Basketball

Doncic scores 49 and hits a late right-handed 3-point heave as the Mavericks beat the Nets 125-120

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 49 points and had a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 26.3 seconds remaining on a right-handed heave that banked in as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-120 on Friday night in their home opener.

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White scores 28, Celtics outlast Heat 119-111 in rematch of Eastern Conference finals

BOSTON (AP) — So much has changed for the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics since their seven-game slugfest in the playoffs last season. It hasn’t taken an ounce out of the rivalry’s intensity.

Oct 27, 2023 10:31 PM Read more >

Rookie Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rally Thunder to stunning 108-105 win over Cavaliers

CLEVELAND (AP) — Just two games into his NBA career and Chet Holmgren already looks special.

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Brunson sinks 8 3s, scores 31 points as Knicks hold off Hunter, Hawks 126-120

ATLANTA (AP) — A strong supporting cast helped set up Jalen Brunson for the best 3-point shooting game of his career.

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Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray lead Denver past Memphis 108-104

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, Jamal Murray also had 22 points and the Denver Nuggets thwarted a fourth-quarter rally to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 108-104 on Friday night.

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Alec Burks scores 24, more physical Pistons outlast Hornets 111-99 for 1st victory of the season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alec Burks scored 24 points, Jalen Duren dominated the paint with 14 points and 17 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-99 on Friday night for their first win of the season.

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Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons to miss 4-to-6 weeks with right thumb injury

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons will miss four-to-six weeks with a thumb injury.

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Cavaliers missing All-Stars Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen for opener against OKC with injuries

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are without All-Stars Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen for their home opener on Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of injuries.

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Next NBA media rights deal already subject of speculation before negotiations even start

The NBA will have its own version of March Madness this season. It won't take place on the court or feature a matchup between LeBron James and Joel Embiid.

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Barnes, Raptors look to build on early showing of defensive potential

TORONTO — While it's still early in the season, Scottie Barnes has displayed the potential that led to Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic's proclamation before the year began.

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