Basketball

Golden State visits Houston, aims to end road slide

Golden State Warriors (14-9, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (16-8, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -2.5; over/under is 221.

Dec 10, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

Towns has 24 points and 15 rebounds as Knicks beat Raptors 113-108 for fifth win in six games

TORONTO (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns returned from a one-game absence with 24 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 20 points and 11 assists and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-108 on Monday night for their fifth win in s

Dec 9, 2024 9:56 PM Read more >

Scottie Barnes re-added to Raptors' injury woes in 113-108 loss to Knicks

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors' injury woes never seem to end.

Dec 9, 2024 9:41 PM Read more >

Raptors F Scottie Barnes leaves game against Knicks because of sprained right ankle

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto forward Scottie Barnes left the Raptors' game against the New York Knicks on Monday night midway through the third quarter because of a sprained right ankle.

Dec 9, 2024 8:37 PM Read more >

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards fined $25,000

NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $25,000 for using profane language during a media interview, the NBA announced Monday. Edwards' comments came after the Timberwolves’ 107-90 win at Golden State on Dec. 6.

Dec 9, 2024 10:10 AM Read more >

Mavericks play the Thunder, aim for 8th straight win

Dallas Mavericks (16-8, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (18-5, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -5; over/under is 226.

Dec 9, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

Wagner and the Magic take on conference foe Milwaukee

Orlando Magic (17-9, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (12-11, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Dec 9, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James sat out the Los Angeles Lakers' 107-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday due to left foot soreness, the NBA career scoring leader's first missed game of the season.

Dec 8, 2024 11:13 PM Read more >

Embiid scores 31 in his return, Maxey has his first triple-double, Sixers beat Bulls 108-100

CHICAGO (AP) — Joel Embiid had 31 points and 12 rebounds in his return, Tyrese Maxey got his first career triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 108-100 on Sunday.

Dec 8, 2024 10:32 PM Read more >

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 on Sunday night without LeBron James.

Dec 8, 2024 10:20 PM Read more >