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Leonard scores a career-best 55 points to lead the Clippers past the East-leading Pistons 112-99

Leonard scores a career-best 55 points to lead the Clippers past the East-leading Pistons 112-99

Doug Padilla, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
NBA suspends Alvarado and Williams for fight during Pelicans-Suns game

NBA suspends Alvarado and Williams for fight during Pelicans-Suns game

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been suspended two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams has been suspended one game for their roles in a fight during the third quarter of Saturday night's game.
Jazz outlast Spurs behind Walter Clayton Jr.'s 'best game as a pro'

Jazz outlast Spurs behind Walter Clayton Jr.'s 'best game as a pro'

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz win their second game in two nights as they defeat the Spurs 127-114 as Walter Clayton provides 17 points off the bench to go along with 57 combined points from Markkanen and George.
Antetokounmpo scores 29 for Bucks against Bulls after missing 8 games with calf strain

Antetokounmpo scores 29 for Bucks against Bulls after missing 8 games with calf strain

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 27 - 9:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Saturday night from the right calf strain that kept the two-time MVP from playing in the Milwaukee Bucks' previous eight games.
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams ejected after fight

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams ejected after fight

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams and New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter Saturday night.
George scores 31 and hits game winner as Jazz edge Pistons 131-129

George scores 31 and hits game winner as Jazz edge Pistons 131-129

Matthew Coles, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Keyonte George scored 31 points and hit a floater in the lane with 2.1 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak with a 131-129 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Lakers' Austin Reaves could miss at least a month with a strained left calf

Lakers' Austin Reaves could miss at least a month with a strained left calf

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 7:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Austin Reaves could miss at least a month with a strained left calf, a damaging blow for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers.
Nikola Jokic breaks Steph Curry's record with 18 points in OT and Nuggets set mark with 27 OT points

Nikola Jokic breaks Steph Curry's record with 18 points in OT and Nuggets set mark with 27 OT points

Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nikola Jokic's magnitude is matched only by his modesty.
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods are engaged

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods are engaged

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Influencer Jordyn Woods and New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns are engaged. The couple announced the news Thursday in a joint Instagram post captioned with the pun "Marry Christmas" and including 15 proposal photos taken on a rooftop in New York City. The couple have been dating for five years. Woods is a model and actor best known for her appearances on the reality shows "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and "Life of Kylie," the result of her close friendship with Kylie Jenner. Towns is a four-time All-Star who began his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Last year the team traded him to the New York Knicks.
Wembanyama's Spurs emerge as threat to defending champion Thunder after three wins over OKC

Wembanyama's Spurs emerge as threat to defending champion Thunder after three wins over OKC

Cliff Brunt, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Just a few weeks ago, the defending champion Thunder were making it appear that the rest of the NBA would be playing for second place.
Jokic's 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OT

Jokic's 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OT

Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 26 - 12:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.
Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead the way as Warriors beat Mavericks 126-116 on Christmas Day

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead the way as Warriors beat Mavericks 126-116 on Christmas Day

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 25 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stephen Curry scored 23 points and knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal it, Jimmy Butler added 14 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-116 on Thursday.
Dallas center Anthony Davis leaves with groin injury

Dallas center Anthony Davis leaves with groin injury

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 25 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis suffered a groin injury in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
Tyler Kolek chases down Donovan Mitchell for a block and helps the Knicks catch the Cavaliers

Tyler Kolek chases down Donovan Mitchell for a block and helps the Knicks catch the Cavaliers

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Kolek sprinted back to chase down Donovan Mitchell and had enough energy left to gloat about his defensive stop afterward.
Brunson and the reserves lead a Christmas comeback as the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 126-124

Brunson and the reserves lead a Christmas comeback as the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 126-124

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 25 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, reserve Jordan Clarkson had 25 and the New York Knicks came from 17 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 on Thursday and win on Christmas Day for the third straight year.
Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson avoids major knee injury but will miss a few games, AP source says

Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson avoids major knee injury but will miss a few games, AP source says

Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 9:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Denver Nuggets got good news Wednesday when an MRI revealed that forward Cameron Johnson suffered only a bone bruise to his right knee and not any ligament or structural damage, according to a person familiar with the medical test results.
Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet

Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet

Raul Dominguez, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA just a year removed from two of the worst seasons in franchise history.
Draymond Green, Steve Kerr have heated exchange in huddle during timeout before Green leaves court

Draymond Green, Steve Kerr have heated exchange in huddle during timeout before Green leaves court

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 11:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Warriors forward Draymond Green had a heated exchange with coach Steve Kerr in the huddle during a third-quarter timeout Monday night and then went to the locker room on his own to cool down.
Nuggets' 19-0 run to begin game sets tone in 135-112 victory over Jazz

Nuggets' 19-0 run to begin game sets tone in 135-112 victory over Jazz

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz come out flat as they drop the first game of a back-to-back in 135-112 loss to Denver.
Zion Williamson scores 24 to lead Pelicans over Mavericks for 5th straight win

Zion Williamson scores 24 to lead Pelicans over Mavericks for 5th straight win

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 8:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including 10 straight in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, extending the Pelicans' season-long winning streak to five games.