Isaiah Thomas scored 29 of his career-high 52 points in the fourth quarter, setting a club record for points in a period and leading Boston to a 117-114 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Category: NBA Basketball
Mad Ants got ‘out-muscled’ in loss
The Mad Ants were supposed to have a few days off before their next game, 7 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Coliseum against the Windy City Bulls, but coach Steve Gansey said he might rethink that.
George brings back fun for Pacers in 111-101 win over Bulls
George scored 32 points including 11 during a closing flurry to help the Pacers snap a four-game losing streak with a 111-101 victory. “We have a great time in the locker room,” George said.
Basketball: Henare hoping for a New Year resolution
First, his team boasts enough talent that, with a little overdue injury luck, the Breakers absolutely have the ability to make a playoff run in the Australian NBL. But, second, such success will be impossible if his players continue to hurt themselves in ways extending beyond their unfortunate physical health.
Davis lifts Pelicans to 4th straight win, 104-92 over Knicks
Anthony Davis had 23 points and 18 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans won their fourth straight game, 104-92 over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Pelicans reserve guard Tyreke Evans scored 16 points, his best output in seven games since returning from right knee surgery last season.
Wiggins, Towns lead Wolves over Bucks, 116-99
Andrew Wiggins scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and 16 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Zach LaVine added 24 points and Shabazz Muhammad had 22 points in 18 minutes off the bench for the Wolves, who shot 55.8 percent from the field and hit 13 of 25 3-pointers.
James Harden has triple-double, Rockets top Clippers 140-116
James Harden had a triple-double with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 140-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Clippers guard Austin Rivers and father/coach Doc Rivers were both ejected in the second quarter as Los Angeles dropped its fifth straight.
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.
Steph Curry sneakers raise $26,400 for Oakland fire victims
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has raised $26,400 by auctioning off two pairs of sneakers for victims of this month’s Oakland warehouse fire. The East Bay Times reports that one set of white sneakers Curry wore in the Warriors’ Dec. 15 win over the New York Knicks sold for $17,100.
Wizards’ Bradley Beal out vs. Nets with sprained ankle
Wizards’ Bradley Beal out vs. Nets with sprained ankle Wizards guard Bradley Beal is out against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night with a sprained right ankle Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iNRBO8 Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal dribbles against Indiana Pacers center Kevin Seraphin, back, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Washington. WASHINGTON – Wizards guard Bradley Beal is out against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night with a sprained right ankle.
As he turns 32, LeBron James savors ‘magical’ ride in 2016
James soared in his second season back in Cleveland , his homecoming was capped by an historic comeback in which he led the Cavaliers to an NBA title to ending the city’s 52-year sports championship drought. There was no stopping James this year.
Oram: Lakersa lack of fight speaks to an absence of on-court leadership
LOS ANGELES >> It hasn’t been that long since Lakers players took turns pledging that they would run through a wall for Luke Walton. A 101-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, the Lakers last game of 2016, hammered home the fact that this is no longer the team that played .500 ball throughout November, that beat playoff teams like Houston and Atlanta and hammered the God-like Golden State Warriors.
Cooney: NBA noticing that ‘Nova’s Hart is a winner
Bob Cooney has been the 76ers beat writer for the Daily News for the last seven years. Prior to that, he covered anything and everything, including a lot of college basketball.
Meyers Leonard Poll
I have a feeling some answers will be different today after he played better last night but I was curious where people stood on him.
Miami’s Ten Biggest Food Stories of 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, New Times is looking back at the year’s stories with the most impact. The past year saw a lot of good and bad in our local food scene – from a beloved Brooklyn restaurant opening in South Florida to the Zika scare that threatened a large part of our entire dining scene.
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, …
NBA player wants All-Star votes to impress “famous girl”
Embiid took to Twitter to plead for All-Star votes in order to land a date with a “famous girl” he has been trying to impress. There is my chance to finally be with my CRUSH so i need your help y’all ha..
What is the Oklahoma City Thunder’s next move going to be?
Oct 28, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is seen on the floor prior to action against the Phoenix Suns at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports To say the OKC Thunder have been in a transition period ever since Kevin Durant decided to join the Warriors is an under statement.
Once Considered Soft, Dirk Nowitzki Was Ahead of His Time
Let’s go back 15 or so years to when Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki were best-bud Dallas Mavericks teammates establishing their excellence in the NBA and always hanging out to shoot in the gym together at night. For lunches, they would swing through EatZi’s Market & Bakery, the ahead-of-its-time semi-supermarket that, at the turn of the century, gave Dallas cultured, ready-made, healthy eating – and even cultured classical or opera music playing inside its sliding doors.
Warriors bounce back from Christmas Day defeat
Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors blocks a shot taken by DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. Ezra Shaw/AFP Los Angeles: The Golden State Warriors, stung on Christmas Day in their NBA Finals rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers, took charge early Wednesday in a 121-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Tribune Photo: Josh Kulla – San Antonio coach Gregg Poppovich,…
… we’re going to get Shaq or Hakeem Olajuwon to add to the fake news that’s out there. This whole fake news thing? Sports started it.” – Stan Van Gundy, responding to a trade rumor “He ain’t gonna pull anything from anybody on All-Star weekend, unless …
George fined for ‘little brother’ comment
THE NBA fined Indiana Pacers forward Paul George and head coach Nate McMillan on Wednesday over their comments criticising league officials in the wake of the team’s loss to Chicago on Monday. George, who was fined $15,000, was anticipating such a move even as he voice his frustration after the game.
Wall scores 36 points as Wizards hold off Pacers, 111-105
John Wall had 36 points and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards held off the Indiana Pacers 111-105 on Wednesday night despite playing the second half without Bradley Beal. Otto Porter Jr. added 22 points for Washington and Wall finished one assist shy of his first triple-double of the season.
Walker, Batum lead Hornets to 120-101 win over Magic
Kemba Walker scored 21 points, Nicolas Batum had 20 and the Charlotte Hornets used a huge third quarter to rout the Orlando Magic 120-101 on Wednesday night. Jeremy Lamb added 14 points and Ramon Sessions scored 13 off the bench as the Hornets won for the fourth time in five games.
Pelicans’ coach Gentry ejected vs. Clippers
Gentry was called for back-to-back technical fouls in the second quarter while arguing a shooting foul called against Jrue Holiday, while the Pelicans guard was defending Clippers guard Chris Paul behind the 3-point line. Paul appeared to swing the ball through Holiday’s outstretched hand and then go up for a shot as official Lauren Holtkamp blew the whistle.
Parker scores 31 points as Bucks beat Pistons 119-94
Jabari Parker scored 31 points and Giannis Antetokuompo added 23 points and eight rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Wednesday night. Greg Monroe added 14 points, six assists and five rebounds against his former team to help the Bucks win for the second time in five games.
What the breakup of Phil Jackson and Jeanie Buss means to Lakers future
We’re talking about Phil Jackson here, of course. But the other half is not just Jeanie Buss, his fiancée of four years, but the Lakers organization at large.
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.
Miami Heat mailbag: Who is the best 2017 NBA draft prospect?
Josh Jackson #11 of the Kansas Jayhawks dunks on a fast break during the game against the Siena Saints at Allen Fieldhouse on November 18, 2016 in Lawrence, Kansas. Along with that question, we also answered some on the Heat’s – you know – current roster.
Report: LeBron’s Halloween party had Curry dummy
Report: LeBron’s Halloween party had Curry dummy We already knew LeBron James’s Halloween party earlier this year was filled with decorations… Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hq8LmR We already knew LeBron James’s Halloween party earlier this year was filled with decorations trolling the Golden State Warriors for blowing a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals .
The Real MVP: Why LeBron’s value can’t be measured
… – NBA Finals PPG 35.8 APG 8.8 RPG 13.3 >>1st to lead in all categories in Finals history ESPN reported from Elias Sports Bureau that LeBron accounted for 57.7 points per game in that series, whether that was his own buckets or assists. To put that …
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.
Jokic has 24 and 10, Nuggets beat depleted Clippers 106-102
Nikola Jokic had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Danilo Gallinari and Will Barton each added 23 points to lead the Denver Nuggets past the undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 106-102 on Monday night. The Clippers played without their three leading scorers – Blake Griffin, Chris Paul and J.J. Redick – but came from 17 points down to start the second half and took a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter.
Cousins has big fourth quarter to lift Kings past 76ers
DeMarcus Cousins made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 20.9 seconds remaining and added a clutch free throw moments later, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 102-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. After Ersan Ilyasova drove around Rudy Gay for a layup that tied the score at 96-96, Cousins made his second 3 of the game to put Sacramento ahead.
With LeBron James resting, Cavaliers fall to Pistons
The Detroit Pistons made the most of LeBron James’s absence, snapping a five-game skid with a 106-90 victory over the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Iman Shumpert of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to get a shot off around Tobias Harris of the Detroit Pistons during the second half, at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan, on December 26, 2016 A day after their 109-108 triumph over the Golden State Warriors in a Christmas Day thriller, the short-handed Cavs had no answer for the Pistons.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Christmas game preview odds and information
The last time these Northwest Division rivals met, a balanced Oklahoma City iteration prevailed 112-92. During this early November tilt, OKC placed five players in double-figure scoring and effectively limited each Minnesota contributor not named Karl-Anthony Towns.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Christmas game preview odds and information
The last time these Northwest Division rivals met, a balanced Oklahoma City iteration prevailed 112-92. During this early November tilt, OKC placed five players in double-figure scoring and effectively limited each Minnesota contributor not named Karl-Anthony Towns.
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.
Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 29
The Cavs and the Warriors lead the East and West, respectively, as they get set to meet today at 2:30 p.m. at The Q. What’s up with the Cavs: They’re the NBA’s best home team so far this season and have won four straight overall . In those wins, they’ve scored at least 110 points each time and are 15-0 when they do that this season.