With less than a month remaining in the regular season, all 30 coaches who started back in October are still in their jobs. If that holds, this would be the first time in 53 years that no team has made an in-season change for any reason.
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Schrodera s 26 points lift Hawks past Raptors, 105-99
Dennis Schroder scored 26 points, including 13 in the final period, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors 105-99 on Friday night to pull closer in the race for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. DeMar DeRozan led Toronto with 28 points.
Wiggins comes up big to lift Wolves over Warriors, 103-102
Andrew Wiggins scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half and hit the go-ahead free throws with 12.8 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 103-102 victory over the scuffling Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Ricky Rubio had 17 points and 13 assists, and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points to give the Timberwolves their sixth win in eight games as they try to chase down the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoff race.
Schroder’s 26 points lift Hawks past Raptors, 105-99
Dennis Schroder scored 26 points, including 13 in the final period, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors 105-99 on Friday night to pull closer in the race for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. DeMar DeRozan led Toronto with 28 points.
Pistons overcome James, Cavaliers in 106-101 win
Andre Drummond had 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons scored the first 13 points of the fourth quarter before holding on for a 106-101 victory over the injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.
Pistons get signature win over LeBron, East-leading Cavs
Auburn Hills: The Detroit Pistons pulled off one of their biggest wins of the season Thursday, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-101 at the Palace. The Pistons opened the fourth on a 13-0 run, then held their lead the rest of the way.
Kevin Durant’s injury may already be imperiling the Warriors’ title chances
… and seen their offense grind to a halt and their lead over the Spurs drop to 1.5 games. (Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports) OAKLAND, Calif. – The Golden State Warriors spent the first four-plus months of this 2016-17 season on cruise control. With a …
Kevin Durant progressing in rehab, no timetable for return
” Kevin Durant is riding a stationary bike as part of his rehabilitation from the injured knee and leg and doing well, yet Golden State coach Steve Kerr said it still could be close to a month before the superstar forward is re-evaluated to determine his status. Durant returned to the Bay Area from the Warriors’ East Coast road trip after getting hurt in a loss at Washington.
Kevin Durant on knee injury: – It is what it is’
“Then I got a call that said wasn’t as bad,” Durant recalled. “That kind of eased my mind a little bit.”
Dirk Nowitzki becomes sixth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 points
Dirk Nowitzki became only the sixth NBA player to reach 30,000 points as the Dallas Mavericks triumphed 122-111 over the Los Angeles Lakers. The 38-year-old German needed 20 points to reach the milestone but finished the game with 25 as Dallas picked up their second straight home win over the Lakers.
Warriors fall at home to Celtics again: Boston wins 99-86
The Boston Celtics had their way in Golden State’s typically imposing building again. Last April, it was wrecking the Warriors’ record 54-game home winning streak.
Trail Blazers overcome Westbrook’s 58 to top Thunder 126-121
The Portland Trail Blazers overcame Russell Westbrook’s career-high 58 points to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-121 on Tuesday night. Allen Crabbe scored 23 points, Damian Lillard had 22 and C.J. McCollum 21 for the Trail Blazers, who won their third straight.
Russell Westbrook vs. Trail Blazers: Stats, Highlights and Reaction
Russell Westbrook ‘s next-level nose for the basket was on display again Tuesday night when he dropped a career-high 58 58 POINTS. It's a new career-high for Russ; however, a fourth straight loss for the Thunder https://t.co/sUFXEVUqKO Tuesday represented the second time this season Westbrook has topped the half-century mark in a single game, tying him with the Houston Rockets’ James Harden for the league lead in that category.
Iguodala scores 24 to lead Warriors past Hawks, 119-111
Andre Iguodala scored a season-high 24 points to carry the Warriors to a 119-111 victory Monday over the Hawks , whose chances were ruined by an argument on the court that led to Dennis Schroder sitting most of the second half. Bouncing back from their first regular-season losing streak in nearly two years, the Warriors won for the second day in a row without Kevin Durant , who is out indefinitely with a left knee injury.
Curry ends slump with 31, Warriors beat Knicks 112-105
Stephen Curry’s shot still wasn’t falling, and that wasn’t the only strange thing. Madison Square Garden’s decision to play no sound during warmups or stoppages in play in the first half Sunday created a silent setting that was more fitting for middle school than a nationally televised NBA game.
Seth Curry, Dirk Nowitzki lead Mavericks past Thunder, 104-89
Seth Curry scored 22 points and Dirk Nowitzki had 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-89 on Sunday night. Russell Westbrook scored 29 for the Thunder after scoring more than 40 in each of his last four games.
Curry, Nowitzki lead Mavericks past Thunder, 104-89
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan, right, yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews passes out the ball on the floor against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Mark Cuban says Russell Westbrook is not in the mix for the MVP
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has not been a public fan of Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook . He famously said last year that Westbrook was not a superstar .
Charles Barkley States Warriors “Got Zero Chance” Without Kevin Durant
Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant suffered an MCL sprain and bone bruise on his left knee earlier this week during a game against the Washington Wizards. As Durant is out “indefinitely,” the Warriors will have to look towards Steph Curry , Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green to help take the team to the NBA Finals.
Golden State Warriors: How Stephen Curry Has To Step Up, Statistically
… 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Golden State Warriors won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Stephen Curry has to step it up for the Golden State Warriors, now that Kevin Durant will be out for a month (at least). Without a …
Toronto Raptors: Serge Ibaka And P.J. Tucker Are Key For The Present
The Toronto Raptors had a tough decision to make when they got rid of Terrence Ross , but it was highly necessary Terrence Ross was an energizer on the Toronto Raptors bench, as he averaged 10.4 points per game on a slash line of .441/.375/.820 in 22.4 minutes. Turning Ross, and a 2017 first-round pick, into Serge Ibaka was an absolute requirement for the Raptors heading into the trade deadline.
Jimmy Butler delivers 22 points in Chicago Bulls win over Golden State Warriors
Bobby Portis added 17 points and a season-high 13 rebounds for Chicago. Jimmy Butler scored 22 points as the Chicago Bulls beat Golden State 94-87 on Thursday night in the Warriors’ first game since Kevin Durant injured his left leg.
Bulls top Golden State in Warriors’ 1st game without Durant
Whether it’s a superstar going down or dropping back-to-back games, losses are starting to add up for the Golden State Warriors. Jimmy Butler scored 22 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Golden State 94-87 on Thursday night in the Warriors’ first game since Kevin Durant injured his left leg.
No fourth-quarter comeback: Raptors drop ugly 105-96 decision to Wizards
Playing their fourth game without all-star guard Kyle Lowry, the Raptors dropped a 105-96 decision to Eastern Conference rival Washington Wizards to end a four-game winning streak. DeMar DeRozan had 24 points to top the Raptors , while Serge Ibaka had 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Commentary: Silver linings from Duranta s MRI results should make Warriors fans feel better
Golden State’s Kevin Durant walks to the bench after injuring his left knee Tuesday night against the Washingnton Wizards. The sigh of relief from Warriors fans, when news that Kevin Durant’s knee injury wasn’t devastating, was strong enough to blow the fog off the Bay.
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.
Thunder sign guard Norris Cole after trading Cameron Payne
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed guard Norris Cole to help fill the void after trading backup point guard Cameron Payne to the Chicago Bulls. The 28-year-old Cole won NBA titles with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013.
Explaining the Warriorsa most important body part: Kevin Duranta s MCL
… But hopes were high that he return in time for the playoffs, which start in six weeks. We asked Dr. Nick Grosso, a sports medicine surgeon and president of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Maryland, to walk us through the injury and help us …
Durant hyperextends left knee; Warriors to bring back Barnes
Kevin Durant has a hyperextended left knee and the Golden State Warriors are preparing for his absence even before knowing how long he could be sidelined. Durant was hurt Tuesday early in Golden State’s 112-108 loss to Washington and the Warriors said he would have an MRI exam.
Report: Norris Cole signs deal to play with Thunder the rest of season
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Markieff Morris after clutch free throws in win vs. Warriors: “I put my nuts on the line”
The Washington Wizards beat the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, 112-108. The Warriors first lost Kevin Durant due to a knee sprain, then the game down the stretch as Washington’s Markieff Morris hit two big free throws with three seconds left.
AP Source: Former Heat guard Norris Cole joining Thunder
A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to sign guard Norris Cole for the remainder of the season. Cole won NBA titles with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Where NBA National Scribes Power Rank OKC in Week 18
Feb 26, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Solomon Hill fights for position with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Abrines during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports Coming out of the All Star break, the OKC Thunder made a trade and won their first two games.
DeRozan hits clutch jumper to lead Raptors past Knicks
DeMar DeRozan hits the game winning shot against Derrick Rose during a game at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on Feb. 27, 2017. DeMar DeRozan hits the game winning shot against Derrick Rose during a game at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on Feb. 27, 2017.
Raptors guard Lowry to have surgery, expected to miss rest of regular-season
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry celebrates after sinking a three-pointer during second half NBA basketball action against the Charlotte Hornets in Toronto on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. The Raptors have announced that all-star guard Lowry will have surgery on his right wrist.
Westbrook scores 41 in triple-double as Thunder top Pelicans
Russell Westbrook blew past Steven Adams’ pick and saw 6-foot-11, 270-pound DeMarcus Cousins slide over to block his path to the rim. Westbrook didn’t care.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans game preview, odds, and prediction
Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans’ season finale, both franchises took advantage of a ripe trade-deadline market to reshape their rosters. And while New Orleans’ post-All Star game swap for DeMarcus Cousins garnered headlines, perhaps the Thunder’s less-heralded move to obtain Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott for Cameron Payne, Anthony Morrow, and Joffrey Lauvergne was a more immediately fitting transaction.
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.
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.