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...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James scored a 28-point triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers dug deep to score a 129-123 overtime win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Jan. 31. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers leaves the court after the game New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on...
LOS ANGELES (AFP — Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid out-dueled two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic on Saturday, Jan. 28, pouring in 47 points to lead the 76ers to a 126-119 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers talks with Nikola Jokic of the Denver...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated his confirmation as an NBA All-Star team captain by pouring in 41 points to propel the Bucks to a 141-131 NBA victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday, Jan. 27, as the Memphis Grizzlies' slide continued. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the...
MIAMI (AFP) -- LeBron James took another stride towards the NBA's all-time scoring record with a dazzling 46-point performance but could not stop the Los Angeles Lakers falling to a 133-115 blowout against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, Jan. 24. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers in the...
