Basketball

LeBron James suffers worst defeat in NBA career as Embiid, 76ers rout Lakers by 44 points

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James never endured a lopsided basketball defeat like the one he suffered with Los Angeles in Philadelphia. James has lost big before. His Miami Heat once got trounced by 36 points in the NBA Finals.

Nov 27, 2023 11:16 PM Read more >

Grant, Ayton lead the Trail Blazers to a 114-110 victory over the Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jerami Grant scored 34 points and Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 13 rebounds to power the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

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Point differentials could come into play as NBA In-Season Tournament group phase ends Tuesday

MIAMI (AP) — Say this for the NBA: It will have some drama for the final night of group play in the inaugural In-Season Tournament . There are eight games left — all potentially having implications on who will advance.

Nov 27, 2023 2:52 PM Read more >

FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men's basketball qualifying events

Dallas' Luka Doncic, Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns all still have a chance to play in next summer’s Paris Olympics . But at least two of those stars won’t get there.

Nov 27, 2023 2:19 PM Read more >

Sacramento takes on Golden State, seeks 5th straight home win

Golden State Warriors (8-9, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (9-6, sixth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m.