Tag: NBA Eastern Conference
Durant’s perfect return fuels Nets’ 139-111 rout of Pelicans
<p>NEW YORK — Kevin Durant returned from a 23-game absence to spark Brooklyn's most explosive half of the season, finishing with 17 points and...
Brown scores 32, Celtics hold on for 101-99 win over Knicks
<p>BOSTON — Jaylen Brown had 32 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the New York...
McDaniels has career-high 21 points, Hornets beat Thunder
<p>OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen McDaniels had a career-high 21 points in his second career start to help the Charlotte Hornets beat the Oklahoma City...
Former Pistons physician Benjamin Paolucci dies at age 84
DETROIT — Dr. Benjamin Paolucci, a longtime team physician for the Detroit Pistons who was with the franchise for each of its three NBA...
Allen has 30 to help streaking Grizzlies beat Hawks, 131-113
<p>ATLANTA — Grayson Allen scored 17 of his season-high 30 points in a dominant third quarter, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 131-113 win...
Pistons sign Cook after two 10-day deals
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons signed forward Tyler Cook to a multi-year contract.
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Van Vleet, Bembry, Horton-Tucker suspended for fighting
<p>NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors guards DeAndre’ Bembry and Fred Van Vleet and Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker were suspended one game without...
Beal, Westbrook lead Wizards past Magic 131-116
ORLANDO, Fla. — Bradley Beal returned from a five-game absence and scored 26 points, Russell Westbrook had his 20th triple-double of the season and...
Speedy Claxton promoted to head coach at alma mater Hofstra
<p>HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Speedy Claxton is taking over as basketball coach at Hofstra, where he starred as a point guard in the late 1990s...
Holiday brothers lead Pacers past Timberwolves
INDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Holiday scored 22 points, brother Justin Holiday had 21 and the short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 141-137 on Wednesday...