Another setback for Joel Embiid as 76ers visit hot Pacers
Around the midway point of the season, the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers are clearly trending in opposite directions.The Pacers eye their eighth win in nine games Saturday in Indianapolis…
Suns ready to unleash new look in test vs. Pistons
The Phoenix Suns’ newest addition could make his team debut on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday afternoon.Center Nick Richards, acquired in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets…
Sixers C Joel Embiid (knee) out another 7-10 days
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be sidelined at least another seven to 10 days with swelling in his left knee, the team announced Friday.The former league MVP missed the…
Thunder look to keep pressure on vs. Mavericks
The Oklahoma City Thunder put forth a supreme effort on the front end of a back-to-back set, and they will look to play just as well on the second side…
Hoping to get past tumult, Lakers host hurting Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers insist they are getting their bearings again, and their next chance to show it comes with Friday’s visit from the Brooklyn Nets.Not only are the Lakers…
NBA roundup: Thunder clobber Cavs in battle of NBAâs best
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 134-114 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday in a matchup between the two teams with…
In wild finish, Kings hold on to defeat Rockets
DeMar DeRozan gave Sacramento the lead for good with 2:20 remaining, De’Aaron Fox made five free throws amid two controversial calls in the final 33 seconds, and the host Kings…
Clippers claim another easy win, blasting Blazers
Norman Powell scored 23 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers complete a perfect back-to-back set with a convincing 118-89 win over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.James…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder romp over Cavaliers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 134-114 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.The game was a marquee matchup between the two…
Devin Booker (37 points) pushes Suns past Wizards
Devin Booker scored 37 points and Washington, D.C., native Kevin Durant added 23, fueling the visiting Phoenix Suns to a 130-123 wire-to-wire victory over the reeling Wizards on Thursday.Booker scored…
Pacers turn back Pistons’ comeback attempt
Myles Turner poured in 28 points and the visiting Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-100 on Thursday night.Pascal Siakam contributed 26 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals,…
Grizzlies, Spurs make quick return for sequel in mini-series
The Memphis Grizzlies will look to sweep a mini-series from the San Antonio Spurs when the teams meet on Friday in the second of two games in three nights in…
Pelicans, Jazz trending up despite occupying West’s basement
The New Orleans Pelicans have the worst record in the NBA’s Western Conference, but they’re in the midst of their best stretch of the season.They have won three of their…
Bucks, Raptors clash following lopsided wins
Two teams coming in off big wins match up on Friday night as the Milwaukee Bucks welcome the visiting Toronto Raptors.This is Game 3 of a four-game homestand for the…
Nuggets, Heat await word on stars’ status ahead of matchup
Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic entered Thursday second in the NBA in assists (9.9 per game), third in scoring (30.6) and third in rebounds (13.2), but he may sit…
Struggling Bulls aim to ‘take a stand’ vs. Hornets
A five-game homestand that started with promise has sputtered for the Chicago Bulls.Aiming to salvage Friday’s finale against the Charlotte Hornets and snap a three-game losing streak, the Bulls will…