Basketball

Boston puts home win streak on the line against Detroit

Detroit Pistons (13-54, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (53-14, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Mar 18, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter help Hawks beat Clippers 110-93 to snap 3-game skid

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dejounte Murray scored 21 points, De’Andre Hunter added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-93 on Sunday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Mar 17, 2024 10:58 PM Read more >

Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis combine for 62 and the Bucks outpace the Suns 140-129

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 on Sunday, as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Mar 17, 2024 10:12 PM Read more >

Wembanyama, Spurs confirm that they're headed to France next season

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Victor Wembanyama sounds like he expects to be playing an NBA game — or two, perhaps — in his native France next season.

Mar 17, 2024 10:03 PM Read more >

Wembanyama's 33 points, 16 rebounds power the Spurs past Nets 122-115 in overtime

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 33 points and 16 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs overcame 31 points by Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas and beat the Nets 122-115 in overtime Sunday night to snap a three-game skid.

Mar 17, 2024 9:19 PM Read more >

Banchero scores 29, Magic roll past skidding Raptors 111-96

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 29 points and the Orlando Magic pulled away from Toronto for a 111-96 victory on Sunday night, handing the Raptors their seventh straight loss.

Mar 17, 2024 8:19 PM Read more >

Sam Hauser posts career bests of 30 points, 10 3-pointers as Celtics beat Wizards 130-104

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sam Hauser had career highs of 30 points and 10 3-pointers to help the short-handed Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 130-104 on Sunday night.

Mar 17, 2024 7:51 PM Read more >

Kyrie Irving's running left-hander at the buzzer lifts Mavs over Nuggets 107-105

DALLAS (AP) — A floater, a runner, a hook shot, call it whatever. Maybe Kyrie Irving would settle for crucial game-winner.

Mar 17, 2024 5:34 PM Read more >

Bam Adebayo hits buzzer-beating 3 as the Heat topped the Pistons 104-101

DETROIT (AP) — Bam Adebayo made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Miami Heat to a 104-101 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.

Mar 17, 2024 4:19 PM Read more >

Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 on Sunday, as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo .

Mar 17, 2024 3:11 PM Read more >