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.
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‘Real men cry’: LeBron James says he cries at some movies
LeBron James said he cried watching the episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” when Will Smith’s father arrives to take part in his son’s life but then leaves. James says he never saw his own father.
‘Real men cry’: LeBron James says he cries at some movies
LeBron James said he cried watching the episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” when Will Smith’s father arrives to take part in his son’s life but then leaves. James says he never saw his own father.
‘Real men cry’: LeBron James says he cries at some movies
LeBron James said he cried watching the episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” when Will Smith’s father arrives to take part in his son’s life but then leaves. James says he never saw his own father.
‘Real men cry’: LeBron James says he cries at some movies
LeBron James said he cried watching the episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” when Will Smith’s father arrives to take part in his son’s life but then leaves. James says he never saw his own father.
‘Real men cry’: LeBron James says he cries at some movies
LeBron James said he cried watching the episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” when Will Smith’s father arrives to take part in his son’s life but then leaves. James says he never saw his own father.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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 .
Paul George wants to stay, if Pacers can win
… of them all, it came with one qualifier. 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 …
Welcome to NBA trade season, already underway in earnest
” Jahlil Okafor viewed New Orleans during All-Star weekend with a different lens than usual, since he thought there was a chance it may have been his next home. Welcome to trade season, already underway in earnest and will remain so until Thursday afternoon’s deadline.
Glenn Robinson III dunks over teammate Paul George,
Glenn Robinson III takes the Slam Dunk title Robinson leaped over teammate Paul George, the Pacers mascot and a cheerleader on his final slam. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2lviaMB NBA All-Star Saturday was full of excitement including Aaron Gordon’s attempt to dunk with the help of a drone.
Glenn Robinson III dunks over teammate Paul George,
Glenn Robinson III takes the Slam Dunk title Robinson leaped over teammate Paul George, the Pacers mascot and a cheerleader on his final slam. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2lviaMB NBA All-Star Saturday was full of excitement including Aaron Gordon’s attempt to dunk with the help of a drone.
Carmelo Anthony finds joy in All-Star festivities despite trade rumors
Carmelo Anthony finds joy in All-Star festivities despite trade rumors Anthony was named to his 10th All-Star team after Kevin Love’s knee injury. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2m9PXbg Kyrie Irving got into a heated argument with a reporter during All-Star media availability over his recent comments that the Earth is flat.
Carmelo Anthony finds joy in All-Star festivities despite trade rumors
Carmelo Anthony finds joy in All-Star festivities despite trade rumors Anthony was named to his 10th All-Star team after Kevin Love’s knee injury. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2m9PXbg Kyrie Irving got into a heated argument with a reporter during All-Star media availability over his recent comments that the Earth is flat.
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game This year’s All-Star Game was moved as a result of the controversial HB2 law. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2maHdS5 USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss commissioner Adam Silver’s press conference that touched on several hut-button issues including the Trump travel ban and Charles Oakley.
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game This year’s All-Star Game was moved as a result of the controversial HB2 law. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2maHdS5 USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss commissioner Adam Silver’s press conference that touched on several hut-button issues including the Trump travel ban and Charles Oakley.
NBA Trade Rumors: Pistons and Magic have discussed Reggie Jackson and DJ Augustin exchange
According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic have had trade discussions centered around Reggie Jackson and DJ Augustin. Jeff Green would also be included to match salaries.
The Nuggets have decisions to make at point guard and shooting guard
The life of a young Denver Nuggets guard has been tumultuous this season. With the steadiness of Nikola Jokic and veteran contributors like Danilo Gallinari , Kenneth Faried , Wilson Chandler , and Jameer Nelson , the variability of contribution the young guards have provided has been easy to spot.
After Losing Love For Weeks, LeBron And Cavs Beat Wolves
LeBron James spent the morning sending a crystal clear message to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the wake of Kevin Love’s knee injury: things will be just fine as long as James is on the court.
Magic, Raptors make Ibaka-Ross trade official
The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have acquired forward-center Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic in exchange for forward-guard Terrence Ross and a future first-round draft pick. “Our organization is excited to add a player of this caliber to our team as we strive to reach the next level,” said Raptors President Masai Ujiri.
Hassan Whiteside and Miami Heat move past frustration from Monday’s loss to Magic
After two consecutive losses to losing teams, there was plenty of frustration in the Heat’s locker room Monday night. “You’ve got to help other guys,” Waiters said after the loss.
Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) dribbles against Dallas…
A source tells The Canadian Press that the Raptors have acquired Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic for Terrence Ross and a first-round pick in the 2017 NBA draft. The move comes with the Raptors mired in a slump and plummeting down the Eastern Conference standings.
Nuggets tie NBA mark with 24 3s in 132-110 win over Warriors
Nikola Jokic got his second career triple-double and the Denver Nuggets tied an NBA record with 24 3-pointers while shocking the Golden State Warriors 132-110 on Monday night. The Nuggets tied the 3-point mark set by the Rockets in December against New Orleans.
Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James Wants Derrick Williams’ Contract Extended
Derrick Williams has impressed his teammates during his two games with the Cleveland Cavaliers since signing a 10-day contract. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed former the second overall pick in the 2011 draft, Derrick Williams, to a 10-day contract earlier this week after he was waived by the Miami Heat.
Raptors’ DeRozan thinks help would be good for team
… Masai Ujiri before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports I think a balance of all of these would help. The Raptors need to practice to work out their defensive kinks, but they also need …
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.
Former teammates Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell
… both clever and tasteless were everywhere, the boo-birds turned out, as did the creative hecklers and the like. “Sports fans are emotional, as they should be,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who called James’ return to Cleveland as a TNT analyst at …
Spurs take control at end of 1st half, beat Pistons 103-92-Image3
Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in an easy 103-92 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. San Antonio’s Dewayne Dedmon had 17 points and 17 rebounds, reaching season highs in both categories.
Jokic scores career-high 40, Nuggets beat Knicks 131-123
Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 131-123 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. On the day Charles Oakley was banned from Madison Square Garden, the current Knicks proved again they can’t play defence anywhere near the way his Knicks teams did, and lost their fourth straight.
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Russell Westbrook scored 29 points and had his 26th triple-double of the season to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-109 on Thursday night. Victor Oladipo scored 23 points and Steven Adams had 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder, who now can focus on their showdown with former teammate Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.
Westbrook powers Thunder past Blazers 105-99
Russell Westbrook scored 19 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Westbrook also had eight assists and four rebounds in his eighth 40-point performance of the season.
Rapid Reaction: Russell Westbrook finishes off Blazers in explosive fourth quarter
… ipo in double-digit rebounds. 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…
Rapid Reaction: Russell Westbrook finishes off Blazers in explosive fourth quarter
… ipo in double-digit rebounds. 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…
Trade proposals from a Nuggets fan
I’ve been thinking over some scenarios that could benefit both of the Magic and Nuggets. I’ve been following the Magic for quite some time, even considered them my second favorite team in the league for a while.