Basketball

Chicago hosts Denver, aims to end home slide

Denver Nuggets (28-17, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (19-27, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago looks to break its five-game home slide with a victory against Denver.

Jan 26, 2025 12:03 AM Read more >

Celtics defeat Mavericks 122-107 in NBA Finals rematch, Tatum scores 24

DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.

Jan 25, 2025 11:21 PM Read more >

Suns playing better basketball with former starter Jusuf Nurkic buried deep on the bench

PHOENIX (AP) — Things are looking up for the Phoenix Suns on the basketball court these days. The same can't be said for Jusuf Nurkic. The struggling Nurkic has gone from the starting center to a benchwarmer in the space of about a month.

Jan 25, 2025 11:15 PM Read more >

Harden scores 40 points to lead Clippers over Bucks 127-117, snapping Milwaukee's 5-game win streak

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 on Saturday night.

Jan 25, 2025 11:14 PM Read more >

Jaren Jackson scores 28, Zach Edey adds 19 and Grizzlies win 6th straight, 125-103 over Jazz

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, Zach Edey added 19 points and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight by beating the Utah Jazz 125-103 on Saturday night.

Jan 25, 2025 9:46 PM Read more >

Durant scores 29 points as the Suns hand the Wizards their 13th straight loss, 119-109

PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Nick Richards added 20 points along with a career-high 19 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns held off the Washington Wizards 119-109 on Saturday night. The Suns have won eight of 11.

Jan 25, 2025 9:29 PM Read more >

Davis, James lead Lakers to 118-108 victory over Warriors as Curry goes scoreless in second half

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthony Davis had 36 points and 13 rebounds, LeBron James added 25 points and 12 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-108 on Saturday night. Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors with 20 points.

Jan 25, 2025 9:14 PM Read more >

Thompson has triple-double as Rockets beat East-leading Cavaliers for second time in week, 135-131

CLEVELAND (AP) — Amen Thompson had his second career triple-double, Alperin Sengun and Jalen Green scored 26 points apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 135-131 on Saturday night.

Jan 25, 2025 8:55 PM Read more >

Tyrese Maxey has 31 points and 9 assists in the 76ers' 109-97 victory over the Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.

Jan 25, 2025 8:51 PM Read more >

Wagner, Banchero score 32 points each in Magic's 121-113 win over Pistons

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 25 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, Paolo Banchero had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 121-113 on Saturday night.

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