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[ad_1] With NBA Cup quarterfinals set, Sixers have 2 new games on calendar originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers now have their full regular-season schedule truly filled out. With the NBA Cup quarterfinals set, the league scheduled two regular-season games each for the 22 teams that did not qualify. That includes the Sixers, who will: Host the Pacers …

[ad_1] Celtics add two games to upcoming schedule after NBA Cup elimination originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics’ pursuit of the NBA Cup will have to wait until next year. The Celtics were eliminated from the league’s second annual in-season tournament Tuesday night when they fell short of an Eastern Conference wild card spot. The C’s finished …

[ad_1] What we learned as in-game scuffle sparks Kings’ win vs. Rockets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SACRAMENTO — There were scuffles, ejections, free pizza, and — for the first time in a long time, “Light the Beam” chants — as the Kings (10-12) defeated the red-hot Houston Rockets (15-7) by a final score of 120-111 …

[ad_1] Through just 21 games, the Knicks already have had more games with 30 or more assists (11) than they had in all of last year (10). They surpassed last season’s total in a dominant win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Six Knicks scored in double figures against the Magic, who entered the game with the NBA’s best defensive …

[ad_1] While Kings guard Malik Monk (54% rostered, Yahoo) is rostered in more than half of all Yahoo leagues, his value has jumped since returning from a sprained ankle that sidelined him for seven games. He’s played 35 minutes or more in four straight games, starting the last two and scoring at least 17 points in all four. Monk’s performance …

[ad_1] Last season’s NBA Champion and the defending NBA Cup champion — then called the In-Season Tournament — are both out. After a dramatic final night of games — and plenty of fans trying to do the math to see if their team could qualify based on point differential — the fields are set for the Knockout Round of the …

[ad_1] DETROIT — The principal figures of the Milwaukee Bucks insist there was no panic, no rush to call the fire department following a ghastly, alarm-worthy 2-8 start. Well, at least two of them say so. “Like, nope. Zero,” Bucks head coach Doc Rivers told Yahoo Sports on Tuesday night. “Our panic meter and everyone around here said zero and …

[ad_1] Kerr, Warriors irate refs missed Nuggets timeout call in loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area DENVER – Frustration followed coach Steve Kerr to the podium Tuesday night at Ball Arena after the Warriors’ 119-115 loss against the Denver Nuggets. For the Nuggets going on a 10-0 run over the final two and a half minutes. For Golden …

[ad_1] Kerr calls out Podz’s decision-making after Warriors’ loss to Nuggets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ 119-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets was frustrating for Golden State, to say the least. In addition to expressing his irritation with a potential missed call at the end of the game, coach Steve Kerr publicly challenged Golden State guard …

[ad_1] Fox, Kings send perfect message in thrilling win vs. Rockets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – After the Kings’ thrilling 120-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night, De’Aaron Fox sat at his postgame press conference podium and essentially was asked the same question three different times. The first time, he was asked about how …

[ad_1] Kings’ updated schedule after missing NBA Cup quarterfinals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Despite their 120-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, the Kings will not be advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2024 NBA Cup next week. Instead, after going 1-3 in the NBA Cup group stage, Sacramento will play two regular-season contests against two …

[ad_1] What we learned as Warriors blow late lead, lose to Nuggets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors came ever so close Tuesday night to ending two losing streaks and moving one step closer to opening the NBA Cup at Chase Center. But the Denver Nuggets wiped out an 11-point deficit over the final 6:01 – and …

[ad_1] The bracket for the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup’s knockout round is officially set, and it features only two of the eight quarterfinalists from last year’s in-season tournament. The Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks all punched their tickets to the quarterfinals with wins on Tuesday, or a loss in the Magic’s case. …

[ad_1] Clippers guard Norman Powell, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija during the first half of the Clippers’ 127-105 win Tuesday at the Intuit Dome. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) The Clippers were eliminated from NBA Cup contention during Tuesday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Intuit Dome. The primary goal on this …

[ad_1] Warriors earn West’s No. 3 seed, to visit Rockets in NBA Cup quarters originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors let a golden opportunity slip through their fingers Tuesday night. Golden State blew a fourth-quarter lead to the Denver Nuggets, losing 119-115, and will have to travel to Houston to face the Rockets in the NBA Cup …

[ad_1] Jae Crowder is officially back in the league. The veteran forward officially struck a deal to join the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, the team announced. Terms of that contract are not yet known, though the Kings put him to work right away. Crowder was in the starting lineup for Sacramento in their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the …

[ad_1] The Knicks comfortably advanced past Group A play of the NBA Cup on Tuesday night, cruising to a 121-106 win over the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. Here are the takeaways… — While the Magic opened the game unexpectedly draining their first three shots (all from behind the arc), it didn’t take long for the Knicks to establish …

[ad_1] Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup as Magic fall to Knicks originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have officially been eliminated from the 2024 NBA Cup. Their hopes of advancing to the tournament’s knockout stage were dashed Tuesday night. To clinch the Eastern Conference wild card spot, they needed multiple scenarios to go their way: The Orlando …

[ad_1] Draymond ‘afraid’ about calf injury, taking cautious rehab approach originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green is not taking any chances with his calf injury. The Warriors star explained the nature of his injury and his approach to rehab while talking to Baron Davis on Tuesday’s episode of “The Draymond Green Show.” “My thing coming into this …

[ad_1] 3 observations after George steps up, Maxey comes through late as Sixers eke out win originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The 2024-25 Sixers have their first winning streak. Though they squandered a 19-point lead Tuesday night in Charlotte, the Sixers ultimately eked out a 110-104 victory and improved to 5-14. Paul George tallied 29 points on 10-for-16 shooting …

[ad_1] Why Fox tabs Luka, Draymond as biggest NBA complainers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area De’Aaron Fox had a hilarious dig at Draymond Green and Luka Dončić when asked about the biggest complainers in the NBA. Speaking to Chandler Parsons and Lou Williams on “Run It Back,” the Sacramento point guard was asked if he thought Dallas Mavericks …

[ad_1] Zion Williamson’s talent has never been in question. His ability to stay healthy (and his commitment level to that) and his fit with the Pelicans have always been the issues. Jrue Holiday has seen Zion up close. He was there in New Orleans when the Pelicans selected him with the No. 1 pick, and he was there for Zion’s …

[ad_1] Paul Millsap Only eight players in NBA history have racked up 1,000+ blocks, 1,000+ career steals and 500+ three-pointers. Paul Millsap was one of them. Now, the 16-year NBA veteran has made it official and announced he is retiring after 16 NBA seasons, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. Millsap was unlikely to stick in the NBA that long, selected …

[ad_1] Twenty games into this new season, it’s safe to say the Mikal Bridges trade hasn’t met expectations thus far. The Knicks shipped out six first-round picks to unite the former Villanova Wildcat with some of his college teammates, then dealt his backup to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns, putting major faith in Bridges as a core piece of their championship hunt. …

[ad_1] Warriors’ daunting assignment vs. Jokić most important vs. Nuggets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Zena Keita and Dalton Johnson at 4 p.m. PT today, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. In the 18 months since winning the first championship in franchise history, …