Basketball

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics have won plenty of games this season by overpowering teams with their offense. They reminded the Pacers they are just as elite on the defensive end.

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks knew the Los Angeles Lakers would be a bit weary after playing 24 hours earlier in Houston.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson believed the New York Knicks were headed in the right direction when the calendar turned to 2024. He didn't realize they would start it with one of the best months in franchise history.

Stephen Curry is headed back to NBA All-Star weekend. Sabrina Ionescu will be waiting for him. The shootout that both of them wanted is officially a reality, the NBA announced Tuesday. “Stephen vs.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard said his return to Portland for the first time since leaving the Trail Blazers after 11 seasons comes with "a lot of love” for both the team and the community.

ATLANTA (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis missed just his third game of the season, sitting out the second game in a back-to-back against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old Davis, averaging 24.9 points and 12.

Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin displayed growth that was welcomed by Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle last week. With all-star guard Tyrese Haliburton injured and unable to run the Pacers' NBA-leading offence, Nembhard of Aurora, Ont.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Indiana State Police arrested two-time NBA champion Rajon Rondo on Sunday in southern Indiana on misdemeanor gun and drug charges, police said.

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant isn't sure what to expect when he returns to Brooklyn. Fans could cheer him, focusing on the excitement that Durant delivered as one of the best players ever to wear a Nets uniform.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams is expected to miss at least two more weeks with an injured left foot. Williams’ foot issue prevented him from playing Sunday in a 104-96 victory at Portland.