Luka Doncic’s 50 points carry Mavericks in Christian Wood’s return to Houston HOUSTON — Luka Doncic waved his arms at the top of the arc. Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022
Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr.’s career night not quite enough as Luka Doncic drops 50 for Mavs #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. had a career night on strong efficiency, but it wasn’t quite enough versus the Mavericks and Luka Doncic, who had 50 points and 10 assists. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022
Heat unable to contain Haliburton, Pacers as 111-108 loss drops them below .500 MIAMI — The one constant with this season’s Miami Heat has been an abject lack of consistency. Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022
Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan plays hero again, makes Knicks pay Thanks to some poor New York free-throw shooting, the door was open for DeRozan to show off that cold-blooded clutch gene, and he delivered. His 22-footer with 0.1 left on the clock gave the Bulls a third straight win. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022
WATCH: Bulls win third-straight as DeRozan hits game-winner vs. Knicks Chicago wins their second-straight game on a game-winning shot. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022
Pistons fall flat in third quarter again, suffer 25-point loss to Hawks The Pistons had yet to beat the Atlanta Hawks after failing to do so in back-to-back games at Little Caesars Arena in October. Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022
Knicks drop heartbreaker to Bulls as DeMar DeRozan sinks game-winner NEW YORK — The Knicks gave themselves plenty to complain about on Festivus. Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022
Nets rout Bucks for signature victory to extend winning streak to eight NEW YORK — Timeout, Milwaukee. Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022
Draymond Green Makes Bold Playoff Claim Despite Warriors’ Rough Start The four-time NBA champion sounds confident about how the defending champions would fare if they reach the postseason. Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2022
James Harden’s career night keys Sixers rally to beat Clippers, 119-114 PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid flipped the ball over his head, De’Anthony Melton put on a dribble move, and the shot went splash. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 24, 2022
Timberwolves fall apart in fourth quarter for another loss in Boston The last time the Timberwolves beat the Celtics in Boston, March 2005, a good portion of the team was just starting to dominate its grade school basketball circuits. Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022
PHOTOS – Timberwolves at Celtics: Boston expands shot diet to win 121-109 despite yips continuing Let's take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics' 33rd game of their 2022-23 campaign. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022
Wendell Carter Jr., Gary Harris return in Magic’s blowout win over Spurs ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic picked up two victories Friday at Amway Center. Orlando Sentinel · Dec 24, 2022
Lakers give update on Anthony Davis injury situation There is bad news and good news about Anthony Davis' latest injury. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2022
Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022 Warriors' Wiggins questionable for Christmas; Green notes ‘fragile’ state of team SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Wiggins, who has been out since Dec. 4, may not return in time for the Warriors’ Christmas game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022 Bulls vet DeMar DeRozan has never asked for a trade and won’t start now DeRozan talked to the Sun-Times on Friday about a rumor that he could demand the Bulls move him after the season. He made it clear that in 14 years in the NBA, he has never asked for a trade. To him, a contract is binding.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 24, 2022 Tyrese Maxey unlikely to play Christmas Day, but Doc Rivers says Sixers star’s return is ‘close’ PHILADELPHIA — Could Tyrese Maxey return from his fractured foot for the 76ers’ Christmas Day matchup against the New York Knicks?
Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2022 Report: Hornets, Bridges Advance Contract Talks Amid NBA Probe The forward is reportedly close to re-signing with Charlotte, despite his previous felony domestic violence charge.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2022 Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch the NBA The Milwaukee Bucks will face off against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 PM EST.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2022 5 Festivus Grievances for this NBA season, including more talk about league parity and the Nikola Jokic MVP soap box Festivus for the rest of us! NBA Edition
Los Angeles Times · Dec 23, 2022 Anthony Davis out indefinitely because of stress injury in right foot LOS ANGELES — Lakers forward Anthony Davis has a stress injury in his right foot and will be out indefinitely, the team announced Friday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2022 Celtics Lab 161: Previewing Bucks-Cs on Christmas, the state of the East, NBA expansion and more with Jeff Zillgitt The Celtics Lab podcast linked up with USA TODAY's Jeff Zillgitt to talk over the Celtics' recent play, our expectations for the big national TV game and beyond, and more.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2022 Previewing the Proviso West holiday tournament A look at the best players and teams and top contenders for the championship.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2022 Lakers Say Anthony Davis Has ‘Stress Injury’ in Right Foot The star big man will remain out indefinitely.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2022 Lakers vs. Hornets: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Friday Here's all you need to know ahead of Friday's Lakers versus Hornets game.