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Closers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have Mavs on verge of sweeping Wolves in West finals
Read full article: Closers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have Mavs on verge of sweeping Wolves in West finalsLuka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been the closers for the Dallas Mavericks, who have a chance to sweep Minnesota in the Western Conference finals.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finals
Read full article: Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finalsLuka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards
Read full article: Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony EdwardsAnthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup.
Defending champ Nuggets tie Timberwolves with 2nd straight road win, 115-107 in Game 4
Read full article: Defending champ Nuggets tie Timberwolves with 2nd straight road win, 115-107 in Game 4Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and Aaron Gordon had 27 points on 11-for-12 shooting to propel the Denver Nuggets to a series-tying 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Recovering from knee surgery, Finch in 2nd row of Timberwolves bench for series opener with Nuggets
Read full article: Recovering from knee surgery, Finch in 2nd row of Timberwolves bench for series opener with NuggetsAfter having knee surgery, Minnesota coach Chris Finch was in the second row of the bench for Game 1 of a second-round series with Denver on Saturday night.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to have surgery on knee after sideline collision, AP source says
Read full article: Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to have surgery on knee after sideline collision, AP source saysThe Minnesota Timberwolves will enter their second round playoff series against defending champion Denver with an unsettled bench because coach Chris Finch will be recovering from knee surgery.
Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004
Read full article: Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years.
Timberwolves outlast Suns to finish sweep. Minnesota coach Chris Finch leaves with knee injury
Read full article: Timberwolves outlast Suns to finish sweep. Minnesota coach Chris Finch leaves with knee injuryAnthony Edwards scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-116 and sweep the first-round playoff series.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has torn patellar tendon in right knee after collision with player
Read full article: Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has torn patellar tendon in right knee after collision with playerMinnesota coach Chris Finch has a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee after a collision with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley in the fourth quarter of the teamโs playoff win over the Phoenix Suns.
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead
Read full article: Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series leadAnthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
Read full article: Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 hole
Read full article: Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 holePhoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen appeared to aggravate the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener.
Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West
Read full article: Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in WestNikola Jokic scored 41 points and powered the Denver Nuggets past Minnesota and into sole possession of first place in the tight Western Conference playoff race with a 116-107 win over the Timberwolves.
Jokic's 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish
Read full article: Jokic's 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finishNikola Jokic had 35 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets fended off the undermanned and undersized Minnesota Timberwolves 115-112.
Anthony Edwards throws down huge dunk over John Collins in Timberwolves' win against Jazz
Read full article: Anthony Edwards throws down huge dunk over John Collins in Timberwolves' win against JazzAnthony Edwards threw down a thunderous dunk over John Collins of the Utah Jazz on Monday night, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-104 victory but leaving both players banged up after a play that immediately went viral on social media.
Edwards scores 27 as Timberwolves top Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of Western Conference leaders
Read full article: Edwards scores 27 as Timberwolves top Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of Western Conference leadersAnthony Edwards scored 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of teams that entered the night tied for the lead in the Western Conference standings.
Timberwolves survive in overtime, beat Nuggets 114-108
Read full article: Timberwolves survive in overtime, beat Nuggets 114-108Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 114-108 in overtime in Game 4 to avoid elimination.
Lakers outlast Wolves 108-102 in OT, advance to face Memphis
Read full article: Lakers outlast Wolves 108-102 in OT, advance to face MemphisLeBron James had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers claimed the seventh spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a grueling 108-102 overtime victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBAโs play-in tournament.
AP source: Lakers trading Westbrook to Utah in 3-team swap
Read full article: AP source: Lakers trading Westbrook to Utah in 3-team swapThe Los Angeles Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah and reacquiring guard DโAngelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press.
Markkanen leads surprising Jazz past Lakers, 130-116
Read full article: Markkanen leads surprising Jazz past Lakers, 130-116Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Jordan Clarkson added 20 points and the Utah Jazz continued their remarkable start to the season with a 130-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Brunson, Mavericks beat Jazz 126-118 to take 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Brunson, Mavericks beat Jazz 126-118 to take 2-1 series leadJalen Brunson scored 31 points playing with a bruised back and the Dallas Mavericks โ without the injured Luka Doncic โ beat the Utah Jazz 126-118 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
James fuels Lakers' 4th-quarter rally over Jazz, 106-101
Read full article: James fuels Lakers' 4th-quarter rally over Jazz, 106-101LeBron James scored 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 14-point second half deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz 106-101 Wednesday night.
Booker, Paul lead Suns past depleted Jazz, 115-109
Read full article: Booker, Paul lead Suns past depleted Jazz, 115-109Devin Booker scored 33 points, Chris Paul had 15 of his a season-high 27 points in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns rallied for a 115-109 win over the short-handed Utah Jazz.
Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul move quickly in NBA free agency
Read full article: Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul move quickly in NBA free agencyPoint guards were the immediate focus when the NBAโs free agency window opened Monday night, with Kyle Lowry headed to the Miami Heat, Lonzo Ball on his way to the Chicago Bulls while Chris Paul and Mike Conley landed lucrative deals to remain with their current teams.
Mann scores career-high 39, Clippers eliminate Jazz 131-119
Read full article: Mann scores career-high 39, Clippers eliminate Jazz 131-119Terance Mann scored a career-high 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to a conference final for the first time in the franchiseโs 51-year history, beating the Utah Jazz 131-119 on Friday night.
Conley, Mitchell in lineup with Jazz facing elimination
Read full article: Conley, Mitchell in lineup with Jazz facing eliminationMike Conley and Donovan Mitchell were in Utahโs starting lineup for Game 6 on Friday night, with the Jazz facing elimination in the second-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Leonard, George each score 31, Clippers tie series with Jazz
Read full article: Leonard, George each score 31, Clippers tie series with JazzKawhi Leonard and Paul George each scored 31 points โ the second straight game they have both had over 30 points โ and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 118-104 in Game 4 Monday night to even their Western Conference second-round series at two games apiece.
Leonard, George help Clippers beat Jazz, cut deficit to 2-1
Read full article: Leonard, George help Clippers beat Jazz, cut deficit to 2-1Kawhi Leonard had 34 points and 12 rebounds, Paul George added 31 points and the Los Angeles Clippers got back into their second-round series against the Utah Jazz with a 132-106 victory in Game 3 on Saturday night.
Clippers facing another 0-2 deficit as series shifts to LA
Read full article: Clippers facing another 0-2 deficit as series shifts to LAThe Los Angeles Clippers find themselves in familiar territory โ down 2-0 in their second straight playoff series and seeing one player outplay their two superstars.
Mitchell has 37, Jazz beat Clippers 117-111 for 2-0 lead
Read full article: Mitchell has 37, Jazz beat Clippers 117-111 for 2-0 leadDonovan Mitchell scored 37 points and the Utah Jazz forced nine straight misses down the stretch to outlast the Los Angeles Clippers 117-111 and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Jazz advance to 2nd round, beating Grizzlies in Game 5
Read full article: Jazz advance to 2nd round, beating Grizzlies in Game 5Donovan Mitchell scored 26 of his 30 points in the first half and the Utah Jazz advanced to the second round of the playoffs, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 126-110 on Wednesday night in Game 5.
Mitchell scores 29 points, Jazz beat Grizzlies for 2-1 lead
Read full article: Mitchell scores 29 points, Jazz beat Grizzlies for 2-1 leadDonovan Mitchell scored 10 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the top-seeded Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-111 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Mitchell nets 25, Jazz overcome Morant, Grizzlies 141-129
Read full article: Mitchell nets 25, Jazz overcome Morant, Grizzlies 141-129Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points in his much-anticipated return from a sprained ankle and the Utah Jazz overcame Ja Morantโs franchise-record 47 points in a 141-129 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, tying the first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
8th-seeded Memphis beats No. 1-seeded Jazz in series opener
Read full article: 8th-seeded Memphis beats No. 1-seeded Jazz in series openerDillon Brooks had 31 points and seven rebounds and the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies beat the top-seeded Utah Jazz 112-109 in the opening game of their first-round playoff series.
Grizzlies end Spurs' season, advance to face Warriors
Read full article: Grizzlies end Spurs' season, advance to face WarriorsDillon Brooks scored eight of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to help put Memphis ahead to stay and the Grizzlies eliminated the San Antonio Spurs 100-96 on Wednesday night in the first Western Conference play-in game.
Stephen Curry's late 3 lifts Warriors past Jazz 119-116
Read full article: Stephen Curry's late 3 lifts Warriors past Jazz 119-116Stephen Curry made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 14 seconds left moments after missing from deep, scoring 36 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz 119-116 on Monday night to keep hold of the eighth seed in the playoff race.
Suns beat Jazz 121-100, now tied for NBA's best record
Read full article: Suns beat Jazz 121-100, now tied for NBA's best recordDevin Booker scored 31 points, Mikal Bridges added 18 and the Phoenix Suns pulled into a tie for the top spot in the Western Conference by beating the Utah Jazz 121-100 on Friday night.
Timberwolves beat Jazz for 3rd time this season, 105-104
Read full article: Timberwolves beat Jazz for 3rd time this season, 105-104DโAngelo Russell had a season-high seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 11 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 105-104.
Booker, Paul lead Suns to 117-113 OT win over Jazz
Read full article: Booker, Paul lead Suns to 117-113 OT win over JazzDevin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul added 29 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz 117-113 in overtime Wednesday night in an entertaining matchup between the top two teams in the NBA.
Mitchell scores 27, Jazz rout short-handed Nets 118-88
Read full article: Mitchell scores 27, Jazz rout short-handed Nets 118-88Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives around Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris (12) in the first half during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY โ Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points and the Utah Jazz routed the short-handed Brooklyn Nets 118-88 on Wednesday night. This matchup between Eastern and Western Conference contenders lost some luster when the Nets James Harden was scratched due to a sore neck. At halftime, the Jazz led 63-38 โ the lowest scoring first half of the season for Brooklyn. Even with all their stars, the Nets have struggled defensively this season and relied on their supercharged offense to get their wins.
Curry sinks final shot, tops Conley for second 3-point title
Read full article: Curry sinks final shot, tops Conley for second 3-point title(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)ATLANTA โ Stephen Curry shot his way to another 3-point title and Domantas Sabonis made sure the Skills Challenge still belongs to the bigs. Conley had the lead with 27 points before Curry was the final shooter of the contest. Curry had 26 points before sinking his final shot from the corner for 28 points and the win. Tatum led off the final round with 17 points while making only one shot from the โmoney ballโ rack. In the final, Toppin took off from near the free-throw line, inspiring comparisons to Wilkins' winning form while with the Atlanta Hawks.
NBA All-Star 2021: The game no one seemed to want
Read full article: NBA All-Star 2021: The game no one seemed to wantLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)ATLANTA โ It's the NBA All-Star Game almost no one seemed to want. "Itโs the All-Star Game, so thereโs going to be some shenanigans out there. Team LeBron will play on behalf of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, while Team Durant represents the United Negro College Fund. Trae Young, a starter in 2020, was snubbed this season despite averaging 26.4 points โ the most of any player not selected for the All-Star Game.
Injured Booker won't play in All-Star Game, Conley replaces
Read full article: Injured Booker won't play in All-Star Game, Conley replacesPhoenix Suns guard Devin Booker watches as play continues after he was knocked to the floor during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)PHOENIX โ Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker won't play in the NBA All-Star Game this weekend because of a mild sprain in his left knee, opening up space for Utah's Mike Conley to make his first All-Star appearance. Booker was hurt in the first quarter of a victory over Golden State on Thursday. Booker was set to play in his second All-Star Game after he was put on the roster as an injury replacement for Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis. Conley's addition to the All-Star roster is a feel-good story for the veteran point guard.
Embiid, Harris lead 76ers to OT victory over Jazz
Read full article: Embiid, Harris lead 76ers to OT victory over JazzPhiladelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, goes up for a shot against Utah Jazz's Bojan Bogdanovic, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. The game included four players who will be participating in Sundayโs All-Star game in Embiid and Simmons, and Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert of the Jazz. AdThe Jazz beat Philadelphia 134-123 on Feb. 15 in Utah when Embiid sat with a back injury. The 76ers couldnโt free their shooters for a tying 3, so Embiid stepped back and drained one himself with 5.9 seconds remaining. Mitchell had 33 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the Jazz, who lost their second straight.
Williamson pushes Pelicans past NBA-leading Jazz, 129-124
Read full article: Williamson pushes Pelicans past NBA-leading Jazz, 129-124New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket over Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang, left, and center Rudy Gobert, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, March 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)NEW ORLEANS โ Zion Williamson had 26 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans held off a late Utah charge to beat the NBA-leading Jazz 129-124 on Monday night. Williamson scored 15 points and added a pair of assists in the quarter. ... Utah had its highest scoring second quarter of the season with 41 points ... Utah shot 45.5% (46 of 101), including 17 of 43 from 3-point range. Pelicans: Hart scored 13 points to go with seven rebounds.
Butler, Dragic carry Heat past NBA-best Jazz, 124-116
Read full article: Butler, Dragic carry Heat past NBA-best Jazz, 124-116Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) goes to the basket as Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)MIAMI โ The Miami Heat don't believe in statement wins. โA high-level game," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said, โand we had some big plays down the stretch." Duncan Robinson scored 15 and Kendrick Nunn added 12 for the Heat, who held Utah to 29% shooting in the fourth quarter. It was the sixth game in Heat history in which both teams had at least 94 points through three quarters.
Take note: At 26-6, Utah Jazz are the NBA's best team so far
Read full article: Take note: At 26-6, Utah Jazz are the NBA's best team so far(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)Looking at individual stats reveals nothing about the Utah Jazz. โNobodyโs playing as well as the Utah Jazz in the NBA right now.โAdAt 26-6, the Jazz sit atop the NBA. The Jazz have made 544 3s, the most in NBA history by any team in its first 32 games. But with the way they're playing now, even Vogel concedes that the Jazz are doing a whole lot right. Theyโre playing like the best team in the league right now.โ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
NBA chooses All-Star reserves, with Zion among first-timers
Read full article: NBA chooses All-Star reserves, with Zion among first-timersNew Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)New Orleans forward Zion Williamson now can be called an NBA All-Star, and only three others in the gameโs 70-year history have gotten there at a younger age. Phoenixโs Chris Paul is an All-Star for the 11th time, and Brooklynโs James Harden is one for the ninth consecutive year. The rest of the reserves include Philadelphiaโs Ben Simmons, Bostonโs Jayson Tatum and Orlandoโs Nikola Vucevic from the Eastern Conference, along with the Los Angeles Lakersโ Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Clippersโ Paul George, Utah teammates Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, and Portlandโs Damian Lillard from the Western Conference. But this will be his first time in the All-Star Game itself.
Jazz set records for 3s in 132-110 rout of Hornets
Read full article: Jazz set records for 3s in 132-110 rout of HornetsUtah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dunks against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz enjoyed another record-breaking performance from long range Monday night in a 132-110 victory against the Hornets. The Jazz set their previous mark for 3s with 26 in the first meeting between the teams on Feb. 5. Gordon Hayward and LaMelo Ball each scored 21 points to lead the Hornets. Jazz: Utah became the fastest team in NBA history to make 500 3-pointers in a season, reaching the milestone in just 31 games.
Clippers edge Jazz 116-112, snap Utah's 9-game win streak
Read full article: Clippers edge Jazz 116-112, snap Utah's 9-game win streakLos Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley, right, celebrates with forward Kawhi Leonard during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)LOS ANGELES โ Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, reserve Lou Williams had 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers edged Utah 116-112 on Friday night, snapping the Jazz's nine-game winning streak. Los Angeles played without a center in the fourth, when Morris was added to the rotation and scored 10 points. โWe got our guys back and we wanted to win this game,โ Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. His pair of free throws sent Los Angeles into the fourth leading 79-75.
Gobert, Jazz beat Bucks 129-115 for 6th straight win
Read full article: Gobert, Jazz beat Bucks 129-115 for 6th straight winUtah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) pulls down a rebound as Milwaukee Bucks guard D.J. Augustin, rear, looks on in the second half during an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY โ Rudy Gobert had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-115 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 of his 29 points in the second half, but Milwaukee dropped its second straight game after a five-game win streak. The Jazz packed the paint all game on defense and picked up two defensive 3-second violations along the way.
Jazz beat Mavericks 116-104 for 10th straight victory
Read full article: Jazz beat Mavericks 116-104 for 10th straight victory(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY โ Playing without leading scorer Donovan Mitchell didn't slow down the Utah Jazz. Utah never trailed in a 116-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. The Jazz overwhelmed the Mavericks on both ends of the court on their way to their 10th straight victory and the NBA overall lead. Gobertโs dominance around the basket took Dallas out of it early and the Mavericks could never get back on track. The Jazz never let the Mavericks draw closer than 12 points the rest of the way.
Gobert shines as Utah Jazz rally past New York Knicks 108-94
Read full article: Gobert shines as Utah Jazz rally past New York Knicks 108-94Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, left, lays the ball up as New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (3) defends in the second half during an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY โ Rudy Gobert had 18 points, 19 rebounds and four blocked shots, and the Utah Jazz beat the New York Knicks 108-94 on Tuesday night for their ninth consecutive win. Royce OโNeale scored 20 points, helping Utah overcome a quiet night for Donovan Mitchell. Julius Randle had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and R.J. Barrett scored 17 in the Knicks' third straight loss. โฆ Utah finished with just six turnovers.
Jazz rout Warriors for 8th straight; Curry now 2nd in 3s
Read full article: Jazz rout Warriors for 8th straight; Curry now 2nd in 3s(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY โ Donovan Mitchell had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the Utah Jazz routed the Golden State Warriors 127-108 on Saturday night for their eighth straight victory. Curry finished with 24 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to lead Golden State. The Jazz scored baskets on each of their first five possessions to sprint out to a 14-0 lead. Golden State found some footing on offense behind Curryโs efforts, after missing nine of its first 10 shots. Curry scored four baskets and assisted on five others to help the Warriors cut the Jazz lead to 36-28.
Mitchell helps Jazz beat Pelicans for 7th straight win
Read full article: Mitchell helps Jazz beat Pelicans for 7th straight win(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY โ The Utah Jazz got off to a tough start. Then Donovan Mitchell and company pushed their way right past the New Orleans Pelicans. Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points, and the Jazz rallied to beat the Pelicans 129-118 on Thursday night for their seventh straight win. Ingram made all six of his shots, including four 3s, as the Pelicans tallied 43 points in the first quarter. Both Mitchell (21 points) and Ingram (20 points) posted season highs for a first half.
Mitchell scores 28, Jazz beat Pelicans 118-102
Read full article: Mitchell scores 28, Jazz beat Pelicans 118-102Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, left, goes to the basket as New Orleans Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY โ Donovan Mitchell had 28 points and seven rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-102 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. Ball finished with seven points, four assists, and three steals. โฆ New Orleans scored 22 points off 14 Jazz turnovers. โฆ Derrick Favors had nine points and seven rebounds in his first game against the Pelicans after spending last season in New Orleans.
Nuggets edge Jazz 80-78 to complete comeback from 3-1 down
Read full article: Nuggets edge Jazz 80-78 to complete comeback from 3-1 downNikola Jokic made the tiebreaking basket with 27 seconds left and the Nuggets advanced to the second round of the playoffs, beating the Utah Jazz 80-78 on Tuesday night when Mike Conley's 3-pointer spun out at the buzzer. The Nuggets stole it from him and raced down for a fast break, but Torrey Craig missed the layup. Thats all you can really ask for.Jokic had 30 points and 14 rebounds and Murray scored 17 points. Jazz: Mitchell scored 14 consecutive Utah points spanning halftime. ... Utah scored only 15 points in the second quarter after getting held to 20 in Game 6.
Donovan Mitchell scores 30 points, Jazz rout Nuggets 124-105
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell scores 30 points, Jazz rout Nuggets 124-105He helped the Jazz break open the game in the third quarter and increase the lead to 31 in the fourth. His performance was on the heels of scoring a Jazz playoff-record 57 points in a 135-125 overtime loss in Game 1. Jordan Clarkson scored a personal playoff-best 26 points on a day the Jazz shot 51.7% from the floor. We need the same energy and intensity.Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. had 28 points, and Nikola Jokic added 28 points and 11 rebounds. All of our games are usually close games and this one got away from us, Nuggets coach Michael Malone said.
It's over: For first time in 23 seasons, Spurs miss playoffs
Read full article: It's over: For first time in 23 seasons, Spurs miss playoffsThose games went final shortly before San Antonio was playing its final game of the season, against Utah. The 76ers, starting as the Syracuse Nationals before moving to Philadelphia, went to the playoffs every year from 1950 through 1971. This is how long the streak, all of it with Gregg Popovich as head coach of the Spurs, went: David Stern wasnt even halfway through his 30-year run as commissioner when the Spurs streak started. And the Spurs won 170 playoff games in that span; only seven franchises have more playoff wins in their entire history. There were 102 players who got into at least one Spurs playoff game during the streak, including current NBA head coaches Jacque Vaughn, Steve Kerr and Monty Williams.
White, Poelti lead Spurs past short-handed Jazz 119-111
Read full article: White, Poelti lead Spurs past short-handed Jazz 119-111Jordan Clarkson scored 24 points off the bench to lead the Jazz, while Tony Bradley had 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting and 11 rebounds. ... Joe Ingles played 16 minutes in the first half and finished with 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting from the field. He did not play in the second half as the Jazz just wanted to help him condition. Spurs: Will play the Jazz again on Aug. 13UP NEXTJazz: Play the Nuggets on Saturday. Spurs: Play the Pelicans on Sunday.
Gobert lifts Jazz past Pelicans 106-104 in NBA restart
Read full article: Gobert lifts Jazz past Pelicans 106-104 in NBA restartHe scored 13 points in just more than 15 minutes, highlighted by a couple alley-oop dunks, one on a nearly half-court lob from Lonzo Ball. But Williamson checked out for good with 7:19 left in the fourth quarter and watched the tense finish from the sideline. Thats all it is.Jordan Clarkson scored 23 points for Utah and helped lead a second-half comeback, while Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley each added 20. When Jordan has space on the floor to work, hes really difficult to guard," Jazz coach Quin Snyder said. The Jazz went 8 of 34 from 3-point range but scored 54 points in the paint and went 24 of 28 on foul shots.