Game RecapsFriday, Oct 23, 2026

The Clippers are determined to stay together in the absence of banned owner Steve Ballmer and started the season by routing the Kings 121-96.

Booed after trailing by 24 at the half, the Sixers rode a game-high 32 points from Tyrese Maxey to erase a 29-point deficit and stun the Cavs 114-106 on Thursday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic streak of 20-point games ended Thursday night when he finished with 17 in a 96-84 win over the Nuggets.

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream look to take a 3-1 lead over Gabby Williams and the Golden State Valkyries in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks square off for the first time of the 2026-27 NBA regular season on Friday night with both squads still looking to notch their first win.

Here is what we've learned about Duke, Tennessee, Michigan State, UConn, Auburn, Alabama, Kansas and Louisville after a four-pack of exhibition games

Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson revealed during an interview with NBA on Prime Video's Cassidy Hubbarth why he didn't watch the championship ring ceremony of his former team, the New York Knicks. In essence, it was for practical reasons.

The Cleveland Cavaliers just made NBA history…by losing to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Tiffany Hayes has been one of the most impressive players in the postseason so far, averaging 12.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 stocks off the bench for the Golden State Valkyries on their quest for a championship. The veteran guard has been an explosive force for the No. 2 seed, scoring when they… The post Run it Back: Tip Hayes’ journey from retirement to the Finals appeared first on Winsidr.

The Lakers were happy to have Rui Hachimura back at Crypto.com Arena.

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 25 in the second half, as the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the New York Knicks 107-103 at TD Garden on Friday night. Tatum scored seven of Boston’s final eight points to help the Celtics secure their first home win of the season and improve […] The post Celtics edge Knicks as Jayson Tatum scores 36 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Game Details Date Friday, October 23 Start Time 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT Location Kaseya Center, Miami How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Miami Home Broadcast Local10+/WPLG-IND Detroit Away Broadcast The Spot - Grand Rapids 17 (Detroit Pistons) How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Heat fans in local market - Pistons fans in local market DAZN Out-of-ma...

Rui Hachimura is all too familiar with Crypto.com Arena. The forward spent three-plus seasons with the Lakers before signing with the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal this summer. Hachimura kept things lighthearted in his return for the crosstown showdown as he jokingly attempted to enter the Lakers locker room pre-game. Rui Hachimura of...

Josh Hart spent five years going at it with Mitchell Robinson in practice. Now, they’re about to do it in a real game, on opposing teams.

Game Details Date Friday, October 23 Start Time 10.00 PM ET / 9.00 PM CT / 7.00 PM PT Location Chase Center, San Francisco How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Golden State Home Broadcast NBC Sports Bay Area Memphis Away Broadcast WATN-ABC How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Warriors fans in local market Peacock Grizzlies fans in local market DAZN Out-of-...

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns knows he can't afford to be whistled as early as he was in Tuesday's season-opening loss to the Philadelphia 76ers once his team is back on the court.

"This talented, creative gentleman got booed a big portion of his act."

Darius Acuff Jr. will face an acid test on Friday as the Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center for their home opener. He will battle the backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, who are both battle-tested and always ready to embarrass anyone. Acuff will be eager to redeem […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. shows love to Damian Lillard ahead of Kings-Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics stumbled out of the gates on Tuesday afternoon with an ugly road loss to the Detroit Pistons, blowing a 22-point lead in the process. Jayson Tatum’s rough performance drew the majority of the headlines in this one, but he wasn’t the only Celtics player who struggled to make things happen, as it […] The post Celtics’ Mitchell Robinson ethers his ‘trash’ performance vs. Pistons, and he’s absolutely right appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards play the Chicago Bulls tomorrow. Let...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 7: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 7, 2025 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBA...

Oct 21, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) and Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) battle for control of the ball during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect It’s been nearly 48 hours since the Phoenix Suns tipped off their season, and boy did that opener get a reaction out of me. It wasn’t what we wanted, it certainly wasn’t what we expected, and it was absolutely cause ...

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 13: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 13, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE vi...

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 21: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks goes up for a shot against Tristan da Silva #23 of the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Kia Center on October 21, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Hawks look to keep their start pe...

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 21: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Charlotte Hornets plays defense open Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets eon October 21, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket against Leonard Miller #11 of the Chicago Bulls in the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 21, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images “Here we go,” said D...

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Deni Avdija #8, Ja Morant #1 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers react during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on October 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fresh off a dominant season-open...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Tyrese Maxey #0 and LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers react against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was 50 years ago Thursday that Jul...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks looks on with Chris Jent and Rick Brunson during the Ring Ceremony prior to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 8: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the game against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Frost Bank Center on March 8, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Antonio Spurs will do anything to fly under the ...