Jennings scores 34 as Pistons edge Raptors

TORONTO — Point guard Brandon Jennings took things upon himself after the Detroit Pistons fell behind the Toronto Raptors by as many 14 points in the first half Monday. “Just because of the sluggish start,” he said. “We were definitely struggling, I think we were down 60-48 (at the half). I just wanted to come […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA roundup: Three-team trade could send Rivers to Clippers

The New Orleans Pelicans agreed to send Austin Rivers to the Celtics as part of a five-player trade that would send Jeff Green from Boston to Memphis. Rivers, the son of former Celtics coach Doc Rivers, was the 10th overall pick in the 2012 draft, and is expected to be dealt before he ever plays […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Hawks stay hot, blow out Wizards

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks seemingly have to be cooled off eventually, but the Washington Wizards were not the ones to extinguish a hot run Sunday. Guard Kyle Korver went 5 of 7 on 3-point attempts en route to 19 points and the red-hot Hawks ran their winning streak to eight games with a 120-89 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Three-team swap could send Rivers to Clips

The New Orleans Pelicans agreed to send Austin Rivers to the Celtics as part of a five-player trade that would send Jeff Green from Boston to Memphis. Rivers, the son of former Celtics coach Doc Rivers, was the 10th overall pick in the 2012 draft, and is expected to be dealt before he ever plays […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Whiteside helps Heat roll past Clippers

LOS ANGELES — A month ago, Hassan Whiteside was working on his game in the NBA Development League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. On Sunday, Whiteside resembled an NBA All-Star, helping the Miami Heat roll past the Los Angeles Clippers Whiteside, a 7-foot center, came off the bench to deliver a career-high 23 points and […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA game roundup: Grizzlies outlast Suns in 2 OTs

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For most of game, power forward Zach Randolph powered the Memphis Grizzlies. Then in the second overtime of a 122-110 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night at FedExForum, center Marc Gasol took over. Gasol scored seven of his 12 points in the second overtime as the Grizzlies outscored the Suns […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings 103, Cavaliers 84

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — DeMarcus Cousins scored 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for his 21st double-double of the season, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 103-84 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Sacramento forward Rudy Gay added 23 points. Cousins, a 6-foot-11 center, also had five assists, four steals and three blocked shots, helping […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Gasol comes through as Grizzlies defeat Suns in double-OT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This season, the Memphis Grizzlies have benefitted from a more assertive Marc Gasol as the 7-1 center has lifted his scoring average to almost 20 points a game. But for most of Sunday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns, Gasol was a non-factor. Through regulation and the first overtime, Gasol scored just […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Trail Blazers 106, Lakers 94

LOS ANGELES — Point guard Damian Lillard scored 17 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 106-94 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on Sunday night. Guard Wesley Matthews had 16 points for the Trail Blazers, who won their fourth in a row. Portland […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021