NBA roundup: Pistons part way with F Smith

The Detroit Pistons waived veteran forward Josh Smith on Monday. Smith, 29, still had two years and at least $26 million remaining on his contract after this season. The 6-foot-9, 225-pound Smith has averaged 13.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists this season. In 105 games with the Pistons, he averaged 15.5 points, 6.9 rebounds […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Jazz end long road trip with a win

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks scored 23 points and forward Gordon Hayward added 21 as the Jazz wrapped up their six-game pre-Christmas road trip with a 97-91 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday at FedExForum. It was the Jazz’s longest annual pre-Christmas road trip since 2003, and Monday’s victory gave Utah […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Harden carries Rockets pastTrail Blazers

HOUSTON — Rockets guard James Harden already had dazzled the crowd at Toyota Center as he dribbled out the final seconds of the first half and set the stage for one last play that left the throng delirious. When he converted at the buzzer, the roar of approval was deafening. Harden produced a whirling dervish […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Parker returns, helps Spurs win

SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker dropped in on the San Antonio Spurs Monday night. He dropped 26 points on the Los Angeles Clippers, leading the Spurs to a 125-118 victory. Parker returned to his spot at point guard after missing eight of the last nine games with a strained left hamstring. Before the game, Spurs […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Hawks defeat Mavericks for their fourth straight win

DALLAS — Atlanta point guard Dennis Schroder scored 22 points to lead a balanced attack in the Hawks’ 105-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night at American Airlines Center. The Hawks (20-7) earned their fourth consecutive win and 13th in the past 14 games. Atlanta is in second place in the Eastern Conference. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Explosive fourth quarter propels Bulls past Raptors

CHICAGO — It wasn’t the kind of game that thrills Tom Thibodeau, but the result was exactly what the defensive-minded coach of the Chicago Bulls wanted Monday. Thanks to the highest-scoring quarter in franchise history, a 49-point fourth quarter, the Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 129-120 at the United Center for their third straight win. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA game roundup: Parker sparks Spurs past Clippers

SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker dropped in on the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. He dropped 26 points on the Los Angeles Clippers, leading the Spurs to a 125-118 victory that snapped a four-game losing streak. Parker returned to his spot at point guard after missing eight of the last nine games with a […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Md-Eastern Shore 82, St. Bonaventure 80

Forward Mike Myers led five Maryland-Eastern Shore players in double-figures with 19 points and the Hawks beat host St. Bonaventure 82-80 in a nonconference game Monday. Guard Devin Martin scored 17 points, while guards Devon Walker and Ryan Andino each scored 12 for UMES (6-8), which has won five of its past seven games. Guard […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Navy 61, Towson 56

Worth Smith, sidelined since Navy’s season opener due to a dislocated left knee cap, returned to the lineup in style Monday night, scoring 20 points as the Midshipmen defeated the visiting Towson Tigers 61-56 at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Md. Smith, a 6-foot-6 forward, led Navy in both scoring and rebounding last season but had […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021