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[ad_1] Josh Hart excels in several facets of basketball. His stat line this season of 14.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists hints at his versatile skill set. Despite all the categories that Hart is proficient in, one source of inconsistency for the Knicks’ swiss army knife is three-point shooting. A career 34.2 percent three-point shooter, Hart is having another …

[ad_1] TJD views G League assignment as opportunity, not Warriors demotion originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Trayce Jackson-Davis isn’t being demoted. He’s receiving an opportunity. At least that’s how the Warriors center sees playing for Golden State’s G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, on Sunday at Chase Center. “I think it’s going to be …

[ad_1] Steph, Stewart both T’d up for altercation in Warriors-Pistons game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry brought some trash talk along with his shot to the Warriors’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night at Chase Center. After Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart took exception to a trolling gesture Curry made by Detroit’s bench in …

[ad_1] Draymond gleefully hopes Steph earns more techs after first of season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green knows a thing or two about receiving technical fouls, and the Warriors veteran was glad to see teammate Steph Curry receive one after standing up for himself in Golden State’s win on Saturday night. “I mean, you get pushed …

[ad_1] Warriors pass rugged pre-playoff quiz in physical win vs. Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – The revivified Detroit Pistons are the kind of opponent that will bring out best of the Warriors. Or the worst. The Pistons are long, but that’s something the Warriors can counter effectively. They are bullyish, but the Warriors usually …

[ad_1] LeBron James has won the NBA championship in 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2020 [Getty Images] LeBron James limped out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-101 defeat by the Boston Celtics with a groin injury. The 40-year-old left the court during a timeout in the fourth quarter after he contested a layup with Jaylen Brow. James scored 22 points, 14 …

[ad_1] BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. With LeBron James in the locker room with a strained groin, the Lakers cut a 20-point, fourth-quarter deficit to single digits. But Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored …

[ad_1] With less than six minutes left in the fourth quarter Saturday, the Houston Rockets were up by more than 30 points and Amen Thompson was a rebound short of a triple-double. It didn’t end as well as it could have. Thompson remained in the game to pursue his fifth career triple-double, but he was forced to exit after landing …

[ad_1] Bewildering Steph stat shows magnificence of his 25K-point feat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry joined elite NBA company by scoring his 25,000th career point on Saturday night. However, his path into the elite scoring club is markedly different than any of the other 25 players to accomplish the feat. Curry attempted the fewest career free …

[ad_1] BOSTON — There isn’t just one thing that could thwart a Lakers run through the playoffs, but the biggest single thing reared its head Saturday night during the most anticipated regular-season game of the year: LeBron James and his 40-year-old body potentially failing him. The last time he took an awkward step that resulted in a groin injury, it …

[ad_1] ‘Remarkable’ Al Horford lifts Celtics to exciting win over Lakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston BOSTON — There was a moment in Saturday night’s Celtics vs. Lakers showdown at TD Garden when Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla was merely a spectator. Just enjoying the show like everyone else in the building. And it was to appreciate Al Horford. …

[ad_1] What we learned as Steph, Warriors outlast Pistons in fiery bout originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors’ first contest back home after a five-game road trip was a bizarre scene in multiple ways, resulting in a 115-110 win against the Detroit Pistons. In the Warriors’ previous game, they immediately were down …

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz reacts to the Celtics defeating the Lakers and what a potential injury for LeBron James could mean moving forward. View more Video Transcript One of the greatest rivalries in all of sports was on display Saturday, and I’m not talking about Duke, North Carolina. No. Celtics, Lakers in a battle that many thought could be …

[ad_1] LeBron James exited Saturday’s much-anticipated rivalry clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics with a groin strain. Midway through the fourth quarter, the 40-year-old left for the locker room and was soon announced to be ruled out for the rest of the game. He ended his night with 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists, with the …

[ad_1] Lakers star LeBron James, left, battles Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet for a rebound during the first half of the Lakers’ 111-101 loss Saturday night. James left the game in the fourth quarter because of a groin strain. (Mark Stockwell / Associated Press) In seasons of struggle, the Lakers’ trip to Boston produced the kind of crowd noise that …

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers faced their first big test against the East’s No. 3 team on Thursday and passed. They they faced their second big test against the East’s No. 2 team and did not pass. In much-hyped rivalry games against the defending champion Bostons Celtics, the Lakers got overwhelmed by a team that looked a lot more ready …

[ad_1] The Lakers are holding their breath on LeBron James. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) LeBron James exited Saturday’s much-anticipated rivalry clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics with a groin strain. With only a few minutes left in the fourth quarter, the 40-year-old left for the locker room and was soon announced to be ruled out for the …

[ad_1] Steph reaches historic NBA career-scoring milestone vs. Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry continues to make NBA history. Curry, the all-time leader in 3-pointers, entered the Warriors’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday at Chase Center with 24,985 career points. After scoring 11 in the first half, he scored a 3-pointer to begin the …

[ad_1] Kings provide encouraging updates on Monk, Sabonis injuries originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kings stars Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk are working their way back to the court from their respective injuries. Sacramento announced Monk, who sustained a right toe sprain in the second quarter of the Kings’ win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, has been …

[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 26 points and the Charlotte Hornets used a finishing 12-0 run to beat the Nets 105-102 on Saturday night and snap a nine-game losing streak. Bridges added 12 rebounds, five assists and a huge blocked shot in the closing seconds for the Hornets, who trailed 102-93 with under 3 1/2 minutes remaining. …

[ad_1] As we head down the homestretch of the NBA season, Lakers-Celtics is once again one of the league’s marquee matchups, with the rivals facing off Saturday night (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC). The defending champion Boston Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference at 45-18 despite having players in and out of the lineup, with Kristaps Porziņģis and …

[ad_1] For many fantasy managers, the playoffs begin during Week 19. Numerous teams have seemingly chosen their path for the rest of the season, whether that’s to go all-out for a playoff spot or begin resting proven veterans to prioritize their younger players’ development. That will make for an interesting playoff week, as some “unfamiliar” names will have added importance. …

[ad_1] The Knicks are planning to sign veteran P.J. Tucker to a 10-day contract, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley confirms. The move will give New York an enforcer and frontcourt depth to a group that has had health concerns this season. Begley also reports that the Knicks view Tucker, a 14-year veteran and NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks in …

[ad_1] Why Steph vs. Cunningham matchup is key to Warriors-Pistons outcome originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After a successful five-game trip on the East Coast, the Warriors open a seven-game homestand Saturday against an opponent with striking similarities to their younger selves. Like the Warriors of 12 years ago, the Detroit Pistons are digging their way out of …

[ad_1] Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo tried to have a conversation Friday with an official after a home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It apparently didn’t go well. A day after the Heat’s 106-104 loss, the NBA announced it was fining Adebayo $50,000 for making inappropriate contact with and directing profane language at a game official following the end of …