Basketball

Chicago faces Philadelphia, looks to halt 6-game skid

Chicago Bulls (22-35, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-36, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago looks to end its six-game slide with a win against Philadelphia.

Feb 23, 2025 12:04 AM Read more >

Doncic's 32 points lead Lakers to snap Nuggets' 9-game winning streak

DENVER (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 32 points in his best game by far with the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 123-100 runaway win at Denver on Saturday night that snapped the Nuggets’ nine-game winning streak.

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Doncic says his breakout in Denver is only the start as he develops chemistry with LeBron and Lakers

DENVER (AP) — Now, that's what the Los Angeles Lakers had in mind when they pulled off their shocking trade for Luka Doncic earlier this month. After going 1-2 and averaging 14.

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Trail Blazers romp to the largest blowout victory in team history, routing Hornets 141-88

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons hit five 3-pointers and scored 25 points in the largest blowout victory in Portland Trail Blazers history, a 141-88 romp over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.

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Keyonte George scores 30 points to help Jazz rally past Rockets 124-115

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Keyonte George scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen added 23 points and 10 rebounds to rally the Utah Jazz to a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

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76ers coach Nick Nurse sits Joel Embiid for entire 4th quarter in loss to Brooklyn

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid got benched and the 76ers got beat at the horn.

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Lakers snap Nuggets' 9-game winning streak behind Luka Doncic's best game yet for LA

DENVER (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 32 points in his best game by far with the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 123-100 runaway win at Denver on Saturday night that snapped the Nuggets' nine-game winning streak.

Feb 22, 2025 9:20 PM Read more >

Bucks won't have Lillard available for Friday's game with Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) — Damian Lillard won’t be available for Friday’s game with the Washington Wizards as the Milwaukee Bucks play for a second straight night.

Feb 21, 2025 1:20 PM Read more >

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way

DENVER (AP) — Michael Malone took a pragmatic stance on his team's current nine-game winning streak. “It beats the alternative,” the Denver Nuggets coach said. Can't argue there as Malone stands on the brink of a memorable career moment.

Feb 21, 2025 10:46 AM Read more >

Boston group hoping to land a WNBA franchise. The league has said it will add a 16th team in 2028

Former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams is hoping to get a WNBA franchise in Boston whether it's through expansion or being a destination for a current team that wants to move.

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