NBA: Missed call late in Lakers-Nuggets thriller
The NBA ruled that Spencer Jones had a clean strip of Austin Reaves with 9.2 seconds remaining in regulation of Saturday’s Nuggets-Lakers game and that Reaves should not have gone to the free throw line.
Late flurry allows SGA to maintain 20-point run
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander barely extended his record streak of games with at least 20 points to 128 during Sunday’s win over the Timberwolves.
Reaves, Luka deliver late-game magic in OT thriller
Austin Reaves executed a perfect missed free throw before sinking the tying bucket to force overtime, and Luka Doncic drained the winning jumper in the extra frame to lift the Lakers past the Nuggets on Saturday night.
Kawhi limps off with sprained ankle in Clips’ loss
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard suffered a sprained left ankle and missed the final 9:27 of Saturday night’s loss to the Kings.
Wemby’s do-it-all showcase propels red-hot Spurs
Victor Wembanyama made his mark in every facet of Saturday’s game against the Hornets, posting 32 points, 12 boards, eight assists, four blocks and two steals as the Spurs improved to 17-2 since Feb. 1.
Warriors without several vets for game vs. Knicks
The Warriors will be without nearly all of their veteran players to open a road trip against the New York Knicks on Sunday night.
Giannis out vs. Hawks; missed games up to 31
Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t available for the Bucks’ matchup with the Hawks on Saturday, marking the 31st game the two-time MVP has missed this season.
Warriors lose 4 more to injury as slide continues
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said his team is “as beaten up as any team I can ever remember” after losing four more players to injury Friday night, when they lost their fourth straight to fall two games behind the Clippers for the West’s eighth seed.
Silver in Portland after arena refurb bill passes
Adam Silver attended the Trail Blazers’ game against the Jazz on Friday night following the Oregon Legislature’s approval of funds for the renovation of the Moda Center.
SGA breaks Wilt’s record: The 20 wildest facts of Thunder star’s 127 games of dominance
With Gilgeous-Alexander holding the record for most consecutive 20-point games, Kram breaks down the stats.
