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Clippers hang on to beat slumping Curry-less Warriors 102-92 with 6 players in double figures

Clippers hang on to beat slumping Curry-less Warriors 102-92 with 6 players in double figures

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Norman Powell scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held on to beat the slumping Golden State Warriors for the third time this season, 102-92 on Friday night.
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Mitchell scores 33, Cavs beat Nuggets 149-135 for 6th straight win

Mitchell scores 33, Cavs beat Nuggets 149-135 for 6th straight win

DENVER (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Evan Mobley had 26 points and the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets 149-135 on Friday night for their sixth straight win.
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Kings fire coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his 3rd season

Kings fire coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his 3rd season

The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his third season with the team mired in a five-game losing streak. General manager Monte McNair called the move Friday a “difficult decision” and thanked Brown for his work.
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Kyrie Irving scores 20, Mavs win first game after Doncic's injury by beating the Suns 98-89

Kyrie Irving scores 20, Mavs win first game after Doncic's injury by beating the Suns 98-89

PHOENIX (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 20 points, Daniel Gafford added 16 and the Dallas Mavericks won their first game since star Luka Doncic was injured, beating the Phoenix Suns 98-89 on Friday night.
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Wembanyama has 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 blocks to lead Spurs to 96-87 win over Nets

Wembanyama has 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 blocks to lead Spurs to 96-87 win over Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, seven rebounds and six blocks, Jeremy Sochan had 12 points and 14 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-87 on Friday night.
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Morant hurts his shoulder but Jackson scores 33 as the Grizzlies top the Pelicans 132-124

Morant hurts his shoulder but Jackson scores 33 as the Grizzlies top the Pelicans 132-124

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 33 points, Ja Morant scored 25 before leaving with what appeared to be a minor right shoulder injury, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the slumping New Orleans Pelicans 132-124 on Friday night.
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Edwards hits winning 3-pointer to cap Timberwolves rally with 113-112 win over Rockets

Edwards hits winning 3-pointer to cap Timberwolves rally with 113-112 win over Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) — Anthony Edwards made a step-back 3-pointer with 23 seconds left to cap a furious rally and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-112 win over the Houston Rockets Friday night.
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Knicks extend winning streak to 6 games with a 108-85 win over Magic

Knicks extend winning streak to 6 games with a 108-85 win over Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 26 points and nine assists, Josh Hart added 23 points and 13 rebounds and the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to six games with a 108-85 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
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Jaylen Brown scores season-high 44 points, Celtics cruise past Pacers 142-105

Jaylen Brown scores season-high 44 points, Celtics cruise past Pacers 142-105

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 44 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics snapped a two-game skid with a 142-105 rout over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
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NBA coaches react with dismay over firing of 2-time coach of the year Mike Brown

NBA coaches react with dismay over firing of 2-time coach of the year Mike Brown

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Not even two years ago, Rick Carlisle publicly lauded Mike Brown for the job he did on the way to winning the NBA's coach of the year award.
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