NBA roundup: Improved defence helps Lakers beat Raptors; Hornets snaps losing streak against Nuggets
LeBron James scored 24 points as the Lakers won for just the second time in its past seven games, and is 6-9 since December 20, after a 19-7 start to the season.
NBA roundup: James Harden scores 31 points as Clippers beat Raptors; Bulls lose to Nets
Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 14 rebounds for the Los Angeles Clippers, who overcame a 14-point deficit against Toronto Raptors to win its fifth game in a row
NBA Roundup: Banchero shines as Magic beats Grizzlies in first regular-season game in Berlin
Banchero made nine of 16 shots from the floor for the Magic, who overcame a 20-point deficit due in large part to outscoring the Grizzlies by a 26-12 margin in the third quarter.
NBA roundup: Knicks lose to Kings; LA Clippers beats Washington Wizards
Los Angeles Clippers leaned into its star tandem as Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and James Harden added 22 points as their side beat Washington Wizards 119-105.
NBA Roundup: Thunder finally gets past Spurs on fourth try in 2025-26 season
The Spurs were held below 100 points for the first time this season. They have lost back-to-back games and six of their past 10 since beating the Thunder for the third time in a 13-day span.
NBA roundup: Pascal Siakam, Pacers sink Jaylen Brown-less Boston Celtics
After Siakam’s clutch floater off the glass, Boston’s Derrick White missed a 3-point attempt as time expired.
NBA roundup: Raptors’ Scottie Barnes sinks game-winning free throw, Philadelphia 76ers in overtime
The 76ers took a four-point lead in overtime before the Raptors rallied with a 7-0 run. Collin Murray-Boyles’ dunk put Toronto ahead by three with 35 seconds to go, but Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe’s 3-pointer tied the game at 115 with 15 seconds left before Barnes got to the line.
Basketball nationals: Indian Railways dominates as it clinches both men’s and women’s titles
In the playoff matches, Delhi beat Uttar Pradesh (70-61), and Tamil Nadu got past Madhya Pradesh (76-49) to clinch bronze in the men’s and women’s sections, respectively.
NBA roundup: Wembanyama’s late jumper seals Spurs’ win over Celtics
De’Aaron Fox finished with 21 points, while Keldon Johnson added 18 points and 10 rebounds for the San Antonio Spurs.
Basketball Nationals — Tamil Nadu to meet Railways in men’s final; Railways vs Kerala in Women’s finale
In the men’s section, Tamil Nadu beat Uttar Pradesh and Railways pipped Delhi. Among women, Railways won against TN to set up a summit clash against Kerala.