Dennis Schroder scores 26 points, Lakers top Thunder 123-117
March 2, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Dennis Schroder scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Wednesday night.
Schroder went down holding his left ankle in the first quarter but stayed in the game.
Russell shines in return to Lakers after trade by T-Wolves
February 12, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — D’Angelo Russell and the new-look Lakers figured things out on the fly to take down the defending champs on their home floor.
Working to get in sync with his new teammates and eager to complement Anthony Davis and LeBron James, Russell communicated on the court all game long after rejoining his first team where he played from 2015-17.
LeBron James has triple-double, Lakers outlast Knicks in OT
February 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James moved within 89 points of breaking the NBA’s career scoring record and climbed into fourth place on the assists list, finishing with a triple-double in his return to Madison Square Garden as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New York Knicks 129-123 in overtime Tuesday night.
LeBron James scores 37 points, Lakers beat Kings 136-134
January 8, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James scored 37 points, Dennis Schroder made two free throws with 3.6 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 136-134 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.
James pours in 43 as Lakers hold off Hornets, 121-115
January 3, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LeBron James is taking giant leaps lately toward breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring mark.
James scored 43 points to pull within 500 of the NBA record, and the Los Angeles Lakers avenged last month’s home loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a 121-115 victory Monday night.
Heat get past Lakers 112-98, climb over .500 at 18-17
December 29, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The math wasn't hard. The Miami Heat got a lot of points off turnovers, and nearly went the whole game without giving up any.
It was the difference.
Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, Bam Adebayo added 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Heat moved over .500 by topping the Los Angeles Lakers 112-98 on Wednesday night.
James has 7 3s, season-high 39 points as Lakers beat Spurs
November 27, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — LeBron James scored a season-high 39 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a 143-138 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.
San Antonio has lost eight straight, tied for the fourth-longest skid in franchise history.
Booker has 36 points, NBA-leading Suns beat Rockets 129-112
March 17, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Devin Booker scored 36 points, Mikal Bridges added 26 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 129-112 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Booker shot 15 of 24 from the field and scored at least 30 points for the second time in the last three games.
Chris Paul ejected, NBA-leading Suns rally to beat Rockets
February 17, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton added 23 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to seven games, rallying after Chris Paul was ejected to beat the Houston Rockets 124-121 on Wednesday night.
Celtics rally late, edge Bulls 114-112 on Williams’ FTs
January 16, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Robert Williams hit a pair of free throws with 9.7 seconds left and the Boston Celtics scored the final eight points to edge the Chicago Bulls 114-112 on Saturday night.
Williams, who tied it at 112 with two foul shots with 31 seconds to go, finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Celtics take control early, pull away from Pacers 119-100
January 13, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum packed a punch Wednesday night. Dennis Schroder added his own touch.
Brown scored 34 points, Tatum added 33 and Schroder finished with 23 as the Boston Celtics rolled past the Indiana Pacers 119-100.
Paul, Suns beat Clippers 106-89 to improve to NBA-best 30-8
January 7, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul had a triple-double with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to help the short-handed Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-89 on Thursday night.
The Suns became the first team in the NBA to win 30 games this season and moved a game ahead of Golden State for the best record in the NBA.
RJ Barrett banks in 3 at buzzer, Knicks beat Celtics 108-105
January 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — RJ Barrett banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the New York Knicks 108-105 comeback victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
Evan Fournier scored a career-high 41 points, and the Knicks overcame a 24-point, second-quarter deficit.
Brown scores career-high 50 points, Celtics top Magic in OT
January 3, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored a career-high 50 points, rallying the Boston Celtics from 14 points down late in the fourth quarter in a 116-111 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
Brown scores 50, rallies Celts to 116-111 OT win over Magic
January 3, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored a career-high 50 points, rallying the Boston Celtics from 14 points down late in the fourth quarter to a 116-111 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee visit Tatum and the Celtics
December 13, 2021 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (18-10, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (13-14, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -1.5; over/under is 218.5
Tatum, Boston set for matchup with Phoenix
December 9, 2021 GMTBoston Celtics (13-13, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (20-4, second in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics visit the Phoenix Suns.
George and Los Angeles host Tatum and the Celtics
December 8, 2021 GMTBoston Celtics (13-12, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (13-12, fifth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Paul George and Jayson Tatum meet when Los Angeles hosts Boston.
Celtics start fast, rout Trail Blazers 145-117
December 5, 2021 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jayson Tatum and Dennis Schroder scored 31 points apiece and the Boston Celtics rode a sizzling start to a 145-117 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
Enes Freedom grabbed 15 rebounds off the bench for the Celtics, who made 14 of their first 15 shots and built a 21-point, first-half lead.
Mitchell scores 34, leads Jazz past Celtics 137-130
December 4, 2021 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell had 34 points and six assists to lead the Utah Jazz over the Boston Celtics 137-130 Friday night.
Mike Conley added 29 points and seven assists for the Jazz.
Tatum and the Celtics take on the 76ers
November 30, 2021 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (11-10, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (11-10, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics square off against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Suns extend winning streak to 13, beat Spurs 115-111
November 23, 2021 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Devin Booker had 23 points, Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns won their 13th straight, rolling past the San Antonio Spurs 115-111 on Monday night.
Cameron Payne added 20 points off the bench for Phoenix, which had six players finish in double figures.
Tatum, Celtics send Rockets to 15th straight loss, 108-90
November 23, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Jaylen Brown had 19 in his return from missing eight games with an injury and the Boston Celtics coasted by Houston 108-90 on Monday night, sending the Rockets to their 15th straight loss.
Jayson Tatum scores 33 points, Celtics beat Thunder 111-105
November 21, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Dennis Schroder had 29 and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105 on Saturday night.
Al Horford added 10 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for Boston, which won for seventh time in 10 games.
Tatum (33 points), Schroder (29) carry Celtics past Thunder
November 21, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Dennis Schroder had 29 and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105 on Saturday night.
Al Horford added 10 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for Boston, which won for seventh time in 10 games.
Boston puts home win streak on the line against Oklahoma City
November 20, 2021 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (6-9, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (8-8, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -10.5
Jayson Tatum, Celtics spoil LeBron James’ Lakers return
November 20, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 37 points and the Boston Celtics beat Los Angeles 130-108 on Friday night to spoil LeBron James’ return to the Lakers’ lineup.
Marcus Smart had 22 points, and Dennis Schroder 21 to help Boston climb back to .500 at 8-9.
Tatum scores 37, Celtics beat Lakers in James’ return
November 20, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant, so he knew all about the Celtics-Lakers rivalry even before becoming part of it.
On Friday night, he put on an offensive show in front of Celtics Hall of Famers Bill Russell and Paul Pierce in the latest chapter.
Los Angeles faces Boston, aims to end road slide
November 18, 2021 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (8-8, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (7-8, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will attempt to end its three-game road losing streak when the Lakers play Boston.
Young leads Atlanta into matchup against Boston
November 16, 2021 GMTBoston Celtics (7-7, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (6-9, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup against Boston.
Tatum scores 23, Celtics beat Cavaliers 98-92 to split set
November 16, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 23 points and Dennis Schroder had six points in the final 76 seconds as the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-92 on Monday night, splitting their two-game set at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Tatum, Celtics take on the Cavaliers
November 14, 2021 GMTBoston Celtics (6-7, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (9-5, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics visit Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Eastern Conference action Monday.
Garland, Cavs erase 19-point deficit to beat Celtics 91-89
November 14, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland made two free throws with 9.4 seconds left and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from 19 points down in the third quarter to stun the Boston Celtics 91-89 on Saturday night in the opener of a two-game set.
Jayson Tatum helps Celtics beat Raptors, 104-88
November 11, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 22 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in the Boston Celtics' 104-88 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
Robert Williams III added 16 points and 13 rebounds, with a career-best eight coming on the offensive glass.
Thunder overcome 19-point deficit to beat Lakers 107-104
November 5, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time this season, 107-104 on Thursday night.
Celtics crank up defense again, roll past Heat 95-78
November 5, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Whatever the Boston Celtics said at that team dinner a few days ago clearly worked.
Especially on the defensive end.
Jaylen Brown scored 17 points to lead six Boston players in double figures, and the Celtics played airtight defense for a second consecutive night on the way to easily beating the Miami Heat 95-78 on Thursday.
Montrezl Harrell helps Wizards beat Celtics, 116-107
October 28, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Montrezl Harrell scored 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting and had 11 rebounds in the Washington Wizards' 116-107 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Spencer Dinwiddie added 22 points, and Bradley Beal had 17 for the Wizards.
DeRozan, LaVine help Bulls beat Raptors for 4th straight win
October 26, 2021 GMTTORONTO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points against his former team, Zach LaVine had 22 points and the Chicago Bulls opened their season with four straight wins for the first time since 1996-97, holding off the Toronto Raptors 111-108 on Monday night.
Tatum scores 41 points as Celtics beat Hornets 140-129 in OT
October 26, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 41 points, Jaylen Brown added 30, including an emphatic dunk in overtime, and the Boston Celtics beat Charlotte 140-129 on Monday night, handing the Hornets their first loss of the season.
Los Angeles hosts conference foe Utah
April 17, 2021 GMTUtah Jazz (42-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (34-22, fifth in the Western Conference)...
Boston puts road win streak on the line against Los Angeles
April 14, 2021 GMTBoston Celtics (29-26, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (34-21, fifth in the Western Conference)...
Kuzma nets 24, lifts Lakers past short-handed Hornets 101-93
April 14, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Frank Vogel isn't complaining about the Los Angeles Lakers finishing a seven-game road trip with a 4-3 record...
Mitchell scores 42 points, Jazz roll to 24th home win in row
April 11, 2021 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 14 of his season-high 42 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz beat the Sacramento Kings 128-112 on Saturday night, extending their franchise-record home winning streak to 24 games...
Irving, Schroder thrown out of Lakers-Nets game
April 11, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving and Dennis Schroder were thrown out in the third quarter Saturday night, taking even more star power from a matchup between the Nets and Lakers that was already missing plenty...
Kuzma’s season-high 30 points lead Lakers past Kings 115-94
April 3, 2021 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 10 of his season-high 30 points in the fourth quarter and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers thumped the Sacramento Kings 115-94 on Friday night...
Sacramento faces Los Angeles, seeks 6th straight home win
April 1, 2021 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (30-18, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (22-26, 11th in the Western Conference)...
Devin Booker, Suns outlast Hornets in OT, improve to 31-14
March 29, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Devin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul had 16 and the Phoenix Suns outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 101-97 in overtime Sunday...
Philadelphia plays Los Angeles, aims for 6th straight road win
March 24, 2021 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (31-13, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (28-16, fourth in the Western Conference)...
West preview: LeBron’s Lakers load up for a run at a repeat
December 18, 2020 GMTLeBron James barely had time to put down his latest trophy before having to start defending it.
It was an extremely short offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, who won their 17th NBA championship on Oct...
Schroder, Paul help OKC over Houston 119-107 in OT
August 23, 2020 GMTLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Dennis Schroder scored 29 points, Chris Paul added 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated in overtime to beat the Houston Rockets 119-107 on Saturday night and cut their deficit in the first-round series to 2-1...
Thunder opens road trip with 108-96 win in Portland
December 9, 2019 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — It was less than two weeks ago that the Oklahoma City Thunder last visited Portland, but this time they wouldn't leave with a loss...
Schroder scores 25, Thunder top Pelicans with late flurry
November 30, 2019 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder kept battling.
Dennis Schroder scored 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and had seven assists to help the Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 109-104 on Friday night...
Gilgeous-Alexander, Bazley lead Thunder over Pelicans
November 3, 2019 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan has experimented with a three-guard lineup early in a rebuilding season...
Irving, Brown help Celtics rally for 15th straight win
November 19, 2017 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Kyrie Irving appreciates what he calls "the innocence of the game" during Boston's 15-game winning streak.
In his first season with the Celtics after demanding a trade from Cleveland, Irving is enjoying the torrid start because everything feels so new.