Harrison Barnes scored 19 points and Dirk Nowitzki had 18 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks ended a three-game losing streak by beating the New Orleans Pelicans 96-83 on Saturday night. Davis had 39 points and 14 rebounds but scored only 12 in the second half.
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Spurs kick off rust from layoff to beat Clippers 105-97
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, reaches in on San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 105-97.
LeBron James questionable for Saturday’s game vs. Bulls
LeBron James missed the Cavs’ shootaround Saturday due to an undisclosed illness. Richard Jefferson took James’ place in Saturday’s workouts and would likely start in James does sit.
Cavs recall Kay Felder from Canton Charge
Kay Felder will be back with the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight when the Cavs take on the Chicago Bulls , according to press release from the team. Felder spent last night with the Charge on assignment and started for Canton in its 117-110 loss to the Delaware 87ers.
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.
Atlanta Hawks Headlines: The “Second Half” Begins
Happy Saturday morning! Hopefully you have returned from Waffle House and are ready to delve into the latest Atlanta Hawks news, opinion, and analysis. As always, Atlanta Hawks Headlines is the best place to catch up on all the latest content on your Hawks.
Impact on Raptors of trade-deadline deals
… defeating the Dallas Mavericks in overtime at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports There have been plenty of hosannas already offered to Raptors GM Masai Ujiri for pulling off this deal. I’m offering one more. …
DeRozan has career-high 43, Raptors beat Celtics 107-97
DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 43 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 107-97 on Friday night. DeRozan shot 15 of 28 from the floor as he surpassed his 42-point effort against the Houston Rockets on March 30, 2015, helping the Raptors overcome the absence of fellow All-Star Kyle Lowry.
Utah Jazz 109 – Milwaukee Bucks 95: Game Recap
The Utah Jazz took care of business on game one of their three-game road trip, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks by the final score of 109-95. Before this game started we were all made well aware of the Bucks ability to cause havoc on defense, and turn that into transition scoring opportunities.
On path to superstardom, Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas controls his own destiny
On path to superstardom, Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas controls his own destiny Thomas, who will be a free agent in 2018, is long overdue for a pay day. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2mgxxtg When the NBA’s salary cap started spiking as if it had been hit with a defibrillator last summer, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas was asked to share his perspective on how the league’s new landscape might ultimately impact his situation.
DeRozan scores career-high 43 points, revamped Raptors beat Boston 107-97
Less than three minutes into Toronto’s Eastern Conference battle against Boston on Friday, Serge Ibaka swatted away a shot by Isaiah Thomas then scored on a long pullup jumper on Toronto’s next possession. On a night DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 43 points, Ibaka made his Toronto debut a memorable one.
Wade, Butler lead Bulls over Suns 128-121 in overtime-Image1
Dwyane Wade scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler added 22 and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 128-121 in overtime Friday night. Devin Booker scored 27 points for Phoenix, but missed a chance to win it in regulation after Wade fouled him on a 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left.
Good new, bad news: Jeremy Lin returns, Nets get blown out in Denver, 129-109
The Brooklyn Nets got a little help on Friday night, as their starting point guard, Jeremy Lin , finally returned to action after missing 26 games. Finally.
Westbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder past Lakers, 110-93
Russell Westbrook scored 17 points in his 28th triple-double of the season, and his new teammates fit in seamlessly as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110-93 on Friday night. Westbrook also had 18 rebounds and 17 assists for the 65th triple-double of his career.
Suns waive Mike Scott, Jared Sullinger; sign Ronnie Price
The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades Suns waive Mike Scott, Jared Sullinger; sign Ronnie Price The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mgttJG CHICAGO – The Phoenix Suns waived forward Mike Scott and center/forward Jared Sullinger on Friday, a day after acquiring them in trades. The Suns also signed guard Ronnie Price for the rest of the season.
Trade deadline postmortem and notes on an awful loss to the Sacramento Kings
There is not one but two new episodes of the Locked On Podcast today. In the first episode, I give my analysis of the Denver Nuggets ‘ decision to hold on to everyone on the roster at the trade deadline , and defend why I think that was a mistake.
With deadline over, Hawks’ focus turns to remainder of season
Going into Thursday’s trade deadline there were essentially two lines of thinking for fans of the Atlanta Hawks . One group would have liked to have seen them sell off expiring contracts and focus their direction on building a team that could contend in the future.
Heat Nation should be glad the Miami Heat remain intact
Having started off with the Sacramento Kings trading DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans just moments after the 2017 NBA All-Star Game wrapped up, many were sure this would be a trade deadline to remember. And of course, there was still excitement in the countdown.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Why Stephen Curry isn’t LeBron James’ rival
… It was certainly a controversial statement as many consider LeBron and Curry to be arch-enemies. Ben Maller of Fox Sports claims that LeBron is “jealous” of Steph since he is the most popular player on the planet. Yes, Stephen Curry is the most …
Philadelphia 76ers Player Profile: Who is Justin Anderson?
… plays and blocked 2.0 percent of opponent 2-point attempts or better in at least 500 minutes,” as reported by Comcast Sports Net (you can’t view Pelton’s ESPN article without an Insider subscription). These numbers are impressive for a player who …
Thunder get Gibson, McDermott from Bulls, more trade deadline moves
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls were able to pull off a multi-player deal before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The Thunder picked up reinforcements for Russell Westbrook by getting forwards Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott from the Bulls.
Cousins can’t help Pelicans
The Pelicans’ tandem of newly acquired All-Star DeMarcus Cousins and All-Star Game MVP Anthony Davis was no match for the surging Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Reserve Lou Williams hit seven three-pointers and scored 27 points in his Rockets debut after a trade from the Lakers, and Houston crushed New Orleans 129-99.
Cousins could be D-mare in NOLA
DeMarcus Cousins has been traded to New Orleans, and it’s being called the biggest rip-off since the Dutch bought Manhattan Island from the Lenape tribe for $24 worth of beads and the rights to Carmelo Anthony. Everybody who’s anybody agrees Sacramento got fleeced.
Green Taunts Pierce: ‘You Thought You Was Kobe?!’
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors taunted Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce minutes into the two teams matchup in Oakland on Thursday. A once budding rivalry has now turned into a Warriors chokehold as Golden State has beaten their Pacific Division rivals ten consecutive times.
Green Taunts Pierce: ‘You Thought You Was Kobe?!’
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors taunted Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce minutes into the two teams matchup in Oakland on Thursday. A once budding rivalry has now turned into a Warriors chokehold as Golden State has beaten their Pacific Division rivals ten consecutive times.
Feb. 23: Rockets vs. Pelicans
FEBRUARY 23: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Houston Rockets and James Harden #13 go for a rebound during the first half of a game at the Smoothie King Center on February 23, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Trail Blazers storm back to beat Orlando Magic, 112-103: Rapid reaction
The Portland Trail Blazers started the stretch run of the season on a positive note, storming back in the fourth quarter to beat the Orlando Magic, 112-103, on Thursday night at Amway Center. The Blazers weren’t sharp early, looking a lot like a team playing its first game in eight days, but surged ahead midway through the fourth quarter to win their first game at Orlando in four years.
Thunder: Andre Roberson staying in OKC amid an uncertain future at the trade deadline
… Y BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN] Erik Horne is in his second season on the Thunder beat. Horne joined The Oklahoman as a sports web editor/producer in September 2013 following a…
Charles Oakley attends Knicks-Cavaliers game in Cleveland
The former power forward attended his first Knicks game since being arrested after getting into an altercation with security guards at Madison Square Garden earlier this month. Oakley has a strained relationship with Knicks owner James Dolan, who banned the former player a few days following the incident.
Report: Raptors acquire guard/forward Tucker from Suns for Sullinger, picks
The Toronto Raptors have reportedly acquired guard/forward P.J. Tucker from the Phoenix Suns for forward Jared Sullinger and two second-round draft picks. The deal, first reported by Yahoo!, gives Toronto depth a wing position that was depleted when Terrence Ross was sent to Orlando last week in the trade that brought power forward Serge Ibaka to the Raptors.
Charlotte Hornets Hunt for New Life After the All-Star Break, Take on Detroit
The Charlotte Hornets limped into the All-Star break on a four-game losing streak, and they will get another opportunity to change the tide in tonight’s matchup with the Detroit Pistons. The Charlotte Hornets will try to turn their season around when they travel to The Palace of Auburn Hills for a matchup with the Detroit Pistons .
AP Source: Nets acquire swingman McDaniels from Rockets
A person with knowledge of the details says the Brooklyn Nets have acquired swingman K.J. McDaniels from the Houston Rockets.
Thursday Bolts – 2.23.17
… If they can contend for a title. According to a person with knowledge of the meeting who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, that is the crossroads that Pacers president Larry Bird now …
Power of science: Warriors thrive with chemistry experiment
In this Nov. 10, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, jokes with teammates Kevin Durant, left, and Klay Thompson during the Warriors’ NBA basketball game against the Nuggets in Denver. With all that was made before the season about adding Kevin Durant to an already star-studded roster, Golden State’s players have jelled just fine.
Wizards rookie Sheldon McClellan is now officially Sheldon Mac
Unless you’re a diehard Washington Wizards fan, you might not have heard much about rookie guard Sheldon McClellan, who is averaging 2.9 points in 9.9 minutes per game in his first NBA season. The same guy will be putting on the No.
Maryland basketball falls apart in second half of 89-75 home loss to Minnesota
The Terps ran into a hot Minnesota team that blew them away in the second half of Wednesday’s game. The Maryland basketball team’s historic 20-2 start is a distant memory, as is talk of the overachieving young Terps winning the Big Ten.
Boston Celtics trade rumors 2017: Andrew Bogut unlikely; JaMychal…
The Boston Celtics are chasing bigger dreams, but might have fallback options in case they don’t land a star prior to the trade deadline. 1. The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach believes the Celtics are against using a first-round pick if they settle for a smaller move .
Lakers: 3 Potential Landing Spots for Luol Deng
Dec 22, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng looks on during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports While all the attention has been on Lou Williams as of late, Luol Deng could also be on the move.
Lakers have conflicting feelings over front-office changes
EL SEGUNDO >> The conflicting emotions swirled around Luke Walton’s head as he tried to process feeling both a “little sad” and “excited.” The Lakers’ coach expressed sympathy over Lakers president Jeanie Buss firing former general manager Mitch Kupchak and demoting her brother, the former executive Jim Buss. Walton also conceded initially wondering why Jeanie Buss made the moves before Thursday’s trade deadline.