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Anthony Edwards fined again, $50K for obscene gesture that brings season punishment total to $285K
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Edwards has yet another bill to pay to the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has been fined $50,000 for making obscene gestures toward a game official. The league announced the punishment on Monday before Minnesota played at Washington, citing his conduct...
Today in History: January 22, Supreme Court issues Roe v. Wade decision
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2025. There are 343 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its Roe v. Wade decision, declared a nationwide constitutional right to abortion. (The court would overrule Roe v....
Booker scores 30 points, Durant has 27 as Suns rally to beat the Hornets 120-113
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 30 points, Kevin Durant added 27 and the Phoenix Suns rallied in the final minutes to beat the Charlotte Hornets 120-113 on Sunday night. The Suns have won three straight and four of five. Charlotte has lost 10 of 11. The Hornets...
Isaiah Collier's late layup in OT lifts the Jazz over the Nets 112-111
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Isaiah Collier drove for the go-ahead layup with 2 seconds left to lift the Utah Jazz to a 112-111 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night. Collier finished with a career-high 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and Collin Sexton added...
During the NFL playoffs, NBC offers a reminder: The NBA is coming back to its platforms next season
NBC offered up a reminder of sorts during the NFL playoffs on Sunday night: The NBA is on its way back to its platforms next season. NBC Sports debuted a promotional spot for its upcoming NBA coverage during halftime of the Washington-Tampa Bay wild-card game. The spot — featuring...
Anthony and Banchero lead the Magic past the 76ers 104-99
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony had 27 points, Paolo Banchero scored seven points in the final 1:32 and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-99 on Sunday night. Banchero finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his second game back after being...
Gilgeous-Alexander overcomes a poor shooting performance and leads Thunder past Wizards 136-95
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 of his 27 points from the foul line to overcome his worst shooting performance of the season and help the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 136-95 rout of the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Gilgeous-Alexander shot only 29.4% (5 of...
Celtics withstand return of Zion Williamson and beat Pelicans 120-119
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards on Sunday as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119. Trey Murphy III scored 30 points and...
Pacers end NBA-leading Cavaliers' winning streak at 12 with 108-93 victory
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Nembhard scored 19 points, Pascal Siakam had 18 points and nine rebounds and the Indiana Pacers ended NBA-leading Cleveland's winning streak at 12 games, beating the Cavaliers 108-93 on Sunday night. The teams will complete the home-and-home set Tuesday...
DeRozan makes triumphant return to Chicago as Kings beat Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan raised his arms and waved to the roaring crowd following a video tribute during a timeout. The six-time All-Star made a triumphant return to Chicago on Sunday. He scored 21 points in Sacramento's 124-119 victory over the Bulls, helping the Kings extend...
