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Joel Embiid set to return to slumping 76ers team in need of his presence
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid stuck around for extra work after shootaround. The 7-footer who has yet to officially step on the court for the Philadelphia 76ers this season was in no rush to finish his drills. Embiid shot free throws, worked on his post game and made soft jumpers...
Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut for the 76ers after injuries and suspension
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is expected to play this week for the Philadelphia 76ers — barring another setback, and there is always that chance with the 7-footer — after he won Olympic gold, signed a contract extension, slogged through a knee injury, was the root of two NBA...
Mathurin, Haliburton power Indiana Pacers to 132-121 win over New York Knicks
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored a career-high 38 points, including a career-best seven 3-pointers, and Tyrese Haliburton added 35 points and 14 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 132-121 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Myles Turner finished with 26...
Vassell returns to Spurs lineup against Jazz seven months after suffering fractured foot
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell made his season debut Saturday against the Utah Jazz after missing seven months with a stress fracture in his right foot. Vassell last played March 29 at home against the New York Knicks when he scored 23 points in 45 minutes...
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to see his team play with more intensity
NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is frustrated. He wants to see his team play with more intensity. The two-time MVP took issue with Milwaukee’s effort after it lost 116-94 to the New York Knicks on Friday night to drop to 2-7 on the season. ...
Towns scores 32 in Knicks' 116-94 win over struggling Bucks
NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points, 11 rebounds and five assists and the New York Knicks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 116-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. New York (4-4) did not trail, and six different Knicks scored in double figures. Jalen...
Zaccharie Risacher has biggest night of his young career with 33 points in Hawks' win over Knicks
ATLANTA (AP) — When asked what it has been like to play four NBA games in six days, rookie Zaccharie Risacher had a succinct response. “I'm tired.” Risacher should have been fatigued after enjoying the biggest night of his young career during the Hawks' 121-116...
No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher scores 33 as Hawks rally late to down Knicks 121-116
ATLANTA (AP) — No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher scored 33 points and had seven rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks rallied late to beat the New York Knicks 121-116 on Wednesday night. Risacher's 33 points were the most by a rookie this season. He also had three assists, three...
Sengun has 25 points and 14 rebounds as Houston Rockets hold on for 109-97 win over Knicks
HOUSTON (AP) — Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night. Houston led by 15 points early before the Knicks got within one late in the fourth quarter. But Sengun, who was guarded by...
Brunson scores 36, Knicks rout Pistons 128-98 for 16th straight win over Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 15 of his 36 points in the first quarter as the New York Knicks beat Detroit 128-98 on Friday for their 16th straight victory over the Pistons. Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for New York, which never trailed and...