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For a few minutes late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic, it looked like the Los Angeles Lakers were about to lose their third contest in a row and their fourth in their last five. After taking a sizable lead in the second quarter, they let Orlando make things competitive, and down the stretch, things …

The Los Angeles Lakers got back into the win column on Sunday after losing three of their last four games with a victory over the Orlando Magic. However, they didn’t look impressive. Los Angeles fell behind early, and although it went ahead by double digits in the second quarter, it was unable to capitalize on that advantage. Instead, it allowed …

MILWAUKEE — Finding something Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t done yet in his career may be even more difficult than trying to guard him. The Toronto Raptors couldn’t do the latter on Sunday night in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 118-111 win, and as a result Antetokounmpo did the former.  Antetokounmpo finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth triple-double …

Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s (22 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) fourth triple double of the season and 33rd of his career, the Bucks defeat the Raptors, 118-111. Brook Lopez (26 points, five rebounds) and Khris Middleton (20 points, eight rebounds, five assists) added a combined 46 points in the victory, while Fred VanVleet tallied 23 points, four rebounds and 11 …

The Lakers have kept their heads above water in a tight bottom half of the West, going 5-5 since LeBron James went out with a tendon issue in his foot. However, if they are going to be any kind of postseason threat, the Lakers need peak LeBron back. With rumors swirling he might be out for a while, Lakers coach …

A hot night from James Wiseman put the Detroit Pistons in the driver’s seat late. But Tyler Herro’s heroics allowed the Miami Heat to escape Little Caesars Arena with a needed victory. Herro scored eight points — including the dagger 3-pointer with 1:10 remaining — to help power a 12-0 run that allowed the Heat to clinch a 112-100 win …

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The New Orleans Pelicans got some revenge on the Rockets in Sunday’s 117-107 final (box score) at Toyota Center. But within the context of Houston’s obvious rebuilding movement, there were more positive signs from one of their most promising prospects. Second-year Rockets guard Jalen Green finished with the fifth 40+ point game of his young NBA career (and his fourth …

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Phoenix Suns at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Paycom Center. The Thunder are 34-36 overall and 21-15 at home, while Phoenix is 38-32 overall and 15-20 on the road. The two teams last met on March 8 and recent trade deadline acquisition Kevin Durant was supposed to make his home …

Ever since suffering a right foot tendon injury three weeks ago in a win against the Dallas Mavericks, LeBron James has been out for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he has been starting to inch closer to a return. For a while after the injury, he was wearing a walking boot, but about a week ago he was seen coming …

Getty Images LeBron James is running out of time to return to the court. As of Sunday, the end of the regular season is only three weeks away, and yet it isn’t clear when the injured Los Angeles Lakers star will be able to rejoin the team. Fortunately, coach Darvin Ham offered a positive update on his status ahead of …

In a road game on Sunday afternoon, the OKC Blue won against the G League’s Texas Legends, 122-107. The win improved the Blue’s record to 11-19 on the season. The headline of the win was Aleksej Pokusevski’s dominance against G League competition, as he continues to ramp up on his return-to-play plan. With the Blue set to play in California …

The San Antonio Spurs will take on the Atlanta Hawks at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday at the AT&T Center. San Antonio is 18-52 overall and 12-25 at home, while Atlanta is 35-35 overall and 16-20 on the road. The Hawks are currently eighth in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Spurs are tied for the worst record in the …

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) drives to the basket as Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) defends during the first quarter at Barclays Center. / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports NEW YORK (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in his 28th triple-double of the season, Michael Porter Jr. had 28 points and nine rebounds, …

The Brooklyn Nets welcomed the Denver Nuggets to Barclay’s Center on Sunday for the second and final matchup between the teams this regular-season and lost 108-102. The regular-season series between the two teams ends tied at 1-1. For the Nets, Mikal Bridges had 23 points while Nic Claxton had 19 points and eight rebounds. Cam Johnson had 14 points and …

The Brooklyn Nets welcomed the Denver Nuggets to Barclay’s Center on Sunday for the second and final matchup between the teams this regular-season and lost 108-102. The regular-season series between the two teams ends tied at 1-1. For the Nets, Mikal Bridges had 23 points while Nic Claxton had 19 points and eight rebounds. Cam Johnson had 14 points and Seth Curry …

At this stage of the season, Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid has vaulted himself as the favorite to win his first MVP award after finishing as the runner-up to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic for two consecutive seasons. Embiid has scored 30+ points in nine straight games, a Sixers franchise record, and he is leading the league in …

Despite being eligible to play in Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday said suspended star guard Ja Morant will not return to the court before Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The team’s coaching staff will consult with the medical staff on Morant’s status for that game. The Grizzlies officially ruled Morant out for Monday’s game …

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The Toronto Raptors will take on the Milwaukee Bucks at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday at Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee is 50-20 overall and 28-7 at home, while the Raptors are 35-36 overall and 12-23 on the road. This will be the third meeting of the season between these two Eastern Conference rivals. Milwaukee managed to win and cover the spread …

Dear basketball gods: We need another Warriors vs. Grizzlies playoff series this April. Please. (It’s lining up for a possible 2/7 or 6/3 matchup.) Mainly because we need more of the Klay Thompson and Dillon Brooks beef, which was on full display Saturday. The Grizzlies easily handled the Warriors — who have now lost 11 straight on the road — …

The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Sunday and after sitting out on Saturday because of a load management decision, Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard is expected to be back in the lineup against the Trail Blazers. Leonard is averaging 28.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.8 steals per game over his last 25 contests and he’s shooting a staggering 53.2% …

Huerter labels three reasons for Kings’ breakout season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Kevin Huerter arrived to Sacramento last summer unfamiliar with the history of the Kings franchise, aside from the infamous 16-year playoff drought, of course. Eight months later, Huerter is a main piece of Sacramento’s winning formula, one that will earn the team a trip to the postseason …

Defending-champ Dubs one road loss away from undesirable history originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors could make NBA history Monday against the Houston Rockets, but not in a good way. Golden State hasn’t won a road game since Jan. 30, losing 11 straight across those 48 days and setting themselves up to match a decades-old record if things …

The Boston Celtics have been stumbling towards the finish line as the end of the 2022-23 NBA season comes into focus, and with much of the problems behind the downward spiral of the team being mainly self-inflicted, fans are starting to lose patience with the team. Some of the issues stem from effort, focus, and dedication that has largely been …