Chandler slams alley-oop at buzzer to lift Suns over Memphis

PHOENIX (AP) — Tyson Chandler learned of the Suns’ crafty inbounds play when Jay Triano took over as coach early this season. With 0.6 secondsRead More

Heat rally in 4th, top struggling Magic 107-89

MIAMI (AP) — Josh Richardson scored 20 points, Wayne Ellington had 12 of his 18 points in a dominant fourth quarter and the Miami HeatRead More

Timberwolves beat Lakers 121-104 for first Christmas win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves got their first-ever Christmas victory, and with the way things are coming together, it could be the firstRead More

Westbrook scores 31, OKC keeps rolling with win over Rockets

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City is starting to have the look of a contender. Russell Westbrook had 31 points and 11 assists to helpRead More

Beal’s 25 points carries Wizards by Celtics 111-103

BOSTON (AP) — Washington’s talented guards made themselves at home at Boston’s Christmas party. Bradley Beal scored 25 points, John Wall had 21 points andRead More

Durant delivers on both ends, Warriors beat Cavaliers 99-92

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James drove to the basket in the waning seconds and Kevin Durant swatted away any chance Cleveland had at aRead More

Ball to miss Lakers’ Christmas game with shoulder sprain

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Lonzo Ball has a sprained left shoulder and will sit out of the Lakers’ game against Minnesota on Christmas night.Read More

Ellington ties career best with 28, Heat top Mavs 113-101

MIAMI (AP) — Wayne Ellington was able to stay with Miami this season largely because the Heat made a trade with Dallas over the summerRead More

Thomas dresses, Cavs down Bulls for 12th straight home win

CLEVELAND (AP) — Once Isaiah Thomas slipped on his jersey and headband those familiar, warm feelings washed over him. His agonizing wait is almost over.Read More

76ers’ Joel Embiid missed 3rd straight game with sore back

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is sitting out a third straight game because of back pain. Coach Brett Brown said less thanRead More