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NBA Power Rankings: Warriors emerge No. 1 after Week 1

NBA Power Rankings: Warriors emerge No. 1 after Week 1

By season’s end, the Lakers may figure out how to play with Russell Westbrook, and the Nets could resemble the betting favorites to win it all — with or without Kyrie Irving. All of that may come true or not materialize at all. What you won’t find in our NBA

Efficiency of Towns leading to Timberwolves wins

Efficiency of Towns leading to Timberwolves wins

The Minnesota Timberwolves have no shortage of youth or talent on their 2021-22 roster. Anthony Edwards, last year’s runner-up for the Rookie of the Year award, is 20 years old. Jaden McDaniels and rookie Leandro Bolmaro are both 21. Looked at as the veteran leaders on the team, Karl-Anthony Towns

Super-sub Connaughton providing jolt as Bucks starter

Super-sub Connaughton providing jolt as Bucks starter

Welcome to the 2021-22 edition of the Bucks Weekly Spotlight. Each Thursday, we’ll track the progress of the players who are trying to help Milwaukee make another championship run and give updates on other players from the previous week. This is the inaugural edition of the 2021-22 Bucks Weekly Spotlight.

Cavs win 92-79, 1st road victory over Clippers since 2016

Cavs win 92-79, 1st road victory over Clippers since 2016

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Collin Sexton scored 26 points, Darius Garland added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers led all the way in beating the Los Angeles Clippers 92-79 on Wednesday night. It was the Cavs' first road win against the Clippers since March 13, 2016. Sexton took off on a

McCollum has 25 points, Blazers beat Grizzlies 116-96

McCollum has 25 points, Blazers beat Grizzlies 116-96

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — With a productive third quarter, Damian Lillard began to find a groove again. Lillard, who has struggled to open the season, had 20 points and 10 assists in Portland's 116-96 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Eleven of those points came in the third

Barnes hits 3 at buzzer, Kings sink Suns 110-107

Barnes hits 3 at buzzer, Kings sink Suns 110-107

PHOENIX (AP) — Their 10-point lead had evaporated in less than three minutes and it looked like the same ol' dreadful Sacramento Kings were about to blow another winnable game. Then Harrison Barnes calmly rose up over Devin Booker, the 3-pointer looked good all the way,

Bam Adebayo has 24 points and 9 rebounds, Heat beat Nets

Bam Adebayo has 24 points and 9 rebounds, Heat beat Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Bam Adebayo had 24 points and nine rebounds to lead the Miami Heat to a 106-93 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Jimmy Butler added 17 points for Miami (3-1). P.J. Tucker finished with 15, and Tyler Herro and Dewayne Dedmon each had 14.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder rally from 26 down to top Lakers

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder rally from 26 down to top Lakers

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from 26 points down to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Wednesday night for their first win of the season. The Thunder equaled their biggest comeback ever to get over the hump after solid

Young's 31 points lift Hawks past Pelicans, 102-99

Young's 31 points lift Hawks past Pelicans, 102-99

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are grinding out victories early this season without the offensive rhythm they are confident is still to come. The defense and rebounding provided by Clint Capela and John Collins are a big reason why. Young scored 31 points and the

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder rally from 26 down to top Lakers

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder rally from 26 down to top Lakers

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from 26 points down to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Wednesday night for their first win of the season. Darius Bazley added 20 points and rookie Josh Giddey had 18 points and 10

VanVleet scores 26, Raptors beat Pacers for 1st home win

VanVleet scores 26, Raptors beat Pacers for 1st home win

TORONTO (AP) — Fred VanVleet and the Raptors pushed around the Indiana Pacers to pick up a long-awaited home win. VanVleet had a season-high 26 points and a career-high 10 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored a season-high 25 points, and the Raptors won at home for the first time in 20

Minnesota Big 3 score 79, lead Wolves over Bucks

Minnesota Big 3 score 79, lead Wolves over Bucks

MILWAUKEE — D’Angelo Russell scored 29 points, Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards each added 25, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 113-108 on Wednesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 40 points and 16 rebounds for the Bucks, who were without point guard Jrue Holiday and center Brook

Bridges, Hayward lead Hornets past Magic 120-111

Bridges, Hayward lead Hornets past Magic 120-111

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 31 points, Gordon Hayward added 24 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 120-111 on Wednesday night for their fourth win in five games. Bridges, who scored 30 or more points for the third time in four games, hit a 3-pointer with

Pacers remain winless on road with 118-110 loss to Raptors

Pacers remain winless on road with 118-110 loss to Raptors

TORONTO (AP) — Fred VanVleet and the Raptors pushed around the Indiana Pacers to pick up a long-awaited home win. VanVleet had a season-high 26 points and a career-high 10 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored a season-high 25 points, and the Raptors won at home for the first time in 20

Giannis goes off for 40 in Bucks' 113-108 loss to Timberwolves

Giannis goes off for 40 in Bucks' 113-108 loss to Timberwolves

MILWAUKEE — D’Angelo Russell scored 29 points, Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards each added 25, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 113-108 on Wednesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 40 points and 16 rebounds for the Bucks, who were without point guard Jrue Holiday and center Brook