Basketball

Doc Rivers was lured back to coaching by the chance to compete for an NBA title with the Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers was coaching the first NBA game that Giannis Antetokounmpo remembers seeing on television. “We had this old TV,” Antetokounmpo recalled Saturday night. “I had to hit it on the side.

Jan 27, 2024 10:28 PM Read more >

LeBron James has triple-double and hits winning free throws, Lakers beat Warriors in double overtime

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James made two free throws with 1.

Jan 27, 2024 10:24 PM Read more >

Vassell, Wembanyama key rally as Spurs overcome Edwards' big game to edge Timberwolves, 113-112

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A wild night in San Antonio got even wilder as the Spurs upended the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jan 27, 2024 10:07 PM Read more >

Antetokounmpo leads balanced attack as Bucks trounce Pelicans 141-117

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers will take over a Milwaukee Bucks team that's coming off one of its most dominant performances of the season.

Jan 27, 2024 9:57 PM Read more >

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finalizing contract extension, source tells AP

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is about to celebrate his 10th anniversary in office. It will not be his last.

Jan 27, 2024 9:16 PM Read more >

Markkanen scores 33, Jazz build 36-point lead in 134-122 victory over Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 33 points and 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the Charlotte Hornets 134-122 on Saturday night for their 11th victory in 15 games.

Jan 27, 2024 8:43 PM Read more >

Clippers win their 5th straight, 115-96 over Celtics. It was just Boston's 2nd home loss

BOSTON (AP) — The Clippers were embarrassed on their home court the first time they faced the Celtics. Los Angeles returned the favor during its visit to Boston.

Jan 27, 2024 8:36 PM Read more >

Cam Thomas scores 37 points, Nets hold off Rockets 106-104

NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Thomas scored 37 points and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Houston Rockets 106-104 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Jan 27, 2024 8:17 PM Read more >

Jokic, Nuggets fend off gritty 76ers 111-105 as Embiid sits out for 4th consecutive time in Denver

DENVER (AP) — This matinee was no marquee, not with one of its co-stars missing again.

Jan 27, 2024 7:59 PM Read more >

Brunson scores 32 points, Knicks win 6th straight and send Heat to 6th loss in a row, 125-109

NEW YORK (AP) — Rolling since they got OG Anunoby, the New York Knicks might have to keep it up without Julius Randle.

Jan 27, 2024 5:04 PM Read more >