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Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama
Read full article: Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from WembanyamaCollin Sexton scored 23 points, Lauri Markkanen added 20 and the Utah Jazz held off the San Antonio Spurs 111-110, overcoming 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks from Victor Wembanyama.
Anthony Edwards throws down huge dunk over John Collins in Timberwolves' win against Jazz
Read full article: Anthony Edwards throws down huge dunk over John Collins in Timberwolves' win against JazzAnthony Edwards threw down a thunderous dunk over John Collins of the Utah Jazz on Monday night, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-104 victory but leaving both players banged up after a play that immediately went viral on social media.
DeRozan delivers in final minute, Curry goes down as Bulls beat Warriors 125-122
Read full article: DeRozan delivers in final minute, Curry goes down as Bulls beat Warriors 125-122DeMar DeRozan converted a three-point play with 26 seconds left after hitting a key jumper at the 43-second mark on his way to 33 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Golden State Warriors 125-122 after Stephen Curry limped off and went to the locker room in the closing minutes.
Markkanen, Sexton have double-doubles to lead Utah past the 76ers 120-109 with Embiid out
Read full article: Markkanen, Sexton have double-doubles to lead Utah past the 76ers 120-109 with Embiid outLauri Markkanen had 33 points and 13 rebounds and Collin Sexton added 22 points and 10 assists to lead the Utah Jazz past the Philadelphia 76ers 120-109 on Saturday night.
LeBron scores 39,000th point, Lakers complete sweep of tourney group play with 131-99 win over Utah
Read full article: LeBron scores 39,000th point, Lakers complete sweep of tourney group play with 131-99 win over UtahThe Los Angeles Lakers completed an unbeaten run through group play in the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 131-99 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Hawks clear cap room, trade Collins to Jazz for Gay, future 2nd rounder, AP source says
Read full article: Hawks clear cap room, trade Collins to Jazz for Gay, future 2nd rounder, AP source saysThe Atlanta Hawks have cleared significant salary cap space by agreeing to trade forward John Collins to the Utah Jazz for veteran forward Rudy Gay and a future second-round draft pick, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Young's long 3 lifts Hawks to 119-117 win over Celtics
Read full article: Young's long 3 lifts Hawks to 119-117 win over CelticsTrae Young had 38 points and drained a go-ahead 3-pointer from beyond the top of the key with 2.8 seconds left to help the Atlanta Hawks cap a late comeback and beat the Boston Celtics 119-117.
Young, Hawks beat Doncic, Mavs 130-122 for 4th straight win
Read full article: Young, Hawks beat Doncic, Mavs 130-122 for 4th straight winDejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trae Young had 18 points and 12 assists in another matchup with Luka Doncic and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 130-122.
Young sits, but Murray, Hawks hand Bucks 1st loss of season
Read full article: Young sits, but Murray, Hawks hand Bucks 1st loss of seasonDejounte Murray scored 25 points, rookie A.J. Griffin came off the bench in Trae Youngās absence to add a career-high 24 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped the Milwaukee Bucksā season-opening, nine-game winning streak with a 117-98 victory.
Young hits floater with 4.4 left, Hawks beat Heat 111-110
Read full article: Young hits floater with 4.4 left, Hawks beat Heat 111-110Trae Young hit a floater in the lane with 4.4 seconds left and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat top-seeded Miami 111-110 on Friday night, cutting the Heatās series lead to 2-1.
Butler scores 45, Heat defeat Hawks 115-105 for 2-0 lead
Read full article: Butler scores 45, Heat defeat Hawks 115-105 for 2-0 leadJimmy Butler scored a playoff career-high 45 points, including a personal 7-0 run in the final moments, and the Miami Heat held off the Atlanta Hawks 115-105 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Tuesday night.
Robinson makes eight 3s, Heat top Hawks 115-91 in Game 1
Read full article: Robinson makes eight 3s, Heat top Hawks 115-91 in Game 1Duncan Robinson set a Miami playoff record with eight 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat forced Trae Young into matching the worst-shooting game of his career on the way to a 115-91 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday.
Young's 38 lift Hawks past Cavs for No. 8 playoff seed
Read full article: Young's 38 lift Hawks past Cavs for No. 8 playoff seedTrae Young scored 32 of his 38 points in the second half and the Atlanta Hawks overcame losing center Clint Capela to a knee injury to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-101 in the play-in and earn the Eastern Conferenceās No. 8 playoff seed.
Young, Hunter lead Hawks to 132-103 play-in rout of Hornets
Read full article: Young, Hunter lead Hawks to 132-103 play-in rout of HornetsTrae Young bounced back from a sluggish start to score 24 points and DeāAndre Hunter led a third-quarter surge that carried the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-103 play-in rout of the Charlotte Hornets.
Young has 43 points, Hawks end Suns' 11-game winning streak
Read full article: Young has 43 points, Hawks end Suns' 11-game winning streakTrae Young scored 43 points and led Atlantaās flurry of 3-pointers as the surging Hawks beat Phoenix 124-115 on Thursday night to end the Sunsā 11-game winning streak.
Walker's triple-double leads Knicks over Hawks, 101-87
Read full article: Walker's triple-double leads Knicks over Hawks, 101-87Kemba Walker became the seventh NBA player with a triple-double on Christmas, and the New York Knicks beat the depleted Atlanta Hawks 101-87 for their first win on the holiday in a decade.
Spurs in mix to sign John Collins; Dejounte Murrayās cryptic tweet about trade rumors; Pop sounds off on reporter amid Team USA struggles
Read full article: Spurs in mix to sign John Collins; Dejounte Murrayās cryptic tweet about trade rumors; Pop sounds off on reporter amid Team USA strugglesWhew, what a week this was for everything Spurs. From Coach Pop sounding off on a reporter after Team USAās struggles to Dejounte Murrayās apparent displeasure with his name in trade rumors, thereās been no shortage of news when it comes to the Silver and Black. Welcome to this weekās KSAT.com Spurs newsletter.
What Spurs can get from DeRozan trade to Lakers; John Collins to SA rumors; AT&T pulls plug on arena naming-rights deal
Read full article: What Spurs can get from DeRozan trade to Lakers; John Collins to SA rumors; AT&T pulls plug on arena naming-rights dealLet the summer games begin and weāre not talking about the Olympics!
Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 lead
Read full article: Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 leadBrook Lopez scored a playoff career-high 33 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood Giannis Antetokounmpoās absence and beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-112 on Thursday to regain the lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Surprising Hawks, Young playing like championship contenders
Read full article: Surprising Hawks, Young playing like championship contendersTrae Young and the inexperienced Atlanta Hawks seemingly arenāt feeling the pressure of playoff basketball as they try to give this franchise its first title in over six decades.
Curry, Harris help 76ers stay alive, hold off Hawks 104-99
Read full article: Curry, Harris help 76ers stay alive, hold off Hawks 104-99Seth Curry hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points and the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinal series by beating the Atlanta Hawks 104-99 on Friday night.
Young leads Hawks' rally past Sixers with Embiid hurting
Read full article: Young leads Hawks' rally past Sixers with Embiid hurtingTrae Young overcame a cold start to score 25 points, including a floater that gave Atlanta the lead with 1:17 remaining, and the Hawks rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 103-100.
Embiid, 76ers beat Hawks 127-111 to take 2-1 lead in series
Read full article: Embiid, 76ers beat Hawks 127-111 to take 2-1 lead in seriesJoel Embiid scored 27 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rode a dominant third quarter to a 127-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks and a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Young scores 36 points, Hawks finish off Knicks in Game 5
Read full article: Young scores 36 points, Hawks finish off Knicks in Game 5Trae Young put the finishing touches on his impressive first playoff series with 36 points and nine assists, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks 103-89 in Game 5.
Westbrook breaks Robinson's record as Wizards fall to Hawks
Read full article: Westbrook breaks Robinson's record as Wizards fall to HawksRussell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertsonās 47-year-old NBA record for triple-doubles and missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer as the Washington Wizards lost 125-124 to the Atlanta Hawks.
Hawks win 120-108, overcome 50-point game by Bulls' LaVine
Read full article: Hawks win 120-108, overcome 50-point game by Bulls' LaVineTrae Young scored 42 points, Clint Capela had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a sizzling performance by Zach LaVine to beat the Chicago Bulls 120-108.
Capela, Young guide Hawks past Spurs 134-129 in 2 OT
Read full article: Capela, Young guide Hawks past Spurs 134-129 in 2 OTClint Capela had 28 points and 17 rebounds, Trae Young had 28 points and 12 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame two late meltdowns to beat the San Antonio Spurs 134-129 in double overtime.
LeBron James sprains right ankle in loss, out indefinitely
Read full article: LeBron James sprains right ankle in loss, out indefinitelyLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James holds his ankle after going down with an injury during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)LOS ANGELES ā LeBron James left in the second quarter with a high right ankle sprain that the Lakers said will sideline him indefinitely, and Los Angeles went on to fall 99-94 to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Two hours after the game, the Lakers announced that James is out indefinitely. AdHarrell suggested Hill's actions during James' injury were ānot a basketball play,ā and said the officials should have considered giving him more than a personal foul. UP NEXTHawks: At Los Angeles Clippers on Monday nightLakers: At Phoenix on Sunday night.
The NBA preseason begins, with empty arenas as the stages
Read full article: The NBA preseason begins, with empty arenas as the stagesOrlando Magic coach Steve Clifford talks to players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. The NBA preseason ā a truncated 49-game, nine-day sprint ā opened Friday with a five-game slate, action returning to NBA arenas for the first time in exactly nine months. Fridayās games:KNICKS 90, PISTONS 84At Detroit, R.J. Barrett scored 15 points and Toppin finished with 11 points and seven rebounds in his debut as the Knicks won their preseason opener. Julius Randle scored 11, while Elfrid Payton and Nerlens Noel each scored 10 for New York. Svi Mykhailiuk and Saddiq Bey led the Pistons with 14 points apiece.
Coaching can wait: Rondo plots future, but stays in present
Read full article: Coaching can wait: Rondo plots future, but stays in presentFor the first time in his long career, Rondo is the oldest guy on the team. āTo be honest, Iāve been doing that for the last five or six years of my career,ā Rondo said. I've been working to understand young talent, understand the (collective bargaining agreement). This is a young team with so much upside and versatility. ... We're on the the upswing for great things here in the city of Atlanta.āHis future career can wait.