Cleveland erases 20-point lead to thwart Dallas; Durant fuels Suns triumph

The Cleveland Cavaliers squeezed out a victory against Luka Doncic (middle) and the Dallas Mavericks. —AFP Cleveland’s Caris LeVert made the go-ahead three-pointer with 2:03 to play as the Cavaliers rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks, 113-110, in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday. Elsewhere, two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant…

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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: Domantas Sabonis, Kings beat struggling Suns

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis hangs from the rim after a dunk next to Phoenix Suns forward Drew Eubanks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. The Kings won 120-105. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas) SACRAMENTO, California — Domantas Sabonis had 28 points, 12 assists and 11…

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NBA: Booker hits late triple, Suns beat Knicks for 7th straight win

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots over New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes (6) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie) NEW YORK — The Knicks had been forcing Devin Booker to give up the ball, and for most of the…

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NBA: Wembanyama scores 38 points, Spurs beat Suns anew

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs slam dunks the ball against Keita Bates-Diop #21 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on November 02, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP PHOENIX — Rookie Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 38 points, Zach Collins added 19…

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NBA: LeBron James keys Lakers’ win over Kevin Durant’s Suns

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reaches for a inbound pass intended for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES — When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. These…

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NBA: Suns docked 2024 second-round pick after free agency violation

FILE– Kevin Durant #35 and Eric Gordon #23 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates  during the second quarter of an NBA game at Chase Center on October 24, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images/AFP  PHOENIX— The Phoenix Suns were docked a 2024 second-round draft pick by the NBA on Wednesday after the league…

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NBA: Suns focus on building around Booker, Durant, Beal after busy summer

Bradley Beal #3 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on October 02, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP PHOENIX — Mat Ishbia has lots of good traits for an NBA owner, including deep pockets and a huge desire to win. Patience doesn’t appear to be his strong suit.…

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Nuggets begin title defense vs Lakers, Warriors test Suns in season opener – rezal404

FILE – LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Nikola Jokic #15 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter in game two of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP Reigning champion Denver will…

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Suns trade Cam Payne to Spurs, sign Bol Bol to 1-year contract – rezal404

FILE – Orlando Magic’s Bol Bol lines up a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, April 6, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have traded guard Cameron Payne to the San Antonio Spurs and signed big man Bol Bol to…

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