Basketball

Joel Embiid sets franchise record with 70 points in 76ers' win over Wembanyama, Spurs

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid put on a performance for the ages — and thought it could've been even better.

Jan 22, 2024 9:43 PM Read more >

Jaren Jackson Jr. leads hurting Grizzlies past Raptors 108-100

TORONTO — There has been so much turnover on the Toronto Raptors roster that even some of their newer players feel like they're veterans. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points to lead the injury-depleted Memphis Grizzlies past Toronto 108-100 on Monday.

Jan 22, 2024 9:21 PM Read more >

Sam Merrill scores 26, Cavs ease past Magic 126-99 for 8th straight win

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Sam Merrill helped the Cleveland Cavaliers close out their eighth straight win in the first 15 minutes Monday night.

Jan 22, 2024 9:05 PM Read more >

Jaren Jackson Jr. has 27 points, career-high six steals as Grizzlies beat Raptors 108-100

TORONTO (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr.

Jan 22, 2024 8:42 PM Read more >

Antetokounmpo's triple-double helps Bucks pull away late for 122-113 win over Pistons

DETROIT (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double and Khris Middleton added 26 points as the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away late and beat the Detroit Pistons 122-113 on Monday night.

Jan 22, 2024 8:29 PM Read more >

Karl-Anthony Towns scores 62 points, 44 in the first half to set Timberwolves records

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 62 points, 44 of them coming in the first half Monday night to set a pair of a franchise records for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jan 22, 2024 8:26 PM Read more >

Cavs rookie Emoni Bates suspended 2 games in NBA G League for actions following weekend game

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers rookie forward Emoni Bates was suspended two games without pay by the NBA G League on Monday for going into the stands following his game with the Cleveland Charge over the weekend.

Jan 22, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Durant leads Phoenix against Chicago after 40-point game

Chicago Bulls (21-23, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (24-18, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Monday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Suns -5.

Jan 22, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

Jokic leads Denver against Indiana after 42-point game

Denver Nuggets (30-14, third in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (24-19, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Jan 22, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

Dallas takes on Boston in out-of-conference matchup

Boston Celtics (33-10, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (24-18, sixth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -3; over/under is 239.

Jan 22, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >