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Denver Nuggets v New York Knicks NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 24 points in his return from a left foot injury, leading the New York Knicks to a 116-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Brunson had 16 points in the first quarter to get the Knicks off to a quick start, … Read more

This could knock the Timberwolves’ playoff dream off its axis. Anthony Edwards is still in a walking boot and out indefinitely with an ankle injury, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said pregame on Saturday. This is no small thing, Edwards has not missed a game this season and prides himself on playing nightly in a load … Read more

Jan 4, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reacts after being called for a foul during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / © Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Nikola Jokic missed three of his last four … Read more

As the Philadelphia 76ers finish up their current three-game road trip on Saturday when they take on the Indiana Pacers on the second night of a back-to-back, they will look to extend their winning streak while missing some key players. Star guard James Harden and veteran PJ Tucker are out for the matchup with the … Read more

The Brooklyn Nets are ranked as the 13th-best team in the NBA in Bleacher Report‘s most recent power rankings. The last time that B/R did its power rankings, the Nets were ranked as the 16th-best team in the league. Interestingly, Brooklyn is ranked ahead of the 14th-ranked Minnesota Timberwolves and the 12th-ranked Golden State Warriors. … Read more

Huerter admits having early doubts about Kings to start season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Kings are one of the NBA’s hottest teams after going 16 seasons without a playoff appearance. But despite their success during the 2022-23 NBA season, Kings guard Kevin Huerter’s initial confidence in his new squad wavered at the … Read more

Utah Jazz forward Jarrell Brantley (5) makes a layup attempt against Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) during an NBA preseason game at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. | Yukai Peng, Deseret News The Utah Jazz are bringing back a former player who played sparingly in his … Read more

The Philadelphia 76ers have won seven games in a row and they have won two games in blowout fashion. In a March 12 win over the Washington Wizards, they were able to have the game in hand early which allowed young Jaden Springer some extended garbage time. He earned praise from his teammates afterward. The … Read more

HOUSTON — The Rockets’ young and energetic team had every right to be excited about playing another game in front of their home crowd, coming off two big season wins against the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. They were also elated to have an opportunity to win three games in a row for … Read more

The Chicago Bulls got a much-needed clutch time victory on Friday night with a 139-131 double overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Chicago entered the fourth quarter down by 10 points but DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine took over in the final 12 minutes, including the game-tying layup by DeRozan with 20 seconds remaining, to … Read more