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Wembanyama Tracker: 2 more wins, plus a World Cup berth

Wembanyama Tracker: 2 more wins, plus a World Cup berth

A periodic look at how the season is going for top NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama — the 7-foot-3, 18-year-old presumed No.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sits out with illness vs Lakers

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sits out with illness vs Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich sat out San Antonio's game against the Los Angeles Lakers after falling ill shortly before tipoff Sunday night.
Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Spurs for 3rd straight win

Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Spurs for 3rd straight win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 30 points and 18 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-92 Sunday night to win three straight games for the first time since the first week of January.
Sacramento beats Detroit 137-129, runs win streak to 6 games

Sacramento beats Detroit 137-129, runs win streak to 6 games

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 33 points and seven assists and the Sacramento Kings extended their winning streak to six games with a 137-129 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
Irving rejoins Nets, seeks to keep focus on basketball

Irving rejoins Nets, seeks to keep focus on basketball

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving apologized Sunday morning to anyone who felt threatened or hurt when he posted a link to a documentary with antisemitic material, clearing the way to finally play again for the Brooklyn Nets.
Rare buzzer-beater helps outmanned Nuggets beat Mavs 98-97

Rare buzzer-beater helps outmanned Nuggets beat Mavs 98-97

DALLAS (AP) — Denver coach Michael Malone was looking for any kind of help on a two-game swing through Dallas with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and two other starters missing.
Thompson nets 10 3s, has 41 points in Warriors' 1st road win

Thompson nets 10 3s, has 41 points in Warriors' 1st road win

HOUSTON (AP) — Klay Thompson scored a season-high 41 points and Steph Curry added 33 as the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 127-120 on Sunday night for their first road win.
Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat Grizzlies

Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat Grizzlies

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving was playing again. Ben Simmons was playing like an All-Star again. The Brooklyn Nets, who rarely get to enjoy normalcy for too long, could savor a night Sunday when things actually looked like they drew them up.
Garland scores 25, Osman 20 as Cavaliers blast Heat 113-87

Garland scores 25, Osman 20 as Cavaliers blast Heat 113-87

CLEVELAND (AP) — The smiles, jokes and laughter returned to Cleveland's locker room following Sunday night's win. A blowout brought a needed breather to these young Cavs.
Kuzma scores 28 points, Wizards beat Hornets; Beal limps off

Kuzma scores 28 points, Wizards beat Hornets; Beal limps off

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and the Washington Wizards, after watching star Bradley Beal limp off in the last minute, beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-102 on Sunday night.
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