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Dante Exum scores 27 points to lead undermanned, undersized Mavericks past Heat, 118-113

Dante Exum scores 27 points to lead undermanned, undersized Mavericks past Heat, 118-113

DALLAS (AP) — Dante Exum scored a season-high 27 points, one short of his career high, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 118-113 on Thursday night.
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McCollum scores 43 points to lift Pelicans over the Kings 140-133 in overtime

McCollum scores 43 points to lift Pelicans over the Kings 140-133 in overtime

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 37 of his 43 points after halftime — including 11 points in overtime — and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 140-133 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.
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Naz Reid's 27 points help lead short-handed Timberwolves past West-leading Thunder 116-101

Naz Reid's 27 points help lead short-handed Timberwolves past West-leading Thunder 116-101

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Naz Reid had 27 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists for the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves in a 116-101 victory over Oklahoma City on Thursday night that stopped the Thunder's seven-game winning streak.
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Curry scores 27 points to lead the Warriors to a 105-98 win over the Rockets

Curry scores 27 points to lead the Warriors to a 105-98 win over the Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 27 points and the Golden State Warriors withstood a late surge by the Houston Rockets for a 105-98 victory Thursday night.
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Timberwolves sit Gobert with back spasms and face NBA-best Thunder without 3 starters

Timberwolves sit Gobert with back spasms and face NBA-best Thunder without 3 starters

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves had three starters missing from their game against NBA -leading Oklahoma City on Thursday night, with center Rudy Gobert joining the injured group with lower-back spasms in his first absence of the season
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Irving, Thompson join injured list, giving Mavericks 8 players out for game against Heat

Irving, Thompson join injured list, giving Mavericks 8 players out for game against Heat

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks’ lengthy injured list for their home game Thursday night against the Miami Heat, meaning none of the players who started during the defending Western Conference champions’ seaso
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Steph vs. Sabrina, the big hit of All-Star weekend last year, won't happen this year

Steph vs. Sabrina, the big hit of All-Star weekend last year, won't happen this year

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — There will be no Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu rematch at All-Star weekend.
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Kevin Durant cherishes another chance to return to Chase Center, this time for the All-Star Game

Kevin Durant cherishes another chance to return to Chase Center, this time for the All-Star Game

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Before making his way to the bus after games, Kevin Durant always takes a few extra moments to say his goodbyes to all the special familiar faces and old friends as he leaves San Francisco again.
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Another year, another All-Star for LeBron: How he ranks in All-Star history

Another year, another All-Star for LeBron: How he ranks in All-Star history

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — There was a conversation that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had with Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic during last year's All-Star Game that went viral, since microphones picked up the exchange.
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Heat President Pat Riley reveals where his 'three-peat' trademark revenues wind up

Heat President Pat Riley reveals where his 'three-peat' trademark revenues wind up

Pat Riley's three-peat trademarks could have led to the Miami Heat president getting a sizable payday if the Kansas City Chiefs had won their third consecutive Super Bowl. Turns out, the Basketball Hall of Famer actually doesn't keep that money.
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