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Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson carry Knicks to a 99-95 win over the Nets
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored eight points down the stretch and finished with 17 as the New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-95. OG Anunoby scored 20 points and Precious Achiuwa had 11 points off the bench as the Knicks won their second straight game. D'Angelo Russell finished with 23 points and 10 assists and Cam Johnson scored 16 for the Nets, who have lost four straight games and nine of their last 10.
Simons and Ayton lead Trail Blazers to 116-107 win over Heat
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 8:27 p.m. | Save Story
Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107. Jerami Grant finished with 18 points and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers, who lost by 60 the last time they played in Miami on March 29, 2024. Shaedon Sharpe had 12 points while Scoot Henderson and Dalano Banton finished with 11 each. Rookie Kel'el Ware had 20 points and 16 rebounds and Duncan Robinson finished with 22 points for the Heat, playing without leading scorer Tyler Herro, out because of groin tightness. Jimmy Butler had 13.
Barnes has 17 points and 11 rebounds, Raptors erase 21-point deficit to beat slumping Magic 109-93
Ian Harrison, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Scottie Barnes had 17 points and 11 rebounds, RJ Barrett scored 19 points and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the struggling Orlando Magic 109-93. Gradey Dick scored 17 points and Bruce Brown had 15 as Toronto snapped a four-game losing streak against Orlando. The Raptors won for the first time this season when trailing at halftime. Toronto came in 0-23 in such games. Paolo Banchero had 26 points and 12 rebounds but Orlando couldn't hold on after taking leads of 10-0 and 32-11 in the opening period.
Phoenix Suns acquire three first-round picks from Utah Jazz in exchange for 2031 first-round pick
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 6:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Phoenix Suns have acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for another first-round pick. The teams announced the deal on Tuesday. The Suns now own first-round picks in 2025, 2027 and 2029 that are the least favorable selections between Cleveland and Minnesota in 2025 and between Cleveland, Utah and Minnesota in both 2027 and 2029. The Jazz acquired the Suns' 2031 unprotected first-round pick.
Heat guard Tyler Herro sidelined for game versus Portland due to groin tightness
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
Heat guard Tyler Herro will be sidelined for Miami's game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night because of groin tightness. Herro, who turned 25 on Monday, will miss his first game of the season. He is averaging a team-best 24 points. The Heat said Herro woke up with tightness on Tuesday. He was originally listed him as questionable for the game and downgraded to out about an hour before tipoff.
In his hometown, Spurs' Victor Wembanyama dedicates a pair of new outdoor courts for kids to enjoy
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
that were built to the specifications that he wanted and sketched out himself.
Brittney Griner to test the market for the first time in career as WNBA free agency opens
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 21 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
Brittney Griner is testing the free agent market for the first time in her career. Her agent says the All-Star center is taking meetings starting Tuesday with multiple teams. WNBA executives were in Miami for the opening of Unrivaled to talk with Griner and other free agents. Griner has been a free agent before, but always re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury since she was first drafted by the franchise in 2013 as the No. 1 pick. Unrivaled has some of the top unrestricted free agents, like Griner and Courtney Vandersloot, as well as a few players who most likely will play on other teams next season.
CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray fuel the resurgent Pelicans' franchise-record comeback win
Brett Martel, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 12:35 a.m. | Save Story
The New Orleans Pelicans are gratified by a franchise-record comeback victory that shows they're not giving in to the misfortune that defined the first two months of their season. CJ McCollum highlighted a 45-point performance with 3-pointers and reverse layups in the clutch. Dejounte Murray was one rebound short of a triple-double. And the New Orleans Pelicans erased a 25-point deficit en route to a 121-117 overtime victory against the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Pelicans coach Willie Green says he credits players for pulling together and being resilient. The Pelicans have won four straight and seven of 10 after a 5-29 start.
Oklahoma City plays Utah, aims for 9th straight home win
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 12:02 a.m. | Save Story
Oklahoma City will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the Thunder take on Utah. Wednesday's meeting is the first this season between the squads. Oklahoma City is 5-1 against the Northwest Division, and Utah is 1-5 against division opponents.
LaVine leads Bulls over Clippers 112-99 as Chicago snaps 5-game skid with rare win in back-to-back
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 11:04 p.m. | Save Story
Zach LaVine scored 35 points and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112-99 to snap a five-game skid. Talen Horton-Tucker added 18 points and Josh Giddey had 18 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. The Bulls improved to 2-6 in back-to-backs this season. The Clippers' four-game winning streak ended without starters Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac. Norman Powell led LA with 27 points and James Harden added 17 points and 10 assists. The Bulls took control with a dominant third quarter in which they outscored the Clippers 36-16 to lead by 18 going into the fourth.
McCollum leads Pelicans to franchise-best 25-point comeback in a 123-119 OT win over the Jazz
Brett Martel, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the New Orleans Pelicans orchestrated the largest comeback in franchise history, overcoming a 25-point deficit to beat Utah Jazz 123-119. Dejounte Murry had 26 points and 11 assists, and Trey Murphy III added 24 points for the Pelicans, who won for the fifth time in six games despite playing without forward Zion Williamson and center Yves Missi, who were both scratched with non-COVID illnesses. Keyonte George scored 23 and Isaiah Collier had 20 points and 11 assists for the Jazz, who've lost three straight and six of seven.
LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship game
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 20 - 8:52 p.m. | Save Story
LeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship. ESPN cameras showed James in a suite about 45 minutes before kickoff. He was in town the night before he and the Los Angeles Lakers were to host the Washington Wizards. James maintains strong ties to his home state of Ohio. He is from Akron and began his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Also in attendance was the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s youngest daughter, the Rev. Bernice King.
The Celtics hand the Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 win
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory. The Celtics built a double-digit lead early and put the game away with a 43-24 edge in the third quarter. Stephen Curry scored 18 points to lead Golden State. The Warriors lost by at least 40 points at home for the sixth time since moving to California in 1962 and first since a 149-104 loss to Dallas on Jan. 15, 1985.
Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points and propels NBA-leading Cavaliers to easy 118-92 win over Suns
Tom Withers, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
and Darius Garland added 16 as the Cleveland Cavaliers began the season's unofficial second half by beating the Phoenix Suns 118-92 in a holiday matinee. The Cavs improved the NBA's best record to 36-6. Cleveland is 21-2 at home and 13-1 against the Western Conference. Cleveland had little trouble handling the Suns despite missing three rotational players as forwards Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro and Caris LeVert sat out with injuries. Kevin Durant scored 23 to lead Phoenix. Devin Booker had just 15 and had six turnovers after scoring at least 30 in the last five games.
Jalen Brunson scores 34 to lead Knicks over Hawks 119-110
Denis P. Gorman, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 3:53 p.m. | Save Story
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 119-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks. It was the 68th 30-plus point game in Brunson's career as a Knick, and it helped New York improve to 28-16. Mikal Bridges added 26 points, while New York swingman Josh Hart chipped in with 14 points. Hart had suffered a cervical compression in the neck in the Knicks' 116-99 loss to the Timberwolves on Friday night. Despite Trae Young leading seven Hawks in double-figure scoring with 27, Atlanta fell to 22-20 and had its three-game winning streak snapped. De'Andre Hunter added 22 points off the bench on Monday.
Jackson, Bane lead 4th-quarter rally as Grizzlies beat Timberwolves 108-106
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106. Jackson, who was 6 of 8 in the final quarter, added 10 rebounds and a pair of blocks for Memphis, which won its third straight. Ja Morant finished Monday with 19 points, despite going 5 of 16 from the field. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 32 points, while Naz Reid finished with 29 points, including 15 in the fourth as Minnesota tried to thwart the Memphis rally.
Warriors forward Draymond Green will miss at least 1 week with a strained calf
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will miss at least a week with a strained left calf. The Warriors said an MRI determined that Green has only a minor strain and he will be re-evaluated in one week. Green got hurt in the first quarter of a win over Washington on Saturday night. Green was replaced in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Boston by Gary Payton II.
Cunningham scores 32 points to lead the Pistons over the Rockets 107-96
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
Cade Cunningham had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 107-96 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday. Jalen Duren had 16 points and 14 rebounds, Malik Beasley added 17 points off the bench, and Ausar Thompson had 11 points and nine rebounds for the Pistons. Fred VanVleet scored 20 points, and Jalen Green scored 19 points. Amen Thompson, who missed the game at Portland on Saturday with left calf soreness, added 17 points for Houston, which shot 39% and struggled from 3, connecting on 11 of 39.
Ball, Bridges each score 23 to lead Hornets over Mavs 110-105 for 3rd straight win
Steve Reed, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 12:55 p.m. | Save Story
LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105. The win Monday extended Charlotte's winning streak to a season-high three games. Nick Smith Jr. added 19 points and Mark Williams overcame foul trouble to finish with 13 points and 13 rebounds for Charlotte. Kyrie Irving had 33 points and Daniel Gafford added a career-high 31 points and 15 rebounds for the Mavericks, who've lost four of their last five games.
