Basketball

Warriors host the Lakers for Christmas day matchup

Los Angeles Lakers (16-12, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (15-13, eighth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -4.5; over/under is 225.

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Pistons overcome LeBron's triple-double, beat Lakers 117-114 to sweep their season series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Malik Beasley scored 21 points, Cade Cunningham had 20 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons held off the Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 Monday night to sweep the clubs' season series.

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Myles Turner hits late 3-pointer, scores 23 as Pacers beat Warriors 111-105

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Myles Turner made a 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds left and had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Pascal Siakam added 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday night for their f

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Jokic scores 32 points and the Nuggets rout the Suns 117-90

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 13 of his 32 points in a decisive third quarter, and the Denver Nuggets routed the scuffling Phoenix Suns 117-90 on Monday night. Michael Porter Jr.

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Doncic scores 27 points in return from two-game absence as Mavericks beat Trail Blazers 132-108

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic returned from a two-game absence because of a left heel contusion with 27 points on Monday night in the Dallas Mavericks’ 132-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The All-Star guard judged the performance “OK.

Dec 23, 2024 10:31 PM Read more >

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 41 in Thunder's 123-105 win over Wizards

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 41 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Washington 123-105 on Monday night, sending the NBA-worst Wizards to their 21st loss in 23 games and 12th straight on the road.

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Luka Doncic returns to the lineup and scores 27 as the Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 132-108

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic returned from a two-game absence to score 27 points, Daniel Gafford added 23 off the bench and Kyrie Irving finished with 20 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-108 on Monday night.

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Powell leads the Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Norman Powell scored 29 points, including four in the final 25 seconds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.

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Heat guard Dru Smith will get MRI after leaving game vs. Brooklyn with left leg injury

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat reserve guard Dru Smith left Monday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets because of a lower left leg injury and did not return.

Dec 23, 2024 8:47 PM Read more >

Towns, Anunoby each score 31 points as Knicks whip reeling Raptors 139-125

NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, OG Anunoby also scored 31 points and shot 13-for-15 from the field, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-125 on Monday night.

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