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Suns seek to shake off collapse against sliding Trail Blazers
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Suns seek to shake off collapse against sliding Trail Blazers

The Phoenix Suns were well on their way to a sixth consecutive victory until they allowed 47 fourth-quarter points on Sunday.The Suns look to rebound from that stunning collapse when they visit the struggling Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.Phoenix led by 22 points with under 10 minutes remaining before losing 124-122 to the visiting Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks made 16 of 25 field-goal attempts in the 47-point final period after scoring just 20 in the third quarter."I thought overall in the fourth, we lost our way at different points," Suns coach Jordan Ott said of the collapse. "At that point, you just gotta regain your composure, execute a little bit offensively and then just get one stop, and then the snowball goes the other way."Offseason acquisition Dillon Brooks scored a season-...
LeBron James inches closer to return as Lakers host Jazz
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LeBron James inches closer to return as Lakers host Jazz

Off to an impressive start nearly one month into the season, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to add a major boost this week.The addition of LeBron James for the first time this season could come as soon as Tuesday in a home game against the Utah Jazz.James practiced with the Lakers' G League team last week and had his first practice of the season with the NBA team on Monday. He has been out since the preseason with sciatica.Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick said after Monday's practice that James' availability Tuesday is to be determined.The injury caused James to miss a season opener for the first time in his career. However, when he steps on the court for the first time, the 40-year-old will become the first player in NBA history to play in 23 consecutive seasons."Obviously, it's LeBr...
Coward steps back as Thompson heats up – The Daily Evergreen
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Coward steps back as Thompson heats up – The Daily Evergreen

It was a down week for Pro Cougs in the NBA: Cedric Coward hit a plateau with scoring but was active on the glass and in playmaking; Jaylen Wells’ jumpshot does not want to come out as he is still struggling from deep; and Klay Thompson finished the week off with his two best showing of the week, hoping to carry his three-point shooting as of late for the rest of the season.  Jaylen Wells (Memphis Grizzlies) – Wells’ job in the Grizzlies offense is to be a good two-way player, however he cannot be that when his jumpshot is inefficient. Wells started the week great against the Knicks with 18 points, three rebounds and four assists, shooting 57.1% from three. He followed up the performance with five points and four assists on 20% shooting. In his final game of the week, Wells had eight point...
Austin Rivers interviews dad, Doc, ahead of Bucks-Cavs game
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Austin Rivers interviews dad, Doc, ahead of Bucks-Cavs game

The Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers have an NBA game on Monday night that streams on Peacock and also headlines the relaunch of the new-look NBC Sports Network. Former NBA guard Austin Rivers serves as an NBA on NBC analyst, and he interviewed the Bucks’ head coach ahead of the game. That coach also happens to be his dad. Austin interviewed his father, Doc, before the Bucks-Cavs game, and they each had fun with the unique opportunity. “Why couldn’t you have gotten me a mid-level contract this summer?” 😂 Austin Rivers interviews his Dad, Doc Rivers, ahead of tonight’s game. 📺 Peacock pic.twitter.com/JXiXRvWo5X — NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) November 18, 2025 “Doc, you guys are 8-6 on the year,” Austin began. “‘Doc’? That’s my name?” Doc responded. “Tonight,” Austin sai...
RJ Barrett helps Raptors outperform Hornets down stretch
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RJ Barrett helps Raptors outperform Hornets down stretch

Item 1 of 41 Nov 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) warms up before playing the Charlotte Hornets at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images[1/41]Nov 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) warms up before playing the Charlotte Hornets at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tabNovember 18 - RJ Barrett made the go-ahead layup with 18 seconds to play Monday night as part of a 16-point night and the Toronto Raptors held off the visiting Charlotte Hornets 110-108.Brandon Ingram scored 27 points for the Raptors, who have won four straight and eight of nine. Immanuel Quickley added 15 points and 10 rebounds.Scottie Barnes scored 16 po...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves Monday’s game with groin injury, won’t return
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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves Monday’s game with groin injury, won’t return

Milwaukee Bucks’ All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo injured his groin just three minutes before halftime in the Milwaukee Bucks’ game on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The nine-time All-Star appeared to tweak something earlier in the game but had played through it. Then, with 3:16 left in the second half, he attempted a layup through contact and missed. As soon as he landed, he winced in pain but was able to get down the court to commit a foul on defense. He immediately walked off the court and into the locker room and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game. Giannis Antetokounmpo started grabbing at his groin as soon as he went down on that last attempt at the rim.He hobbled down the floor, committed a quick foul and immediately walked off the floor and in...
Celtics vs. Nets Prediction, Odds, Picks – Nov. 18
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Celtics vs. Nets Prediction, Odds, Picks – Nov. 18

Data Skrive The Brooklyn Nets (2-11) will attempt to halt a six-game home losing streak when hosting the Boston Celtics (7-7) on November 18, 2025 at Barclays Center. The Celtics are currently double-digit 10.5-point favorites over the Nets. The over/under is 225.5 points for the game.Take a look at everything you need to know about the Celtics-Nets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.Celtics vs. Nets Game Information, TV Channel & OddsWhen: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New YorkTV: YES and NBCS-BOSLive Boxscore: FOX Sports Celtics vs Nets Betting Information Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total O...
Disney+ Scores Multiyear Deal to Stream NBA Games in Philippines
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Disney+ Scores Multiyear Deal to Stream NBA Games in Philippines

The Walt Disney Company and ESPN revealed a multiyear deal Tuesday to bring live NBA games to Disney+ in the Philippines, where basketball is widely regarded as the country’s most popular sport. Under the deal, Filipino basketball fans will be able to stream select live NBA games on Disney+, alongside ESPN’s acclaimed sports documentaries and live broadcasts of NBA Countdown. Viewers will also have access to commentary from Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley on NBA Tip-Off and the Emmy-winning Inside the NBA. The partnership marks an expansion of Disney and ESPN’s international relationship with the NBA and represents a significant step in the companies’ regional streaming push across Southeast Asia. The English-speaking Philippines is among Di...
Knicks go ice-cold from deep again in wild ending, lose to Heat 115-113
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Knicks go ice-cold from deep again in wild ending, lose to Heat 115-113

MIAMI — Maybe this is why the Kaseya Center always feels like a walk-in freezer. Black curtains trap the humid South Beach air outside while frigid gusts whip through the arena bowl, a chill that seems to seep into visiting teams. And for the second straight trip to Miami, the Knicks froze. They lost their first game of the season on these same floors back on Oct. 26, a night they blamed on open threes refusing to fall. Monday’s problems went well beyond the arc — but the shooting slump was familiar — in a 115–113 loss to the Heat. New York opened the night 6-of-30 from deep across the first 45 minutes before Miles McBride finally cracked through, drilling back-to-back threes to pull the Knicks within four with under two minutes left. It echoed their 15-of-54 brickfest in the October meeti...