Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks
It hasn’t been the easiest start of the season for the Spurs. They opened with a loss against the Thunder and faced the Rockets in their second matchup in Austin, where the atmosp…
Warriors vs. Grizzlies player grades: Steph Curry drops 24 points in a loss
Well, the Golden State Warriors wasted no time disappointing us all. After getting blown out in their season opener on Wednesday, the Dubs had their home opener on Friday against …
Walker Kessler has quickly become the Lakers’ defensive anchor
LOS ANGELES — As Walker Kessler gazed up and down the box score at the podium in the middle of his postgame presser following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-117 win over the crosstow…
Spurs lose heartbreaker to Rockets in Austin, fall to 0-2
A packed sports weekend in Austin tipped off Friday night with the San Antonio Spurs delivering a stronger overall performance but falling short in a 114–110 loss to the Houston R…
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Warriors
It’s been a long, long time since the Lakers have had a defense like the one they appear to have this season. With the caveat of it just being the second game of the season, the 2…
Steph Curry on playing in Phoenix tomorrow: ‘Probably not’
Surprise, surprise: the Golden State Warriors just blew another lead to lose another heartbreaker of a game, a disasterclass of epic proportions. Truth be told, however, with how …
Pelicans’ Yves Missi Being Evaluated For Left Knee Injury
Third-year big man Yves Missi suffered a left knee injury about halfway through the second quarter of the Pelicans’ eventual loss to Utah on Friday, according to Matthew Coles of …
Jayson Tatum extends olive branch to Jaylen Brown amid rumored rift: ‘There’s no beef’
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum used most of his postgame press conference to clear the air Friday night. After knocking down three clutch shots in the final two minutes against the Knicks …
George Pickens claps back after getting called out by Brian Schottenheimer
George Pickens did not appreciate being put on the spot by his head coach.
Insider reveals Steelers' offensive plan for Saints matchup
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, and it's not just any game. These two teams are going up against each other in a historic showdown in Paris, Fran…
Open Thread: The strangest free throw shooting forms the NBA has ever seen
First off, I am working a music festival this weekend and missed last night’s game in Austin. Don’t spoil it for me. I hope to watch the game after this evening’s festivities. In …
Blazers Survive Shaky Outing, Defeat Kings
As they faced the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, the Portland Trail Blazers looked like a team in transition. Gone was the carefree, three-point-filled, opening-night romp agai…
Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler lead Lakers to win over Clippers
After leading by double digits for much of the second half, the Lakers had to hang on late for a win over the Clippers on Friday, 125-117. The purple and gold took control of the …
Bulls Notes: Wilson, Jones, Giddey, Buzelis, Essengue, Swain
After a rough regular season debut in which he committed nine turnovers and shot just 7-of-21 from the field in the Bulls’ blowout loss to Toronto on Wednesday, No. 4 overall pick…
San Antonio vs. Houston, Final Score: Spurs drop to 0-2 in physical game with Rockets, 110-114
The Spurs looked better in their second game of the regular season than they did in the first, but it was still not good enough against a Houston Rockets club that is whole and he…
Wolves 115, Magic 93: Full Pack Performance
In a game where no Timberwolf scored more than 15 points and collectively shot 43% from the field, Minnesota routed the Orlando Magic with second efforts that stymied any attempts…
Oso Ighodaro’s extension highlights the Suns’ roster strategy
Over the last few days, as fans awaited the NBA season’s tip-off (which we are all trying to forget), the Phoenix Suns tweaked their roster to ensure they were ready for Wednesday…
Who Do You Want Running the Trail Blazers Offense?
The opening two games of the Portland Trail Blazers season were a study in contrasts. In Portland’s first game of the year, they ran the offense through Damian Lillard and Ja Mora…
Mavericks star Cooper Flagg injured on flagrant foul by Pacers' Aaron Nesmith
The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year hurt his shoulder, and the Mavericks got into with Nesmith on Friday night
Pistons vs Heat final score: Detroit stays hot from deep, Duren and Ausar leave early
These are not the same Detroit Pistons. Off the back of their let it fly by any means offense, Detroit ran through the Miami Heat 128-111. Detroit ranked 29th in 3-point attempts …
Injury Notes: Flagg, Banchero, Duren, Ighodaro
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was forced out of Friday’s game in Indiana due to a left shoulder injury after he was fouled hard by Aaron Nesmith on a fast break, according to Chr…
Celtics 107, Knicks 103: “I took the over at 58. Still alive.”
The Knicks (0-2) traveled to Boston to face the Celtics (1-1) at TD Garden tonight. Each team was fighting for their first win of the season, and clearly pride was on the line. Th…
Jayson Tatum saves the day, Celtics beat Knicks 107-103
Jayson Tatum saved the day for the Celtics on Friday night with two clutch buckets. JAYSON TATUM TOOK OVER IN THE 4TH TO BEAT THE KNICKS 😳 36 PTS and the W! https://t.co/z2SrlW47H…
Hawks’ defense shines, defeat Hornets 128-81
The Atlanta Hawks were in Charlotte on Friday evening to face the Hornets. Both teams are coming off wins in their season opener, with the Hawks defeating the Orlando Magic and th…