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    LeBron James focusing on health over playoff seeding: 'I got to be smart with it'

    The Lakers are currently in a Western Conference play-in spot with nine games to play.

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    Michael Porter Jr. says his brother would never risk his love for hoops by associating with gambling

    DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he’s sure his younger brother would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA playing career. The league announced Monday it has opened an investigation into Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations. ESPN first reported the probe, which it said surrounded Porter’s performance in games Jan. 26 and March 20. In both games, Porter played briefly before leaving citing injury or illness. In b

  • The Canadian Press

    Minnesota faces Denver on 3-game win streak

    Minnesota Timberwolves (50-22, second in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (51-22, first in the Western Conference)Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will attempt to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Denver.The Nuggets are 8-5 in division matchups. Denver ranks third in the Western Conference with 53.4 points per game in the paint led by Nikola Jokic averaging 16.5.The Timberwolves are 11-3 against the rest of their division. Minnesota is the top te

  • The Canadian Press

    Hawks play the Celtics on 3-game win streak

    Boston Celtics (57-15, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (33-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference)Atlanta; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -16; over/under is 227.5BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will attempt to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Boston.The Hawks are 19-26 in Eastern Conference games. Atlanta has a 17-26 record against opponents above .500.The Celtics have gone 38-8 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston is second in the

  • The Canadian Press

    Portland plays Miami on 5-game road slide

    Portland Trail Blazers (19-54, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (39-33, seventh in the Eastern Conference)Miami; Friday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Portland will look to stop its five-game road skid when the Trail Blazers play Miami.The Heat are 18-17 in home games. Miami is 20-23 against opponents over .500.The Trail Blazers have gone 8-27 away from home. Portland is 5-34 in games decided by at least 10 points.The Heat score 109.3 points per game, 6.5 fewer points than the 115.8 the T

  • The Canadian Press

    Lakers take on the Pacers, seek 6th straight win

    Los Angeles Lakers (41-32, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (41-33, sixth in the Eastern Conference)Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will attempt to build upon its five-game win streak with a victory over Indiana.The Pacers have gone 21-15 in home games. Indiana has the NBA's top-scoring offense averaging 122.9 points while shooting 50.5% from the field.The Lakers are 14-20 on the road. Los Angeles is 16-22 in games decided by 10 points or more.The Pace

  • The Canadian Press

    Maxey and the 76ers visit conference foe Cleveland

    Philadelphia 76ers (39-34, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (44-29, fourth in the Eastern Conference)Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers visit Jarrett Allen and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Eastern Conference action.The Cavaliers are 29-20 in conference matchups. Cleveland ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 14.8 fast break points per game led by Donovan Mitchell averaging 4.8.The 76ers are 26-20 against Eastern Confe

  • The Canadian Press

    Knicks take on the Spurs, seek 4th straight win

    New York Knicks (44-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (17-56, 15th in the Western Conference)San Antonio; Friday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: New York seeks to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Knicks take on San Antonio.The Spurs have gone 9-27 in home games. San Antonio ranks ninth in the Western Conference with 10.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Victor Wembanyama averaging 2.2.The Knicks are 20-15 on the road. New York has a 3-2 record in games decided by

  • The Canadian Press

    Houston takes on Utah after overtime win

    Houston Rockets (37-35, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (29-44, 12th in the Western Conference)Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Houston visits the Utah Jazz after the Rockets took down the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-126 in overtime.The Jazz have gone 14-30 against Western Conference teams. Utah is second in the Western Conference with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Walker Kessler averaging 2.6.The Rockets are 25-19 in Western Conference play. Houston scores

  • The Canadian Press

    Oklahoma City faces Phoenix in conference matchup

    Phoenix Suns (43-30, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (50-22, third in the Western Conference)Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder host Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns.The Thunder are 32-16 in conference matchups. Oklahoma City is seventh in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing just 113.2 points while holding opponents to 45.7% shooting.The Suns are 24-20 in conference play. Phoe

  • The Canadian Press

    Charlotte plays Golden State in non-conference action

    Golden State Warriors (38-34, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (18-54, 13th in the Eastern Conference)Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors visit the Charlotte Hornets in non-conference action.The Hornets are 10-24 in home games. Charlotte is 6-1 in one-possession games.The Warriors are 20-15 on the road. Golden State ranks fourth in the Western Conference with 34.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Draymond Green averaging 5.9.

  • The Canadian Press

    Los Angeles plays Orlando, looks for 4th straight road win

    Los Angeles Clippers (45-27, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (42-30, fifth in the Eastern Conference)Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hits the road against Orlando aiming to extend its three-game road winning streak.The Magic have gone 25-11 at home. Orlando scores 110.6 points while outscoring opponents by 1.9 points per game.The Clippers are 23-14 in road games. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference scoring 116.3 points per game and is

  • The Canadian Press

    Dallas faces Sacramento on 5-game win streak

    Dallas Mavericks (43-29, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (42-30, eighth in the Western Conference)Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Dallas seeks to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Mavericks take on Sacramento.The Kings are 27-18 against conference opponents. Sacramento is ninth in the league with 117.3 points and is shooting 48.0% from the field.The Mavericks are 27-19 in conference games. Dallas is sixth in the league scoring 118.8 points

  • The Canadian Press

    Detroit faces Washington, looks to break 8-game slide

    Detroit Pistons (12-61, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (14-59, 14th in the Eastern Conference)Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Detroit aims to break its eight-game slide with a win over Washington.The Wizards are 10-36 in Eastern Conference games. Washington allows the most points in the NBA, giving up 123.4 points per game while allowing opponents to shoot 49.8%.The Pistons are 9-37 against conference opponents. Detroit has a 4-46 record against opponents over

  • The Canadian Press

    Brooklyn hosts Chicago after overtime win against Washington

    Chicago Bulls (35-38, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (28-45, 11th in the Eastern Conference)New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn hosts the Chicago Bulls following the Brooklyn Nets' 122-119 overtime win over the Washington Wizards.The Nets are 20-25 in conference matchups. Brooklyn ranks third in the Eastern Conference with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Nicolas Claxton averaging 2.7.The Bulls are 19-24 in Eastern Conference play. Chicago is 19-18 whe

  • Yahoo Sports

    76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. confronts officials after missed call on final play in loss to Clippers

    "You're a b*tch. You’re a b*tch. You’re a b*tch," Oubre told each official after the defeat.

  • The Canadian Press

    Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97

    DENVER (AP) — Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night. The Suns, with the toughest remaining schedule in the NBA, moved a half-game ahead of Sacramento for the seventh spot in the Western Conference as they try to move up to sixth to avoid a play-in game. Dallas is No. 6, a half-game ahead of Phoenix. The Western Conference-leading Nuggets struggled

  • The Canadian Press

    Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    Wednesday's Scoreboard NHL Ottawa 6 Buffalo 2 Boston 1 Tampa Bay 3 --- AHL Laval 1 Utica 3 Toronto 2 Manitoba 1 (OT) Coachella Valley 0 Calgary 2 Charlotte 3 Hartford 0 Cleveland 2 Grand Rapids 5 Rochester 2 Syracuse 0 Rockford 5 Chicago 4 (SO) Bakersfield 3 San Diego 2 Ontario 3 San Jose 2 --- NBA New York 145, Toronto 101 Charlotte 118, Cleveland 111 Golden State 101, Orlando 93 Brooklyn 122, Washington 119, OT Atlanta 120, Portland 106 L.A. Clippers 108, Philadelphia 107 Minnesota 106, Detroi

  • The Canadian Press

    Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers' 108-107 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioning. Referee Kevin Scott said in a pool report sent to reporters by the NBA an hour after the game that the Clippers' Paul George did make contact with Kelly Oubre Jr. — who had the ball and was driving — before time had expired on the final play of the contes

  • The Canadian Press

    Kawhi Leonard comes alive late to lead Clippers to disputed 108-107 win over 76ers

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kawhi Leonard completed two 3-point plays late in the game then made a block at the rim on the final possession to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a controversial 108-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Kelly Oubre Jr. was stuffed at the rim by Leonard on a play that Sixers head coach Nick Nurse felt should have resulted in a foul on Paul George. The officiating crew after the game said a foul should have been called on the last play that would have sent

  • The Canadian Press

    Vassell scores 31 and Wembanyama has 19 points and 5 blocks to lead Spurs past Jazz 118-111

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Devin Vassell scored 31 points, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs ran past the Utah Jazz 118-111 on Wednesday night. The Spurs, second in the league in assists behind Indiana, had a season-high 40 on 44 field goals. San Antonio also shot 51.8% from the field and were well above .500 from 3-point range until missing their final four attempts and finishing 16 of 33. Jeremy Sochan, Julian Champagnie and Malaki Branham all scored 17 point

  • The Canadian Press

    Jalen Green scores 37, Rockets beat Thunder 132-126 in overtime for 10th straight victory

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Green scored 37 points and the Houston Rockets won their 10th straight game, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-126 in overtime on Wednesday night. Amen Thompson had 25 points and 15 rebounds and Dillon Brooks added 20 points for the Rockets. Houston entered the night a game behind the Golden State Warriors for the final play-In tournament spot in the Western Conference. Josh Giddey matched a career-high with 31 points for the Thunder, one night after scoring a se

  • The Canadian Press

    LeBron James has triple-double to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 136-124

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — LeBron James had a triple-double with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, Rui Hachimura scored 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers built a big lead in the third quarter and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-124 on Wednesday night. Coming off a 128-124 double-overtime victory in Milwaukee without James on Tuesday night, the Lakers won their fifth straight to pull within 2 1/2 games of idle Dallas for the sixth spot in the Western Conference, a spot that would avoid a play-i

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    DeRozan, Vucevic lead Bulls past Pacers 125-99 to end 3-game losing streak

    CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points and Nikola Vucevic added 22 with 12 rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Indiana Pacers 125-99 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game skid. Coby White had 18 points to help Chicago take the season series from Indiana 3-1. Andrew Nembhard scored 18 points for the Pacers, who concluded a five-game trip at 3-2 and remained in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Chicago limited Pascal Siakam to 14 points after the two-time All-Star had scored

  • The Canadian Press

    Brandon Miller scores 31 points on career-high seven 3s as Hornets beat Cavaliers 118-111

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rookie Brandon Miller made a career-high seven 3-pointers and finished with 31 points, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-111 on Wednesday night to avenge a 23-point loss earlier in the week. Miles Bridges and Tre Mann each added 17 points and Grant Williams had 16 off the bench for Charlotte (18-54), which shot 58% from the field to snap a five-game losing streak. Vasa Micic had 11 points and 12 assists, and Nick Richards added 11 points and 10 reb