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MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton still trying to improve

MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton still trying to improve

TORONTO — An average night for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still makes him one of the best players in the NBA.
Marcus Smart scores 18 points, hits clinching free throws in Grizzlies' 115-110 win over Kings

Marcus Smart scores 18 points, hits clinching free throws in Grizzlies' 115-110 win over Kings

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Smart scored 18 points — the last two on clinching free throws with 2.9 seconds left — and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 115-110 on Thursday night.

Cavs improve to 13-1 at home after beating Nuggets 126-114

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Darius Garland added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 13-1 at home with a 126-114 victory Thursday night over the Denver Nuggets, who wasted a triple-double by Nikola Jokic.
Vucevic, Dosunmu lead Bulls to season-high output in 139-124 win over Spurs with Wembanyama out

Vucevic, Dosunmu lead Bulls to season-high output in 139-124 win over Spurs with Wembanyama out

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic had a season-high 39 points, Ayo Dosunmu had 27 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls beat the San Antonio Spurs 139-124 on Thursday night with Victor Wembanyama sidelined with a back injury.
Ingram scores 29 points and healthier Pelicans top the Suns 126-124 to snap a 9-game skid

Ingram scores 29 points and healthier Pelicans top the Suns 126-124 to snap a 9-game skid

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 29 points in his return from a five-game absence, Herb Jones capped off his first game back from a shoulder injury by blocking Devin Booker's last-second shot, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a nine-game
Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double

Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double

CLEVELAND (AP) — There are moments when Nikola Jokic does things on the court that seem to defy reason — almost magical. On Thursday, he passed a player who had the same remarkable skill.
Anunoby and Towns help the Knicks blow it open on the way to a 125-101 rout of the Hornets

Anunoby and Towns help the Knicks blow it open on the way to a 125-101 rout of the Hornets

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 15 of his 25 points during a third quarter in which he also blocked consecutive 3-point shots on opposite sides of the floor, helping the New York Knicks pull away to beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-101 on Thursday ni

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 as Thunder rout Raptors 129-92 for sixth win seven games

TORONTO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, Jalen Williams had 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Toronto Raptors 129-92 on Thursday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Hamilon's Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past Raptors in dominant 129-92 win

Hamilon's Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past Raptors in dominant 129-92 win

TORONTO — Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in 30 minutes of play to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Toronto Raptors 129-92 on Thursday.
Doncic's triple-double helps Mavericks send Wizards to 16th straight loss in 137-101 rout

Doncic's triple-double helps Mavericks send Wizards to 16th straight loss in 137-101 rout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Luka Doncic had 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and Kyrie Irving added 25 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 137-101 victory over Washington on Thursday night, the Wizards' 16th straight loss.