NBA: Brooklyn Nets clinches playoff spot, beats Toronto Raptors by 13
TAMPA, FLA. (AP) — Kevin Durant scored seven of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, Jeff Green had 22 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 116-103 Tuesday night and clinched a playoff spot. Durant, who was playing his second game after returning from a thigh injury, added 10 rebounds in 33 […]
NBA: Kevin Durant scores 33 in return; Brooklyn Nets tops Phoenix Suns
NEW YORK (AP) — Long a superstar, Kevin Durant is turning into a super sub. Durant came off the bench to score 33 points in his latest return from injury, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns 128-119 on Sunday in a matchup of two of the NBA’s top teams. Durant missed three games […]
PCAP All-Star Game rosters revealed; GM Eugene Torres leads North All-Stars
MANILA – The Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) is now set for its All-Star Game as the league formally unveiled its entire All-Star rosters. As announced on Thursday, six players from Pasig and five from Camarines, which would capture the Southern Division title, will be part of the league’s first All-Star teams as […]
NBA: Kevin Durant remains out; Boston Celtics’ Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown sidelined
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant missed his third straight game Friday against Boston after Nets coach Steve Nash said the forward’s bruised left thigh hadn’t healed enough to play. The Nets had listed Durant as questionable earlier in the day but ruled him out a couple hours before the game. Nash said the All-Star […]
NBA: Anthony Davis return spoiled by Dallas Mavericks; Los Angeles Lakers lose by 5
DALLAS (AP) — Anthony Davis is back for the Los Angeles Lakers. Now the Dallas Mavericks have to see how long they might without their big man, Kristaps Porzingis. Luka Doncic scored 30 points, leading the Mavericks to a 115-110 victory over the Lakers on Thursday night as Davis was rusty after missing 30 games […]
NBA: Bradley Beal outguns Steph Curry; Washington Wizards past Golden State Warriors
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a four-point first half that was shocking by his recent standards, Stephen Curry faked out Alex Len and tried a wide-open floater from the lane that clanked off the rim. He slapped his hands in frustration as he ran down the court. A minute later, he tried another floater that Len […]
NBA: Jordan Clarkson, Joe Ingles push Utah Jazz above Houston Rockets
Joe Ingles and Jordan Clarkson combined for 10 3-pointers as the Utah Jazz overwhelmed the Houston Rockets from the perimeter in their 112-89 road victory on Wednesday. Ingles finished 6-for-10 from behind the arc for 21 points while Clarkson scored 22 points off the bench on 4-for-9 3-point shooting as the Jazz (44-15), first in […]
NBA: Chris Paul, Devin Booker leads Phoenix Suns over short-handed Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chris Paul scored 28 points, Devin Booker had 19 and Mikal Bridges 18 to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 116-113 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid, who had 38 points and 17 rebounds, heaved a full-court shot at the horn that rattled around the rim and put […]
NBA: Toronto Raptors upset Brooklyn Nets; Pascal Siakam tallies 27 points
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 27 points and nine rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 25 points and the Toronto Raptors seized control in the third quarter in a 114-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to four games. Kyrie Irving had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists […]
NBA: Washington Wizards rookie Deni Avdija wheelchaired after suffering leg injury
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards rookie Deni Avdija suffered a serious-looking injury to his lower right leg and was taken from the court in a wheelchair on Wednesday night. Avdija landed awkwardly after missing a layup late in the second quarter against Golden State. He lay on the floor for several minutes and teammate Jordan […]
