Julius Randle helps Timberwolves top Magic for 3rd straight win
Julius Randle collected 23 points and 10 rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 21 points, lifting the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-89 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday.Edwards had…
76ers rookie G Jared McCain (knee) done for season
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain will miss the rest of his rookie season to recover from knee surgery, the team announced Thursday.McCain underwent surgery on Dec. 17 to repair a…
Warriors hold off Pistons’ comeback attempt
Buddy Hield scored 19 points to help lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-104 win over the host Detroit Pistons on Thursday.Stephen Curry had 17 points, 10 rebounds and…
Cavs rally past Raptors for 12th consecutive win
Darius Garland scored 40 points on 14-of-24 shooting, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly avoid an upset with a 132-126 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.The Cavaliers, who trailed…
Injury-riddled Nets start road trip at Nuggets
Every NBA team deals with injuries throughout the 82-game regular season, and the Brooklyn Nets are no different. But they are battling more than their fair share right now.Brooklyn had…
Bulls bid to avenge recent loss to Wizards
The Chicago Bulls will open a run of five consecutive home games starting Friday against the Washington Wizards, intent on reigniting a recent run of success that vaulted them into…
Knicks, Thunder set for Round 2 of potential Finals preview
The New York Knicks didn’t have to wait long to remember what life was like with Karl-Anthony Towns back in the lineup.The Oklahoma City Thunder won’t have to wait any…
Surging Kings out to cement identity vs. Celtics
The surging Sacramento Kings will attempt to extend their winning streak to six games Friday when they begin a three-game road trip with a matchup against the Boston Celtics.The Kings…
Short-handed 76ers gear up for last-place Pelicans
The Philadelphia 76ers will look to follow a tight victory over the Eastern Conference-worst Washington Wizards with another against the Western Conference-worst New Orleans Pelicans at home Friday.The Sixers squandered…
Winter weather alters start time for Blazers-Mavericks game
The Dallas Mavericks moved up their start time for Thursday’s home game against the Portland Trail Blazers one hour to 6:30 p.m. CT because of “inclement weather.”The Dallas area is…
Hornets-Lakers game postponed due to Los Angeles wildfires
The NBA postponed Thursday’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and host Lakers because of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.A new date for the game at Cryto.com Arena will…
Quentin Grimes, Mavericks look to take down Trail Blazers
Life without star guard Luka Doncic likely would be a lot harder for the Dallas Mavericks if it weren’t for Quentin Grimes.Grimes has stepped up over the past seven games…
Fresh off statement win, Cavs bid to avoid letdown vs. Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to extend their league-high winning streak to 12 games on Thursday night when they host the Toronto Raptors.The Cavaliers took possession of the league’s longest…
Struggling Warriors look to get in gear vs. streaking Pistons
The Golden State Warriors are playing like a lottery team, and it’s taking a toll on their best player.Following a 12-3 start, the Warriors have dropped to .500 as they…
NBA roundup: Cavs prevail in showdown with Thunder
Jarrett Allen collected 25 points and 11 rebounds to lift the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a 129-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday in a battle of the…
Heat look to build momentum during visit to Utah
While the Utah Jazz fell victim to a buzzer-beating half-court shot on Tuesday, the Miami Heat were earning a much-needed road win the same night.The Heat next visit the Jazz…