LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jrue Holiday produced a scintillating 40-point performance as the Milwaukee Bucks snatched a 131-125 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics in a pulsating clash between the Eastern Conference heavyweights on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Jrue Holiday of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic narrowly missed out on his 21st triple double of the season as the Denver Nuggets battled to a 112-108 road victory over the Miami Heat on Monday, Feb. 13. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on February 13,...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James sidelined and their new recruits still getting up to speed, snapped a three-game skid with a 109-103 victory over the NBA-champion Golden State Warriors on Saturday, Feb. 11. Dennis Schroder of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Brooklyn Nets launched a new era -- without the All-Star talents of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant -- with a 116-105 NBA victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday thanks in large part to new arrival Spencer Dinwiddie. Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets walks off...
WASHINGTON (AFP) — The NBA-leading Boston Celtics shook off the absence of three starters and the early exit of Jaylen Brown to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 106-99 on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Derrick White of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James finally eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history on Tuesday, Feb. 7, breaking a 39-year record that many throughout basketball believed would never be beaten. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ceremoniously hands LeBron James of the Los Angeles...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — One of the oldest records in American sport is set to fall this week when LeBron James finally eclipses Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Indiana Pacers at...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) The Brooklyn Nets have reached a deal to trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks days after the controversial star guard requested a trade, US media reported Sunday, Feb. 5. Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The New Orleans Pelicans snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 131-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Feb. 4, even as Lakers superstar LeBron James crept closer to the NBA all-time scoring record. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Five players were tossed from Orlando's win in Minnesota on Friday, Feb. 3, as the second NBA brawl in as many days overshadowed Phoenix's upset of the league-leading Boston Celtics. Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the game against the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James edged closer to the NBA's all-time scoring record as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a thrilling 112-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, Feb. 2. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a shot while being guarded by Myles Turner of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum scored 31 points as the Boston Celtics put the depleted Brooklyn Nets firmly in their place with a brutal 139-96 mauling on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 1, 2023 at TD...
