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[ad_1] Kings’ defense shows much-needed ‘fight’ in clutch win over 76ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – For a team that has seen so many fourth-quarter leads slip through their hands because of defensive breakdowns during the 2024 NBA season, the Kings did a fantastic job of turning the tables on New Year’s Day. This time it …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers allow 15-0 game-ending run, collapse in final minutes vs. Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia On the verge of a five-game winning streak, the Sixers collapsed Wednesday night in Sacramento. They conceded a 15-0 game-ending run to the Kings, who took a 113-107 victory. De’Aaron Fox (35 points) and Domantas Sabonis (17 points, 21 …

[ad_1] Orlando Magic v Detroit Pistons In a season that has felt like Detroit is on an upswing — going from the worst team in the league a season ago to a play-in contender this season — 2025 has started in an ugly way. Pistons guard Jaden Ivey had to be taken off the court on a stretcher after suffering …

[ad_1] What we learned as Fox shines in Kings’ comeback win over 76ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SACRAMENTO – The Kings began 2025 on an encouraging note, rallying in the final minutes to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 113-107 in front of a raucous crowd at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. Malik Monk made four free …

[ad_1] Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey was enjoying a career year, which will now probably have to be put on hold. The former fifth overall pick exited Wednesday’s game on a stretcher after a collision with Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony left him writhing in pain on the court. The scene immediately interrupted the action, with several players from both …

[ad_1] TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes had 33 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors snapped an 11-game losing streak by beating the Brooklyn Nets 130-113 on Wednesday night. Immanuel Quickley returned to the lineup for Toronto and contributed 21 points and a season-high 15 assists. He played for just the fourth time this season, returning after missing 22 …

[ad_1] Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points and corralled 21 rebounds and Josh Hart recorded a triple-double as the Knicks grabbed a ninth-straight win, topping the visiting Utah Jazz 119-103 on Wednesday night. Jalen Brunson missed the game due to a tight right calf injury, the first time he’s been absent this season. But after a tight start to the first …

[ad_1] Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey was enjoying a career year, which will now probably have to be put on hold. The former fifth overall pick exited Wednesday’s game in a stretcher after a collision with Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony left him writhing in pain on the court. The scene immediately interrupted the action, with several players from both …

[ad_1] On the first day of the new year, Jalen Brunson will miss his first game of the season. The Knicks ruled out the guard due to a tight right calf for the New Year’s Day matchup at Madison Square Garden against the Utah Jazz. Brunson had been listed as questionable earlier in the day – as he had been …

[ad_1] TUCSON, Ariz. — Bryce James, son of NBA star LeBron James, is heading to Arizona. Bryce James announced his decision Wednesday on Instagram and his father had a quick response. “CONGRATULATIONS MAXIMUS!!,” LeBron James posted. “SO PROUD OF YOU!!” Bryce James will be the second of LeBron’s sons to play Division I basketball. Bronny James played one season at …

[ad_1] Jaime Jaquez Jr. will have his No. 24 Camarillo High jersey retired on Jan. 14 before a game against Simi Valley. (John Minchillo / Associated Press) Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat is scheduled to have his No. 24 jersey at Camarillo High retired Jan. 14 during a ceremony before the Scorpions’ game against Simi Valley. The Heat …

[ad_1] The New Orleans sports world spoke out and paid tribute on social media on Wednesday after a deadly terrorist attack rocked the city early on New Year’s Day. At least 10 people were killed and dozens of others were injured after officials said a man rammed a pickup truck into a crowd of people and later opened fire on …

[ad_1] Happy 2025! It’s Wednesday, January 1, and the Orlando Magic (20-14) and the Detroit Pistons (14-18) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Magic last played on Sunday. They slipped by the Brooklyn Nets 102-101 in Orlando thanks to a last second floater from Cole Anthony. The Pistons have been off since a …

[ad_1] There are a lot of red flags flying around the Phoenix Suns right now. They have lost 6-of-7. If the postseason started today, as the No. 11 seed, the Suns would not even make the play-in, despite having the highest payroll in the NBA. However this is the most concerning red flag: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, January 1 – Day 1 of 2025 – and the Dallas Mavericks (20-13) and Houston Rockets (21-11) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. The Rockets have lost two in a row after winning their previous three. Dallas has lost two straight and three of their last four. Houston is 6-1 against divisional …

[ad_1] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished second in MVP voting a season ago. This season, Anthony Edwards thinks that would be one spot too low. Here is what Edwards told Tim MacMahon of ESPN. “The MVP of the NBA,” Edwards told ESPN… “I don’t know if they could give it to [Jokic] again,” said Edwards, who had 20 points in the loss. …

[ad_1] Warriors report card: Team grades for slumping roster to open 2025 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When we first brought out our red pen and delivered the initial Warriors report card of the 2024-25 season, it came after a frustrating loss to the San Antonio Spurs where a 17-point lead was squandered. That was only the Warriors’ …

[ad_1] Waters details brief Luka altercation in Warriors-Mavericks game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors forward Lindy Waters III is a competitor. And his fiery, deliberate spirit was on full display in Golden State’s 143-133 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 15 at Chase Center. There was a brief altercation between Waters and Dallas superstar Luka Dončić. …

[ad_1] Happy New Year! It’s Wednesday, January 1, and the Utah Jazz (7-24) and New York Knicks (23-10) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks won for the 8th straight game when they thumped the Wizards by 20 in DC on Monday. The Jazz lost to the Nuggets at home Monday. It …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, January 1, and the Philadelphia 76ers (13-17) and the Sacramento Kings (14-19) are all set to square off from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Philadelphia has won 4 straight with their most recent victory Monday in Portland, 125-103. Joel Embiid scored a season-high 37 to pace the 76ers. The Kings snapped a 6-game losing streak with a …

[ad_1] Waters stands by viral quote after career night vs. Pelicans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Lindy Waters III delivered an iconic quote after his signature performance in the Warriors’ 124-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 29. “I don’t know. I got a strap on me. I just wake up and I can shoot it, …

[ad_1] It’s Day one of 2025. It is Wednesday, January 1, and the Chicago Bulls (15-18) and the Washington Wizards (5-25) are all set to square off from Capital One Arena in Washington. The Wizards lost at home by 20 to the Knicks on Monday. The Bulls won in OT in Charlotte that same night against the Hornets. The Bulls …

[ad_1] The Lakers are counting on Austin Reaves to play a major role following the trade of D’Angelo Russell. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times) The Lakers have placed a wager as massive as LeBron James’ shoulders, and they have placed that wager on a former undrafted guard. In the absence of a blockbuster trade for a third superstar who could play …

[ad_1] While the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best team in the NBA to this point in the season, Kenny Atkinson’s rotation had not been whole for most of the first two-plus months. Due to an ankle injury, Max Strus (6% Yahoo) did not make his season debut until December 20. After providing minimal value in his first four appearances, …

[ad_1] [Getty Images] LeBron James became the first person in NBA history to play as a teenager and past the age of 40 as the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. James, who made his NBA debut as an 18-year-old in 2003, turned 40 on 30 December. He scored 23 points in the 122-110 defeat at the Crypto.com …