Basketball

An extra point for the Warriors: NBA finds a missed free throw actually went in

NEW YORK (AP) — Golden State's blowout win at Portland on Wednesday got a little better on Thursday. One point better, to be precise.

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Klay Thompson sets 3s record for Dallas debut in Mavs win after 13 seasons with Warriors

DALLAS (AP) — Klay Thompson chatted up Tony Romo during a break early in the fourth quarter, not long before being so wide open for a 3-pointer, he paused, dribbled once, paused again to line up the shot and made it.

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Curry leads Golden State Warriors in 140-104 season-opening rout of the Portland Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Stephen Curry had 17 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds before sitting for the fourth quarter, and the Golden State Warriors opened the season Wednesday night with a 140-104 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Raptors guard Quickley questionable vs. 76ers after hard fall in home opener

TORONTO — It didn't take long for Jamal Shead to earn more minutes with the Toronto Raptors.

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Pacers center James Wiseman has torn left Achilles tendon after brief season debut

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman tore his left Achilles tendon in the season opener, the team said Thursday.

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Hawks G Kobe Bufkin partially dislocates right shoulder for 2nd time

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin has partially dislocated his right shoulder for the second time, the team announced Thursday.

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Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling announces decision to retire as NBA referee, citing knee issues

The toughest call Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling made as an NBA referee was the last one she made in her career. That is, the one where she decided to retire.

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NBA opens investigation into Joel Embiid's playing status after 76ers star misses season opener

The NBA is investigating why Philadelphia center Joel Embiid did not play in the team's nationally televised season opener against Milwaukee. The league confirmed the investigation on Thursday.

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WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA looks promising heading into the offseason after a banner year with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York.

Oct 24, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

Montreal's Chris Boucher gets more playing time for Raptors after season on bench

TORONTO — Chris Boucher was back, for at least one game. The veteran forward spent most of last season at the far end of the Toronto Raptors' bench, rarely seeing playing time. Even with the team rocked by a raft of injuries, Boucher averaged 14.

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