Tag: Professional basketball
UNLV promotes Kruger to head basketball coach
LAS VEGAS — UNLV has promoted assistant Kevin Kruger, putting a familiar name in charge of a program trying to regain its former luster.
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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball out with broken bone in right wrist
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball has a broken bone in his right wrist, knocking out the Charlotte Hornets rookie star indefinitely.
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Markkanen, solid defense lead Bulls over Pistons 100-86
DETROIT — Laurie Markkanen had 16 points and eight rebounds and the Chicago Bulls used a strong defensive performance for a 100-86 win over...
Irving, Harden help Nets beat Wizards in Griffin’s debut
NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving scored 28 points and James Harden had 26 to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 113-106 victory over the...
Sexton scores 36, Cavs hand Raptors eighth straight loss
CLEVELAND — Collin Sexton scored 23 of his 36 points in the second half, Jarrett Allen had 17 points and 15 rebounds and the...
76ers escape Knicks behind Harris’ 2 late free throws in OT
NEW YORK — Tobias Harris made two free throws with 5.3 seconds left in overtime and the Philadelphia 76ers ran their winning streak against...
Suns roll past LeBron-less Lakers for 111-94 win
PHOENIX — Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton both had 26 points, Chris Paul had a triple-double with 11 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds...
Doncic scores 37, Mavericks rout Trail Blazers 132-92
PORTLAND, Ore. — Luka Doncic scored 37 points in three quarters, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 132-92 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers...
Oregon State bounces Oklahoma State, Cunningham from NCAAs
INDIANAPOLIS — Ethan Thompson scored 26 points and No. 12 seed Oregon State neutralized Oklahoma State and star freshman Cade Cunningham, rolling to an...
Bucks beat Spurs 120-113 for season-best 6th straight win
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and a season-high 15 assists, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 120-113 victory over the San Antonio...
