Damian Lillard dropped 71 points and is scoring in ways only ever done by Kobe Bryant and Wilt Chamberlain This was the most efficient 70-point performance in league history. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023
The best of Jayson Tatum with the Boston Celtics so far in 2022-23 Tatum has truly come into his own this season as he hopes to get the Celtics back to the 2023 NBA Finals. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023
On this day: Celtics sign Marbury; Cousy dishes 28 assists in 173-point game On this day in Celtics history, Boston signed Stephon Marbury and saw Bob Cousy dish 28 assists in a 173-point win over the Lakers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023
Kris Commons backs Celtic for 'decade of success' under Ange who is doing what post Jordan Chicago Bulls couldn't The Hoops support made their point after the job was done against Rangers at Hampden and Commons can't see them being stopped any time soon. Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023
Lillard has 71 points, 13 threes as Blazers beat Rockets His 13 3-pointers were one shy of the NBA record set by Golden State’s Klay Thompson in 2018. Lillard left the game with 44 seconds left, tied with Donovan Mitchell, Elgin Baylor (1960) and David Robinson (1994) for the eighth-most points scored in an NBA game. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2023
NBA Twitter reacts to Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo leading Warriors to comeback win vs. Timberwolves, 109-104 After Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo helped lead the Warriors to a comeback win over the Timberwolves, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023
Lillard has 71 pts and 13 3s; Blazers beat Rockets 131-114 Damian Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points which tied for the most in the NBA this season and 13 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023
Takeaways: Damian Lillard scores career-high 71 as Blazers best Rockets All-Star guard Damian Lillard scored a career-high 71 points against the Rockets, including 41 in an epic first half, as Portland cruised to victory on Sunday night. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023
NBA: Riding on DeRozan and LaVine heroics, Chicago Bulls cruise past Washington Wizards DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine put up a show for Chicago Bulls in their home game against Washington Wizards on Sunday, which the hosts went on to win easily with a 102-82 scoreline. The Times of India · Feb 27, 2023
NBA Twitter reacts to the Lakers’ inspiring win over the Mavericks Fans on Twitter couldn't help showering the Lakers with praise after their amazing comeback win on Sunday over the Mavericks. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023
LeBron James Addresses Frightening Foot Injury He Heard ‘Pop’ vs. Mavericks The Lakers superstar appeared to suffer a late-game injury in Dallas on Sunday. Sports Illustrated · Feb 27, 2023
Hawks hire Quin Snyder as head coach Quin Snyder is the next head coach of the Hawks, the team announced Sunday night. He will be introduced at a news conference on Monday. Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023
Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta placed a bid on the Commanders Another NBA owner is interested in the Commanders. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2023
Jrue Holiday punking Devin Booker to win the game was eerily similar to an iconic NBA Finals moment At this rate, Booker is going to have nightmares of Holiday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2023 Steph Curry paid awesome tribute to 7th anniversary of Mike Breen’s legendary ‘BANG! BANG!’ call "We got a double-bang call in 2016... I think we got a triple-bang call for Mr. Mike Breen himself."
Sports Illustrated · Feb 26, 2023 Magic Sign Michael Carter-Williams to Two-Year Deal, per Report The guard previously played for Orlando from 2019–21.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 26, 2023 Stephen Curry Pays Homage to Mike Breen With Custom Sneakers The ESPN announcer made the famous “Bang! Bang!” call seven years ago.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2023 The ‘Phantom Cam’ angle of Jayson Tatum’s game-winner against the 76ers was so ridiculous An absurdly clutch shot now looks like ART.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2023 Rockets rookie TyTy Washington finding his voice, building confidence In his first career start at Golden State, the #Rockets were +2 in the 34 minutes that rookie TyTy Washington played, and -17 in the 14 minutes that he was on the bench.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 26, 2023 76ers’ Joel Embiid Laments 70-Foot Buzzer Beater That Didn’t Count The Philadelphia center made an unlikely shot, but it came a fraction of a second too late to force overtime against the Celtics.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2023 Joel Embiid had the saddest way of summing up his 70-foot game-tying buzzer-beater that was too late Ugh, what a shot that didn't count.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2023 Nick Young: Lakers would defeat Nuggets in first round of the playoffs "Swaggy P" feels the Lakers will handle the Nuggets should the two teams meet to begin the NBA playoffs this April.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2023 The best of Jaylen Brown with the Boston Celtics in 2022-23 so far The Georgia native, in line for a substantial raise if he makes All-NBA, has been a joy to watch on the hardwood in 2022-23.
Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2023 Ira Winderman: Heat-76ers allowed to percolate and marinate before rivalry resumes Monday For four months, the Miami Heat have measured themselves against just about everything the NBA has had to throw at them.
Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2023 Chip Scoggins: Put Anthony Edwards' dunk on NBA load management on a poster MINNEAPOLIS — Mike Conley was at home relaxing when he saw his Timberwolves teammate Anthony Edwards take a verbal sledgehammer to the concept of load management at the NBA's All-Star Game festivities.