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NBA teams on the defensive as scoring goes slightly down after All-Star break

Mar. 19, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

New Orleans forward Herbert Jones learned a long time ago the critical component to being an elite defensive stopper was keeping whoever you're guarding in front of you. It's that simple. It's that difficult, too. “You do the best you can,” Jones said. ...

Kings guard Kevin Huerter knocked out of game versus Grizzlies with shoulder injury

Mar. 19, 2024 02:25 AM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter left Monday night's game against Memphis with a left shoulder injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Huerter was attempting a layup 1:51 into the first quarter when Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane made contact...

Sabonis records 50th straight double-double, Monk leads the way in OT as Kings beat Grizzlies

Mar. 19, 2024 02:20 AM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Malik Monk scored 12 of his 28 points in overtime, Domantas Sabonis had his 50th straight double-double and the Sacramento Kings beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-111 on Monday night. “Having a guy like Malik close the way he did was a lot of fun to...

LeBron scores 25, D'Angelo Russell ties Lakers 3-pointers record in LA's 136-105 win over Hawks

Mar. 19, 2024 01:38 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and D'Angelo Russell scored 27 points while tying the Lakers' single-season record for 3-pointers in a 136-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Russell's six 3-pointers against the Hawks...

Anthony Edwards throws down huge dunk over John Collins in Timberwolves' win against Jazz

Mar. 19, 2024 01:38 AM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — One thunderous dunk provided a perfect snapshot of Anthony Edwards' second-half dominance Monday night. Edwards threw down a monster slam over John Collins of the Utah Jazz in the third quarter, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-104 victory but...

Jalen Brunson scores 34 points to lead the Knicks past the Warriors 119-112

Mar. 19, 2024 01:30 AM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 34 points and Miles McBride added a career-high 29 to lead the New York Knicks to their fourth straight win, 119-112 over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. The Knicks raced out to an 18-4 lead early in the game and never trailed as...

Edwards scores 32 points, leads banged-up Timberwolves to 114-104 win at Utah

Mar. 19, 2024 01:30 AM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Utah Jazz 114-104 on Monday night. Edwards scored 25 of his 32 points in the second half to help the Timberwolves pull away late. It was his second...

DeRozan scores 28 points as the Bulls edge the Trail Blazers 110-107

Mar. 18, 2024 23:40 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points and found Nikola Vucevic for a key hook shot with 9.3 seconds left, helping the Chicago Bulls edge the Portland Trail Blazers 110-107 on Monday night. “It’s sometimes more than just making a shot,” teammate Alex Caruso said of...

LeVert, Allen lead short-handed Cavs past Pacers 108-103

Mar. 18, 2024 23:12 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen each scored 23 points and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers fended off a late push from the Indiana Pacers for a 108-103 win on Monday night. Cleveland played without three regular starters, including star guard Donovan...

Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. post double-doubles and lead 76ers past Heat 98-91

Mar. 18, 2024 23:11 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Lowry hustled after a loose basketball and launched himself over the scorer's table and into the lap of the public address announcer. Lowry turns 38 next week and joked that at his age, he has “no brakes.” But his feet flying in the air is just the way...