Sports / NBA

Lakers rejoice as Bryant returns but Raptors crash party 10 Dec 2013 - 11:39 am

LOS ANGELES: Kobe Bryant’s long awaited return to the basketball court began as a wild celebration yesterday, but ended as a quiet reminder...

George dazzles as Pacers down Spurs 09 Dec 2013 - 11:59 am

Portland Trail Blazers’ point guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks centre Bernard James (5) during the fourth quarter...

Atlanta’s Korver sets three-point record 08 Dec 2013 - 02:22 pm

ATLANTA: Atlanta’s Kyle Korver set an NBA record by draining a three pointer in his 90th consecutive game as the Hawks beat Cleveland...

NBA: Bulls’ Rose vows to return to form 07 Dec 2013 - 08:14 am

CHICAGO: Chicago Bulls’ star Derrick Rose has a warning for anyone who thinks he might be injury prone and ready to call it...

NBA: Duncan powers Spurs past Hawks 04 Dec 2013 - 12:25 pm

SAN ANTONIO: Tim Duncan scored 23 points, including a last-second basket to win the game, and grabbed 21 rebounds to spark the San...

Struggling Nets beat Grizzlies 02 Dec 2013 - 11:25 am

MEMPHIS: The struggling Brooklyn Nets seized a much-needed NBA victory yesterday with a 97-88 triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies. Brook Lopez, in his...

NBA: Heat extend winning streak 01 Dec 2013 - 10:28 am

TORONTO: The red-hot Miami Heat showed no signs of sluggishness from their massive US Thanksgiving dinner at LeBron James’s house, grinding out a...

Thunder end Spurs’ winning streak 29 Nov 2013 - 08:15 am

OKLAHOMA CITY: Kevin Durant scored 24 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped San Antonio’s 11-game NBA win streak with a 94-88 home...

Kobe confident Lakers have money for free agents 28 Nov 2013 - 09:38 am

WASHINGTON: Kobe Bryant says his NBA return from left Achilles tendon surgery is likely weeks away but the Los Angeles Lakers guard is...

James, Wade power Heat to seventh straight victory 27 Nov 2013 - 09:58 am

MIAMI: LeBron James scored 35 points and Dwyane Wade added 21 points and 12 assists yesterday to spark the reigning NBA champions Miami...

Clippers rout Rose-less Bulls 26 Nov 2013 - 11:50 am

LOS ANGELES: Playing their first NBA game since Derrick Rose suffered a serious right knee injury, the Chicago Bulls were routed 121-82 by...

NBA: James’ late jump shot lifts Heat over Magic 25 Nov 2013 - 10:41 am

MIAMI: LeBron James drained a jump shot 15.1 seconds left yesterday to seal a 101-99 victory over Orlando for NBA champions Miami, who...

Parker shines as Spurs notch ninth consecutive win 24 Nov 2013 - 11:16 am

MEMPHIS: Tony Parker had 20 points and handed out five assists yesterday as San Antonio beat Memphis 102-86 for a ninth straight NBA...

Steady Indiana edge New York in overtime 22 Nov 2013 - 06:38 am

NEW YORK: The Indiana Pacers came out ice cold against a revenge-minded New York Knicks team yesterday but showed their class and put...

Bosh stars as Heat beat Hawks 21 Nov 2013 - 09:19 am

MIAMI: Chris Bosh scored 19 points and Ray Allen added 17 to spark the Miami Heat over visiting Atlanta 104-88 yesterday, giving the...

Aldridge powers Portland to win 20 Nov 2013 - 01:14 pm

NEW YORK CITY: LaMarcus Aldridge had 27 points and eight rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers shook off early struggles Monday to beat...

NBA: Lakers rally to down Detroit 19 Nov 2013 - 07:49 am

American NBA legends, Shaquille O’Neal (right) and Alonzo Mourning (left), during a visit to Aspetar Hospital in Doha, yesterday. O’Neal and Mourning where...

Bulls end Pacers’ unbeaten run 18 Nov 2013 - 02:22 pm

CHICAGO: Britain’s Luol Deng scored 23 points and Derrick Rose added 20 in his return from injury yesterday to power the Chicago Bulls...