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Magic stun Celtics, Pacers stop Spurs

Washington - Al Maghrib Today

The Orlando Magic parlayed a big third quarter into a 103-95 upset of the Boston Celtics on Sunday, their third win in 20 games coming against the NBA's Eastern Conference leaders. Elfrid Payton scored 22 points for the Magic, who had lost their last 14 games in Boston in a skid stretching back to February 2010. "It feels goodRead more

Thomas scores 17 points in debut for Cavaliers

Los Angeles - Al Maghrib Today

LeBron James dropped in 24 points and two-time all-star Isaiah Thomas made his Cleveland debut as the Cavaliers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 127-110 on Tuesday night. The Cavaliers had five players in double figures including Thomas who showed flashes of his offensive skill in a long-awaited first game with his fourth National Basketball Association team. Thomas tallied 17 pointsRead more

Celtics erase 26-point deficit to shock Rockets

Los Angeles - Al Maghrib Today

The Boston Celtics fashioned the biggest comeback of the NBA season as they rallied from 26 points down to stun the Houston Rockets 99-98 on Thursday. "I've had a few comebacks, but this is a special one," Boston's Kyrie Irving said after a basket by Al Horford with 3.7 seconds left gave the Celtics the win. "From just how weRead more

Celtics turn tables on Pistons, Oladipo shines

Los Angeles - Al Maghrib Today

The Boston Celtics notched a satisfying win in Detroit on Sunday, handing the slumping Pistons their sixth straight NBA defeat just two weeks after losing to them in Boston. Al Horford led the way with 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Kyrie Irving added 16 points and Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown scored 12 apiece for the Celtics, who held the Pistons toRead more

Irving, Celtics overpower Antetokounmpo

New York - Al Maghrib Today

Kyrie Irving led the way with 32 points as the Boston Celtics overcame a virtuoso performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo in a 111-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Antetokounmpo top-scored with 40 points but Boston edged clear thanks to Irving and Al Horford, who weighed in with 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as the Celtics improved toRead more

James fires Cavs to 11th straight victory, Celtics win

Los Angeles - Al Maghrib Today

The Cleveland Cavaliers stretched their NBA winning streak to 11 games Saturday as LeBron James poured it on in the fourth quarter to keep the depleted but desperate Memphis Grizzlies at bay. James, who leads the league in fourth quarter points, scored 15 of his 34 points in the final period as the Cavs held on for a 116-111 victoryRead more

Pistons snap Celtics home winning streak

Los Angeles - Al Maghrib Today

Tobias Harris tallied 31 points as the Detroit Pistons halted the Boston Celtics' eight-game home win streak with a 118-108 victory in a battle between the two top teams in the Eastern Conference. Andre Drummond posted 26 points, a season-high 22 rebounds and six assists as the Pistons went on a late 13-3 surge to seal the victory and spoilRead more

Celtics rally to beat Warriors, stretch NBA win streak to 14

New York - Al Maghrib Today

Rallying from a 17-point deficit, the Boston Celtics stretched their win streak to 14 games by beating Golden State 92-88 Thursday in a showdown of the NBA's top teams. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 22 points after learning of his best friend's death only hours before and Kyrie Irving ditched a plastic mask protecting facial fractures to score 11Read more

Horford leads way as Celtics win 12th straight

Boston - Al Maghrib Today

Al Horford scored a team-high 21 points in his return as the Boston Celtics played without Kyrie Irving but still managed to hang on for their 12th straight victory on Sunday. The Celtics had to dig deep into the depths of their roster, as they have done throughout their winning streak, to defeat the Toronto Raptors 95-94 in front ofRead more

Irving heading to Celtics, Cavaliers to get Thomas: reports

New York - Al Maghrib Today

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving will join the Boston Celtics in a blockbuster deal that will see Isaiah Thomas head in the opposite direction, US media reported on Tuesday. Irving has been the subject of contract speculation since it emerged earlier this year that he had requested a trade from Cleveland, whom he helped guide to an NBA Finals crownRead more