Basketball

Nikola Jokic's brother reportedly involved in an altercation after the Nuggets beat the Lakers

DENVER (AP) — The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan after the team’s buzzer-beating 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lak

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Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray didn't even see the biggest basket of his career. At least not live, he didn't.

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LeBron James rants at NBA's replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0

DENVER (AP) — LeBron James was seeing red after the Los Angeles Lakers watched a golden opportunity slip away. His frustration wasn't so much centered on blowing a 20-point lead. Or his late missed 3-pointer that rimmed out with the game tied.

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Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder host New Orleans with 1-0 series lead

New Orleans Pelicans (49-33, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Thunder -7.

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Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Miami

Miami Heat (46-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Celtics -14.5; over/under is 204.

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76ers plan to file grievance about officiating during first two games of series against Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their series against the New York Knicks, a team spokesman said early Tuesday.

Apr 22, 2024 11:29 PM Read more >

Cavs take a 2-0 lead over the Magic

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, Jarrett Allen had 20 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Orlando Magic 96-86 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference series.

Apr 22, 2024 10:53 PM Read more >

Ailing Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover helps doom them in Game 2 loss to Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Maxey's body was hurting and he was battling the chills on his off night in New York. He was dealing with a different kind of pain Monday.

Apr 22, 2024 10:10 PM Read more >

Orlando's Jalen Suggs says he's ready for Game 3 after shaking off knee injury in loss to Cavs

CLEVElAND (AP) — Jalen Suggs made a stunning comeback for Orlando in Game 2. The Magic now need to make one of their own to save their season.

Apr 22, 2024 9:45 PM Read more >

Donte DiVincenzo caps desperate rally with 3-pointer, Knicks beat 76ers 104-101 to take 2-0 lead

NEW YORK (AP) — An eight-point lead was gone. The Knicks' edge in the series and home-court advantage seemed about to follow. Madison Square Garden had fallen nearly silent. “I mean, it wasn’t a good feeling,” Donte DiVincenzo said.

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