Injuries sideline Johnson & Johnson for rematch with Cavaliers

Heat reserves James Johnson and Tyler Johnson, who have combined to form one of the NBA’s highest-scoring bench duos, will miss Monday’s game against Cleveland with injuries, with Tyler Johnson’s issue involving the same shoulder that has sidelined him three times in the past. James Johnson has a right elbow laceration sustained during Saturday’s game against Cleveland.

Injuries sideline Johnson & Johnson for rematch with Cavaliers

Heat reserves James Johnson and Tyler Johnson, who have combined to form one of the NBA’s highest-scoring bench duos, will miss Monday’s game against Cleveland with injuries, with Tyler Johnson’s issue involving the same shoulder that has sidelined him three times in the past. James Johnson has a right elbow laceration sustained during Saturday’s game against Cleveland.

Injuries sideline Johnson & Johnson for rematch with Cavaliers

Heat reserves James Johnson and Tyler Johnson, who have combined to form one of the NBA’s highest-scoring bench duos, will miss Monday’s game against Cleveland with injuries, with Tyler Johnson’s issue involving the same shoulder that has sidelined him three times in the past. James Johnson has a right elbow laceration sustained during Saturday’s game against Cleveland.

Injuries sideline Johnson & Johnson for rematch with Cavaliers

Heat reserves James Johnson and Tyler Johnson, who have combined to form one of the NBA’s highest-scoring bench duos, will miss Monday’s game against Cleveland with injuries, with Tyler Johnson’s issue involving the same shoulder that has sidelined him three times in the past. James Johnson has a right elbow laceration sustained during Saturday’s game against Cleveland.

Injuries sideline Johnson & Johnson for rematch with Cavaliers

Heat reserves James Johnson and Tyler Johnson, who have combined to form one of the NBA’s highest-scoring bench duos, will miss Monday’s game against Cleveland with injuries, with Tyler Johnson’s issue involving the same shoulder that has sidelined him three times in the past. James Johnson has a right elbow laceration sustained during Saturday’s game against Cleveland.

Injuries sideline Johnson & Johnson for rematch with Cavaliers

Heat reserves James Johnson and Tyler Johnson, who have combined to form one of the NBA’s highest-scoring bench duos, will miss Monday’s game against Cleveland with injuries, with Tyler Johnson’s issue involving the same shoulder that has sidelined him three times in the past. James Johnson has a right elbow laceration sustained during Saturday’s game against Cleveland.

Blazers’ Davis to have shoulder surgery, likely out for year

Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis will have arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder and will likely miss the rest of the season Blazers’ Davis to have shoulder surgery, likely out for year Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis will have arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder and will likely miss the rest of the season Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mbc1Wg PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis will have arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder and will likely miss the rest of the season.

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.

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.

Slideshow Recap: Grizzlies 110, Suns 91

The Grizzlies beat the Suns badly last night-so badly, in fact, that the young guys on the end of the Suns bench almost started a fight in the last minute when Troy Daniels hit one too many extremely awesome long bombs right in their faces. Let’s be clear, though: The Grizzlies were barely paying attention, listless and half-hearted, able to keep the Suns at a double-digit distance but not playing hard enough to really blow them out until garbage time.

Yogi Ferrell lights up Blazers as Mavericks win fourth straight

Yogi Ferrell lights up Blazers as Mavericks win fourth straight Ferrell, on a 10-day contract, finished with 32 points and nine 3-pointers in a 108-104 victory. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k6daKK Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell celebrates after hitting a shot late in the fourth quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center.

Saturday’s NBA roundup

With his first halfcourt buzzer-beater of the season followed by a dazzling quarter Saturday, Steph Curry looked just like the player who won the MVP award the past two years. Curry scored 25 of his 43 points in the third quarter following his long-range shot to end of the first half, leading the host Golden State Warriors to their ninth win in 10 games, 144-98 over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Knicks vs. Pacers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season

It appeared as though the New York Knicks’ 2016-17 campaign was about to take another disastrous turn Monday until Carmelo Anthony came to the rescue. The Knicks collapsed down the stretch and lost a 98-82 fourth-quarter lead before Anthony’s jumper broke a 103-103 deadlock in the final minute of his team’s 109-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

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.

Otto Porter making opposing defenses pay

Memphis small forward James Ennis shot a wide open 3-pointer as the clock ran out and the Grizzlies were down three points. Unlike Washington ‘s trip to Memphis for the second game of the season, this last-second 3-pointer did not go in to tie the game.

Otto Porter making opposing defenses pay

Memphis small forward James Ennis shot a wide open 3-pointer as the clock ran out and the Grizzlies were down three points. Unlike Washington ‘s trip to Memphis for the second game of the season, this last-second 3-pointer did not go in to tie the game.

Knicks Morning News

Jeff Hornacek’s challenge for all-out effort fell on deaf ears as the Knicks let the Orlando Magic get anything it wanted Monday night. [NY Newsday] Carmelo Anthony’s shooting woes continue in Knicks’ loss to Magic The ball isn’t dropping for Carmelo Anthony.

Porzingis out for Knicks against Rockets

New York center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the Knicks’ game Saturday night against the Houston Rockets because of a sore Achilles tendon. Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said he was dealing with the problem before Friday night’s game against New Orleans.

Porzingis out for Knicks against Rockets

New York center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the Knicks’ game Saturday night against the Houston Rockets because of a sore Achilles tendon. Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said he was dealing with the problem before Friday night’s game against New Orleans.

Korver, Howard lead Hawks past Pistons, 105-98

Paul Millsap scored 26 points and Kyle Korver added a season-high 22 on Friday night to lead Atlanta to a 105-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons, helping the Hawks forget about the first time these teams met here four weeks ago. Detroit walloped Atlanta 121-85 on Dec. 2 in Philips Arena, but after Korver made three consecutive free throws to open the second quarter and break a 19-all tie, the Hawks never again trailed nor were even tied.

Week 8 NBA power rankings: Warriors barely holding top spot

Week 8 NBA power rankings: Warriors barely holding top spot The eighth of our weekly power rankings Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iDEChY Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. USA TODAY Sports’ NBA power rankings for Week 8 of the 2016-17 season The Warriors still boast the NBA’s best record, but after the late-game collapse against the Cavaliers on Christmas, this super team still has some kinks to work out.