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Dennis Schroder scores season-high 32 points as Lakers hold off Heat to extend win streak

Of all the coaching challenges Darvin Ham has had this season, this might’ve been the toughest.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 5, 2023

Bulls snap Nets’ 12-game winning streak led by season-high performance from Patrick Williams

Williams was held scoreless in the second quarter, but he responded in the second half, finishing with 22 points, seven rebounds and two assists

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023

No. 4 UConn has no answer for Bryce Hopkins and Providence; loses second straight, 73-61

PROVIDENCE, R.I. —Providence forward Bryce Hopkins was fouled on a fast break with the Friars leading UConn by nine points in the second half of Wednesday’s game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. As he stood at the free throw line, a packed-house of about 14,000 remained on its feet, where a…

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

NBA’s Last Two Minute Report strikes Bulls, again

“We’ve come up on the short end of the stick on a lot of this,” Donovan said Wednesday before the Bulls' game against the Nets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023

Player grades: Small Thunder fail to stop Magic inside the paint in 126-115 loss

Player grades for the Thunder's 126-115 loss to the Magic.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023

This time, Jalen Brunson plays and scores 38 points to lead Knicks past Spurs

NEW YORK — It was less than a week ago that the Knicks were left to explain away a disappointing loss at San Antonio to a young Spurs team with one of the worst records in the NBA. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich had a clear vision of what was…

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

Sixers outlast Indiana Pacers in 129-126 overtime win played without Joel Embiid

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden watched his two overtime free-throw attempts clang off the rim.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 5, 2023

What we learned in the Hornets’ blowout home loss to the Grizzlies

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dressed in street clothes, Danny Green approached Steve Clifford at halfcourt midway through the third quarter, raising his right arm to place around the torso of the Charlotte Hornets coach.

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

Celtics Lab 163: Previewing Boston’s games with Mavs, Bulls, All-Star starters with Michael Mulford

How the Celtics respond to losses against the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder may go a long way toward determining whether the Celtics break out of their slump longer term

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023

Stephen A. Smith Bashes Bucks, Raptors for Low-Scoring First Half

The ESPN personality did not hold back his thoughts on the “butt-ugly basketball” game.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 5, 2023