Pacers sneak past Curry-less Warriors

INDIANAPOLIS — Despite a sprained left ankle, Indiana Pacers guard Rodney Stuckey was feeling no pain Sunday night. For the first time in his career, Stuckey scored 30 points in consecutive games, leading the Pacers to a 104-98 victory over the short-handed Golden State Warriors in Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Stuckey, who scored 30 on Friday […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Magic beat 76ers, show glimpse of future

ORLANDO — Even in season still filled with struggles, the future is becoming a little clearer now for the Orlando Magic. The youngsters are coming together. The Magic won their third consecutive game, the longest winning streak since last February, and leaned heavily again on their young nucleus in beating the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98 on […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Well-rested Grizzlies pass Blazers in 4th quarter

PORTLAND, Ore. — Through three quarters, the Memphis Grizzlies looked like a team that hadn’t played in 11 days — which they were. Then the Grizzlies came alive, outscoring Portland 34-15 and holding the Trail Blazers to 4-for-23 shooting in the fourth quarter. The result was a 98-92 Memphis victory Sunday night at the Moda […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA roundup: Love’s double-double leads Cavs

NEW YORK — Cleveland forward Kevin Love recorded a team-best 29th double-double, leading the Cavaliers to a 101-83 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Love scored 16 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the Cavaliers’ 16th win in their last 18 games to move their record to 35-22. He […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Westbrook carries Thunder past Nuggets

OKLAHOMA CITY — When Russell Westbrook’s shot is dropping, the Oklahoma City guard is one of the most lethal players in the NBA. However, when he is getting his teammates involved, the Thunder are truly dangerous. Westbrook showed the latter side when the Thunder took on the struggling Denver Nuggets. Scoring 21 points and dishing […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Stoudemire debuts in Mavericks’ win over Hornets

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks hope forward Amar’e Stoudemire is another piece in a potential championship puzzle. The fit looked pretty good Sunday night. Stoudemire made his Dallas debut and scored 14 points off the bench in a 92-81 victory over the slumping Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night at American Airlines Center. “It’s pretty clear […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers blow lead before topping Celtics in OT

LOS ANGELES — Once the NBA’s fiercest rivalry, the clashes between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers took a backseat recently due to the teams’ mediocre play. None of that matters to Nick Young, though. “Just knowing the history,” said Young, the Lakers reserve guard, who grew up in the City of Angels. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Oregon upsets Utah

EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon not only got its 20th win on Sunday, the Ducks also got the kind of win they were missing all season. The Ducks boosted their NCAA Tournament hopes with a 69-58 upset of ninth-ranked Utah in Pac-12 play at Matthew Knight Arena. It was the Ducks’ first win this season over […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Michigan beats Ohio State to halt losing streak

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan, a team ravaged by injuries and one that appeared to be in freefall after losing five straight games, rode an explosive start to a 64-57 Big Ten victory over 24th-ranked Ohio State on Sunday. Michigan (14-13, 7-8 Big Ten) was led by guard Spike Albrecht with 16 points, and his […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021