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[ad_1] Wednesday’s game between the Celtics and Clippers was highly entertaining. Boston required overtime to win despite having Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White in the lineup. The Clippers were down four starters (James Harden, Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac), but the available players didn’t use that as an excuse. SF/PF Derrick Jones Jr. (7%), SF/PF Amir …

[ad_1] How rookie Post is building chemistry with Steph as role grows originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Needless to say, not much went according to plan for the Warriors on Wednesday night, especially during a second half in which they blew a double-digit lead in a 123-117 loss to the Sacramento Kings. But, if there was a silver …

[ad_1] Santos shines with career highs despite Warriors’ brutal loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Steve Kerr tried using yet another starting five Wednesday with hopes of putting some spark back into the Warriors’ offense. Gui Santos wasn’t exactly a big part of those discussions but still gave Golden State’s coach the type of night he …

[ad_1] Warriors can’t overcome ‘poor decisions’ in third quarter vs. Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Prior to Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Warriors coach Steve Kerr talked about the importance of playing with a better pace. While Golden State initially responded well, the good times didn’t last for very long. After building a 17-point …

[ad_1] What we learned as DeRozan ignites Kings’ comeback win vs. Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SACRAMENTO – Just as the Golden State Warriors were ready to hand revenge on a giant platter to the Kings on Wednesday night, DeMar DeRozan knocked it out of their hands and ignited Sacramento’s 123-117 comeback win at Golden …

[ad_1] Jimmy Butler is being hit with another suspension. The Miami Heat suspended Butler for two games after he missed a team flight for a road trip, they announced on Wednesday night. “We have suspended Jimmy Butler for two games for continued pattern of disregard for team rules, insubordinate conduct and conduct detrimental to the team, including missing today’s team …

[ad_1] Malik Monk had a sure dunk on Wednesday night, yet he was left stunned at the Golden 1 Center when it didn’t fall. (Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images) Malik Monk just found a new way to miss a dunk. The Sacramento Kings guard picked up a steal and had a clear path to the hoop late in the second quarter of …

[ad_1] NBA: Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder The most surprising thing about this is he hasn’t already done it. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looked every bit the MVP in putting up 54 points on the Jazz Wednesday night — the first 50-point game of his career. That big number was fueled by SGA getting to the free throw line and hitting …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Big Number It’s an All-Star-centric episode of ‘The Big Number’ as Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine make the case for their Western Conference starters, headlined by Victor Wembanyama. Despite playing for a San Antonio Spurs team with a losing record, could Wemby become one of the youngest …

[ad_1] Darius Garland is a 90% free throw shooter. That did not matter Wednesday night. The Cleveland point guard had a chance to give his Cavaliers the lead at the free throw line with 2.1 seconds remaining against the Houston Rockets. But he missed back-to-back free throws to ensure a 109-108 Rockets win. With Garland’s misses, the Rockets survived a …

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Booker scored 32 points in his 200th career 30-point performance, Kevin Durant added 24 against his former team and the Phoenix Suns eased to a 108-84 victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Booker shot 14 for 24 from the field to quickly get back on track after getting held to 15 points Monday …

[ad_1] Why Shaq wants Warriors to trade for Butler ahead of NBA deadline originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s no secret that the 21-21 Warriors likely need to make a big move ahead of the NBA trade deadline in order to be competitive during the 2024-25 season. Given Jimmy Butler’s very public ongoing dispute with the Miami Heat …

[ad_1] Draymond urges ex-Warriors teammate Poole to ‘move on’ from punch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green would like to move on from one unfortunate incident that took place two-plus years ago. The Warriors’ veteran forward, in response to former teammate Jordan Poole seemingly throwing shade his way after Golden State’s 122-114 win over the Washington Wizards …

[ad_1] Report: Kings’ trade for Johnson in peril after Nets talks stall originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings might not be as close to landing Brooklyn Nets star Cam Johnson as initially believed. Despite recent reports linking the two-way sharpshooter to Sacramento, the Kings and Nets have not discussed a Johnson trade in weeks, NBA insider Marc …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, January 22, and the Detroit Pistons (22-21) and the Atlanta Hawks (22-20) are all set to square off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Detroit is 8-3 in 2025 and enter tonight’s game coming off an impressive 107-96 win in Houston Monday Night. Cade Cunningham is serving notice nightly that he is an elite player in this …

[ad_1] Once again, the Miami Heat are going to suspend Jimmy Butler. The Heat are going to suspend Butler for an upcoming two-game road trip after he missed a team flight to Milwaukee, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by multiple sources. The team canceling practice and flying early to Wisconsin may have had something …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, January 22, and the Boston Celtics (30-13) and the Los Angeles Clippers (24-18) are all set to square off from Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The Celtics appear at times to be disinterested in the regular season. Understandable considering the climbed to the mountain top last season. They smacked the Warriors by 40 in Golden State Monday but …

[ad_1] Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki watches the Lakers play the Washington Wizards on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. The Japanese star learned how to make the L.A. fingers sign from Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, a fellow countryman. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Roki Sasaki was shown Tuesday night on the Crypto.com Arena video screen during the first half of the …

[ad_1] Victor Wembanyama goes through a shootaround session at the Accor Arena in Paris on Jan. 22, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images) PARIS — While the streets were treated to freezing weather, Spurs forward Keldon Johnson was busy warming hearts. During Wednesday’s NBA Cares event, which included basketball drill stations for a group of French children, Johnson …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Good Word with Goodwill Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus react to Tuesday’s Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz trade where the Suns added three additional first round picks. Will these be enough ammunition to trade for Jimmy Butler? They also discuss some interesting comments made by Scottie Pippen suggesting …

[ad_1] MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 19: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat looks on against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on January 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and …

[ad_1] Gregg Popovich is still away from the San Antonio Spurs after he suffered a stroke last fall. While it’s unclear when he will be able to return to the bench, if at all, Spurs CEO R.C. Buford, a longtime friend of Popovich, had a very positive update on his recovery on Wednesday. “All I can share is he’s attacking …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, January 22, and the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-6) and the Houston Rockets (28-14) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. Cleveland continues to set the pace in the Eastern Conference. Winners of three of their last four games, the Cavs crushed the Suns 118-92 on Monday. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 33 points …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, January 22, and the Milwaukee Bucks (24-17) and the New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Pelicans take the court following a 123-119 overtime win against the Utah Jazz. CJ McCollum poured in 45 in the game. It was New Orlean’s fourth straight win as they …

[ad_1] DETROIT — Kevin Durant sighed as it seemed like he was being disrespected, then turned his face sideways to eliminate all doubt on how he was feeling. The notion his age would prevent him from having enough juice down the stretch of an arduous NBA season, the suggestion he’s a mere mortal by NBA standards was as humorous as …