LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid became only the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 points or more in a single game as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 133-123, on Monday, Jan. 22. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers reach...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Golden State stars Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry shook off slow starts to power the Warriors to a much-needed 140-131 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Jan. 12. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket while being guarded by Ayo Dosunmu of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum drained a go-ahead layup then drilled a dagger three-pointer as the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 127-120, in overtime on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in a battle of the NBA's best teams. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics scores past Nickeil...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 44 points, held off the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 on Thursday, Jan. 4, despite another stellar performance from Victor Wembanyama on his 20th birthday. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with teammates after scoring...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown added 24 to lead the NBA-best Boston Celtics over San Antonio 134-101 on Sunday, Dec. 31, stretching their win streak to six games. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics shoots over Malaki Branham (left) and Jeremy Sochan of the San...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Boston Celtics rallied from a 21-point deficit to hand the Detroit Pistons a record-equaling 28th straight NBA defeat 128-122 in overtime on Thursday, Dec. 28. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Victor Wembanyama's first clash with Giannis Antetokounmpo will have to wait after the San Antonio Spurs said their sensational rookie would miss Tuesday's NBA game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a sore right ankle. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs (AFP) Wembanyama...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- French sensation Victor Wembanyama came out on top in his first tussle with NBA superstar LeBron James on Friday, Dec. 15, as the San Antonio Spurs snapped their 18-game losing streak with a 129-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo erupted for a career-high 64 points as the Milwaukee Bucks avenged last week's in-season tournament exit to the Indiana Pacers with an ill-tempered 140-126 victory on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks blocks a shot by Tyrese...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama was sidelined for the first time in his NBA career on Friday, Dec. 1, as the Spurs ruled him out against the New Orleans Pelicans with a sore right hip. San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama (AFP) Wembanyama played through the problem on...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 133-110 victory over LeBron James and the weary Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Nov. 30. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes up for a layup during the second half against the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich staged an impromptu mid-game intervention on Wednesday, Nov. 22, as disgruntled Spurs fans targeted former player Kawhi Leonard during the team's home game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio...
