Basketball

USA Basketball 3-on-3 teams clinch spots in Paris Olympics, making 4 golds possible

USA Basketball’s goal of winning four gold medals at next summer’s Paris Olympics is a step closer to reality. The U.S.

Nov 1, 2023 10:10 AM Read more >

With James Harden watching, Clippers take control in 3rd quarter to beat Magic 118-102

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 27 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Orlando Magic 118-102 on Tuesday night as future teammate James Harden watched from a suite.

Nov 1, 2023 1:22 AM Read more >

Keldon Johnson's late basket gives Spurs only lead of game, 115-114 win over Suns

PHOENIX (AP) — Keldon Johnson stripped Kevin Durant and made a contested layup with 1.2 seconds left to give the Spurs their only lead of the game and a 115-114 victory over the stunned Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Nov 1, 2023 1:21 AM Read more >

Lakers face the Clippers in conference action

Los Angeles Clippers (2-1, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (2-2, ninth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Lakers -2.5; over/under is 226.

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Cleveland takes on New York, seeks to stop 3-game slide

Cleveland Cavaliers (1-3, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (2-2, seventh in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Knicks -6.5; over/under is 210.

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Phoenix faces San Antonio in conference showdown

San Antonio Spurs (2-2, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (2-2, 10th in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Phoenix and San Antonio meet on Thursday.

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Johnson's late basket lifts Spurs to stunning 115-114 win over Suns

PHOENIX (AP) — Keldon Johnson stripped Kevin Durant and made a contested layup with 1.2 seconds left to give the Spurs their only lead of the game and a 115-114 victory over the stunned Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Nov 1, 2023 1:20 AM Read more >

Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson score 19 points apiece as the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 109-91

CLEVELAND (AP) — Julius Randle had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 19 points and the New York Knicks did not trail in the final three quarters of a 109-91 victory over the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Oct 31, 2023 10:34 PM Read more >

76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — James Harden publicly called his boss a liar and swore he would never again play for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Oct 31, 2023 10:32 PM Read more >

76ers Joel Embid fined $35K for obscene gestures during victory over Trail Blazers

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia's Joel Embiid has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for repeatedly making an obscene gesture during the 76ers’ victory against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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