Karl-Anthony Towns scores 62 points in Timberwolves win

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns jogs down the court after making a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 62 points, 44 of them coming in the first half Monday night to set…

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Suns keep Pacers at bay, Kevin Durant fires 40 points

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) motions after a basket against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) PHOENIX — The Big 3 is starting to become a reality for the Phoenix Suns. Now the wins are beginning to follow. Kevin…

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PBA: Gabe Norwood reaches 5,000 points in Rain or Shine win

FILE–Rain or Shine Elastopainters’ Gabe Norwood. INQUIRER PHOTO Gabe Norwood made his way into the 5,000-point club on Friday amid the competitive nature surrounding Rain or Shine’s quarterfinal-clinching win over TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Norwood completed the milestone in the Elasto Painters’ 119-112 victory at Smart Araneta Coliseum by knocking down a pair…

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NBA’s wild night: 5 teams score 140 points, 4 teams score 130 in losses

Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) and Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) There had never been a day in NBA history where five teams all scored at least 140…

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FA Cup third-round talking points: Newcastle in must-win Tyne-Wear derby as Kevin De Bruyne returns for Man City | Football News

Everton visit Crystal Palace on Thursday in the first of the weekend’s FA Cup third-round fixtures. Sky Sports’ football writers look at the key talking points… Can Elliott stake a claim to be Salah’s Liverpool understudy? Image: Could Harvey Elliott replace Mo Salah in Lievrpool’s attack at the Emirates? Arsenal vs Liverpool – Sunday, 4.30pm…

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Kawhi Leonard reaches 13,000 career points in Clippers win

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) congratulates forward Kawhi Leonard (2) for a making a basket against the Miami Heat during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points in his return from injury, Paul George…

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NBA: Luka Doncic scores 50 points, Mavericks eclipse Suns

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts after getting knocked to the ground during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns ran double teams at Luka Doncic and the Dallas star picked them apart to set up…

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NBA: Ja Morant scores 30 points, Grizzlies 3-0 since his return

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) celebrates a dunk against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) ATLANTA — On a scale of 1 to 10, Ja Morant was quick to give his rating of how his first three games with…

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NBA: Tyler Herro scores 28 points, Heat top Magic

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, middle, is defended by Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, left, and center Thomas Bryant, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski) ORLANDO, Florida—Tyler Herro had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, helping the Miami Heat beat…

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NBA: Luka Doncic scores 35 points, Mavericks notch 3rd straight win

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic drives ahead of Memphis Grizzlies forward David Roddy in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Dereck Lively II added 16 points and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the…

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