Rest, injuries force Pacers to play with six players vs. Hawks
Indiana had a starting five on Monday night. And a reserve. That was it.
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White set to return for Hornets, Knueppel ‘right around the corner’
The Charlotte Hornets are getting healthy. Coby White will make his season debut for the Hornets on Monday night when they host the Detroit Pistons, and shooting guard Kon Knueppel’s return is “right around the corner,” according to head coach Charles Lee.
Raptors’ Barnes, Poeltl questionable vs. Clippers
The Toronto Raptors could be shorthanded for their back-to-back Monday night in Los Angeles against the Clippers as forward Scottie Barnes (left hip soreness, tightness) and centre Jakob Poeltl (left shoulder bursitis) are each listed as questionable.
Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0
The Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 this season. The former MVP played the first 11 of his 18 seasons in Oklahoma City.
Wilbon taking leave of absence from ESPN to address health issues
Michael Wilbon, the longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of "Pardon the Interruption", is taking a leave of absence to address health issues.
How NBA title, MVP race has become wide open in two weeks
The NBA season is still young, but injuries and surprising developments have already changed narratives.
Doncic touts his improved defence, draws praise from Lakers, Raptors
Luka Doncic scored 45 points Sunday in the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Raptors, but it was his defensive impact that drew the most praise.
Doncic has 45 points, 15 rebounds while leading Lakers to victory over Raptors
Luka Doncic had 45 points, a season-high 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals in another prolific performance while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.
Rookie Lendeborg scores career-high 37 points, Warriors top Clippers without Curry, Green
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored a career-high 37 points and dished out six assists in a game Golden State rested stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, and the Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-112 for their fourth straight win Sunday night.
Porter, Randle help Nets to victory over Pacers
Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points, and Julius Randle had 20 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 98-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.
Hawks’ Flemings suspended one game for elbowing the Pelicans’ McGowens in the head
Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings was suspended for a game without pay by the NBA on Sunday night for intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head.
Thunder decline option for oft-injured ex-lottery pick Topic
The Thunder declined to pick up Nikola Topic's option for next season, making the Serbian point guard a free agent next summer.
Raptors’ C Poeltl a late scratch vs. Lakers
Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl was a late scratch for his team’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers with left-shoulder bursitis, reports TSN’s Josh Lewenberg.
Tatum scores 32, George adds 10 in fourth as Celtics win against Magic
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points — 15 of them from the free-throw line — and Paul George added 17 as the Boston Celtics won their fifth straight, 108-97 over the Orlando Magic Sunday afternoon.
Avdija scores 24 and Lillard has 22 as Trail Blazers roll over Jazz
Deni Avdija scored 24 points, Damian Lillard added 22, and the Portland Trail Blazers rebounded from their first loss of the season by blowing past the Utah Jazz 112-90 on Saturday.
Wembanyama has 43 points and 6 blocks to lead Spurs past short-handed Timberwolves
Victor Wembanyama had 43 points, seven rebounds, six blocks and four assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
Boozer, Stewart lead Memphis to victory over Kings as Grizzlies remain unbeaten
Rookie Cameron Boozer had 27 points and nine rebounds, Isaiah Stewart added 24 points as the Memphis Grizzlies remained the only unbeaten team in the NBA with a 136-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
Smith scores 30 points, Rockets beat Thunder
Jabari Smith Jr. had 30 points and nine rebounds, Marcus Smart added 24 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 on Saturday night.
Cavaliers ride 48-point second quarter to get past Bucks
Evan Mobley scored 27 points and Jarrett Allen had 25 as the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised past the Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 on Saturday night.
Bey and Fears lead Pelicans past Hawks
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points in a reserve role, Jeremiah Fears added 20 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-99 on Saturday night.
Maxey scores 38 as 76ers beat Hornets without James, Embiid
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, Anfernee Simons added 19 points off the bench and Philadelphia 76ers proved they could win without stars LeBron James and Joel Embiid, battling back to beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-104 on Saturday night.
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