Basketball

NCAA Tournament Latest: Grand Canyon closes men's first round with one last upset

The Latest on the second full day of the NCAA Tournament: Grand Canyon closes men’s first round with one last upset This Grand Canyon was a sight to behold, too.

Mar 22, 2024 11:34 PM Read more >

Clippers sweep 2-game set in Portland, beating the Trail Blazers 125-117

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Paul George scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers swept a two-game set in Portland, beating the Trail Blazers 125-117 on Friday night.

Mar 22, 2024 11:29 PM Read more >

Celtics beats Pistons 129-102

DETROIT (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and the NBA-leading Boston won their eighth straight game, beating the short-handed Detroit. Boston improved to 56-15 — an .800 winning percentage.

Mar 22, 2024 11:14 PM Read more >

Timberwolves top Cavaliers 104-91 behind Conley's 21 points and fan favorite Reid's 18

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Conley scored 21 points and fan favorite Naz Reid added 18 points on his beach towel giveaway night, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91 on Friday.

Mar 22, 2024 9:45 PM Read more >

Jackson scores 28, including winner in final seconds, as Grizzlies top Wembanyama, Spurs, 99-97

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, including the winning basket with 1.

Mar 22, 2024 9:43 PM Read more >

Jaylen Brown scores 33 points, NBA-leading Celtics beat Pistons 129-102 for 8th straight win

DETROIT (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics won their eighth straight game, beating the short-handed Detroit Pistons 129-102 on Friday night.

Mar 22, 2024 9:08 PM Read more >

McCollum scores 30 as Pelicans add to Heat's home woes with 111-88 win

MIAMI (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans had quite a rebuttal.

Mar 22, 2024 9:01 PM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past injury-plagued Raptors 123-103

TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching "NBA legends" at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. It's arguable he's on his way to becoming one himself.

Mar 22, 2024 8:28 PM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 as Thunder win 4th straight, hand Raptors 9th consecutive loss

TORONTO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points in his only regular-season trip to his home country, Chet Holmgren had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late to beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 123-103

Mar 22, 2024 7:29 PM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander 'humbled' by impressive year he's having for Canada and Thunder

TORONTO — Even as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was being recognized as Canada's best athlete, he stayed humble.

Mar 22, 2024 11:19 AM Read more >