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[ad_1] It was a night to remember as Luka Dončić notched a triple-double against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, helping the Los Angeles Lakers secure a gritty 107-99 victory. Luka posted 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists, continuing to flash his all-around brilliance. Dončić had a few signature moments, notably his filthy no-look pass to Austin Reaves. Luka, …

[ad_1] Outside of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, figuring out the Phoenix Suns has been an unenviable task for fantasy managers this season. Bradley Beal has played well since returning to the starting lineup, but finding consistent value among the low-rostered Suns has been incredibly challenging. One played who emerged before the All-Star break was Bol Bol (12 percent rostered, …

[ad_1] Draymond, Kerr reflect on ‘special’ 3,000th win for Warriors franchise originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ 36-point drubbing of the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night wasn’t especially spectacular on its own. But, on a night when Golden State honored the 10th anniversary of its 2015 NBA championship team, the win also marked another significant achievement: …

[ad_1] Luka Doncic has been an All-Star for the past five seasons [Getty Images] Luka Doncic’s triple-double helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-99 win over former team the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. The 25-year-old guard joined the Lakers as part of a three-way trade this month after six seasons at the Mavericks. Playing against Dallas for the …

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — It would be easy for Luka Dončić to say that Tuesday’s game was cathartic, that seeing and slaying his old mates wearing Dallas Mavericks jerseys would be enough to cleanse himself of all the hurt feelings from being dumped, from being duped. It would be easy for every “Thank you Nico” chant coming from the Lakers …

[ad_1] What we learned as Warriors win fourth straight in rout of Hornets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – Let the good times roll. The Warriors, after crushing the Charlotte Hornets 128-92 on Tuesday night at Chase Center, now have won four consecutive games for the first time since the third week of the …

[ad_1] Warriors celebrate 10th anniversary of 2015 NBA championship team originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – For the second time in three days, the Warriors turned back the clock to celebrate their nouveau riche history. The Warriors over the past 10 years have been the most decorated team in the NBA, with more championships than any …

[ad_1] Luka Doncic reacts after drawing a foul on a basket in the first half. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The emotion inside the building was impossible to ignore, the crowd oohing and aahing at every crossover, gasping at every shot and desperately trying to will the ball into the basket each time a Lakers player launched it. …

[ad_1] Luka Dončić reunited with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, and showed them exactly what they gave up when they executed the most shocking trade in NBA history. The Slovenian superstar recorded his first triple-double as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in a 107-99 win against his old team. He finished with 19 points on 6-of-17 shooting, 15 …

[ad_1] Why Kerr believes Butler is ‘perfect’ player for Kuminga to emulate originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When Jonathan Kuminga returns to the court from his ankle injury, he’ll have a new Warriors teammate to learn from — and coach Steve Kerr couldn’t be more excited about what the youngster can take away from veteran forward Jimmy Butler. …

[ad_1] Why Tatum, Celtics had extra motivation in win over Raptors originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics got their revenge north of the border Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors. They bounced back from a brutal Jan. 15 loss to the Raptors with a 111-101 win over their Eastern Conference foe. With their sixth consecutive victory, they …

[ad_1] Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz Preview  The Sacramento Kings (29-28) and Utah Jazz (14-43) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Kings are still trying to build chemistry from the trade that saw De’Aaron Fox shipped away to San Antonio, and Zach Lavine is now dawning the purple and black. The Jazz …

[ad_1] San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets Preview The San Antonio Spurs (24-31) and Houston Rockets (35-22) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. Both teams are coming off of a game last night and will play with zero days’ rest. This is the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams. The Rockets lead the …

[ad_1] Josh Hart reacts to being fined for egregious flop in Celtics-Knicks originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston If you can’t beat ’em, try to draw flagrant fouls on ’em. That was apparently Josh Hart’s plan in the New York Knicks’ matchup with the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Sunday. With the Knicks trailing by 20 points in the …

[ad_1] Charania: Butler feels Warriors franchise better than previous teams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Zena Keita and Monte Poole at 4 p.m. PT today, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. It appears Jimmy Butler quickly is adapting to his new home since …

[ad_1] NBC adds Noah Eagle as NBA play-by-play voice for next season’s coverage originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Another piece of the NBA on NBC broadcasting team has been confirmed. Noah Eagle will serve as a play-by-play voice for NBC Sports’ NBA coverage beginning in October 2025, the company announced Tuesday. Eagle, who won a Sports Emmy last year, …

[ad_1] The dust has settled on the NBA landscape since the landmark Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade that shook the league. Now, for the first time since the blockbuster deal, the Mavericks and the Lakers will meet Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Since the deal, Dončić has been trying to find his footing, averaging 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists …

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, February 25, and the Cleveland Cavaliers (47-10) and Orlando Magic (29-30) are all set to square off from Kia Center in Orlando. The Cavaliers are currently 20-6 on the road with a point differential of 11, while the Magic have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. Cleveland has won seven straight games and …

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, February 25, and the Boston Celtics (41-16) and Toronto Raptors (18-39) are all set to square off from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Celtics are currently 23-6 on the road with a point differential of 9, while the Raptors have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. Boston’s own five straight games and nine …

[ad_1] Why Draymond vs. Bridges is matchup to watch in Warriors-Hornets game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Zena Keita and Monte Poole at 4 p.m. PT today, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. With the Warriors rolling and the Charlotte Hornets reeling, the …

[ad_1] A new lawsuit claims that both LeBron James and his son, Bronny, crashed into two people on a Los Angeles-area highway in 2022 — which are allegations that the James men have strongly denied. The lawsuit, according to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes, was filed by April Alamanza Lopez and Kiara Rae McGillen in Los Angeles County Superior Court in October. …

[ad_1] Sixers’ Eric Gordon to undergo right wrist surgery originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eric Gordon is set for surgery. “Following consultations with several specialists,” the 36-year-old shooting guard will undergo surgery Wednesday on his right wrist, a Sixers official said. Gordon’s injury had been described as a “right wrist sprain” on the Sixers’ injury reports. Head coach Nick …

[ad_1] Now several weeks removed from the blockbuster deal that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, team owner Jeanie Buss couldn’t help but laugh. Seeing her new star mesh well with LeBron James in the early days of their partnership is a great sign. “I think it’s working,” Buss said smiling. Buss spoke about the stunning trade on …

[ad_1] The NBA announced on Tuesday that Nets’ Nic Claxton has been suspended for one game following the center accruing his sixth flagrant foul point of the season, in violation of the league’s policy. The foul occurred in the fourth quarter of Monday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards. Claxton entered the game already with five flagrant foul points on the …

[ad_1] Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton was suspended for one game on Tuesday after he received his sixth flagrant foul point of the season, the league announced. Claxton was called for a flagrant foul late in their 107-99 loss to the Washington Wizards on Monday night. While fighting for a rebound in the paint, Claxton shoved Wizards big man Justin …