DALLAS—Kristaps Porzingis got the call on the first play of his first game in two weeks for the Dallas Mavericks. That started a strong return for the 7-foot-3 Latvian. Porzingis scored 12 of his 19 points in the first quarter and the Mavericks cruised to a 108–92 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night….
NBA Roundup: Nuggets Win Another Blowout, This Time Over Lakers
Bones Hyland had career highs of 27 points and 10 rebounds, Nikola Jokic had 17 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds, and the host Denver Nuggets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 133–96 on Saturday night. Jeff Green scored a season-high 26 points, Will Barton scored 12, Aaron Gordon and Davon Reed had 11 each and…
White, Murray Fuel Spurs Past Clippers, 101–94
SAN ANTONIO—The San Antonio Spurs are getting healthy after a rash of missed games due to COVID-19 protocols and that proved to be the difference against the Los Angeles Clippers. Derrick White had 19 points in his return from a five-game absence, Dejounte Murray added 18 points and the Spurs beat Clippers 101-94 on Saturday…
Jokic Has 8th Triple-Double, Nuggets Rout Lakers, 133–96
DENVER—Michael Malone knew Bones Hyland was struggling, so the Denver coach sat down with him after a Denver morning shootaround this week. The chat did wonders for the Nuggets rookie. Now it’s the Los Angeles Lakers who could use another pep talk. Hyland followed up a 17-point game against Portland with career highs of 27…
Golden State Warriors Embarrass Chicago Bulls 138–96
The Golden State Warriors (31–11) came to Chicago Friday on a back-to-back to embarrass the Chicago Bulls (27–13), 138–96, after being blown out at Milwaukee the previous night. “We needed it after losing four of the last five,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr. “Last night’s blowout, it’s humiliating to feel that, and they responded well….
Milwaukee Bucks Rout Warriors 118–99
The Milwaukee Bucks never trailed as they ambushed the visiting Golden State Warriors Thursday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied his third triple-double of the season en route to a 118–99 victory. The Bucks made the record books with a 39-point halftime lead, 77–38. Since the use of the shot clock in the mid-1950s, only the…
Brandon Ingram Scores 24 Points, Pelicans Beat Clippers 113–89
NEW ORLEANS—Brandon Ingram scored 24 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-89 on Jan. 13. “B.I. is playing at an extremely high level; he can pick and choose his spots,” Pelicans coach Willie Green said. “The beauty in what he’s doing is that he’s trusting in his teammates, and when…
NBA Roundup: Grizzlies Get by Wolves for 11th Straight Win
Desmond Bane scored 21 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 points and five blocks to lift the surging Memphis Grizzlies to a 116–108 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. John Konchar collected 15 points and 17 rebounds and Brandon Clarke added 14 and eight as the Grizzlies extended their franchise-best winning streak…
Kings, Rockets Both Aim to Build Off Success
Two teams in search of an elusive winning streak go head-to-head when the Houston Rockets and host Sacramento Kings meet Friday night. The teams also play at Sacramento on Sunday. The Rockets put up their third-most points this season when they surprised the San Antonio Spurs 128–124 on Wednesday night to open a five-game trip….
James Scores 34 but Lakers Stumble, Fall to Kings 125–116
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points, Chimezie Metu made a clutch 3-pointer with 46.7 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings ended their longest losing streak of the season by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 125-116 on Wednesday night. Harrison Barnes added 23 points and seven rebounds for the Kings, who dropped their previous five games….
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