HOUSTON — There are times when you can see Kristaps Porzingis still has a lot of work to do on his game. His offensive moves in the paint with his back to the basket will need an offseason to fully develop. And there are times where he still gets shoved around by smaller men. But…
HOUSTON — Kristaps Porzingis didn't have a Dirk Nowitzki-like game in Oklahoma City on Friday, but Saturday against the Rockets he put together a more complete game than the German superstar. Before his 24-point, 14-rebound, seven-block domination of the Rockets, Porzingis said he's trying to add Nowitzki's patented fadeaway, one-legged jumper. Sure enough, he tried…
Kristaps Porzingis may not have found a nickname that sticks but he has certainly found a home in the NBA.
Carmelo Anthony and Derek Fisher insist they knew months ago that Kristaps Porzingis was capable of this type of performance.
DeMarcus Cousins had 29 points and 12 rebounds as the Sacramento Kings held off the Magic, 97-91, in Orlando, Fla.
Kristaps Porzingis led the Knicks to a 107-102 victory over the slumping Rockets on Saturday.
Games between the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies are usually more grit than gold and the Spurs’ 92-82 victory over the Grizzlies on Saturday was the latest in that vein of battles not recommended for the faint of heart.
When Jared Cunningham threw a bad pass out of bounds, LeBron James had seen enough. He abruptly signaled for a sub, then stormed off the court and sat down on the bench on Saturday while play continued around him.
For much of the night, Philadelphia was in control. The 76ers had their biggest lead of the season at one point, and still led by 11 midway through the fourth quarter.
Dwyane Wade scored 27 points and the Miami Heat survived a major scare from winless Philadelphia, rallying from 17 points down to beat the 76ers 96-91 on Saturday night.
Kawhi Leonard scored 19 points, Tony Parker had 18 and the San Antonio Spurs snapped the Memphis Grizzlies’ four-game winning streak with a 92-82 victory Saturday night.
Kevin Love scored a season-high 25 points, LeBron James added 19 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 on Saturday night.
Nene scored 18 points and Otto Porter added 17 as the Washington Wizards beat the Detroit Pistons 97-95 on Saturday night.
C.J. Miles scored a season-high 21 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 123-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
Dwyane Wade is now among the top 50 scorers in NBA history.
DeMarcus Cousins had 29 points and 12 rebounds as the Sacramento Kings held off the Orlando Magic 97-91 on Saturday night.