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Sabonisā dunk with 7.7 seconds left sends Kings past Spurs 131-129
Read full article: Sabonisā dunk with 7.7 seconds left sends Kings past Spurs 131-129Domantas Sabonis scored 31 points, including the go-ahead dunk with 7.7 seconds remaining, and the Sacramento Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs 131-129.
Gobert has 16 points and 21 rebounds, helps Timberwolves beat Wembanyama, Spurs 102-94
Read full article: Gobert has 16 points and 21 rebounds, helps Timberwolves beat Wembanyama, Spurs 102-94Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 21 rebounds and the NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat San Antonio 102-94 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Spursā 15th loss in a row.
George, Leonard lead Clippers past Spurs 124-99, extending San Antonioās skid to 9 straight
Read full article: George, Leonard lead Clippers past Spurs 124-99, extending San Antonioās skid to 9 straightPaul George scored 28 points, Kawhi Leonard added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled past Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio 124-99.
Spurs hold Media Day on Monday, release official training camp roster
Read full article: Spurs hold Media Day on Monday, release official training camp rosterThe San Antonio Spurs are holding their annual media day on Monday, and the team announced its official training camp roster for the upcoming 2023-2024 season.
Cavs All-Star Mitchell calls Grizzlies' Brooks dirty player
Read full article: Cavs All-Star Mitchell calls Grizzlies' Brooks dirty playerDarius Garland scored 32 points shortly after being left off the All-Star team and carried Cleveland following Donovan Mitchellās ejection, leading the Cavaliers to a 128-113 win over the slumping Memphis Grizzlies.
Garland scores 27 in return, leads Cavs past Spurs 105-92
Read full article: Garland scores 27 in return, leads Cavs past Spurs 105-92Darius Garland scored 27 points in his return from a back injury and Caris LeVert added 11 in his debut for Cleveland, leading the Cavaliers to a 105-92 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in their last home game before hosting the All-Star Game.
Cavaliers rally from 20-point deficit, beat Pacers 98-85
Read full article: Cavaliers rally from 20-point deficit, beat Pacers 98-85Cedi Osman scored 22 points and Kevin Love had 19 as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from 20 down to beat Indiana 98-85, shortly after agreeing to acquire shooting guard Caris LeVert from the Pacers.
Antetokounmpo scores 27 on 27th birthday, Bucks win 112-104
Read full article: Antetokounmpo scores 27 on 27th birthday, Bucks win 112-104Giannis Antetokounmpo came back from a two-game absence and scored 27 points on his 27th birthday to help the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-104.
Booker scores 35, Suns win 14th straight, beat Cavs 120-115
Read full article: Booker scores 35, Suns win 14th straight, beat Cavs 120-115Devin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul had 12 assists and made four free throws in the final 8.8 seconds the Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to 14 games, holding off the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-1115.
Curry scores 20 of 40 points in 4th, Warriors beat Cavs
Read full article: Curry scores 20 of 40 points in 4th, Warriors beat CavsStephen Curry scored 20 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, hitting three straight 3-pointers, and the NBA-leading Golden State Warriors overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 on Thursday night.
Wizards beat Cavaliers 120-105, clinch East play-in spot
Read full article: Wizards beat Cavaliers 120-105, clinch East play-in spotRussell Westbrook got his first triple-double since passing Oscar Robertson and becoming the NBA's career leader earlier in the week and Washington beat Cleveland 120-105 to clinch a spot in the East play-in tournament.
Booker scores 31, Suns dominate OT to beat Cavs 134-118
Read full article: Booker scores 31, Suns dominate OT to beat Cavs 134-118Devin Booker scored 31 points, Chris Paul had 23 and 16 assists and the Phoenix Suns stayed in step with Utah atop the Western Conference by outlasting the under-manned Cleveland Cavaliers 134-118 in overtime on for their fifth straight win.
AP source: Nuggets acquire center JaVale McGee from Cavs
Read full article: AP source: Nuggets acquire center JaVale McGee from Cavs(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)DENVER ā The Denver Nuggets are bringing back center JaVale McGee in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The 33-year-old McGee averaged eight points and 5.2 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per game for the Cavs this season. A three-time NBA champion with Golden State and Los Angeles, McGee brings plenty of playoff experience to the Nuggets. McGee has been invaluable to the Cavs this season, serving not only as a backup but mentor to the teamās young core. Hartenstein shoved McGee, and although he scored just two points, his gesture meant much more to his coaches and teammates.
Murray's 50 points power Nuggets past crumbling Cavaliers
Read full article: Murray's 50 points power Nuggets past crumbling CavaliersDenver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. According to Elias Sports Bureau, he's the first player in league history to score 50 or more points without shooting a free throw. āTo do it as efficiently as he did it is really remarkable,ā said Nuggets coach Michael Malone. On his 26th birthday, Jokic had 16 points and 12 rebounds in getting his seventh triple-double this season. AdCavaliers: F Taurean Prince missed his second straight game with a sprained left ankle.
Irving returns, but new-look Nets beaten by Cavs in 2 OTs
Read full article: Irving returns, but new-look Nets beaten by Cavs in 2 OTsCleveland Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. (22) steals a pass intended for Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. Sexton scored 15 points in the second OT ā most of them over Irving ā for the Cavs, who outplayed the Nets all night. Before the game, Nets first-year coach Steve Nash admitted being ācuriousā about how his trio of superstars would align on the floor. In the second quarter, Sexton ran back on defense and cleanly flicked the ball away from Durant as he was going in on a breakaway dunk. Irving's return to the Nets was also just his second game in Cleveland since he was traded by the Cavs after the 2017 season.
Irving leads rout of Celtics in return to Boston Garden
Read full article: Irving leads rout of Celtics in return to Boston GardenBrooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives against Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Boston. Irving scored 17 points on 7-of-15 shooting and had seven rebounds, five assists and two steals helping the Nets rout the Celtics 113-89 Friday night in the final preseason game for both teams. There were no fans in the new Boston Garden on Friday night, and his introduction was greeted with a faint, fake cheer. Precious Achiuwa scored 13 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo scored 13 points and Tyler Herro scored 10. McCollum led the Blazers with 26 points on 8-of-20 shooting and Gary Trent Jr. added 18 points in the loss.