Nets pull away in the 4th quarter to edge past Bucks

Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks

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…

Hawks surge with 50-point fourth quarter to defeat Bulls

Atlanta Hawks and Chicago 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…

NBA Christmas game TV viewership rises 84% compared to last year

Luka Doncic celebrates after hitting a three-pointer over guard Mike Conley in the first half of an NBA basketball game

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

Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies

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

Phoenix Suns and Denver 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

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler drives to the basket as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez defends during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game

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…

NBA roundup: Lakers edge out Warriors with last-second win

Anthony Davis leaps to make the basket

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…

The road-experienced Pistons will face the Kings next

Detroit Pistons (NBA)

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

Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics

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,…

Timberwolves hold off Mavericks’ intense rally to secure win

Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks (NBA)

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…