21-point deficit and beat the Chicago Bulls 141-133 on Thursday. Johnson contributed…
Jordan Poole’s 3-pointer saves Wizards after blowing big lead against Hornets
Jordan Poole made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8.7 seconds remaining, and the Washington Wizards came from behind to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 113-110 on Thursday night, despite losing a 21-point lead in the first half.…
Tyler Herro’s clutch basket seals Heat’s comeback win over the Magic
Tyler Herro made a 15-foot shot with 0.5 seconds left to give the Miami Heat an 89-88 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. The Magic had a 17-point lead but lost it and…
NBA Christmas game TV viewership rises 84% compared to last year
The NBA’s TV ratings have been a concern this season, but the league had a strong showing on Christmas Day. The five NBA games on Christmas earned the highest ratings in five years, with an…
Struggling Warriors look to defeat strong Clippers
All attention will be on the player-availability report when the Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors on Friday in Inglewood, Calif. While the Clippers are getting closer to the season debut of Kawhi…
Suns even up home-and-home series with Nuggets
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 27 points, helping the Phoenix Suns bounce back from a heavy loss to the Denver Nuggets earlier in the week, securing a 110-100 victory on Wednesday night. Tyus…
Pat Riley confirms that the Miami Heat have no intention of trading Jimmy Butler
If Jimmy Butler wants to be traded, the Miami Heat have no intention of making that happen. Heat President Pat Riley spoke up on Thursday to address trade rumors, making it clear that the team…
Over 65 million viewers watched the NFL Christmas Day games on Netflix, while NBA holiday ratings also increased
LeBron James and the NBA will need to make space for the NFL on Christmas. This isn’t an issue, as both leagues had successful performances on Wednesday. Netflix set a new record for the most-streamed…
Once again, the Magic and Heat faced off, and once again, Miami made a late comeback to secure the win
Another Heat-Magic game, another late comeback. This time, Miami came out on top. On Saturday, Orlando made a late push to defeat Miami. On Thursday, at the same arena, the Heat managed to find a…
Jordan Poole lifts the Wizards out of the NBA basement with a clutch 3-pointer in the final moments
In an exciting finish, Jordan Poole helped the Washington Wizards climb out of the NBA’s bottom spot. Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left gave Washington the lead, and the Wizards went on to defeat the…
NBA roundup: Lakers edge out Warriors with last-second win
Austin Reaves made a crucial layup with just one second remaining to seal a triple-double, while LeBron James scored 31 points, helping the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night…
Austin Reaves’ clutch performance lifts Lakers past Warriors in Christmas showdown
Austin Reaves made a layup with one second remaining to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in San Francisco, capping off his triple-double performance. LeBron…
Jazz aim to replicate their strongest performance of the season against the Blazers
The Utah Jazz will look to repeat their biggest win of the season when they play the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. This game marks the end of a five-game road trip for the…
The road-experienced Pistons will face the Kings next
The Detroit Pistons hope to extend their success on the road when they aim for a third consecutive away victory on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. Last season, the Pistons were the team with…
76ers ruin Celtics’ Christmas with a 118-114 victory
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points and had 12 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Boston Celtics 118-114 on Wednesday. Joel Embiid contributed 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Caleb Martin added 23 points,…
Rockets finding support from various players as the Pelicans look for a boost
The Houston Rockets have won three games in a row and five of their last six. The New Orleans Pelicans have lost seven straight games and have only five wins this season. On Thursday night,…
The Wizards will welcome the Hornets for a game between two teams struggling to secure victories
The NBA featured its top teams with a five-game Christmas schedule on Wednesday. The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets were not part of those games, as they have only 11 wins combined. Instead, these two…
After experiencing a holiday snub, the Bucks are set to play against the Nets next
After having Christmas Day off for the first time in seven years, the Milwaukee Bucks will play the Brooklyn Nets at home on Thursday. The Bucks players were surprised that their team was not chosen…
Timberwolves hold off Mavericks’ intense rally to secure win
Anthony Edwards scored 26 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-99 on Wednesday. The Mavericks played the second half without their star player Luka Doncic, who suffered a left calf strain late…
The surging Thunder aim to prove their value in their upcoming matchup against the Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder are feeling motivated to prove themselves when they face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, after being left off the Christmas Day schedule. Despite finishing the 2023-24 season with a 57-25…