Rundown of Sunday's NBA action. ATLANTA HAWKS 142 NEW YORK KNICKS 139 (4OT) ATLANTA - Paul Millsap dropped 37 points including the eventual game-winner to go along with 19 rebounds and seven assists for the Hawks (28-20). Millsap may be looking at a good night's sleep, as he played 60 minutes worth of basketball, which ties a franchise record set in 1982. Dennis … [Read more...] about Hawks outlast Knicks in 4-overtime game
Hayward shines as Jazz sweep Lakers
Thursday's NBA action. UTAH JAZZ 96 LOS ANGELES LAKERS 88 SALT LAKE CITY - Gordon Hayward dropped 24 points on 7-of-14 shooting to lead the Jazz (30-18) over the Lakers (16-34). Hayward was named an all-star for the first time in his career, and is the first Utah Jazz player to make an all-star game since Deron Williams in 2010-11. Rudy Gobert, who many think should've … [Read more...] about Hayward shines as Jazz sweep Lakers
Durant, Curry combine for 61, lead Warriors past Hornets
Roundup of Wednesday's NBA action. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 113 CHARLOTTE HORNETS 103 CHARLOTTE - Kevin Durant scored 33 points to go along with five rebounds and four blocks to lead the Warriors (39-7). Durant dropped 16 of his 33 in the fourth, including two free-throws with 5:25 left to give the Dubs the lead the rest of the way. Stephen Curry, who grew up in … [Read more...] about Durant, Curry combine for 61, lead Warriors past Hornets
Williams leads Mavs in rout of Lakers
Sunday's NBA action. DALLAS MAVERICKS 122 LOS ANGELES LAKERS 73 DALLAS - Deron Williams led the Mavs (15-29) to their third-largest winning margin in franchise history with 13 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Williams, who has had at least seven dimes in seven straight games coming into play, moved into 20th place in NBA history with 6,715 assists, passing Kevin … [Read more...] about Williams leads Mavs in rout of Lakers
Wall’s clutch play leads Wizards past Knicks
Thursday's NBA action. WASHINGTON WIZARDS 113 NEW YORK KNICKS 110 NEW YORK - John Wall crossed up Brandon Jennings and took it coast-to-coast for the slam to give the Wizards (23-19) a three-point cushion with 13.7 seconds left. The first pick of the 2010 NBA Draft finished with 29 points, 13 assists, five rebounds and three steals. The Knicks (19-25) had a chance to … [Read more...] about Wall’s clutch play leads Wizards past Knicks