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• Warriors vs. Timberwolves player grades: Steph Curry turns back the clock

  29-10-2026 06:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to his three-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center on October 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images After Saturday’s
  
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• Clippers continue to struggle with turnovers to start 2026-27 season

  29-10-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CA — Darius Garland and the Los Angeles Clippers continue to struggle with turnovers to start the season.The turnovers happened early and often for the Clippers, who fell to 1-3 on the season after losing to the Lakers on Wednesday, Oct. 28.Isaiah Jackson won the tip-off against Lakers center Walker Kessler to start the game, but Garland was caught off guard and didn't recover the ball as he was still tying his hair while the ball rolled out of bounds.Garland was responsible for fiv
  
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• Harrison Barnes not spooked by Spurs' start, speaks on giving back with UNICEF

  29-10-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Losing the first two games of the NBA season might cause a scare.But the San Antonio Spurs weren't fazed when they did so this month and rebounded with two straight wins.Veteran forward Harrison Barnes explained the mindset that the defending Western Conference champions are carrying in the 2026-27 campaign."Every day, we kind of pursue a standard, and I think to start the season, we were able to look around the locker room and say that we weren't at the standard that we wanted to play at," he t
  
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• Rockets stay undefeated with 132-100 win over Bucks

  29-10-2026 10:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 28: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 28, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Warriors admit they have finishing problem after narrow win over Timberwolves

  29-10-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS — In five games, the Warriors have held double-digit leads in the fourth quarter three times. Their winning percentage in such contests? Well, let’s just say it’s not 1.000.Golden State went up by 24 midway early in the second half Wednesday night against the Timberwolves, still led by 11 with 2:16 to play and still barely hung on to win, 119-114.And yet, in Steve Kerr’s eyes? It’s all positive.“We didn’t do a good job closing, but … I kind of liked what happened,”
  
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• Collin Sexton’s ‘insanity’ lifts shorthanded Lakers over Clippers

  29-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Collin Sexton #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring during the second half of a game against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome on October 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images INGLEWOOD, Calif. — With a minute r
  
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• Collin Sexton steps up as Lakers beat Clippers without Luka Doncic

  29-10-2026 07:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CA — Collin Sexton and the Los Angeles Lakers managed to get back on track with a 103-87 victory against the L.A. Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday, Oct. 28.The Lakers improved to 4-1 on the season despite the absence of Luka Doncic. Coach JJ Redick had said that with Doncic out, the veteran guard's usage and minutes would be distributed across the rest of the roster. Sexton benefited from the available minutes. He had 21 points in 17 minutes of play through the first three q
  
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• Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ 120-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

  29-10-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 28: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 28, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Jazz Youngsters Can’t Hold On Versus The Spurs

  29-10-2026 07:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 28: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz drives past Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of a game at Delta Center on October 28, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Without Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackso
  
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• Spurs outlast Jazz to extend win streak to three

  29-10-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 28: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs moves around Jaxson Hayes #11 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Delta Center on October 28, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Following an easy win over the lowl
  
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• Steph Curry proves he’s still got it matching stunning LeBron James stat in Warriors’ win

  29-10-2026 06:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS — At 38 years old, Steph Curry is still doing things on the basketball court nobody else can. The umpteenth example: A 17-point flurry in the span of six minutes, the highlight being a heat-check 31-footer that, of course, found the bottom of the net.Curry finished with 44, and the Warriors needed every last one of them to hold off the Timberwolves, despite Golden State pulling ahead by 24 after halftime and Minnesota playing its first game since Anthony Edwards learned he would re
  
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• Knicks Notes: Jalen Brunson and the offense beginning to emerge; Tyler Kolek impressing

  29-10-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks star Jalen Brunson didn’t shoot well in the first four games of the season. He also didn’t shoot well in the first four minutes of Wednesday’s game in Chicago.He missed three of his first four shots against the Bulls. At that moment, he was shooting 36 percent (31-for-86) on the season and 19 percent (4-for-21) from beyond the arc.If you were getting a little antsy in the opening minutes on Wednesday, Brunson probably put you at ease over the course of the night.The 2026 NBA Final
  
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• Luka Doncic-less Lakers get back on track with win over Clippers

  29-10-2026 06:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JJ Redick has foreshadowed a night like Wednesday evening.When the Lakers would need to play or rely on players they normally don’t, for whatever the circumstances it may be for that given game. And against the Clippers, which was the second night of the back-to-back set after Tuesday’s home loss to the Trail Blazers, the circumstances were being without superstar guard Luka Doncic (back tightness) and Ziaire Williams (left foot soreness).Despite being without their best player and one of t
  
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• Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from Mavericks’ 120-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

  29-10-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 28: Head coach Dusty May of the Dallas Mavericks shakes hands with Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center on October 28, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images The D
  
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• Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic, have others step up in win over Clippers

  29-10-2026 06:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Collin Sexton reacts after making a basket against the Clippers in the second half Wednesday. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)Lakers scoring phenom Luka Doncic missed his first game of the young season with back tightness, leaving a giant hole in their offense with the NBA’s leading scorer (36 points per game) sitting out.Lakers defensive star Ziaire Williams also missed his first game with left foot soreness, leaving them even more depleted with two starters unable to play.The Lakers a
  
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• Defense, depth leads Lakers to blowout win over Clippers

  29-10-2026 06:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 28: Quentin Grimes #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense during the game against the LA Clippers on October 28, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Even
  
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• Mikal Bridges gets benched as reserves come up big in Knicks’ comeback win

  29-10-2026 05:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls loses possession of the ball against Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks during the second half of a game at the United Center on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.CHICAGO — Mikal Bridges was benched for all but three minutes of the second half, as coach Mike Brown rode with streaking reserves Tyler Kolek, Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet to beat the Bulls 133-127 on Wednesday.Bridges, who has struggled mightily to start the season,
  
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• NBA Final Score - Warriors 119, Wolves 114

  29-10-2026 05:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to his three-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center on October 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images 10,000-Foot Game Ov
  
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• Steph Curry ties LeBron James with epic piece of history

  29-10-2026 05:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Curry tied LeBron James in a 40-plus point shooting performance Wednesday night.Steph Curry continues to put himself in the greatness category.During the Warriors’ 119-114 victory against the host Timberwolves on Wednesday night, Curry put himself into the same scoring category as LeBron James.Curry tied James at 15 games for 40-point game performances past the age of 35 years old.Stephen Curry tied LeBron James for 40+ point games past the age of 35 following 44 point performance agai
  
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• 3 substantiations after the Mavericks walloped the Oklahoma City Thunder, 120-96

  29-10-2026 05:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 28: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center on October 28, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks (3-2) won their third game of the yo
  
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• Diving deeper into Cavs win over Wizards: Evan Mobley finds his shot

  29-10-2026 04:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 28, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) celebrates his three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers coasted through the first half, fell down by double digits, and then turned it on down the stretch to grab their 17th straight win against the Washington Wizards with a final score of 121-111. Three
  
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• San Antonio vs. Utah, Final Score: Spurs play a dissonant note against the Jazz in 117-111 overtime win

  29-10-2026 04:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 28: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 28, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Warriors barely hang on vs Ant-less Timberwolves despite Steph Curry’s nuclear night

  29-10-2026 04:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS — With Anthony Edwards out, Steph Curry left no doubt about the best basketball player on the floor Wednesday night inside Target Center.The Warriors needed every bit of Curry’s season-best 44 points to put away the Timberwolves.Even with Minnesota’s biggest star headed for knee surgery and Curry’s nuclear night, the Warriors still nearly suffered their second epic fourth-quarter collapse in just five games this season. Golden State allowed a 24-point second-half lead to be w
  
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• Kristaps Porzingis gets major medical procedure done amid Warriors absence

  29-10-2026 04:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Golden State Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis has medical work done on his teeth.Kristaps Porzingis’ whereabouts have finally been revealed. And he’s doing it with a big smile on his face. With a doctor.On Wednesday, top Colombian orthodontist Dr. Bruno Pereira posted a photo on his Instagram of him and Porzingis standing next to each other. The caption reads: “Always a pleasure to treat a championGreat having @kporzee in the chair – NBA champion, gentleman, and proof that big smiles come in
  
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• Warriors win second straight behind Steph Curry’s 44 points and 16 free throws

  29-10-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 28: Jonathan Kuminga #24 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors embrace after the game at Target Center on October 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 119-114. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images
  
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• Sixers Bell Ringer: James, Embiid, Brown post double-doubles, Maxey comes alive late

  29-10-2026 04:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 28: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images Regular Season Bell Ringer Standings:
  Tyrese Maxey – 2.5
  Joel
  
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• Rapid Recap: Rockets 132, Bucks 100

  29-10-2026 04:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 28: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball against Nate Ament #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 28, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks tried to build o
  
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• Knicks 133, Bulls 127: Scenes from big-time bench minutes

  29-10-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 28, 2026 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th
  
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• Jalen Brunson’s heroics help Knicks erase 19-point deficit to beat Bulls for second straight win

  29-10-2026 04:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KnicksCHICAGO — Jalen Brunson had been struggling. His 3-ball was misfiring. His runners were short. In his own words, “I was putting a lot of unnecessary commentary in my head.” So Brunson responded like he always does — he landed in the next city, went to the gym, put up shots. As the Brunson slogan goes, “The Magic is in the Work.” Then he put it together Wednesday, dropped 38 points and buried the Bulls with fourth-quarter heroics for a 133-127 victory. Jalen Brunson goes up f
  
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• Jordan Goodwin is showing how to play “Suns’ Basketball”

  29-10-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns and LJ Cryer #18 of the Golden State Warriors battle for a loose ball during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 131-122. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | G
  
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