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Knicks beat Clippers 106-100 behind Rose and Bullock

Derrick Rose scored 25 points off the bench, Reggie Bullock added 24 and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Clippers ...

Butler strong down stretch, Heat hold off Celtics 130-124

Jimmy Butler had 26 points and 11 assists to help the Miami Heat hold off the Boston Celtics 130-124 Sunday as the teams ...

Embiid strengthens MVP bid, 76ers hold off Pelicans 109-107

Joel Embiid's MVP credentials can be debated. The 76ers are leaving no doubt they are the best in the East. Embid had 37 ...

Suns stay in hunt for NBA's top record, beat Knicks 128-105

Chris Paul got knocked to the ground by a flagrant foul and popped up angry. The Phoenix Suns guard first took his ...

Pelicans' Williamson out indefinitely with fractured finger

New Orleans star Zion Williamson is sidelined indefinitely with a fractured left finger, a major blow to the Pelicans' run ...

Doncic, Mavs hold on to beat Irving, Nets 113-109 for sweep

Luka Doncic scored 24 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 23 and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-109 on Thursday ...

Bucks rally in 4th to beat Nets 124-118, clinch playoff spot

Milwaukee's late-season schedule has given the Bucks plenty of opportunities to measure themselves against the two teams ...

Randle, Rose lead Knicks to win over Grizzlies

Julius Randle scored 28 points, Derrick Rose added 25, converting 11 of 15 shots and the New York Knicks held off the Memphis ...

Lowry leads depleted Raptors past Lakers; LeBron exits early

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt another disappointing loss, this time by the short-handed Toronto Raptors. But seeing ...

Antetokounmpo scores 49 points as Bucks beat Nets 117-114

Giannis Antetokounmpo played how he wants to play, and it was enough to overcome a terrific effort by Kevin Durant.

Antetokounmpo back in action for Bucks' game vs. Nets

Two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has returned from a sprained right ankle to play for the Milwaukee Bucks on ...

Sabonis has triple-double by half; Pacers top Thunder 152-95

Domantas Sabonis had a triple-double in the first half and the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 152-95 on ...

Celtics rally from 32-point deficit, top Spurs 143-140 in OT

Jaylen Brown hit a 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds remaining in overtime, Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 60 points and the ...

Durant scores 42, Nets torch depleted Pacers 130-113

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash realizes that sometimes there's no need to overthink situations, especially when working with ...

Cavaliers' Love sorry for on-court tantrum: 'That wasn't me'

Kevin Love spoke from his heart. Over 13 minutes, he apologized, lectured and asked for forgiveness and understanding.

Carmelo Anthony memoir coming out in September

Carmelo Anthony's life story includes a great deal besides basketball. The 10-time NBA All-Star has a memoir coming out Sept.

Durant, Nets rally past Raptors 116-103, clinch playoff spot

Kevin Durant scored seven of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, Jeff Green had 22 points and the Brooklyn Nets clinched a ...

Suns snap Knicks' nine-game win streak with 118-110 victory

Devin Booker scored 33 points and the Phoenix Suns capped a grueling road trip with a 118-110 victory Monday night that ...

Durant scores 33 points in return, Nets beat Suns 128-119

Long a superstar, Kevin Durant is turning into a super sub. Durant came off the bench to score 33 points in his latest return ...

Durant back for Nets after 3-game absence with thigh injury

Kevin Durant is back for the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday against Phoenix after missing three games with a bruised left thigh.