Category: NBA News Wire
MINNEAPOLIS — Forward Markieff Morris scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rallied for a 127-120 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. The Suns trailed after each of the first three quarters, but they outscored the Timberwolves 34-17 in the fourth quarter. Phoenix began the final period with a 14-3 […]
TORONTO — Coach Dwane Casey entered the Toronto Raptors’ locker room at halftime yelling at his players for not being prepared for Sunday’s early start. Casey’s reaction inspired the Raptors. Led by guards DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, Toronto erased a 49-42 first-half deficit and went on to post a 96-86 victory over the Atlanta […]
LOS ANGELES — Point guard Chris Paul is focusing on winning a ring instead of reveling in personal achievements. Paul, who topped 6,000 career assists in the first quarter, had 28 points, 15 assists and a season-high six steals, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 112-103 victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons on Saturday […]
OAKLAND, Calif. — On a night when his primary focus was on stalling Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green was the offensive difference-maker on Saturday night. Such is the brilliance of the Spurs: If you think you can beat them one way, they find another way to succeed. Terrific […]
LOS ANGELES — Point guard Chris Paul scored 28 points, dished out 15 assists and recorded a season-high six steals, leadoing the Los Angeles Clipppers to a 112-103 victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons on Saturday night at Staples Center. Forward Blake Griffin added 25 points and seven rebounds for the Clippers (49-21), who won […]
OAKLAND, Calif. — Shooting guard Danny Green hit two 3-pointers during a 9-0 run in the fourth quarter that broke open a tight game as the San Antonio Spurs ran their winning streak to 13 with a 99-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. In a game matching the two teams with […]
SALT LAKE CITY — A year ago, point guard Trey Burke led Michigan to the NCAA championship game. On Saturday, he gave himself a taste of March Madness from the professional stage. Burke hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds remaining and forward Richard Jefferson scored 21 points as the Utah Jazz edged the Orlando […]
MEMPHIS — Their starting center, Marc Gasol, was limited by a severe ankle injury and their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, brought one of the NBA’s top teams to the FedExForum. The Memphis Grizzlies ignored those obstacles. Putting together what coach Dave Joerger called “as complete a win as we have had all season,” the Grizzlies […]
SALT LAKE CITY — Rookie point guard Trey Burke hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds remaining and forward Richard Jefferson scored 21 points as the Utah Jazz edged the Orlando Magic 89-88 Saturday at EnergySolutions Arena. Burke, who led Michigan to the 2013 NCAA championship game a year ago, hit three of seven 3-pointers […]
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans have found their leader. The Miami Heat, two-time defending NBA champions, are searching desperately for their missing championship identity. Forward Anthony Davis continued his eight-game rampage through the NBA by scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds — his eighth consecutive game of scoring at least 28 points […]
