Basketball

Phoenix takes on Detroit, looks for 7th straight home win

Detroit Pistons (8-45, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (32-22, fifth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Suns -13.5; over/under is 238.

Feb 14, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

Kevin Durant scores 28, Devin Booker adds 25, Suns outlast Kings 130-125

PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 28 points, Devin Booker added 25 and the Phoenix Suns outlasted the Sacramento Kings 130-125 on Tuesday night.

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LeBron, Davis lead surging Lakers past Pistons 125-111 for their 5th victory in 6 games

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 25 points and eight assists, Anthony Davis had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons 125-111 Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games.

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Edwards has 41 and the Timberwolves win the first of 2 against the Blazers 121-109

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anthony Edwards didn't think he could play against the Trail Blazers. Then he scored 41 points.

Feb 13, 2024 11:37 PM Read more >

NBA-leading Celtics extend winning streak to 5 games with a 118-110 win over the Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 41 points and 14 rebounds, and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics won their fifth straight game by beating the Brooklyn Nets 118-110 on Tuesday night in the opener of a home-and-home series.

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Jovic scores career-high 24, Adebayo gets triple-double as Heat beat Bucks 123-97 without Butler

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nikola Jovic kept on working and waiting for his chance even as he struggled to earn playing time over the last few weeks.

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Shaquille O'Neal's No. 32 jersey is the first to be retired by the Orlando Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Shaquille O'Neal was Orlando's first in lots of ways. First No. 1 overall draft pick. First player to make an All-Star team in a Magic uniform. First rookie of the year. First All-NBA selection.

Feb 13, 2024 9:17 PM Read more >

Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead Thunder past Magic 127-113

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Tatum scores 41 points, Celtics beat Nets 118-110 for 5th straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — Even though he tied a career high by scoring 31 points before halftime, Jayson Tatum wasn't tempted to chase a huge number. He's had big scoring nights before.

Feb 13, 2024 9:12 PM Read more >

Warriors' Draymond Green calls Suns' Jusuf Nurkic 'softy' as players continue feud on social media

PHOENIX (AP) — Golden State forward Draymond Green and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic continued their feud on social media Tuesday, with Green calling Nurkic a “300-pound softy” three nights after the Warriors beat the Suns on Stephen Curry's last-

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