For every night when it seems the Celtics can score with any team in the NBA, there comes a time like the one last night, when the make/miss principle takes a fateful turn. The Celtics’ seven-game winning streak hit a wall with last night’s 108-92 loss to the Kings, deprived for the night of the suspended DeMarcus Cousins.
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Celtics winning streak ends with sloppy loss in Sacramento
For every night when it seems the Celtics can score with any team in the NBA, there comes a time like the one last night, when the make/miss principle takes a fateful turn. The Celtics’ seven-game winning streak hit a wall with last night’s 108-92 loss to the Kings, deprived for the night of the suspended DeMarcus Cousins.
Miami Heat to release Derrick Williams and sign Okaro White
Derrick Williams’ short and inconsistent time with the Miami Heat is set to come to an end, as the team plans to release him. In an effort to create a roster spot for Okaro White, the Miami Heat are releasing forward Derrick Williams, as reported by The Vertical.
Celtics win in Pierce’s farewell
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Clippers’ Paul Pierce starts in emotional Boston farewell
Paul Pierce walked back onto the parquet floor one last time, dropped to his knees at center court and gave the Boston Celtics leprechaun logo a big kiss. “Lucky’s been through it all with me, the ups and downs.
Celtics say goodbye to Pierce, beat Clippers 107-102
Isaiah Thomas bumped into Paul Pierce tooling around Boston on Saturday night and then stole the spotlight from the former Celtics captain on Sunday. With the crowd uncertain whether to cheer loudest for the Celtics or for Pierce – or for the Patriots in the Super Bowl – Thomas scored 28 points to lead Boston to its seventh straight victory, a 107-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Pierce’s final game in the Garden.
Kings top Warriors in OT, Kerr ejected
Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins, left, dunks over Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Booker nets 33, hits winning jumper to lift Suns over Kings
Devin Booker scored 33 points and hit the game-winning jumper at the buzzer, giving the Phoenix Suns a 105-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings Booker nets 33, hits winning jumper to lift Suns over Kings Devin Booker scored 33 points and hit the game-winning jumper at the buzzer, giving the Phoenix Suns a 105-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2l2OMO7 Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker, left, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. SACRAMENTO, Calif.
NBA Trade Deadline 2017: 10 Trade Targets Who Could Shape Playoff Picture
Carmelo Anthony doesn’t want to leave the New York Knicks. Not so much because he thinks the team is awesome “That’s more what I care about, my family,” Anthony told Newsday ‘s Al Iannazzone .
Boston Celtics A military family got an emotional reunion during the Celtics game
Point guard Isaiah Thomas may have been the star of the Celtic’s game against the Detroit Pistons Monday , but it was reunion of a soldier with his family that brought the crowds at the TD Garden – and Thomas – to their feet. Air National Guard Sgt.
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.
Another big game from Thomas lifts C’s to victory
Isaiah Thomas had 38 points and nine assists, Jae Crowder scored 23 and the Boston Celtics beat the Houston Rockets 120-109 on Wednesday night. It was Thomas’ 15th game this season with at least 30 points and his 29th consecutive outing with 20 or more.
Jae Crowder, Celtics Tickled By Wizards’ ‘Cute’ Plan…
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Bucks vs. Rockets Final Score: Milwaukee Shimmies to Offensive Outburst in win, 127-114
A perplexing Bucks season only added to its confusing legacy tonight, snapping a five-game losing streak with an offensive explosion in a 127-114 against Houston. Milwaukee shook up its starting lineup, inserting Miles Plumlee for John Henson , giving Plumlee his first start since November 25th against the Raptors .
Sacramento Kings: Looking at the Week Ahead January 23rd Edition
This article takes a look at the Sacramento Kings schedule for the week of January 23rd to January 29th to give you a guide of what is ahead. The Sacramento Kings have lost five straight games entering the week.
Can Blazers Pull Out Some Quality Wins Before the All-Star Break?
The Trail Blazers got through a nail-biting game last night against Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics. That was a huge game that we needed because Portland was in a losing streak and needed a win.
George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win
Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.
George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win
Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.
Avery Bradley Injury: Updates on Celtics Guard’s Achilles Injury and Return
Bradley did return to the lineup Monday after missing the Celtics’ previous four games with an Achilles injury. He played 33 minutes in a 108-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets , but he scored only five points while shooting 2-of-9 from the floor.
Peak Ricky Rubio? He thinks so with his recent performances
Point guard Ricky Rubio has amassed 56 assists in his past four games, the most prolific such stretch in Wolves history. He has averaged 11.3 points, 14.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 steals in that stretch, which included a three-game winning streak that ended in Dallas on Sunday.
Celtics no easy opponent for scant Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets were 8-3 and appeared to be building on last season’s success in spite of losing Al Jefferson and Jeremy Lin in free agency. The team was streaking – they’d retained their defensive fortitude and inexplicably added another offensive punch to their one-two combination.
John Wall’s 25 points, Wizards beat 76ers 109-93
John Wall’s left wrist and right pinky were both sore, and for the last two days he’d practiced wearing a splint on the right hand. Wall never doubted he’d play, and he scored 25 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 109-93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
Dennis Schroder, Isaiah Thomas rivalry adds a new chapter
It is no secret that there is no love lost between Atlanta point guard Dennis SchrA der and Boston’s Isaiah Thomas. They met for the first time in the Hawks ‘ 103-101 loss to the Celtics on Friday.
Thomas steadies Celtics, Horford triumphant in return home
Isaiah Thomas scored 13 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Al Horford made a triumphant return and the Boston Celtics snapped the Atlanta Hawks’ seven-game winning streak with a 103-101 victory Friday night. Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. each had 23 points for Atlanta.
Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas hits game-winner in Horford’s return to Atlanta
Isaiah Thomas scored 13 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Al Horford made a triumphant return and the Boston Celtics snapped the Atlanta Hawks’ seven-game winning streak with a 103-101 victory Friday night. Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. each had 23 points for Atlanta.
Thomas scores 38, Celtics pull away to beat Wizards
Isaiah Thomas scored 20 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics pulled away late for a 117-108 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night . Al Horford added 16 points and nine rebounds, Jae Crowder scored 20 and Terry Rozier had 11 for the Celtics, who won for the fifth time in six games and ended Washington’s three-game winning streak.
Isaiah Thomas scores 20 in the 4th, Celtics beat Wizards 117-108
The story line won’t be that Boston beat a surging Washington team after a heartbreak loss in Toronto the night before. It won’t be that they won against a quality opponent with Avery Bradley , Amir Johnson , Jaylen Brown , Tyler Zeller , and James Young .
Curry leads Warriors to a big second half, win over Kings
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif.
NBA: Thomas scores 52 for Celtics in 117-114 win over Miami
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.
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.
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.
Westbrook’s triple-double powers Thunder over Celtics
Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dances to celebrate hitting a three point shot against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on December 23, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Thunder defeat the Celtics 117-112.
Cousins’ 32 lead Kings back against Timberwolves, 109-105
… He’s made at least four 3s the past three games . He’s connected on at least five in a game six times this season. As sports columnist, Paul Woody offers an array of commentary on the sports scene in columns and World of Woody videos.
Report: Goran Dragic open to being traded from the Miami Heat
The Miami Heat aren’t the team Goran Dragic envisioned he would be joining when he came to South Beach two years ago. When Goran Dragic forced his way out of the Phoenix Suns organization two years ago and was traded to the Miami Heat, he thought he was joining a team on the verge of contending in the Eastern Conference.
Erratic driver leads troopers on 2-state chase, gets away
Tear down Central High and replace it with “a nice strip mall”? The speculative suggestion by a city alderman on a local radio show prompted angry reactions among the school’s alumni… Point guard Isaiah Thomas scored a career-high 44 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-109 victory in overtime against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night … (more)
Erratic driver leads troopers on 2-state chase, gets away
Tear down Central High and replace it with “a nice strip mall”? The speculative suggestion by a city alderman on a local radio show prompted angry reactions among the school’s alumni… Point guard Isaiah Thomas scored a career-high 44 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-109 victory in overtime against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night … (more)
Rumor: Miami Heat a potential landing spot for DeMarcus Cousins
ESPN’s Amin Elhassan mentioned the Miami Heat among possible teams that could trade for Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins. Pat Riley and the Miami Heat have a history of-and have won championships by-trading for disgruntled super stars.
Dave Joerger on DeMarcus Cousins’ feud with writer: ‘Enough is enough’
Sacramento Kings coach Dave Joerger has called for a truce in an ongoing spat between All-Star DeMarcus Cousins and The Sacramento Bee. Cousins recently confronted a Bee writer after a column that referenced the arrest of the 6-foot-11 star’s brother.
State of the Celtics: Is Avery Bradley an elite defender?
It’s been a thing for years, but I’ve never really known what to make of Avery Bradley’s defensive numbers. It hasn’t been since the 2013-14 season that a Celtics team has allowed fewer points with Bradley on the court.