Sorry, Pop: The Spurs are historically good at 3-pointers

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Jimmy Butler, left, drives against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Chicago. There was a coaching clinic in Berlin back in 2014, when San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich paced along the sideline for a while and talked about his various philosophies and keys to basketball success.

Re: Gameday: Raptors @ Bulls, Jan. 7

Albeit in a different look , those Bulls are hosting Wolverine and his crew of R -Men Saturday night in Chicago. The Bulls have had an uneven year thus far, but are coming into this one with two straight wins over Charlotte and impressively, Cleveland.

Cleveland Cavaliers trade with Atlanta Hawks for sharp-shooter Kyle Korver

Cleveland Cavaliers trade with Atlanta Hawks for sharp-shooter Kyle Korver The NBA’s second-best team from distance just got even better Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2jfdIx1 Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver sits on the bench during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Atlanta Hawks sent Korver, a three-point specialist, to the Cavs for Mike Dunleavy, Mo Williams and a 2019 first-round draft pick.

Aldridge leads Spurs to 127-99 win over Nuggets

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 28 points, including 11 while sparking a third-quarter spurt, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 127-99 on Thursday night. Kawhi Leonard added 24 points, while Tony Parker had 21 and a season-high nine assists for the Spurs, who improved to 17-3 on the road this season.

Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Live Stream, How to Watch, Game Info

The last time the Chicago Bulls met up with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James wore a full Chicago Cubs uniform to the United Center, Rajon Rondo had a triple-double, and the Bulls defeated the defending world champions, 111-105. Since that six-point win over James and the Cavaliers, the Bulls have gone 6-11, Rondo is completely out of the rotation , and the Bulls are barely clinging to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference race where just about everyone not named the Sixers or Nets has a shot at the postseason.

Bulls, Cavaliers, Bucks among NBA winners

” Jimmy Butler scored 52 points and outdueled Kemba Walker, carrying the Chicago Bulls to a 118-111 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Butler was a point shy of his career high, which he achieved on Jan. 14, 2016 at Philadelphia.

NBA Capsules

” LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the first quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-109 on Saturday night. Kevin Love added 28 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, which played without Kyrie Irving after the point guard injured his right hamstring during Thursday’s 124-118 victory over Boston.

Reframing the Rondo Benching

For the first time since March 31, 2007, Rajon Rondo will come off the bench rather than start a game. Prior to the Chicago Bulls New Year’s Eve showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks , Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that he would start Michael Carter-Williams at point guard over Rondo who has started in every game he has played in this season with the Bulls.

Reframing the Rondo Benching

For the first time since March 31, 2007, Rajon Rondo will come off the bench rather than start a game. Prior to the Chicago Bulls New Year’s Eve showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks , Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that he would start Michael Carter-Williams at point guard over Rondo who has started in every game he has played in this season with the Bulls.

New York Knicks Continue Road Woes

… limited fouling a flagrant two foul during an alteraction with Thabo Seefolosha (left). Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Dennis Schroder, who finished with 27 points, made two free throws to put the Hawks up 100-97. After a Knicks timeout, …

Monday’s NBA roundup

Tobias Harris scored 21 points for the Detroit Pistons, who took advantage of a day of rest for LeBron James and beat the Cavaliers 106-90 on Monday in Auburn Hills, Mich. There was some booing when James was announced as a scratch before the game, the third he has missed this season.

An NBA Christmas

I write this bit every year: A quick preview of the games on the big NBA holiday, an invitation to chat with us about basketball, celebrations, food, family or whatever’s on your mind. As you all know who have been reading for any length of time, I’m Jewish, so Christmas isn’t my thing.

An NBA Christmas

I write this bit every year: A quick preview of the games on the big NBA holiday, an invitation to chat with us about basketball, celebrations, food, family or whatever’s on your mind. As you all know who have been reading for any length of time, I’m Jewish, so Christmas isn’t my thing.

Wednesday’s NBA roundup

Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, driving past Milwaukee’s Tony Snell, had 31 points and 13 assists in his team’s shorthanded victory. Kyrie Irving had 31 points and 13 assists, and LeBron James scored 29 as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their second game in two nights over the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-102 at home Wednesday despite being without two starters.

Brisbane Bullets lose to Illawarra Hawks in overtime

The Brisbane Bullets came back from a 17-point deficit to force overtime, before losing 91-85 to the Illawarra Hawks on Monday night. Coming off a win over Melbourne United on Saturday, the Bullets were looking to bounce back but struggled for rhythm in attack just two nights after scoring 100 points in their win over Melbourne.

Brisbane Bullets lose to Illawarra Hawks in overtime

The Brisbane Bullets came back from a 17-point deficit to force overtime, before losing 91-85 to the Illawarra Hawks on Monday night. Coming off a win over Melbourne United on Saturday, the Bullets were looking to bounce back but struggled for rhythm in attack just two nights after scoring 100 points in their win over Melbourne.