Pro Basketball

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 38 points as defending champion Thunder hold off Warriors 124-112

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and made a key 3-pointer with 3:34 left, Jalen Williams added 22 points and six assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the determined Golden State Warriors 124-112.

Isaiah Evans shakes off shooting struggles to hit a winning 3 for No. 4 Duke against No. 15 Florida

Duke's Isaiah Evans hit the winning 3-pointer in the final minute to help the fourth-ranked Blue Devils beat No. 15 Florida 67-66 in the ACC/SEC Challenge.

Braylon Mullins' breakout performance lifts No. 5 UConn over No. 21 Kansas 61-56 at Allen Fieldhouse

UConn fans have been eagerly awaiting Braylon Mullins' debut, and he delivered when it mattered the most Tuesday night.

Chris Paul says the Clippers are sending him home from their road trip in a shocking late-night move

Chris Paul says the Los Angeles Clippers are sending him home from their road trip.

Texas jumps to No. 2 behind UConn in women's AP Top 25 after beating South Carolina and UCLA

Texas has climbed to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll after defeating two top teams in a Thanksgiving tournament.

Michigan up to No. 3 in AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, Michigan State and Iowa State into top 10

Michigan has jumped to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll.

WNBA and players union extend CBA deadline to Jan. 9

The WNBA and players union agreed to an extension of the current collective bargaining agreement to Jan. 9 just before their current extension ran out Sunday night.

Joel Embiid returns for 76ers from latest knee injury with 18 points in season-high 30 minutes

Joel Embiid has returned to the 76ers lineup against Atlanta after missing nine games due to a sore right knee.

Flau’Jae Johnson leads No. 5 LSU over Washington State 112-35 for 8th straight game over 100 points

Flau’Jae Johnson scored 16 points and No. 5 LSU extended its streak of 100-point games Saturday night with a 112-35 victory over Washington State to win the Reef Division championship game at the Paradise Jam tournament.

No. 25 Indiana returns from break and takes control quickly in 100-56 rout of Bethune-Cookman

Tucker DeVries scored 12 of his 20 points in the first half and Lamar Wilkerson added 18 points as No. 25 Indiana routed Bethune-Cookman 100-56.

Mavs' Anthony Davis gets cheers and another loss in his return to LA after a 14-game injury absence

Anthony Davis returned to Los Angeles on the same night he came back from a 14-game injury absence, and he received loud pregame cheers from Lakers fans who were thrilled to see a longtime favorite healthy and hooping.

The NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-Lakers

The NBA Cup quarterfinals are set, with Miami facing Orlando and New York taking on Toronto.

No. 5 LSU sets NCAA record with 7th straight 100-point game, beating Marist 113-53 at Paradise Jam

No. 5 LSU set an NCAA record with its seventh consecutive 100-point game Friday night, routing Marist 113-53 in the Reef Division semifinal game at the Paradise Jam tournament.

Reaves scores 38 points, Luka adds 35, Lakers hold off Mavs 129-119 in Anthony Davis' LA return

The Lakers spoiled Anthony Davis’ return to Los Angeles with a 129-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Antetokounmpo's return from injury not enough to stop Bucks' 7- game skid, NBA Cup elimination

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return to the court was not enough for the Milwaukee Bucks to stop their longest losing streak since his rookie season.