Nets stun Clippers with last-minute rally

NEW YORK — Guards Alan Anderson and Jarrett Jack combined to shoot 4-for-17 over the first 47-plus minutes Monday night. However, the with the game on the line, the Brooklyn Nets got huge baskets from the duo in the final seconds to cap a frantic, come-from-behind, 102-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Hornets stay hot, beat Wizards

WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards are in the midst of their roughest stretch of the season. The surging, but shorthanded Charlotte Hornets took advantage. Center Al Jefferson scored 18 points and 12 rebounds, and guard Brian Roberts added 18 points as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Washington Wizards 92-88 Monday night. Forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist finished […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Pelicans end Hawks’ 19-game win streak

NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis was supposed to be nursing a sore groin. It’s scary to think what might have happened if he were completely healthy. The third-year All-Star brushed aside his aching body to score 29 points and grab 13 rebounds — his 26th 20-point, 10-rebound double-double of the season […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Hot Cavaliers roll past 76ers for 11th straight win

CLEVELAND — LeBron James has been in this position before, but a number of his teammates haven’t. After a 97-84 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, combined with the Atlanta Hawks’ loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the Cavaliers’ 11-game winning streak now makes them the hottest team in the league. James, however, isn’t overly impressed. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Gasol’s block preserves Grizzlies’ win over Suns

PHOENIX — The Memphis Grizzlies aren’t used to shooting 43 percent from the field or allowing 62 points in the paint to an opponent. They did both Monday night but still managed to accomplish something they are used to — beating the Phoenix Suns. Memphis center Marc Gasol scored 15 points, collected eight assists and […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Rubio’s return can’t save Wolves in loss to Mavs

DALLAS — On a night when the Minnesota Timberwolves were excited to get point guard Ricky Rubio back, and the Dallas Mavericks readied for life without point guard Rajon Rondo, both teams found things to like even if only one could win the game. The Mavericks never trailed in the 100-94 victory over the Wolves […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA roundup: Pelicans end Hawks’ winning streak

NEW ORLEANS — Forward Anthony Davis shook off a sore groin to pour in 29 points and grab 13 rebounds and guard Eric Gordon added 20 points as the New Orleans Pelicans snapped the Atlanta Hawks’ 19-game winning streak with a 115-100 victory Monday night at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans (26-22) led by […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Rockets’ Howard could be out a month

The Houston Rockets fear that center Dwight Howard might be sidelined at least a month because of the continuing problems with his right knee, ESPN reported Saturday. The Rockets still expect Howard to be ready to return for the final few weeks of the regular season as well as the playoffs, but now they believe […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors get defensive in 106-87 win

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors lead the NBA in scoring, but time and again, first-year coach Steve Kerr has noted his club can be darn good on defense. Saturday was one of those nights. The Warriors held the Phoenix Suns to three field goals in the first 9:04 of the fourth quarter and […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021