NBA highlights: Rockets end Thunder’s 11-game win streak, Celtics break record for most 3-pointers in a season

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun combined for 65 points and the Houston Rockets rode a scorching second quarter to a 125-111 victory over visiting Oklahoma City on Friday, ending the Thunder’s 11-game winning streak. Green scored 34 points, Sengun added 31 and the Rockets (51-27) won for the 14th time in 16 games. Houston posted … Read more

NBA: LeBron relishing ‘special’ Doncic double act

LeBron James said Tuesday he is relishing the prospect of joining forces with Luka Doncic at the Los Angeles Lakers following the shock deal which has stunned the basketball world. Doncic was formally unveiled by the Lakers on Tuesday after a jaw-dropping trade from the Dallas Mavericks that saw Anthony Davis head in the opposite … Read more

NBA wrap: 76ers pip Mavericks, LeBron helps Lakers thump Clippers

Joel Embiid had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in his first action in a month to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-116 victory Tuesday night over the Dallas Mavericks, which fell to 0-2 since trading star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Embiid recorded his first triple-double of an injury-plagued season … Read more

NBA: Why did LeBron James miss Lakers’ game against Indiana?

LeBron James missed the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game against Indiana on Saturday to rest his sore left ankle. The Lakers announced the decision about four hours before they hosted the Pacers. The 40-year-old James has been outstanding in recent weeks for the Lakers (30-19), who have won four straight and 10 of 12 despite … Read more