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Luka Dončić continues to etch his name in the Lakers history books.

Spurs use balanced attack to tune out Jazz at home.

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The Utah Jazz are a mess. At the start of the season, Jazz fans were hyped. With the #2 pick in Darryn Peterson, Keyonte George on a new contract, and Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. healthy and ready to play, the season was extremely promising. After tonight’s 119-97 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, […]

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 138-117 win over the Heat.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a layup against the Phoenix Suns in the second half of their game at Chase Center on November 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images A Golden S...

CLEVELAND — Kenny Atkinson didn’t have to search very hard for points the Cavaliers could have used Monday night. They left 10 of them at the free-throw line in a 117-112 home loss to the Thunder. The Cavs had enough offense to give themselves a chance, but going 14-of-24 on uncontested shots made everything else […] The post Kenny Atkinson on Cavs’ missed free throws: ‘That’s a reason you lose’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse praised his team’s ball movement, LeBron James’ playmaking and Tyrese Maxey’s fourth-quarter performance after Monday’s 126-107 win over the Chicago Bulls. The post Nick Nurse impressed by LeBron James’ playmaking appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Assigning Grades for Monday night’s Mavericks vs. Kings game

Coach JJ Redick’s Los Angeles Lakers welcomed Erik Spoelstra’s Miami Heat to Crypto.com Arena and got a huge performance from Luka Doncic, who dropped a humble reaction to his recent scoring streak. Doncic got a lofty ranking in the most recent MVP Power Rankings, and lived up to the hype as he helped down the […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic has perfect reaction to technical foul question after win over Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick challenged his players to improve defensively at halftime of Monday’s 138-117 win vs. the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers entered the break ahead 79-72, then held the Heat to 45 second-half points while scoring 59 themselves. Los Angeles improved to 6-2 after extending its seven-point halftime […] The post JJ Redick reveals halftime challenge to Lakers that inspired win over Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat are nowhere near where they want to be, and even though some patience is required considering that they’re integrating Giannis Antetokounmpo into the team, their start to the 2026-27 season remains quite disappointing. On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers laughed them off the floor, as the Heat suffered a 138-117 defeat that […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra admits he needs to do ‘a better job’ amid disappointing 2-5 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised his team’s ball movement, offensive decision-making and second-half defense after Monday’s 138-117 victory over the Miami Heat, highlighting a season-high 39 assists. The post JJ Redick praises Lakers’ response to Doncic double-teams appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Deni Avdija scored 28 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Denver Nuggets 118-110 on Monday night at Ball Arena. The post Deni Avdija powers Trail Blazers past Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Angel Reese was set to become the big story of the WNBA’s new era, as the Atlanta Dream almost had the title in her first postseason. However, Game 7 was an intense fight between two elite defensive squads, and the Golden State Valkyries survived.

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Scottie Barnes scored 15 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter as the Toronto Raptors erased a 13-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-118 on Monday night. The post Scottie Barnes leads Raptors’ fourth-quarter comeback against Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull have shown their support for Veronica Burton.

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Dylan Harper scored 17 points and Victor Wembanyama recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 119-97 on Monday night. The post Spurs rout Jazz as Dylan Harper leads balanced attack appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Boston Celtics had high expectations for Mitchell Robinson after signing him to a three-year, $47.4 million contract in free agency. They expected so much from him to the point that they named him as their starting center heading into the 2026-27 season, displacing Neemias Queta, who broke out in a starting role for Boston […] The post Mitchell Robinson opens up about adjusting to Celtics’ system after Knicks tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant didn't want to focus on his individual contributions in Monday's 109-93 win over the Boston Celtics.

Knicks coach Mike Brown praised Jordan Clarkson as the best teammate he's ever coached as the veteran thrives in his role off the bench.

If Mike Brown thinks someone else gives the Knicks a better chance to win on a given night, he won’t hesitate to sit Mikal Bridges.

The technical foul assessed to Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic late in the second quarter of Monday's 138-117 win over the Miami Heat was rescinded, the NBA announced.

Stephen Curry scored 34 points, added seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Phoenix Suns 116-113 on Monday night at Chase Center. The post Stephen Curry scores 34 as Warriors hold off Suns in heated clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Alperen Sengun recorded 26 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics 109-93 on Monday night at Toyota Center. The post Alperen Sengun powers Rockets past Celtics as Houston reaches 7-1 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Utah Jazz 119-97 Monday night, and it was patently forgettable. No box score to frame. Few plays sear into the memory. Just a pedestrian, comfortable win. Perfect. Excellent. These are the nights that feel right. These are the nights that make a team better than just good. The Spurs weren’t carried by anyone in this game. That’s what they want: consistency strong enough to steady them through the games when nothing is special, but everything works ...

The Wolves are finally back in the win column without Anthony Edwards after beating the Bucks.