Category: NBA

Reaves Gets Career-High 35, Pushes Lakers Past Magic 111–105

LOS ANGELES—Austin Reaves scored a career-high 35 points, D’Angelo Russell added 18 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on for a 111–105 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night, March 19. Anthony Davis had 15 points and 11 rebounds on another rough shooting night, but Reaves carried the Lakers to victory with 13…


Paul George Scores 29 and Clippers Down Blazers 111–102

PORTLAND, Ore.—Paul George had 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 117–102 victory on Sunday night, March 19. Kawhi Leonard added 24 for the Clippers as they fight for home-court advantage in the playoffs. Los Angeles was sitting at fifth in the Western Conference…


Clippers Beat Warriors 134–126 Despite 50 Points From Curry

LOS ANGELES—Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points, Paul George had 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Stephen Curry’s 50-point night to beat the Golden State Warriors 134–126 on Wednesday night, March 15. The Clippers (37-33) have won four straight to move into fifth place in the Western Conference. The defending NBA champion Warriors (36–34) are…


Davis, Lakers Lead by 35 at Half, Beat Pelicans 123–108

NEW ORLEANS—Anthony Davis’ dominance inside and Malik Beasley’s blazing start from behind the 3-point arc all but put away the Pelicans before halftime in a game that could prove pivotal in the Western Conference playoff picture. Davis had 35 points and 17 rebounds, Beasley hit seven 3-pointers in just the first half, and the Los…


Bally Sports Owner Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. The move came after it missed a $140 million interest payment last month. Diamond owns 19 networks under the Bally Sports banner. Those networks have the rights to 42 professional teams—14 baseball, 16 NBA, and 12 NHL….


Felton Spencer, Former Louisville Star and NBA Veteran, Dies at 55

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Felton Spencer, who set Louisville single-season and career records in field goal percentage before playing 12 years in the NBA, has died. He was 55. Spencer’s sister, Tammy Pollock, posted about his death on Twitter Sunday afternoon and the school confirmed information with the family. No cause of death was given. Louisville wrote on…


Randle, Knicks Hold Off Lakers 112–108 to Snap 3-game Skid

LOS ANGELES—Julius Randle scored 33 points in a bounce-back performance, RJ Barrett got 20 of his 30 in the second half, and the New York Knicks snapped their three-game losing streak with a 112–108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Immanuel Quickley had 15 points as the Knicks survived a ferocious late…


Leonard Scores 38, Leads Clippers to 106–95 Win Over Knicks

LOS ANGELES—Kawhi Leonard scored 38 points and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 106–95 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday, March 11. Paul George added 22 points for the Clippers, who have won their last three games after dropping five straight. “It feels good to be on…


Lakers Rally Past Raptors for 7th Win in 9 Games

D’Angelo Russell returned from a six-game absence to score 28 points and Dennis Schroder added 23 as the Los Angeles Lakers continued to find success without LeBron James, earning a 122–112 victory Friday, March 10, over the visiting Toronto Raptors. Austin Reaves scored 18 points while Jarred Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura added 16 each as…


Former NBA Star Shawn Kemp Arrested in Drive-By Shooting

TACOMA, Wash.—Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Tacoma, Washington, and was set to appear in court Thursday. Online jail records show Kemp was booked for investigation of felony drive-by shooting shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday. Pierce County Superior Court records showed that Kemp, 53, was scheduled to…