NBA

SGA helps Thunder hold off Knicks; Clippers triumph

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sank a clutch three-pointer to secure a hard-fought 103-100 win for the Oklahoma…

Antetokounmpo: I’m not 24 anymore, I’m 31

MILWAUKEE—Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to…

Celtics crank up offense to record levels while awaiting Tatum return

BOSTON—The Celtics have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams since returning from the All-Star…

Kings nightmare over, eye start of streak ‘the other way’

MEMPHIS, Tennessee—The losses had mounted. Sacramento had never suffered through a streak of futility this…

Celtics complete lopsided series sweep of Lakers

LOS ANGELES—Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and the Boston Celtics…

Infectious Wemby makes newest NBA All-Star format click

INGLEWOOD—Victor Wembanyama brought the energy from opening tip of the NBA All-Star Game, and it…

Fight, ejections mar Pistons win over Hornets

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA—Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung…

Louisville’s Brown passes Flagg mark while tying legend Unseld

LOUISVILLE—Clearly aware he had a hot hand, Mikel Brown Jr. wanted to see what scoring…

Lillard makes Portland return via 3-point shootout

Damian Lillard is apparently going to wear his Portland uniform again, in a most unexpected…

NEARING THE TOP

CHICAGO—Nikola Jokic got another game ball from his Denver Nuggets teammates after yet another triple-double.…