Wednesday's NBA action. CHICAGO BULLS 101 BROOKLYN NETS 99 CHICAGO - Jimmy Butler took a step-back jumper 18-feet away from the basket and sank the game-winning shot at the buzzer to lift the Bulls (16-16). The Nets (8-23) lost at the buzzer one game after they won at the buzzer, when Randy Foye hit a buzzer-beating trey to give Brooklyn the victory over the Charlotte … [Read more...] about Butler beats buzzer; Bulls top Nets
Irving, James lead Cavs to home-and-home sweep over the Bucks
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 113 MILWAUKEE BUCKS 102 CLEVELAND - Kyrie Irving scored 31 points and dished out a career-high 13 assists to help the Cavs (21-6) get the home-and-home sweep over the Bucks. LeBron James added 29 points, nine rebounds and six dimes. Cleveland, who ranked second in 3-point percentage coming into last night at 40.2 percent, hit 15 of their 27 attempts … [Read more...] about Irving, James lead Cavs to home-and-home sweep over the Bucks
Mills hits game-winner to help Spurs snap Rockets’ winning streak
SAN ANTONIO SPURS 102 HOUSTON ROCKETS 100 HOUSTON - Patty Mills sank the game-winning 3-pointer with 12.9 seconds left to help the Spurs (23-5) snap the Rockets' (21-8) 10-game winning streak. Mills finished with 13 points off the bench. The Rockets, who have made at least 15 treys in an NBA-record five straight games, were held to just six of 38 from beyond the arc. … [Read more...] about Mills hits game-winner to help Spurs snap Rockets’ winning streak
Spurs retire Duncan’s number, top Pelicans 113-100
Sunday's NBA action. SAN ANTONIO SPURS 113 NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 100 SAN ANTONIO - The Spurs (22-5) honored the great Tim Duncan Sunday night as they retired his No. 21 following the game. "The Big Fundamental" retired this past offseason after winning five championships and two MVP awards in 19 seasons with the Spurs. San Antonio came out on top, as LaMarcus Aldridge … [Read more...] about Spurs retire Duncan’s number, top Pelicans 113-100
Bucks honor Sager, top Bulls 108-97
Thursday's NBA action. MILWAUKEE BUCKS 108 CHICAGO BULLS 97 MILWAUKEE - Giannis Antetokounmpo hit the first shot of the night, and the Bucks (12-12) went on to lead the entire game. "The Greek Freak" finished with 3o points and 14 rebounds. Jabari Parker added 28 points. The Bucks led by as much as 27, with the lead coming after a dunk by former Bull Tony Snell that … [Read more...] about Bucks honor Sager, top Bulls 108-97