Tag: NBA Southwest Division
Irving leads short-handed Nets past Pelicans, 134-129
NEW ORLEANS — Kyrie Irving capped a 32-point performance with a tough turnaround jumper, a driving layup through converging defenders and four free throws...
Rockets’ Brown recovering in Houston after assault in Miami
HOUSTON — Rockets guard Sterling Brown is back in Houston recovering from injuries sustained when he was assaulted outside a strip club in Miami...
Jokic’s 47 leads Nuggets over Grizzlies 139-137 in 2 OTs
DENVER —
Nikola Jokic scored 47 points, including a go-ahead...
Denver Nuggets sign veteran Austin Rivers to 10-day contract
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets bolstered their injury-depleted backcourt by signing veteran guard Austin Rivers to a 10-day contract Tuesday.
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LaMelo Ball nearing return to action for the Hornets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been cleared to return to individual basketball activity by doctors after having a cast removed from...
Heat run away in 2nd half, roll past Rockets 113-91
MIAMI — The Miami Heat were missing their three leading scorers, and still had more than enough to get past the Houston Rockets.
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Rozier, Hornets snap 4-game skid, beat Blazers 109-101
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Terry Rozier had 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets rode a strong first quarter to a...
Rockets rally past Magic 114-110, snap 5-game losing streak
ORLANDO, Fla. — Christian Wood scored 25 points, Kelly Olynyk added 24 and the Houston Rockets used a strong offensive showing in the third...
Kings snap 9-game losing streak, beat Mavericks 121-107
DALLAS — De’Aaron Fox scored 30 points, Harrison Barnes added 24 and Terence Davis II 23 as the Sacramento Kings snapped a nine-game losing...
Nets’ Durant ruled out for Tuesday with thigh contusion
NEW YORK — Brooklyn forward Kevin Durant will not play Tuesday when the Nets visit the New Orleans Pelicans because of a left thigh...