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Evan Fournier hit two big 3-pointers in the final 2 1/2 minutes as part of his 26-point night to lead a balanced Orlando attack and pace the Magic to a 111-109 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Friday to win their second straight game and third in their past four outings. The Spurs led by as many as 16 points in the first half but Orlando came back and turned the game into a back-and-forth contest. Things were tied at 104 after a DeMar DeRozan layup with 1:32 to play before Fournier poured in his second big 3-pointer to give the Magic a lead it would not relinquish. Continue to Article

November 15, 2019 9:48:pm EST

Andrew Wiggins scored 30 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 points and 11 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves waltzed to a 129-114 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in Minneapolis. Minnesota led by 11 points entering the fourth quarter and built its advantage to 14 points over the first two minutes of the final period. Meanwhile, the Spurs missed their first eight shots of the quarter and never made a serious challenge, going to mostly reserves the final four minutes. Continue to Article

November 13, 2019 10:47:pm EST

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward said he considers it “relatively good news” that his latest injury is only expected to keep him out for six weeks, even though it struck just as he was returning to form from the broken leg that cost him almost a full season. “It's a drop in the bucket, for sure,” Hayward said on Wednesday night before watching Boston's game against the Washington Wizards from the bench in street clothes. Hayward broke his hand when he collided with LaMarcus Aldridge in Saturday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Continue to Article

November 13, 2019 8:04:pm EST

French NBA star guard Tony Parker was given an emotional tribute Monday by the San Antonio Spurs, who retired his number nine jersey in a post-game ceremony after a loss. Parker won four NBA titles in 17 seasons with the Spurs, joining the club in 2001 and becoming a starter as a 19-year-old European newcomer after only four games. Parker helped spark the Spurs to NBA crowns in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014 and was named the 2007 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player when he averaged 24.5 points a game in San Antonio's sweep of Cleveland in the best-of-seven final. Continue to Article

November 12, 2019 2:54:am EST

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox is expected to miss at least three weeks because of a left ankle sprain, the team announced Monday. Fox sustained the injury toward the end of practice. The incident disrupts a promising start to the season for Fox, who was averaging a career-high 18.2 points to go along with seven assists in his first nine games. Continue to Article

November 11, 2019 8:49:pm EST