Basketball

Philadelphia and San Antonio set for cross-conference matchup

San Antonio Spurs (1-1, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (0-2, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -13.5; over/under is 223.

Oct 22, 2022 12:03 AM Read more >

Morant leads Memphis against Dallas after 49-point performance

Memphis Grizzlies (2-0, second in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (0-1, 11th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -5; over/under is 220.

Oct 22, 2022 12:03 AM Read more >

Toronto takes on Miami for conference showdown

Toronto Raptors (1-1, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (0-2, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Saturday, 8 p.m.

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Lillard has 41 points Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 in overtime Friday night for their second straight victory to open the season. Anfernee Simons made a hook shot with 7.

Oct 21, 2022 11:57 PM Read more >

Nikola Jokic notches triple-double as Nuggets top Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nuggets coach Michael Malone so appreciates Nikola Jokic taking over a game and leading the way on both ends.

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Ja Morant scores 49 points in Grizzlies' win over Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) — Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Morant carried the team on a night Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones struggled.

Oct 21, 2022 11:10 PM Read more >

Jazz rally to beat Wolves 132-126 in OT reunion with Gobert

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rudy Gobert grabbed the pass from Karl-Anthony Towns in the paint and soared to a wide-open basket for what would've given Minnesota the tying dunk with 34 seconds left in overtime.

Oct 21, 2022 10:20 PM Read more >

Durant breaks late tie with 3, Nets top Raptors 109-105

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant broke a tie with a 3-pointer with 56 seconds left and had 27 points to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 109-105 on Friday night. Durant’s 3 gave Brooklyn a 105-102 lead. “It’s a game of runs.

Oct 21, 2022 9:52 PM Read more >

Ja Morant scores 49 points, Grizzlies beat Rockets 129-122

HOUSTON (AP) — Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Morant carried the team on a night Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones struggled.

Oct 21, 2022 9:42 PM Read more >

Beal's late bank shot gives Wizards 102-100 win over Chicago

WASHINGTON (AP) — In his first home game since signing a massive contract to stay in Washington, Bradley Beal was patient most of the night. At the end, however, it was pretty obvious who would have the ball.

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