Tag: NBA Central Division
LeVert’s late burst helps Pacers beat Hawks 133-126
INDIANAPOLIS — Caris LeVert scored 31 points, including nine in the final 2:17, and the Indiana Pacers awoke from a recent funk with a...
Russell Westbrook 1 triple-double from Big O’s NBA record
WASHINGTON — Russell Westbrook’s stat lines have been looking like typos in the box score lately — the 14-point, 21-rebound, 24-assist game this week,...
Lilliard scores 32, Trail Blazers rout Cavaliers 141-105
CLEVELAND — Damian Lillard had 32 points and nine assists and Enes Kanter had 18 points and 13 rebounds, leading the Portland Trail Blazers...
Bucks edge Wizards 135-134 to earn fourth straight victory
MILWAUKEE — Jrue Holiday scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a triple-double from Russell Westbrook and edged the Washington Wizards 135-134 on...
Pacers suspend assistant coach, fine Bitadze after dust-up
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday they are suspending assistant coach Greg Foster for one game and fining center Goga Bitadze an undisclosed...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
May 7
1938 — Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the...
Hornets hold on for crucial 102-99 win over Pistons
DETROIT — LaMelo Ball scored 23 points, including two free throws with 5.8 seconds left, and the Charlotte Hornets took another step toward the...
Bucks rally in 4th to beat Nets 124-118, clinch playoff spot
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points and the Milwaukee Bucks used a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Brooklyn Nets for the second time...
Booker scores 31, Suns dominate OT to beat Cavs 134-118
CLEVELAND — Devin Booker scored 31 points, Chris Paul had 23 and 16 assists and the Phoenix Suns stayed in step with Utah atop...
Magic top Pistons 119-112 behind Bamba’s big night
DETROIT — Mo Bamba had 22 points and 15 rebounds — both career highs — and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 119-112...
