Basketball

LaVine's 51 points not enough for Bulls in 118-102 loss to Pistons

DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons overcame a career-high 51 points from Zach LaVine to beat the Chicago Bulls 118-102 on Saturday night.

Oct 28, 2023 7:42 PM Read more >

Wizards bounce back defensively, top winless Grizzlies 113-106 for victory in home opener

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards were already facing a bit of a gut check after allowing 143 points in their season opener. Coach Wes Unseld Jr. liked his team's response. “There was a little bit more care factor,” Unseld said.

Oct 28, 2023 7:36 PM Read more >

Heat rest Jimmy Butler against Timberwolves; Kevin Love also sits with shoulder injury

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was held out of the game on Saturday at Minnesota to rest. Butler had 14 points on 3-for-11 shooting in Miami's loss at Boston on Friday.

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Celtics honor Maine mass shooting victims with moment of silence, special jersey patch

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics acknowledged the victims of this week’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, before their home opener. Boston players wore the warmups of their NBA G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics.

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San Antonio faces Los Angeles following overtime win

San Antonio Spurs (1-1, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (1-1, 10th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 9 p.m.