Tag: Men’s basketball
NBA fines Spurs for violating resting rules in game they won
<p>NEW YORK — The NBA fined the San Antonio Spurs $25,000 on Sunday for violating the league's player resting policy — in a game...
Kevin Durant leaves Nets’ game in Miami with thigh injury
<p>MIAMI — Brooklyn's Kevin Durant was forced to leave the Nets' game in Miami on Sunday early in the first quarter with a left...
Bulls beat Cavs 106-96 to snap five-game skid
CHICAGO — Nikola Vucevic scored 25 points, Lauri Markkanen added 16 off the bench and the Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-96 on...
Knicks rally late, top Pelicans in OT for 6th win in row
<p>NEW YORK — Julius Randle had 33 points and 10 assists, Derrick Rose made huge plays all over the court to spark New York's...
Westbrook’s triple-double, Beal’s 37 lead Wiz over Pistons
WASHINGTON — Russell Westbrook had his 25th triple-double of the season, Bradley Beal scored 37 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Detroit Pistons...
Bam! Adebayo’s jumper lifts Heat past Nets, 109-107
<p>MIAMI — Bam Adebayo’s 13-foot jumper rattled in as time expired, and the Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 109-107 on Sunday to snap...
Tatum (44) bests Curry (47), Celtics beat Warriors 119-114
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 44 points to win a shootout with Stephen Curry, who had 47, and Kemba Walker made a 3-pointer with...
Grizzlies top Bucks 128-115 as they start fast on long trip
MILWAUKEE — Grayson Allen shot 7 of 10 from 3-point range and scored 26 points to lead six Grizzlies in double figures as Memphis...
Spurs win 111-85, stop Suns’ 10-game home winning streak
PHOENIX — Rudy Gay scored 19 points, Drew Eubanks added 13 points and 13 rebounds in his first start of the season and the...
AP Sportlight
April 19
1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston...