Basketball

Durant has 33 points to lead Nets past Pelicans, 108-102

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving combined to miss 32 shots and didn't let it bother them one bit.

Jan 6, 2023 8:33 PM Read more >

Jones helps Spurs overcome injuries, Pistons to end skid

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tre Jones had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame injuries to their two leading scorers to beat the Detroit Pistons 121-109 on Friday night, snapping a three-game skid.

Jan 6, 2023 8:19 PM Read more >

Crooked rim redux: Another Nuggets delay due to bent rim

DENVER (AP) — For the second time this week, a Denver Nuggets game was delayed because of a crooked rim.

Jan 6, 2023 8:18 PM Read more >

Knicks get 1st win in Canada since '15, beat Raptors 112-108

TORONTO (AP) — Julius Randle had 32 points and 11 rebounds, Mitchell Robinson had 10 points and 18 rebounds before fouling out and the New York Knicks won their fourth straight game, beating the Toronto Raptors 112-108 on Friday night.

Jan 6, 2023 8:16 PM Read more >

Turner, Haliburton leads Pacers past Trail Blazers 108-99

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton cranked up the offense during Friday night's final stretch. Everyone else embraced doing the dirty work on defense. Together, it was an unbeatable combination.

Jan 6, 2023 7:49 PM Read more >

LaVine hits 11 3s, scores 41 points in Bulls' win over 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach LaVine made 11 of 13 3-pointers and scored 41 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Philadelphia 126-112 on Friday night to end the 76ers’ home winning streak at 11.

Jan 6, 2023 7:44 PM Read more >

Paul George, Kawhi Leonard sit out for Clippers in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Paul George and Kawhi Leonard sat out the Los Angeles Clippers' game Friday night in Minnesota to manage their health following a loss Thursday in Denver.

Jan 6, 2023 5:27 PM Read more >

Mavs waive Walker, could take longer look at rookie Hardy

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks waived veteran guard Kemba Walker on Friday, moving on before his guaranteed salary kicked in and possibly creating more chances for rookie Jaden Hardy.

Jan 6, 2023 9:24 AM Read more >

Higgins leads Saint Francis (BKN) against Merrimack after 21-point game

Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (6-8, 0-2 NEC) at Merrimack Warriors (3-14, 1-2 NEC) North Andover, Massachusetts; Saturday, 3 p.m.

Jan 5, 2023 11:49 PM Read more >

Denver puts home win streak on the line against Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers (25-14, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (25-13, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nuggets -7.5; over/under is 228.

Jan 5, 2023 11:03 PM Read more >