NBA: Officials made correct calls in Warriors-Rockets game
Coach Steve Kerr’s blistering criticism of a foul call that went against his Golden State Warriors in the final 11 seconds of their loss to the host Houston Rockets was…
Domantas Sabonis, Kings hold off Pelicans
Domantas Sabonis had 32 points and 20 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the visiting Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans…
Suns F Kevin Durant (ankle) to return against Jazz
Suns star forward Kevin Durant is slated to return from a three-game absence when Phoenix visits the Utah Jazz on Friday.Durant sprained his left ankle against the San Antonio Spurs…
Heat knock off Raptors for fourth straight win
Bam Adebayo scored 21 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds, leading the host Miami Heat to a 114-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.Raptors star RJ Barrett…
Payton Pritchard leads short-handed Celtics past Pistons
Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points and deliver 10 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-99 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons on…
Rudy Gobert sets screens, and the stage, as Wolves host Lakers
The Minnesota Timberwolves knew that Rudy Gobert would be a difference maker on defense when he joined the team two-plus seasons ago.Gobert’s statistics on offense don’t jump off the page,…
Back improving, Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs vs. Blazers
Going four days without a game has been very much to Victor Wembanyama’s liking.The 7-foot-3 star has been able to get some rest for his ailing back and he expects…
Suns may get Kevin Durant back vs. up-and-down Jazz
The Utah Jazz will be back in action on Friday night in Salt Lake City when they host the Phoenix Suns, but good luck guessing what will happen on the…
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets hope third time is charm vs. Clippers
After their most productive day in a non-overtime game this season, the Denver Nuggets are out to earn consecutive victories for the first time in a month when they play…
Hornets, Bulls come off four-day break seeking a turnaround
The Chicago Bulls conclude a three-game homestand on Friday when they host Eastern Conference counterpart Charlotte Hornets, with both returning to action after lengthy breaks.Both Charlotte and Chicago last played…
Riding hot stretch, Grizzlies out to avenge losses to Nets
The surging Memphis Grizzlies are a far different team than the one that lost twice to the Brooklyn Nets in the first two weeks of the season.Winners of nine of…
Rested, healthier Sixers take on reeling Pacers
Over the last few weeks, the Philadelphia 76ers have gotten two things they desperately needed — wins and rest.The improving Sixers hope to author another strong performance Friday when they…
Cavaliers plan to regroup vs. NBA-worst Wizards
The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at home rather than spending a weekend in Las Vegas when they begin the post-NBA Cup portion of their schedule Friday night against the Washington…
Lakers not expecting LeBron James to play Friday
Taking an eight-day break to rest his sore left foot is the apparent plan for LeBron James with a return to the Lakers this weekend.ESPN reported James, who turns 40…
Rockets grab late lead vs. Warriors, reach NBA Cup semifinal
Jalen Green sank two free throws with 3.5 seconds left to help the Houston Rockets pull out a 91-90 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Wednesday in an…
High-scoring Kings, hot from long range, face skidding Pelicans
The Sacramento Kings have averaged 140.5 points in their past two games and 127.2 points over their past five games.The New Orleans Pelicans have allowed an average of 122 points…