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NBA Christmas viewership hits 15-year high with 47M viewers. And social media numbers set records
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 31 - 12:09 p.m. | Save Story
The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league announced Wednesday.
Jazz trio combines for 85 points, but Utah comes up short against Boston
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 11:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Jazz fall to the Boston Celtics 129-119 despite another stellar performance from Keyonte George and near triple-double from Jusuf Nurkic.
LeBron James loses on his 41st birthday as Cunningham leads the Pistons past the Lakers, 128-106
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 11:33 p.m. | Save Story
LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe drops 3-pointer with seconds left in OT to give 76ers victory over Grizzlies
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 10:10 p.m. | Save Story
By rookie VJ Edgecombe's calculation, he mistimed his game-winner in overtime.
Edgecombe's 3-pointer in closing seconds gives 76ers a 139-136 overtime victory over Grizzlies
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game Tuesday night.
In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
might also miss the whole season after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last spring. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James and Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams have all missed big chunks of time this season with various injuries.
NCAA tries to clarify NBA stance after Baylor's addition of 2023 draft pick prompts criticism
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 4:24 p.m. | Save Story
The NCAA said Tuesday it would not grant eligibility to any player who had signed an NBA contract after Baylor's midseason addition of a 2023 draft pick who had been playing professionally in Europe prompted criticism from coaches across college basketball.
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee and will be evaluated in 4 weeks
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 30 - 3:56 p.m. | Save Story
Nikola Jokic is only going to miss a few weeks, which is surely cause for the Denver Nuggets to take a giant sigh of relief.
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hurts left knee, limps off court at halftime in Miami
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 29 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Denver star Nikola Jokic was having another brilliant game: 21 points, eight assists and five rebounds in the first half, with behind-the-back passes to set up scores and generally doing whatever he wanted.
Kawhi Leonard scores career-best 55 points, ties Clippers' franchise record
Doug Padilla, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 28 - 11:40 p.m. | Save Story
Close to grabbing a franchise record all for himself, Kawhi Leonard elected to take a pass in order to be fresh for another day.
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
