• November 20, 2024

Raptors try to halt 5-game skid in matchup vs Pistons

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic talks with guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images When the Raptors face the visiting Detroit Pistons on Friday night in both teams’ second NBA Cup game, Toronto will aim to end a five-game losing…

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Lassiter is new three-point king; Phoenix snaps skid

San Miguel Beer’s Marcio Lassiter gestures after hitting a 3-pointer against Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Governors’ Cup. Lassiter is now No. 1 in the PBA’s all-time 3-point list, surpassing Jimmy Alapag.–PBA IMAGES Marcio Lassiter wasted no time in putting an end to the chase of becoming the PBA’s new three-point king. His third triple…

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Jazz snap 13-game skid with win over Rockets

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) fouls Utah Jazz forward Luka Samanic (19) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY— Luka Samanic scored a season-high 22 points to help the Utah Jazz snap a 13-game losing streak with a…

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Magnolia ends two-game skid after turning back NorthPort

Magnolia Hotshots’ Ian Sanggalang in the PBA Philippine Cup. -PBA IMAGES Magnolia got itself back on the winning track after arresting a two-game skid by defeating NorthPort, 104-97, Wednesday in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Ian Sangalang scored a career-high 32 points which he did coming off the bench as the Hotshots…

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NBA: Knicks come back from 21 points to beat Kings, end skid

New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, right, steals the ball from Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson had 35 points and 11 assists, Josh Hart scored a season-high 31 points and the New…

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Trail Blazers beat Hornets to snap 10-game skid

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson brings the ball upcourt during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Scoot Henderson had 22 points and 10 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets…

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Jazz stop skid with win over Bucks

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against Milwaukee Bucks’ Malik Beasley, left, and Bobby Portis (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY — Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a…

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Pelicans zoom past Rockets to end 3-game skid

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dribbles as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) HOUSTON— Jonas Valanciunas scored 25 points, Brandon Ingram added 24 and the duo combined for 24 rebounds to help the New…

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NBA: LeBron James, Lakers hold off Clippers to snap 4-game skid

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, front right, drives to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Taurean Prince hit…

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NBA: Pistons fall to Rockets in first game since end of 28-game skid

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, left, lunges for a loose ball as Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, right, makes the recovery during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) HOUSTON — Two nights after their NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit Pistons were…

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