Rockets prevent Nuggets from clinching West with 124-103 win
HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 32 points,six others scored in double figures and the last-place HoustonRockets prevented the Denver Nuggets from cl...
Duke freshman Dereck Lively II says he’ll enter 2023 NBA Draft
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke big man Dereck LivelyII is entering the NBA draft after one college season.Lively announced his decision in a social-media po...
Edwards, Towns help Wolves edge Nets 107-102, end skid at three
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 23points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 points, 14 rebounds and fiveassists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held of...
Jimmy Butler leads Heat to late win against Pistons, 118-105
DETROIT (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 18 of his 27points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat avoided anembarrassing loss by rallying to beat the hap...
Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks over Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks wereeliminated last season in a Game 7 on the road.One more victory, and they won’t have to worry about that.Gia...
Bogdanovic’s 26 lead Young-less Hawks past Bulls 123-105
CHICAGO (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 26points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame the loss of top scorer TraeYoung to beat the Chicago Bulls 123-105 on...
Pascal Siakam scores 22, leads Raptors over Hornets 120-100
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 22points and the Toronto Raptors rallied from four 9-point firstquarter deficits to roll past the Charlott...
Bane’s late burst leads Grizzlies past Trail Blazers 119-109
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 30points and keyed a fourth-quarter rally, Ja Morant added 23 pointsand nine assists and the Memphis Grizzli...
LeBron's game-winner lifts Lakers past Jazz in OT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — LeBron James scored 37points – including the game-winning basket – to lead the LosAngeles Lakers to a 135-133 overtime victory o...
Suns clinch playoff spot, rout injury-riddled Spurs 115-94
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 pointsand the Phoenix Suns never trailed, beating the depleted SanAntonio Spurs 115-94 on Tuesday night to clinc...