Basketball

Orlando visits Phoenix following Booker's 44-point performance

Orlando Magic (8-6, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (9-5, fifth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -1.5; over/under is 209.

Nov 18, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

Vucevic, Bulls to visit Cunningham, Pistons

Chicago Bulls (5-9, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (7-8, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -4; over/under is 234.

Nov 18, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

James Harden breaks tie with Ray Allen, moves to No. 2 on NBA's career 3-point list

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden now stands alone at No. 2 in 3-pointers. The Los Angeles Clippers guard connected on the 2,974th 3-pointer of his career Sunday night and broke a tie with Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen for the No.

Nov 17, 2024 10:17 PM Read more >

Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Suns

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon. Randle and the Wolves got the ball back with just 2.

Nov 17, 2024 9:41 PM Read more >

Harden passes Allen for No. 2 spot on NBA's 3-point list, Clippers beat Jazz 116-105

LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden moved into second place on the NBA's career 3-point list and had 20 points and 11 assists to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 116-105 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.

Nov 17, 2024 9:34 PM Read more >

Cavaliers to put perfect start on line against champion Celtics in juicy matchup, playoff rematch

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers will put their perfect start on the line in the perfect place. “Boston Garden,” said Cleveland first-year coach Kenny Atkinson, who has yet to lose in his new job.

Nov 17, 2024 8:43 PM Read more >

Washington's 27 points, 17 rebounds help Mavericks edge Thunder 121-119 without injured Luka Doncic

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — P.J. Washington had 27 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Sunday night without star guard Luka Doncic.

Nov 17, 2024 8:13 PM Read more >

Hornets' Ball makes 1st comments after being fined $100K by NBA for 'derogatory comment'

CLEVELAND (AP) — Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball said Sunday night that he didn't mean to offend anyone with a comment the NBA said was “offensive and derogatory” while slapping him with a $100,000 fine.

Nov 17, 2024 7:53 PM Read more >

Towns returns with 26 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Knicks past the Nets 114-104

NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns returned from a one-game absence with 26 points, 15 rebounds and six assists, and the New York Knicks completed a two-game weekend sweep of the Brooklyn Nets with a 114-104 victory on Sunday night.

Nov 17, 2024 7:46 PM Read more >

Sengun records triple-double, VanVleet scores 28 in Rockets 143-107 rout of Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) — Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 28 points, Alperen Sengun had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his second triple-double this season and the Houston Rockets routed the Chicago Bulls 143-107 on Sunday night for their fifth st

Nov 17, 2024 7:43 PM Read more >