Basketball

76ers play the Hornets, seek 6th straight win

Philadelphia 76ers (17-7, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-16, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : 76ers -9; over/under is 234.

Dec 16, 2023 12:03 AM Read more >

Brunson scores career-high 50, hits all 9 of his 3-point shots to help Knicks top Suns 139-122

PHOENIX (AP) — Jalen Brunson's eighth 3-point attempt of the night initially looked a little off the mark, hitting the side of the rim before bouncing around a couple times and finally dropping through.

Dec 15, 2023 11:36 PM Read more >

Dillon Brooks scores 26, keys rally in 2nd half as Rockets defeat Grizzlies 103-96

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half as the Houston Rockets overcame an early double-digit deficit and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-96 on Friday night.

Dec 15, 2023 10:00 PM Read more >

Vassell, Wembanyama help Spurs snap 18-game skid, topple James, Lakers 129-115

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama embraced Devin Vassell in a jubilant hug before exhorting the crowd at the Frost Bank Center to rise to their feet in celebration.

Dec 15, 2023 9:22 PM Read more >

Celtics beat Magic 128-111, remain unbeaten in Boston for the season

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics keep winning at home. And this time they did it without their top three big men.

Dec 15, 2023 9:19 PM Read more >

Trae Young's 38-point double-double leads Hawks past Raptors 125-104

TORONTO — Grabbing offensive rebounds was at the core of the Toronto Raptors' strategy as they looked for a second consecutive win against the Atlanta Hawks. Things did not go according to plan.

Dec 15, 2023 9:07 PM Read more >

Joel Embiid scores 35 as the 76ers deal Pistons a franchise-record 22nd straight loss

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 35 points and Tyrese Maxey added 19 as the Philadelphia 76ers dealt the Detroit Pistons their franchise-record 22nd straight loss 124-92 on Friday night in the second game of a home-and-home series.

Dec 15, 2023 8:58 PM Read more >

Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-Stars

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal injured his right ankle during the first quarter of Friday night's game against the New York Knicks and won't return, according to the team.

Dec 15, 2023 8:54 PM Read more >

Young scores 38 points, Hawks beat Raptors 125-104 to end five-game losing streak

TORONTO (AP) — Trae Young had 38 points and 11 assists, Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 20 points and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a season-long five-game losing streak with a 125-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

Dec 15, 2023 8:49 PM Read more >

Wizards snap 6-game skid with a 137-123 victory over the Pacers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 31 points, Jordan Poole added 30 and Tyus Jones had his second career triple-double to help the Washington Wizards snap a six-game losing streak with a 137-123 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Dec 15, 2023 8:37 PM Read more >