Basketball

Philadelphia plays Miami following Embiid's 41-point game

Miami Heat (32-29, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (39-20, third in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m.

Feb 26, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

Jazz rally late, send reeling Spurs to 16th straight loss

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 27 points and recent signee Kris Dunn added 15 as the Utah Jazz rallied from a 14-point deficit and beat the struggling San Antonio Spurs 118-102 on Saturday night.

Feb 25, 2023 10:43 PM Read more >

Morant, Grizzlies beat Nuggets in matchup of West leaders

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 23 points and seven rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies raced to an early lead and coasted to a 112-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s top teams.

Feb 25, 2023 10:38 PM Read more >

Tatum's late 3 lifts Celtics past Embiid, 76ers 110-107

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayson Tatum buried the 3-pointer that put Boston ahead with 1.3 seconds left and casually backpedaled on defense before he turned to greet his teammates and — woosh! — a 70-foot shot sailed over his head and into the basket.

Feb 25, 2023 10:09 PM Read more >

Morant scores 23, Grizzlies rout Nuggets in West showdown

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 23 points and seven rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies raced to an early lead and coasted to a 112-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s top teams.

Feb 25, 2023 9:55 PM Read more >

Knicks rout Pelicans while honoring 1973 championship squad

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle scored 28 points to lead New York to a 128-106 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night as the Knicks celebrated the golden anniversary of their 1972-73 NBA championship team.

Feb 25, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Turner, Haliburton help Pacers rally past Magic 121-108

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Myles Turner scored 24 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 15 points and 14 assists and the Indiana Pacers ran away from the Orlando Magic in the second half for a 121-108 victory on Saturday night.

Feb 25, 2023 8:50 PM Read more >

Williams, Hornets send Heat to 4th straight defeat 108-103

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Feb 25, 2023 8:37 PM Read more >

World Cup qualifying enters final days, with 10 spots left

There are still 10 spots left unclaimed for this summer’s Basketball World Cup, with all but one of them expected to be decided on Sunday. Angola became the 22nd team to qualify for the 32-team field, getting in on Saturday.

Feb 25, 2023 3:08 PM Read more >

Siakam scores 29 points, Raptors edge Pistons, 95-91

DETROIT (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 29 points and eight rebounds for the Toronto Raptors in their fourth straight win, a 95-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Gary Trent Jr.

Feb 25, 2023 3:06 PM Read more >