Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9881)
With big-time injuries to LeBron James and Joel Embiid in recent weeks, Tristan Tucker takes a look at how the landscape of the MVP race is changing.
Drew Maresca continues Basketball Insiders’ “6 Situations” series by examining the most timely and pressing issues in the Atlantic Division.
MINNEAPOLIS — For one night the Minnesota Timberwolves were able to stave off playoff elimination while at the same time playing the spoiler. In a season that hasn’t gone as planned, that’s about as good as it’s going to get. Power forward Kevin Love had his third career triple double — and his second in […]
CLEVELAND — James Harden said all those hours he spends in the gymnasium pay off in games like these. The All-Star guard exploded for a game-high 37 points, 11 assists and four steals in the Houston Rockets’ 118-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night before 19,058 at Quicken Loans Arena. He was able […]
Despite the Knicks hiring of Phil Jackson as team president, Carmelo Anthony’s future in New York is still uncertain
CHICAGO — Plenty of things did not look good on the stat sheet, but the Sacramento Kings were able to stay with the Chicago Bulls in a physical contest on Saturday night at the United Center by building a big edge in rebounds. Eventually, it was not enough. Chicago center Joakim Noah piled up 23 […]
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — A fiery halftime speech and a major boost from two newcomers fueled the Indiana Pacers’ biggest comeback victory of the season. Small forward Paul George poured in 30 points and the Pacers erased a 25-point deficit to defeat the Detroit Pistons 112-104 in overtime on Saturday night at The Palace. George […]
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors completed a season-series sweep of the Sacramento Kings in convincing fashion Friday night, crushing their northern California rivals in wire-to-wire fashion, 102-69. In winning a fourth straight in one season against the Kings for the first time since 1991-92, the Warriors (47-29) also capped a perfect 8-0 home […]
Austin Rivers agreed to buyout terms with the Oklahoma City Thunder yesterday, so Drew Maresca identifies the three best landing spots for him.
SAN DIEGO — Arizona played up to its top billing in the West Region’s second round Friday by holding off a strong front by Weber State for a 68-59 victory. Seeded No. 1, Arizona (31-4) led by 12 points at halftime and cruised in against No. 16 seed Weber State (19-12). On Saturday, Arizona plays […]