Basketball

Hamby's heroics lift USA Basketball women's 3x3 team to AmeriCup gold medal

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tournament MVP Dearica Hamby made an off-balance, falling-down shot off a lob from Kelsey Mitchell as time expired, lifting the U.S.

Dec 3, 2023 7:07 PM Read more >

Indiana Pacers assistant Jim Boylen thankful for USA Basketball coach of year award

MIAMI (AP) — Jim Boylen wasn't at the World Cup this summer in the Philippines. He just made sure that USA Basketball got there. And his efforts weren't unnoticed.

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The NBA's in-season tournament quarterfinals are here. Next stop: Las Vegas

It's four regular-season games in early December. Ordinarily, they'd be forgotten shortly after the final buzzer. That likely won't happen this time.

Dec 3, 2023 7:13 AM Read more >

Davis has 27 points and 14 rebounds, Lakers keep Rockets winless on road with 107-97 victory

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 27 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston 107-97 on Saturday night, keeping the Rockets winless on the road.

Dec 2, 2023 11:12 PM Read more >

Boston faces Indiana on 3-game win streak

Boston Celtics (15-4, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (10-8, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -4.5; over/under is 238.

Dec 2, 2023 11:04 PM Read more >

New Orleans faces Sacramento on 3-game road slide

New Orleans Pelicans (11-10, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (11-7, fourth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Monday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Kings -5; over/under is 233.

Dec 2, 2023 11:03 PM Read more >

Kings overcome Jokic's 8th triple-double of the season, beat Nuggets 123-117

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Dec 2, 2023 10:41 PM Read more >

Sexton has season-high 25 points, Jazz beat Trail Blazers 118-113 in OT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Collin Sexton scored a season-high 25 points, Keyonte George had a career-high 21 points to go with six rebounds and six assists and the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-113 in overtime Saturday night.

Dec 2, 2023 10:18 PM Read more >

Clippers beat Warriors 113-112 in Los Angeles to split home-and-home series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George made a 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining, giving the Clippers their first lead of the game, and Los Angeles hung on beat the Golden State Warriors 113-112 on Saturday.

Dec 2, 2023 10:11 PM Read more >

Booker returns with 34 points, Suns top Grizzlies 116-109

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker returned after missing a game with a sprained right ankle and had 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 116-109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

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