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3 observations after Maxey (45 points) hammers through slump, lifts Sixers to OT win originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers’ No. 0 saved the day and ensured his team did not stay stuck on zero wins. Tyrese Maxey lifted the Sixers to a 118-114 overtime road victory Sunday over the Pacers, exploding for 45 points after starting 2 …

Salt Lake City Stars v Birmingham Squadron The G-League draft isn’t much of anything like the NBA Draft, where all the best players are in a pool to be selected. Most of the best players in the G-League now are on two-way contracts and are already tied to a specific team. Exhibit 10 training camp contracts — where a team …

House doesn’t believe Kerr couldn’t fit Tatum in Olympic rotation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Eddie House doesn’t buy Steve Kerr’s claim that he couldn’t fit Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum in his rotation at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Kerr recently said that his currently undefeated Warriors team is “as deep as a team as I’ve ever …

Tatum, White share hilarious podium exchange after win over Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Boston Celtics All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown might be one of the NBA’s best on-court duos. But when it comes to postgame press conferences, Tatum has a different partner-in-crime: Derrick White. After Saturday’s 124-118 win over the Detroit Pistons in which White made …

In the fourth quarter Saturday night, LeBron James took over. He scored 16 points on 6-of-6 shooting (including three 3-pointers), set up teammates and quickly turned a 7-point Sacramento lead entering the quarter into a Lakers win at home. It was a reminder that at age 39 in his 22nd season, LeBron James is still elite — and he is …

Norman Powell celebrates the Clippers’ win pver the Nuggets after scoring 22 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon in Denver. (Jack Dempsey / Associated Press) Norman Powell grabbed his bag and placed it over his shoulder, a smile on his face, his huge night a primary reason why the Clippers had defeated the Denver Nuggets. As …

James is in his 22nd season in the NBA [Getty Images] LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 63 points – 30 of them in the fourth quarter – as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 131-127 to make it three wins from three this season. The Lakers led by as many as 15 points on the way …

LeBron’s fourth-quarter run uncovers Kings’ early-season weakness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Leave it to LeBron James to expose the Kings’ biggest weakness two games into the 2024-25 NBA season. The Los Angeles Lakers’ 39-year-old superstar scored 16 of the Lakers 21-point fourth-quarter run, propelling Los Angeles to a thrilling 131-127 win over Sacramento on Saturday night at …

Lakers forward LeBron James, driving past Kings forward DeMar DeRozan during the first half, finished with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in the win Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. (William Liang / Associated Press) After the Lakers began their season with two straight wins for the first time since 2010, LeBron James stood in front of his locker …

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets DENVER — James Harden had 23 points and 16 assists, Norman Powell scored 26 of his 37 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic’s 41 points to beat the Denver Nuggets 109-104 on Saturday. Jokic made a career-high seven 3-pointers but missed a free throw with 20 …

Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Boston survives 23-point collapse to stay unbeaten originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston What to Know Jayson Tatum ties season-high points figure Celtics recover after blowing 23-point lead Quiet Jrue Holiday makes timely impact The Boston Celtics avoided an embarrassing defeat Saturday, holding on to beat the Detroit Pistons 124-118 on the road after blowing a 23-point lead. …

Green gives Embiid bold advice on sitting out back-to-backs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green has weighed in on the controversy surrounding All-NBA center Joel Embiid’s comments about not playing back-to-back games for the rest of his career. His message for the former NBA MVP? In Friday’s episode of his “Draymond Green Show” podcast, the Warriors forward …

Clippers guard Norman Powell, attempting a layup over Nuggets guard Christian Braun, finished with 37 points during the win in Denver on Saturday. (Garrett Ellwood / NBAE via Getty Images) The Clippers’ hold on the game began to slip away in the second quarter, eventually forcing them to play catchup to the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers did behind a career …

With the first week of the NBA season in the rearview mirror, Week 2 will offer the standard routine for the association. Only one team (Philadelphia) plays two games, while 15 will play four times during Week 2. The 76ers remain in a holding pattern regarding two of their stars, but the schedule may work in their favor. On the …

‘Aggressive’ Wiggins a telling sign Warriors warmly welcoming originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SALT LAKE CITY – The Warriors’ search for a second-leading scorer behind Steph Curry took center stage throughout the offseason, especially after they weren’t able to pair him with an established star like Paul George or Lauri Markkanen. Coach Steve Kerr quickly pointed to Andrew …

Knicks guard Miles McBride has learned a lot since entering the NBA in 2021, and is now sharing his wisdom with rookie Ariel Hukporti. “Don’t throw these minutes away,” McBride told Hukporti during Friday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. “That’s how I earned minutes. You know what I’m saying? That’s how I earned it. And this little time, that’s how …

Golden State and Jonathan Kuminga’s representatives talked but were not particularly close to signing an extension to his rookie deal, according to multiple reports. Kuminga, the No. 7 pick in 2021, believes he is worth max or near-max money, and the Warriors aren’t ready to give him that today. Kuminga is betting on himself, if he becomes the Warriors needed …

Hield quickly living up to his nickname with new Warriors family originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area To listen to the coaches and players under the Warriors umbrella — and to study stat sheets from the first two games – Chavano Rainer Hield is living up to his nickname. Buddy. A Warrior for less than four months, Buddy Hield …

The Knicks will probably draft Landry Shamet and Matt Ryan early on in today’s NBA G League Draft at 1 p.m. Here are a few notes for that: Drafting Shamet allows him to rehab his shoulder dislocation with the organization. There was initial optimism that Shamet can avoid surgery. That optimism remains. The Knicks can maintain roster flexibility and have …

Why Shaq loves Steph, says he looks ‘like a normal office guy’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Shaquille O’Neal has no shortage of love for Steph Curry. The legendary NBA center explained that Curry’s unassuming looks and killer shooting have made him a big admirer. “You know why I love Steph Curry?,” O’Neal said to WNBA rising star …

Vaughn Dalzell breaks his three favorite player props, plus a game pick in Kings at Lakers. Jimmy Butler O/U 17.5 Points at Hornets Jimmy Butler opened the season with three points on 1-for-8 shooting and two free-throw attempts. Miami lost 116-97 and he played 26 minutes. That was as disappointing as it gets. However, Jimmy Buckets should bounce back because …

NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers It wasn’t an impressive first 36 minutes from New Orleans, it trailed by Portland by 10 heading into the fourth. It was an impressive final 12 minutes from the Pelicans as they fought back, giving themselves a chance to win in the final seconds. With the game tied, the Pelicans put the …

How Warriors made NBA history with blazing two-game start originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have coasted to a pair of blowout wins to open the 2024-25 NBA season, following up a 140-104 victory Wednesday over the Portland Trail Blazers with an even more dominant 127-86 drubbing of the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Those two triumphs …

New-look Warriors’ defensive intensity is fueling historic start originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SALT LAKE CITY – To state the obvious, the Warriors’ start to the 2024-25 NBA season couldn’t have gone any better before boarding a plane back home. Carrying over the dominance of a 6-0 preseason, the Warriors on the road outscored their first two opponents, …

Maybe you were concerned about Mikal Bridges’ shooting form. He wasn’t. “I’m always confident,” Bridges said late Friday night. “That’s for other people to worry about.” No need to worry after what Bridges did against Indiana on Friday. He finished with 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting in New York’s 25-point win over the Pacers. In his past six quarters, Bridges …