Tag: NBA Central Division
LeVert’s late burst helps Pacers beat Hawks 133-126
INDIANAPOLIS — Caris LeVert scored 31 points, including nine in the final 2:17, and the Indiana Pacers awoke from a recent funk with a...
Russell Westbrook 1 triple-double from Big O’s NBA record
WASHINGTON — Russell Westbrook’s stat lines have been looking like typos in the box score lately — the 14-point, 21-rebound, 24-assist game this week,...
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May 7
1938 — Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the...
Lilliard scores 32, Trail Blazers rout Cavaliers 141-105
CLEVELAND — Damian Lillard had 32 points and nine assists and Enes Kanter had 18 points and 13 rebounds, leading the Portland Trail Blazers...
Bucks edge Wizards 135-134 to earn fourth straight victory
MILWAUKEE — Jrue Holiday scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a triple-double from Russell Westbrook and edged the Washington Wizards 135-134 on...
Pacers suspend assistant coach, fine Bitadze after dust-up
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday they are suspending assistant coach Greg Foster for one game and fining center Goga Bitadze an undisclosed...
Booker scores 31, Suns dominate OT to beat Cavs 134-118
CLEVELAND — Devin Booker scored 31 points, Chris Paul had 23 and 16 assists and the Phoenix Suns stayed in step with Utah atop...
Hornets hold on for crucial 102-99 win over Pistons
DETROIT — LaMelo Ball scored 23 points, including two free throws with 5.8 seconds left, and the Charlotte Hornets took another step toward the...
Bucks rally in 4th to beat Nets 124-118, clinch playoff spot
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points and the Milwaukee Bucks used a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Brooklyn Nets for the second time...
Magic top Pistons 119-112 behind Bamba’s big night
DETROIT — Mo Bamba had 22 points and 15 rebounds — both career highs — and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 119-112...
