Bulls hand 76ers 24th straight loss

CHICAGO — These Philadelphia 76ers are going to take residence in the record books, but the entry about their epic losing streak will not tell the full story. Once again, the 76ers put up a tough battle. But Chicago center Joakim Noah did more scoring than passing for a change and the Bulls handed Philadelphia […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Harden’s 37 points, 11 assists propel Rockets over Cavs

CLEVELAND — James Harden said all those hours he spends in the gymnasium pay off in games like these. The All-Star guard exploded for a game-high 37 points, 11 assists and four steals in the Houston Rockets’ 118-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night before 19,058 at Quicken Loans Arena. He was able […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Michigan State 80, Harvard 73

SPOKANE, Wash. — Junior swingman Braden Dawson scored a career-high 26 points Saturday night to lead the Michigan State Spartans past the Harvard Crimson 80-73 in the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Spartans guard Gary Harris scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half to help foil Harvard’s comeback attempt. The fourth-seeded […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Dayton dances past Syracuse, into Sweet 16

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Junior guard Jordan Sibert’s 3-pointer with 49 seconds left put Dayton up by six and the 11th-seeded Flyers held on to stun third-seeded Syracuse 55-53 in an NCAA South Regional third-round game on Saturday night at the First Niagara Center. Syracuse guard Tyler Ennis missed a 3-pointer just before the final buzzer […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls 91, 76ers 81

CHICAGO — Center Joakim Noah did more scoring than passing for a change and the Chicago Bulls handed the Philadelphia 76ers their 24th consecutive loss with a 91-81 victory Saturday night at the United Center. With the loss, Philadelphia moved into sole possession of second place on the list of longest losing streaks within a […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Pelicans 105, Heat 95

NEW ORLEANS — Forward Anthony Davis scored 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds — his eighth consecutive game of scoring at least 28 points — to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 105-95 victory over the Miami Heat Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center. In snapping a five-game losing streak to the Heat, […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Wisconsin 85, Oregon 77

MILWAUKEE — Guard Ben Brust drained a 3-pointer with 1:07 left to give Wisconsin the lead for good in an 85-77 victory over Oregon Saturday night in a third-round West Regional game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Brust’s shot was one of three on the day for distance and one of seven the Badgers […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Feb 2022
Rockets 118, Cavaliers 111

CLEVELAND — All-Star guard James Harden fired in 37 points in the Houston Rockets’ 118-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday at Quicken Loans Arena. He hit the Cavaliers with a 17-point barrage in the third quarter, including a rare four-point play. He helped the Rockets post their third consecutive victory. Harden, who did […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies 82, Pacers 71

MEMPHIS — Guard Mike Conley scored 21 points, forward Zach Randolph added 18 points and 13 rebounds and reserve guard Mike Miller scored 13 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to an 82-71 victory Saturday night over the Indiana Pacers. The Grizzles (41-28) extended their home winning streak to nine and won for the 15th time […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021