Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to 104-93 win over Knicks

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of his 32 points in the second half to help the Milwaukee Bucks overcome a third-quarter deficit and beat the New York Knicks 104-93 on Wednesday night. The Bucks extended their winning streak to four games with the win, moving to within a half-game of Chicago for the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Anthony Davis had 33 points and 14 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a three-game skid with a 109-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Pistons 6-foot-11 center Andre Drummond was ejected for swatting at the back of 6-foot-1 Pelicans guard Tim Frazier’s head after Frazier had ripped away a rebound late in the third quarter.

Detroit Pistons look to sweep Boogie-less Pelicans

Following a wild overtime win over Portland, the Detroit Pistons travel to New Orleans to face Anthony Davis and the Pelicans . DeMarcus Cousins has been the talk of the town since the All-Star break, when he was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Knicks’ luck unchanged

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony takes a last second shot as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan defends it in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Anthony missed the shot and the Raptors defeated the Knicks 92-91.

Antetokounmpo scores 28, Bucks beat Suns 100-96

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, Tony Snell made a clinching 3-pointer from the corner in the closing seconds and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Phoenix Suns, 100-96 on Sunday. Michael Beasley added 17 points and Malcolm Brogdon had 15 as the Bucks swept the two-game season series with the Suns.

4-on-4: Detroit Pistons’ post trade deadline questions

Feb 12, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy watches the warm up before the start of a game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre.The Detroit Pistons won 102-101. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Pistons weren’t players at the trade deadline.

The Read & React: Celtics crumble (again) vs. Raptors

Celtics paid the price for doing nothing : When I learned that Indiana wanted the whole boat for Paul George and the Bulls weren’t interested in moving Butler all that much, I excused Danny Ainge for not unboxing the fireworks now. My fury didn’t falter for the C’s not making some move to improve.

Takes a village: ‘Greek Freak’ got many assists growing up

In this Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, photo, graffiti by artist Same84 depicting Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetonkoumpo covers the basketball field in Athens, Greece, of Tritonas, the first team of Giannis Antetokounmpo. From a scrawny, literally hungry kid kicking a ball around in an open field in the Athens neighborhood of Sepolia to a starter in the NBA All-Star Game, Antetonkoumpo has come a very long way.

Spurs top Pacers for NBA-record 20th straight winning season

Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs clinched their NBA-record 20th consecutive winning season with a 110-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 10 of his 19 points during the final 6 1/2 minutes as the Spurs improved to 42-13 in the season following Tim Duncan’s retirement.

Re: Frustrated Lowry says ‘something gotta change’

We don’t normally throw up post-game quotes just as they are, but Kyle Lowry’s comments following Sunday’s frustrating loss to the Detroit Pistons were interesting – and biting – enough to warrant sharing. We’ll post the video when it’s up on YouTube in a bit, but here’s the transcription of Lowry’s post-game chat.

Pistons pull away in 3rd quarter, beat 76ers 113-96

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris makes a layup on Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris makes a layup on Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Irving, Rose out for Cavs-Knicks game

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving drives against New Orleans Pelicans forward Terrence Jones during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in New Orleans. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.

Morris’ buzzer-beater lifts Pistons past Wizards 113-112

Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris drives on Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris drives on Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Pistons look to continue streak against the red-hot Wizards

The Washington Wizards look to continue their fine when they play their third game in four nights against the rested Detroit Pistons The Wizards are looking to continue their climb and push for a position in the top four of the Eastern Conference as they visit the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday. They are currently 5th and only 1.5 games back from the 4th place Atlanta Hawks.

George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win

Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.

George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win

Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.

Lakersa improved energy not enough in 102-97 loss to Pistons

Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES >> The debilitating losses in recent days did not just expose the Lakers’ inferiority against the NBA’s elite.