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Dosunmu scores 21 and Kuminga sparks late surge in Timberwolves' 117-107 win over Rockets

Dosunmu scores 21 and Kuminga sparks late surge in Timberwolves' 117-107 win over Rockets

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ayo Dosunmu had 21 points and Jonathan Kuminga powered a fourth-quarter run that allowed the Minnesota Timberwolves to pull away for a 117-107 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Jaylen Brown scores season-high 30 points and makes key block in 76ers' 112-106 win over Pistons

Jaylen Brown scores season-high 30 points and makes key block in 76ers' 112-106 win over Pistons

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 8:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 30 points and made a key block in the final minute, helping the Philadelphia 76ers hold on for a 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
Valkyries' victory celebration includes Oakland where team practices, San Francisco where games are

Valkyries' victory celebration includes Oakland where team practices, San Francisco where games are

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gabby Williams hopped off a double-decker bus and began dancing through the streets, blowing a whistle to the beat and slapping high-fives with fans all while keeping her WNBA Finals MVP trophy safely tucked in her left arm.
Sold-out arenas, 3.3 million viewers for Game 7: The WNBA postseason surges in numbers

Sold-out arenas, 3.3 million viewers for Game 7: The WNBA postseason surges in numbers

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The WNBA Finals was the most watched since 1999 with an average of 1.88 million people viewing the seven-game series that Golden State won over Atlanta in a decisive Game 7.
New York Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after one disappointing season

New York Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after one disappointing season

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The New York Liberty have fired coach Chris DeMarco after only one season, the franchise announced Tuesday.
Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 12:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this.
Warriors center Draymond Green ejected after consecutive technical fouls on one play against Suns

Warriors center Draymond Green ejected after consecutive technical fouls on one play against Suns

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 12:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Warriors center Draymond Green was ejected two minutes into the third quarter of Golden State's 116-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night for consecutive technical fouls.
Luka Doncic scores 42 points in another brilliant game, leading the Lakers past the Heat 138-117

Luka Doncic scores 42 points in another brilliant game, leading the Lakers past the Heat 138-117

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Luka Doncic had 42 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds in another spectacular early-season performance, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 138-117 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night.
A toast to a win? LeBron James takes a sip of wine after crashing into 76ers fan

A toast to a win? LeBron James takes a sip of wine after crashing into 76ers fan

Aaron Bracy, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

At 41 years old and still playing at an elite level, some might say LeBron James is aging like a fine wine.
Michael Malone gets win No. 1 at blueblood North Carolina. It wasn't an easy night

Michael Malone gets win No. 1 at blueblood North Carolina. It wasn't an easy night

Aaron Beard, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Malone walked into a room full of reporters waiting to ask him about a tougher-than-expected win in his coaching debut at blueblood program North Carolina, then offered a quip that certainly captured the mood.
5 starters, 1 sub: Pacers down to 6 players because of injuries and rest but nearly beat Hawks

5 starters, 1 sub: Pacers down to 6 players because of injuries and rest but nearly beat Hawks

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Indiana had a starting five on Monday night. And a reserve.
A quote on a mirror in Caitlin Clark's childhood home inspires her new children's book

A quote on a mirror in Caitlin Clark's childhood home inspires her new children's book

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Caitlin Clark has been an avid reader since she was a kid, thanks in huge part to her mother.
Thunder to honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February

Thunder to honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February

Tim Willert, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Monday they will honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February.
Even Valkyries owner Joe Lacob is amazed by his franchise already winning a championship in Year 2

Even Valkyries owner Joe Lacob is amazed by his franchise already winning a championship in Year 2

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 1 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joe Lacob spoke so fast at times, overcome by emotion and in awe of what he had just witnessed along with thousands of others. Golden State's ecstatic owner was overjoyed by a rather improbable WNBA championship in the Bay Area.
Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship in second season, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7

Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship in second season, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 1 - 1:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gabby Williams scored her team's final 11 points of the third quarter and dazzled through the fourth on the way to 30 points, and the Golden State Valkyries captured a championship in just their second season by beating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a sensational first WNBA Finals Game 7. Jordin Canada scored 18 points, Allisha Gray 16 and Angel Reese eight points and 12 rebounds for the Dream, denied another championship in the franchise's fourth try.
Suns' Dillon Brooks ejected from game for kicking Nuggets' Jamal Murray in the groin

Suns' Dillon Brooks ejected from game for kicking Nuggets' Jamal Murray in the groin

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 11:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was ejected Friday night in a 127-120 loss to the Denver Nuggets for kicking Jamal Murray in the groin.
Stephen Curry scores 31 points and outduels Luka Doncic as Warriors come back to beat Lakers 112-95

Stephen Curry scores 31 points and outduels Luka Doncic as Warriors come back to beat Lakers 112-95

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 11:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stephen Curry had 31 points, six assists and four rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors erased an early 25-point deficit then ran away from Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers for a 112-95 win Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
LeBron James is 41 and feeling young in Philly. He had his best game yet with the 76ers

LeBron James is 41 and feeling young in Philly. He had his best game yet with the 76ers

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

LeBron James turns 42 in exactly two months and is in his record 24th NBA season. He's already played the best games of his career.
Nakase and Valkyries are determined to avoid another slow start in WNBA Finals Game 7 against Dream

Nakase and Valkyries are determined to avoid another slow start in WNBA Finals Game 7 against Dream

Charles Odum, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

There should be no problem with the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream approaching the first WNBA Finals Game 7 in league history with a sense of urgency.
Heat unveil an updated Wade statue, after original was widely panned for not looking like him

Heat unveil an updated Wade statue, after original was widely panned for not looking like him

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

on his statue.