Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Dikembe Mutombo is having treatment for a brain tumor, the NBA said on Saturday. The former center played 18 seasons in the NBA with six teams, gaining a reputation as one of the league’s greatest shot blockers which earned him the Defensive Player of the Year award four times in…
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Being Treated for Brain Tumor
Raptors Stop Bucks’ Winning Streak as Giannis Antetokounmpo Sits
Fred VanVleet scored 26 of his 29 points in the second half and the Toronto Raptors ended the visiting Milwaukee Bucks’ eight-game winning streak Thursday night with a 97–93 victory. Milwaukee was without Giannis Antetokounmpo (sore calf). DeMarcus Cousins (rest) also did not play after making his Bucks debut on Wednesday. Toronto was without OG…
Nets Outlast Knicks in the Battle for New York 112–110
The battle for New York between the Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets came down to the Nets having the last possession after many lead changes, that entertained the largest crowd, of 18,081, ever to see a Nets game in Brooklyn on Tuesday night. James Harden led the Nets with 28 of his 34 points in the…
Celtics Dominate Lakers in the Second Half as LeBron Returns
The classic rivalry between the top two NBA franchises, both with 17 championships, resumed on Friday night at Boston’s TD Garden; it resulted in the Boston Celtics’ victory over the L.A. Lakers, 130–108. The game featured the return of LeBron James, four-time league MVP, who missed the past eight games with an abdominal strain. Adding…
Milwakee’s Antetokounmpo Scores 47 in Win Over Lakers
MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 47 points in defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 109–102, to finally win at home since their season opener on Oct. 19; improving the defending champions’ record to 7–8. Bucks Khris Middleton added 16 points, from 4 of 12 shooting, in his first game back after having missed eight games…
Milwaukee’s Antetokounmpo Scores 47 in Win Over Lakers
MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 47 points in defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 109–102, to finally win at home since their season opener on Oct. 19; improving the defending champions’ record to 7–8. Bucks Khris Middleton added 16 points, from 4 of 12 shooting, in his first game back after having missed eight games…
Stephen Curry Scores 40 Points as Warriors Beat Bulls 119–93
SAN FRANCISCO—Stephen Curry put on quite a show for his old college coach from Davidson. The reigning NBA scoring champion piled up 40 points with nine 3-pointers, Draymond Green delivered another all-around effort, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Chicago Bulls 119–93 on Friday night for their seventh straight win. “It’s special,” Curry said…
Lakers Rally Late in Regulation, Hold Off Heat 120–117 in OT
LOS ANGELES—With the most important player on both of these super-teams out of action, the Heat’s visit to the Lakers had to be decided by which supporting cast came through down the stretch. Miami surged ahead in the fourth quarter, and the Lakers answered. After Los Angeles took control in overtime, the Heat just missed—repeatedly….
Mitchell scores 27, Jazz pull away to beat Hawks 110–98
SALT LAKE CITY—Donovan Mitchell’s playmaking and Utah’s tough fourth-quarter defense helped the Jazz beat the Atlanta Hawks for the second time in five days. Mitchell scored 27 points to lead the Jazz to a 110–98 victory on Tuesday night. Bojan Bogdanovic and Jordan Clarkson added 16 points apiece for the Jazz. Rudy Gobert grabbed 14…
Davis, Anthony Lead Lakers in OT to Defeat Hornets 126-123
LOS ANGELES—Even on a Los Angeles Lakers squad teaming with established veterans, Anthony Davis has had to take on more of a leadership role with LeBron James sidelined. On Monday night, Davis showed his mettle and then some despite dealing with some ailments of his own. The All-Star forward had 32 points and 12 rebounds…
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