Category: NBA

Pacers Roll Past Lakers in 4th Quarter for Skid-Stopping Win

LOS ANGELES—Caris LeVert scored a franchise-record 22 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Malcolm Brogdon added 19 and the Indiana Pacers increased the pressure on Lakers coach Frank Vogel with a 111-104 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Domantas Sabonis had 20 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in his 17th career…


Nuggets’ Jokic Scores 49 in Rally to Beat Clippers in OT 130–128

The Denver Nuggets (23–20) came from 12 points down at halftime to beat the visiting Los Angeles Clippers (22–24) in overtime, 130–128, on Wednesday night. Denver coach Michael Malone said at the press conference following the game, “That was an incredible game. It really was, exciting, big plays on both ends. It was like a…


Timberwolves Recover to Edge out Knicks 112–110

The Minnesota Timberwolves gave up a 12-point lead to rally late and edge out the home New York Knicks 112–110 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. The Timberwolves have won six of the last eight games and are 18–11 when the trio of Karl-Anthony Townes, Anthony Edwards, and D’Angelo Russell are together. They forced 18…


NBA Roundup: Devin Booker Scores 48 as Suns Top Spurs

Devin Booker poured in a season-high 48 points and the Phoenix Suns were at their best in the final nine minutes while pulling away for a 121–107 win over the host San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Phoenix has won four straight games, all on the road, to improve on the league’s best record away from…


Batum Scores Season-High 32, Clippers Beat Pacers 139–133

LOS ANGELES—Nicolas Batum scored all of his season-high 32 points in the second half, Reggie Jackson added 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Indiana Pacers 139-133 on Monday in a matchup of sub-.500 teams. Marcus Morris had 21 points for the Clippers, who snapped a two-game skid with their highest-scoring game of…


LeBron Scores 25 as Lakers End Three-Game Skid, Beat Jazz

LOS ANGELES—LeBron James scored 25 points and Stanley Johnson had 10 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-95 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Russell Westbrook added 15 points and the Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak, rebounding after an ugly 37-point loss…


Nets’ Irving Says He Won’t Reconsider COVID-19 Vaccine Despite Durant Injury

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving on Monday reasserted that he won’t reconsider taking the COVID-19 vaccine despite his teammate Kevin Durant’s knee injury that is expected to sideline him for weeks. Although getting vaccinated would make the seven-time All-Star point guard eligible to play in all Brooklyn Nets’ games, Irving said he won’t be swayed,…


Towns Carries Timberwolves Past Curry-Less Warriors, 119-99

MINNEAPOLIS—Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 119-99 victory over the worn-out Golden State Warriors, who played without Steph Curry and Draymond Green on Sunday night. Jaylen Nowell scored 17 points and Malik Beasley added in 16 with five second-half 3-pointers on an especially productive night for…


Christian Wood Hits 20th Double-Double as Rockets Top Kings

Christian Wood posted his 20th double-double of the season and Eric Gordon converted a teammate’s timely offensive rebound into a basket in the waning moments as the Houston Rockets beat the host Sacramento Kings 118–112 on Sunday night. Wood had 23 points and 14 rebounds while Kevin Porter Jr. added 23 points and seven assists…


Golden State Warriors Owner Under Fire for Saying ‘Nobody Cares About’ Uyghurs

NBA team co-owner and billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya is facing internet outrage after declaring that “nobody cares about” the plight of persecuted Uyghurs in China’s far west Xinjiang region. “Nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs, okay? You bring it up because you care and I think it’s nice that you care. The rest of…