Basketball

Lakers host the Celtics in Christmas day action

Boston Celtics (22-6, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (16-14, ninth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Monday, 5 p.m.

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Miami hosts Philadelphia for Christmas day matchup

Philadelphia 76ers (20-8, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (17-12, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Monday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Heat -1; over/under is 226.

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Anthony Edwards scores 34 points as the Timberwolves beat the Kings 110-98

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 34 points and 10 assists, Rudy Gobert added 21 points and 17 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Sacramento Kings 110-98 on Saturday night.

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Pistons tie NBA record for the longest losing streak in a season at 26, falling 126-115 to Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — The Detroit Pistons matched the NBA record for the longest losing streak in a single season, falling 126-115 to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night for their 26th straight loss.

Dec 23, 2023 10:33 PM Read more >

Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry lead Warriors past Trail Blazers for 5th straight win

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 28 points, Stephen Curry had 27 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 126-106 on Saturday for their fifth straight victory.

Dec 23, 2023 10:31 PM Read more >

Doncic scores 39 points in triple-double, Mavs rout Spurs 144-119 as Wembanyama sits

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 39 points in a triple-double and the Dallas Mavericks routed San Antonio 144-119 on Saturday night after Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanyama was a late scratch when he sprained an ankle during warmups.

Dec 23, 2023 9:58 PM Read more >

Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanyama sprains ankle during warmups, misses game in Dallas

DALLAS (AP) — San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama missed a game against Dallas on Saturday night because of a sprained right ankle after stepping on a ball boy's foot during warmups.

Dec 23, 2023 9:52 PM Read more >

Max Strus scores 26 points to lead injury-depleted Cavaliers past Bulls, 109-95

CHICAGO (AP) — Max Strus had 26 points and seven assists to help the injury-depleted Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-95 on Saturday night.

Dec 23, 2023 9:46 PM Read more >

Ja Morant scores 30 points in 125-119 win over Hawks as Grizzlies move to 3-0 since his return

ATLANTA (AP) — On a scale of 1 to 10, Ja Morant was quick to give his rating of how his first three games with the Memphis Grizzlies have gone this season. “A 10,” he said. “We won. That’s what we shoot for, that’s what we play for.

Dec 23, 2023 9:45 PM Read more >

LeBron James scores season-high 40 points, Lakers beat Thunder to end 4-game skid

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-120 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

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