Basketball

Jokic, Nuggets outlast Suns 128-125 in OT; Booker sidelined

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had another monster triple-double, Aaron Gordon threw down a pivotal dunk that stood up after a review in overtime and the Denver Nuggets rallied for a 128-125 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

Dec 26, 2022 1:01 AM Read more >

Sacramento hosts Denver following Jokic's 41-point showing

Denver Nuggets (21-11, first in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (17-14, sixth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m.

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Phoenix takes on Memphis on 3-game losing streak

Phoenix Suns (19-15, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (20-12, third in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m.

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Jokic stars as Nuggets top Suns in OT; Booker out again

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had another monster triple-double, Aaron Gordon threw down a pivotal dunk that stood up after a review in overtime and the Denver Nuggets rallied for a 128-125 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

Dec 26, 2022 12:16 AM Read more >

Embiid, Philadelphia set for matchup against Washington

Philadelphia 76ers (20-12, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (13-21, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers face the Washington Wizards.

Dec 26, 2022 12:04 AM Read more >

Los Angeles faces Orlando on 3-game road skid

Los Angeles Lakers (13-20, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (13-21, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits Orlando looking to stop its three-game road slide.

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Doncic and the Mavericks host the Knicks

New York Knicks (18-16, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (18-16, eighth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Luka Doncic leads Dallas into a matchup against New York.

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With Curry out, Poole scores 32 and Warriors beat Grizzlies

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole is far from a finished product, and the fourth-year guard showed both signs of brilliance and struggles controlling his emotions on the big Christmas Day basketball stage.

Dec 25, 2022 9:49 PM Read more >

Suns' Booker leaves early against Nuggets with groin injury

DENVER (AP) — Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker left with a groin injury early in the first quarter Sunday night against the Denver Nuggets. The All-NBA guard had two points in 4:20 after missing the previous three games because of groin soreness.

Dec 25, 2022 9:49 PM Read more >

Tatum nets 41, Celtics push back on Giannis, Bucks 139-118

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown knocked down his shots in the fourth quarter. And then he knocked down Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Dec 25, 2022 7:34 PM Read more >