Tag: National Basketball Association
Warriors rally for second straight night, beat Suns 122-116
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — Jordan Poole hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:43 left, Andrew Wiggins scored the next time down and finished with 38 points,...
Heat clinch playoff spot with 129-121 victory over Celtics
BOSTON — Tyler Herro scored 24 points and the Miami Heat clinched a playoff spot and locked the Boston Celtics into the play-in tournament...
Arkansas hires Keith Smart as assistant men’s hoops coach
<p>FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas hired former NBA coach and Indiana University basketball star Keith Smart as an assistant coach on Wednesday.</p>
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Durant scores 21, Nets beat Bulls 115-107
CHICAGO — Kevin Durant had 21 points and eight assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 115-107 on Tuesday night despite Zach...
Harden could return for Nets on Wednesday against Spurs
<p>NEW YORK — James Harden could return for the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night after missing more than a month with a strained right...
Antetokounmpo lifts Bucks past Magic, 114-102
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points and the Milwaukee Bucks kept up their chase of the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference...
Lillard, Blazers score 50 in first, blast Rockets 140-129
<p>PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard had 34 points and nine rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers raced to a 140-129 victory over the Houston...
Analysis: Thankfully, hectic final days await in the NBA
<p>This didn't happen last year.</p>
<p>There was no frantic final few...
Grizzlies beat Pelicans 115-110, secure play-in spot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dillon Brooks scored 23 points, Jonas Valanciunas had 20 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks, and the Memphis Grizzlies secured a...
Spurs’ record-setting 1st half ends Bucks’ streak, 146-125
SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan had 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs set a franchise record for points in the first half while...