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[ad_1] A win is a win. That’s how the Knicks feel after their 149-148 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. New York, playing on the second of a back-to-back, let a sizeable second-half lead slip away including being up six points with 10 seconds remaining in regulation. However, the combination of Karl-Anthony Towns …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Big Number On this episode of The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine preview the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend and make the case for several All-Star MVP candidates. Could it be hometown host & hero Steph Curry? Or will Damian Lillard win a second-straight MVP? There’s …

[ad_1] It’s hard to think a move in NBA history, if not sports history, that inspired more fervor than the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade for Luka Dončić. It wasn’t just the Dallas Mavericks were willing to part with a 25-year-old global star who has made five straight All-NBA first teams. It wasn’t just that they got a 31-year-old Anthony Davis …

[ad_1] Utah forward John Collins holds the ball against Lakers guard Luka Doncic in the first half. (Rob Gray / Associated Press) LeBron James grabbed the ball from the net and slammed it onto the court, the Lakers defense again wasting a possession with inactivity and lousy execution. Wednesday, in the Lakers’ final game before the All-Star break, they looked …

[ad_1] Landing Luka Dončić was a coup for the Lakers. They still have some stuff to figure out. (Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Lakers began Luka Dončić’s tenure with a win then followed it up with a loss on Wednesday, snapping a six-game winning streak and leaving them with some questions to answer. The Utah Jazz defeated the Lakers …

[ad_1] The Knicks wrapped up the first portion of their season on a high — yet exhausting — note, outlasting the conference-rival Atlanta Hawks in overtime, 149-148, at Madison Square Garden. Here are the takeaways… — While the Knicks considered OG Anunoby (foot sprain) a game-time decision hours before tip-off, the veteran winger was ultimately ruled out of the lineup …

[ad_1] Stephen Curry is 36 years old and close enough to retirement that’s already talking about how he wants to go out. Speaking with Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard, Curry addressed his approaching retirement and used an interesting comparison point to explain what he does and doesn’t want in his last few years with the Warriors. Specifically, when …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers’ skid grows another game on 2-point Paul George night originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia NEW YORK —The Sixers’ skid will linger through the All-Star break. Their losing streak reached five games Wednesday night at Barclays Center with a 100-96 defeat to the Nets. Both the Sixers and Brooklyn moved to 20-34. Kelly Oubre Jr. …

[ad_1] Butler envisions close Kuminga relationship as new Warriors mentor originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green has taken Jonathan Kuminga under his wing over the past four years, and it seems the newest Warriors addition is bracing to do the same. Warriors forward Jimmy Butler, acquired by Golden State before last week’s NBA trade deadline, spoke to …

[ad_1] Kerr reveals funny way Butler is fitting in with Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s no questioning Jimmy Butler’s talent. But when he was looking for a new home before last week’s NBA trade deadline, there were concerns about his locker room fit. Golden State acquired the veteran forward in a blockbuster move one day before …

[ad_1] Why Butler-Klay matchup key to Warriors vs. Mavericks showdown originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Even before Klay Thompson left the Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks last summer, Golden State’s front office sought a new sidekick for Stephen Curry. Not until last week did they find their man. Two games into their partnership, Curry and Jimmy Butler are …

[ad_1] Why Draymond received warning from NBA for re-energized play originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green and the Warriors are playing with a different level of energy after the blockbuster trade for star forward Jimmy Butler. So much so, in fact, that the NBA has kept tabs on one of Golden State’s most fiery players. Warriors forward …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, February 12, and the San Antonio Spurs (23-28) and Boston Celtics (38-16) are all set to square off from TD Garden in Boston. The Spurs won in Washington Monday night, 131-121, to snap a modest two-game losing streak. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 31 points and 15 rebounds. The Celtics took out the Heat in Miami …

[ad_1] Lacob reaffirms Warriors’ commitment to Kuminga after Butler trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors owner Joe Lacob is more than committed to fourth-year wing Jonathan Kuminga. Despite Golden State’s pricy acquisition of six-time NBA All-Star forward Jimmy Butler at the Feb. 6 trade deadline and the expected steep market for Kuminga during the upcoming free agency …

[ad_1] Sixers rule Maxey out for final game before All-Star break originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia NEW YORK — In a departure from the norm, Tyrese Maxey wasn’t readying himself for action in the visiting locker room Wednesday night. Maxey was instead chatting with fellow sidelined guard Kyle Lowry. After briefly designating Maxey as questionable against the Nets, the …

[ad_1] Draymond admits Warriors losing Wiggins in Butler trade ‘sucked’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nearly every blockbuster trade in professional sports is bittersweet. The Warriors have enjoyed what they’ve seen from Jimmy Butler since acquiring him in a trade before last week’s NBA deadline. In doing so, though, they shipped fan favorite Andrew Wiggins to the Miami …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, February 12, and the Charlotte Hornets (13-38) and Orlando Magic (26-29) are all set to square off from Kia Center in Orlando. The Hornets arrive in Orlando having lost two in a row overall and three straight on the road. The Nets took out the Hornets Monday night, 97-89, despite scoring only 12 points in the 4th …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, February 12, and the Indiana Pacers (29-23) and Washington Wizards (9-44) are all set to square off from Capital One Arena in Washington. The Pacers visit our nation’s capital to play the woeful Wizards. Washington has lost ten straight at home. They lost Monday night to the Spurs 131-121. Indiana is looking to bounce back from a …

[ad_1] Subscribe to Good Word with Goodwill Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus discuss if Joel Embiid has a future with the Philadelphia 76ers following news he may need another knee surgery. Vince and Dan then give their thoughts on NBA All-Star weekend and if it can be saved. Later, Vince and Ice Young react to Kevin Durant clapping back at …

[ad_1] Are the Celtics superstitious? White, Mazzulla give incredible answers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Athletes at every level are notoriously superstitious. Whether it’s eating the same meal, wearing the same shoes, or listening to the same music, many players and coaches swear by sticking with the same routine before game day. Surprisingly, the Boston Celtics are just a …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, February 12, and the Atlanta Hawks (26-28) and New York Knicks (35-18) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 40 in the Knicks’ 128-115 win over Indiana last night. New York has now won three of their last four games. As the All-Star Break beckons, New York sits …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, February 12, and the Cleveland Cavaliers (43-10) and Toronto Raptors (17-37) are all set to square off from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Cavaliers are without question the biggest surprise in the NBA this season. With a win tonight they head into the All-Star Break with just 10 losses. They won their 43rd game of the season …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, February 12, and the Detroit Pistons (28-26) and Chicago Bulls (22-32) are all set to square off from United Center in Chicago. These two teams played last night and the Pistons thumped the Bulls, 132-92. The win was Detroit’s third straight and moved them two games over .500 on the season. Since the trade of Zach LaVine, …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, February 12, and the Sacramento Kings (27-26) and New Orleans Pelicans (12-41) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Sacramento won their second straight Monday night slipping past the Mavericks in OT, 129-128. DeMar DeRozan had 42 in the win. Zach LaVine added 17 for the Kings. New Orleans has lost …

[ad_1] It’s Wednesday, February 12, and the Miami Heat (25-26) and Oklahoma City Thunder (43-9) are all set to square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder have won six in a row and are the class of the Western Conference. They won their 43rd game of the season Monday night against New Orleans, 137-101. The Thunder made …