NBA Cup roundup: Miami Heat hammers Charlotte Hornets after 53-point first quarter
Jaime Jaquez Jr. finished with 18 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Miami, which entered the game ranked fourth in the NBA in scoring average (122.4) and was without its two All-Stars: Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.
NBA roundup: Portland Trail Blazers hands Oklahoma City Thunder first loss of season
Jrue Holiday scored 22 points and Jerami Grant added 20 off the bench for Portland, which trailed by 22 points in the opening quarter and did not lead until five-plus minutes into the final stanza.
NBA roundup: Chicago Bulls pulls off stunning win against Philadelphia 76ers
Nikola Vucevic go-ahead corner 3-pointer in the closing seconds of the game gave the Bulls their lone lead of the night and capped a comeback from a 24-point deficit.
NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo boosts Milwaukee Bucks at buzzer vs Indiana Pacers
Antetokounmpo’s big night included 13 rebounds for his fifth double-double in six games. His 33 points also marked his fifth performance of at least 30 points this season.
NBA Round-up: Suns hand Wembanyama-led Spurs first loss; Doncic records triple-double in Lakers win
The Suns built a 31-point lead in the third quarter while throttling Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who finished with nine points, nine rebounds, four blocked shots and six turnovers.
NBA roundup: Boston Celtics ends Philadelphia 76ers’ unbeaten start
The Celtics have won three straight games since starting the season 0-3, including a one-point loss to the Sixers in the season opener.
WNBA and players union agree 30-day extension amidst bargaining agreement negotiations
The current collective bargaining agreement was set to expire on Friday, but the new November 30 deadline gives the sides more time to come up with a new deal.
NBA roundup: San Antonio Spurs off to first 5-0 start in team history
The Spurs, who have won five NBA titles, are off to a 5-0 start for the first time in franchise history. Wembanyama lead the line against Miami Heat with 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocks.
NBA approves sale of Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter
The NBA said the transaction is expected to close shortly. The $10 billion valuation makes it the largest sale in history for a professional sports franchise.
NBA roundup: Philadelphia 76ers rallies past Washington Wizards in overtime
Washington led 126-116 with 2:41 remaining in regulation before the Sixers capped a 17-4 run with 10 straight points to tie the game on Quentin Grimes’ 3-pointer with 38.7 seconds left.