Monday night's NBA roundup. Philadelphia 76ers 122 Sacramento Kings 119 PHILADELPHIA - Robert Covington netted a team-high 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the 76ers (18-29) ended a two-game skid. Matt Barnes knocked down a 25-foot three ball brought the Kings (19-29) within one with five seconds left. Gerald Henderson dropped two free-throws which extended the lead … [Read more...] about Covington leads; 76ers stop skid
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Hawks outlast Knicks in 4-overtime game
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
Wiggins beats buzzer, Suns
Tuesday's NBA action. Minnesota Timberwolves 112 Phoenix Suns 111 PHOENIX - Andrew Wiggins netted a team-high 31 points and handed out six assists as the Timberwolves (17-28) won their third straight. With six seconds left in the game it was P.J. Tucker of the Suns (15-30) who knocked down two free throws to put them up 111-110. Out of a Timberwolves timeout, Wiggins … [Read more...] about Wiggins beats buzzer, Suns