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Maybe all that talk about San Antonio “tanking” during a rebuilding season was a bit premature. The Spurs will carry plenty of confidence and momentum when they play the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday in the first of a two-game mini-series in Minneapolis. The teams will also square off on Wednesday. The Spurs roll into … Read more

Steph achieves another absurd 3-point stat in win over Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Steph Curry’s ability to shoot the basketball is unmatched and he reinforced that thought in the Warriors’ 130-125 win over the Kings on Sunday night at Chase Center. By finishing the game with 33 points on 11-of-22 shooting from the … Read more

Dubs’ win vs. Kings is reality check for young second unit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN FRANCISCO — The result Sunday night at Chase Center was a 130-125 Warriors win over the Sacramento Kings. Their road to victory was full of highs and lows, in that order. Early on, it was all joy, … Read more

Clippers guard Paul George, right, and Phoenix Suns center Jock Landale battle for the ball during the second half of the Clippers’ 112-95 loss at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. (Alex Gallardo / Associated Press) Kawhi Leonard and Paul George approached midcourt before tipoff Sunday evening inside Crypto.com Arena, one stoic, the other about to … Read more

The Oklahoma City Thunder were without Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams on Sunday morning. By Sunday afternoon, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was also ruled out with a left hip contusion. During the third quarter, Josh Giddey was also shelved with a right ankle sprain. Despite the season being just three games young, the Thunder can’t seem to … Read more

Toronto Raptors v Miami Heat Caleb Martin stood over Christian Koloko taunting him, then when Koloko bounced up, Martin tackled him into the first row. That will cost Martin a game — and a game’s pay. The NBA announced it has suspended the Heat’s Martin for one game for “or instigating an on-court altercation by … Read more

Field Level Media Jokic, Murray lead tired Nuggets past Thunder 122-117 DENVER (AP) On the night the Denver Nuggets celebrated Nikola Jokic’s second straight MVP trophy and their superstar tied Wilt Chamberlain for sixth all-time with his 78th triple-double, it was Jamal Murray who got the strongest hugs from his coach and biggest ovations from … Read more