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[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers get blown out by NBA-leading Cavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers could not pull off a surprising road victory over the NBA-leading Cavs on Saturday night. Cleveland won very comfortably on its home turf, improving to 25-4 with a 126-99 decision. The Sixers dropped to 9-17. Tyrese Maxey scored a team-high 27 …

[ad_1] Jayson Tatum makes history in MVP performance vs. Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Saturday at United Center, the Boston Celtics exacted revenge on the Chicago Bulls behind a historic performance by Jayson Tatum. The five-time All-Star erupted for 43 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Celtics’ 123-98 bounce-back win. It marked his first triple-double of …

[ad_1] Fox calls out Kings’ lack of enjoyment as losses keep piling up originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – There are numerous ways the Kings can get their season back on track and salvage what remains: Better ball movement, improved interior defense, boxing out for rebounds and knowing the proper assignments on any given play. The list …

[ad_1] The story going into Saturday’s matchup between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic was Jimmy Butler missing the game due to illness. Suffering from a stomach bug, Butler left Friday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter and didn’t travel with the Heat to Orlando. Yet the big takeaway from Miami’s 121–114 loss to the Magic …

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points, Collin Sexton and Svi Mykhailiuk each had 18 points, and the Utah Jazz beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-94 on Saturday night. The Jazz, who at 7-20 have one of the worst records in the NBA, have now won consecutive games for the first time this season. They beat the Pistons …

[ad_1] NBA: Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics Joe Mazzulla was frustrated. The entire Celtics team was frustrated with the officiating and themselves after a 117-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls, but it was Mazzulla who lost it and had to be restrained postgame. That outburst earned Mazzulla a $35,000 fine from the league office for “aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate …

[ad_1] Lakers forward LeBron James, center, makes a layup over Kings forward Trey Lyles, left, during the first half Saturday afternoon in Sacramento. (Sara Nevis / Associated Press) The test was obvious the minute the Lakers got their schedule for the 2024-25 season. They would make one trip to Sacramento to face the Kings twice, two games against a team …

[ad_1] Warriors-Timberwolves tip-off delayed due to odd net malfunction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The holidays are a time for surprises, with the Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves dealing with an unexpected delay before tip-off on Saturday at Target Center. Just before the scheduled 7 p.m. CT start, referees tended to one of the baskets, due to an apparent …

[ad_1] What we learned as Kings waste big Fox, Domas games in loss to Lakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Domantas Sabonis recorded his NBA-leading 25th double-double of the season but the Kings’ offense went flat over the final 60 seconds and Sacramento lost to the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time in three days, …

[ad_1] Report: Kings have six players on radar in possible trades originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The pressure is on for the 12th-place Kings as they hope to turn their 2024-25 NBA season around before it’s too late. A roster upgrade feels necessary at this point of the season, with general manager Monte McNair and Co. specifically eyeing …

[ad_1] Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Saturday for his conduct toward officials during Thursday’s 117–108 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The penalty was due to “aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official,” the league announced. Mazzulla was initially whistled for a technical foul for leaving the coach’s box on the …

[ad_1] De’Aaron Fox did not sign a three-year, $165 million extension with the Kings last summer, but that was mostly a financial move. Next July, Fox could sign a four-year, $229 million extension to stay in Sacramento (it works out to an average of $2.25 million more a season than the extension he did not sign, plus he gets an …

[ad_1] Nets center Nic Claxton has been fined $25,000 for throwing the game ball into the stands on Dec. 19 against the Toronto Raptors, the NBA announced. Claxton was assessed a technical foul and ejected for the incident that occurred during the second quarter of Brooklyn’s eventual win over Toronto. The decision to throw the ball into the crowd came …

[ad_1] Report: Spurs positioning themselves for Kings’ potential Fox trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It appears De’Aaron Fox’s future with the only NBA franchise he knows has reached a sense of urgency. Fox’s agent, Rich Paul, met with Kings general manager Monte McNair and assistant GM Wes Wilcox on Thursday morning to discuss the star point guard’s …

[ad_1] Alex Caruso is a hand-in-glove fit with the Oklahoma City Thunder, an elite wing defender who is a threat from 3 and can do some secondary ball handling. Coach Mark Daigneault can bring him off the Thunder bench and they do not lose a step. Last week was the six-month anniversary of Caruso’s trade to the Thunder, which means …

[ad_1] Report: Fox’s agent met with Kings to discuss star’s future originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings have failed to consistently do the one thing De’Aaron Fox has asked for to help determine his future in Sacramento: win. This has led to an early check-in meeting between Fox’s agent Rich Paul and Kings general manager Monte McNair …

[ad_1] The Miami Heat had a tough matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The game got even tougher when Jimmy Butler left in the first quarter and the Heat went on to lose 104-97. Jalen Williams scored 33 points, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 25 to lead Oklahoma City to its seventh consecutive victory. (Tuesday’s loss to the …

[ad_1] The Miami Heat had a tough matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The game got even tougher when Jimmy Butler left in the first quarter and the Heat went on to a 104–97 defeat. Jalen Williams scored 33 points, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 25 to lead Oklahoma City to its seventh consecutive victory. (Tuesday’s loss to …

[ad_1] Joel Embiid has played in only six games for the Philadelphia 76ers so far this season due to left knee management, suspension and injury. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup after missing one full game due to a sinus fracture. Wearing a protective mask, he scored 34 points in Friday’s 108–98 win over the …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers ride hot start to victory in masked Embiid’s return originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Joel Embiid made a triumphant, masked return Friday night. Wearing a black protective mask a week after suffering a sinus fracture, Embiid led the Sixers to a 108-98 win at Wells Fargo Center over the Hornets. He had 34 points, …

[ad_1] What options do Celtics have before 2025 NBA trade deadline? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have started out their NBA title defense very well with a 21-6 record through 27 games. Jayson Tatum is a legit MVP candidate. Jaylen Brown is playing fantastic after winning Finals MVP in June. Payton Pritchard is arguably the leading …

[ad_1] Joel Embiid has played in only six games for the Philadelphia 76ers so far this season due to left knee management, suspension and injury. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will start Friday’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced. Embiid sustained a sinus fracture last Friday versus the Indiana Pacers …

[ad_1] Karl-Anthony returned to Minnesota on Thursday night and reminded them exactly why the Timberwolves miss him. It wasn’t just the 32 points he scored while shooting 5-of-5 on 3-pointers and 20 rebounds; it was how perfectly he fit next to Jalen Brunson in the Knicks’ offense — the way he used to fit next to Anthony Edwards. Minnesota’s offense …

[ad_1] Embiid comes back from sinus fracture ahead of schedule for Sixers vs. Hornets originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Joel Embiid returned ahead of schedule Friday night. Exactly one week after suffering a sinus fracture during the Sixers’ loss to the Pacers, Embiid came back into the lineup vs. the Hornets. The Sixers’ other starters were Tyrese Maxey, Kelly …

[ad_1] Many fans’ perception of the modern NBA starts with the barbershop talk style of TNT’s beloved Inside the NBA with Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny “The Jet” Smith. It remains the best pre/post-game show in sports. However, those are three players from another generation who — like virtually every older player — think the game reached its zenith …