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Austin Reaves rising to challenges in Lakers' playoff push

Austin Reaves rising to challenges in Lakers' playoff push

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the Los Angeles Lakers reached the final minutes of a tight game they desperately needed to win, the player with the ball in his hands on every possession Sunday night wasn't one of their superstars, but an undrafted second-ye
Vassell, Johnson spoil Murray's return as Spurs top Hawks

Vassell, Johnson spoil Murray's return as Spurs top Hawks

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell had 29 points each and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 24-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-118 on Sunday, spoiling Dejounte Murray’s homecoming.

Houston faces Golden State following Green's 40-point outing

Golden State Warriors (36-36, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (18-53, 15th in the Western Conference) Houston; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Rockets -9.

New Orleans and San Antonio face off in conference matchup

San Antonio Spurs (19-52, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (34-37, 12th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Detroit faces Atlanta, aims to halt 3-game slide

Detroit Pistons (16-56, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (35-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup with Atlanta after losing three straight games.

Los Angeles hosts Oklahoma City following Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-point game

Oklahoma City Thunder (35-36, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (38-34, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m.

Porzingis, Wizards to visit Banchero, Magic

Washington Wizards (32-39, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (29-43, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington takes on Orlando in Eastern Conference action Tuesday.

Brooklyn takes on Cleveland, aims to break 3-game skid

Cleveland Cavaliers (45-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (39-32, sixth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Reaves gets career-high 35, pushes Lakers past Magic 111-105

Reaves gets career-high 35, pushes Lakers past Magic 111-105

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Austin Reaves scored a career-high 35 points, D’Angelo Russell added 18 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on for a 111-105 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
Paul has 29 and Clippers down Blazers 111-102

Paul has 29 and Clippers down Blazers 111-102

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Paul George had 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 117-102 victory on Sunday night.
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