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McDaniels scores 27, and Timberwolves rally from 25-point deficit to beat Thunder 131-128 in OT

McDaniels scores 27, and Timberwolves rally from 25-point deficit to beat Thunder 131-128 in OT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points, Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's go-ahead shot attempt and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128 in
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Hawks allow their fewest points in nearly 4 years, shut down Heat 98-86

Hawks allow their fewest points in nearly 4 years, shut down Heat 98-86

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young had 11 points and 14 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 98-86 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night.
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Poole scores 26 as the Wizards snap their 6-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Nets

Poole scores 26 as the Wizards snap their 6-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Nets

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan Poole scored 26 points, including a couple of crucial jumpers late as the Washington Wizards snapped their six-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
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Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic lead Nuggets past Pacers 125-116

Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic lead Nuggets past Pacers 125-116

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a career-best 19 assists, while adding 18 points and nine rebounds, Aaron Gordon scored 25 points and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-116 on Monday night. Michael Porter Jr.
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Injured Embiid sits out 38th game for 76ers. What does the future hold for the 2-time scoring champ?

Injured Embiid sits out 38th game for 76ers. What does the future hold for the 2-time scoring champ?

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid was out again for the 76ers, his injured left knee again an issue that has stuck the All-Star center's immediate playing future in limbo.
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Cunningham and Duren lead Pistons to 7th straight win with 106-97 victory over Clippers

Cunningham and Duren lead Pistons to 7th straight win with 106-97 victory over Clippers

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine rebounds, Jalen Duren added 12 points and 19 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their seventh straight game with a 106-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
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Giddey scores 25 points as the Bulls snap a 6-game skid with a 142-110 rout of the 76ers

Giddey scores 25 points as the Bulls snap a 6-game skid with a 142-110 rout of the 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Josh Giddey had 25 points, 16 rebounds and six assists as the Chicago Bulls ended a six-game skid by routing the Philadelphia 76ers 142-110 on Monday night.
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Former Georgetown and New Zealand Breakers basketballer Kevin Braswell dies at 46

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Kevin Braswell, a Baltimore-born basketballer who played for the Georgetown Hoyas before enjoying a well-traveled professional career that took him to New Zealand, has died. He was 46.
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Luka Doncic's new Lakers teammates say he's ready to face the Mavericks 3 weeks after the trade

Luka Doncic's new Lakers teammates say he's ready to face the Mavericks 3 weeks after the trade

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Just over three weeks after the trade that stunned the sports world , Luka Doncic and his Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
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Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves (31-27, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (46-10, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m.
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