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NBA

NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder end skid while Kawhi Leonard hits career-high 55

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dunking the ball during the 112-99 home victory over the NBA Eastern Conference leaders the Detroit Pistons on Dec 28 at the Intuit Dome.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dunking the ball during the 112-99 home victory over the NBA Eastern Conference leaders the Detroit Pistons on Dec 28 at the Intuit Dome.

Looking to move past loss in NBA trap game, the San Antonio Spurs welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama dunking during the second half of the 127-114 NBA loss to the Utah Jazz at Frost Bank Center on Dec 27, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama dunking during the second half of the 127-114 NBA loss to the Utah Jazz at Frost Bank Center on Dec 27, 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo triumphant in NBA return as San Antonio Spurs’ winning streak ends

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo going up for a dunk during the 112-103 NBA win over the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Dec 27, 2025.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo going up for a dunk during the 112-103 NBA win over the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Dec 27, 2025.

Surprising Boston Celtics look to add to Portland Trail Blazers’ road woes in NBA

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is averaging a career-high 29.4 points, the seventh-highest tally in the NBA.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is averaging a career-high 29.4 points, the seventh-highest tally in the NBA.

Minnesota Timberwolves intend to tighten NBA effort against Brooklyn Nets

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets in overtime at Ball Arena.
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets in overtime at Ball Arena.

Anthony Davis ailing as Dallas Mavericks visit Sacramento Kings in NBA

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis sits on the bench after suffering an injury against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis sits on the bench after suffering an injury against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.

LA Clippers aim for season-best 3-game win streak at Portland Trail Blazers’ expense

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shooting over Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant at Intuit Dome on Dec 23.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shooting over Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant at Intuit Dome on Dec 23.

Victor Wembanyama’s ode to the old school

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - DECEMBER 25: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket around Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on December 25, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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.   William Purnell/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by William Purnell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - DECEMBER 25: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket around Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on December 25, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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.   William Purnell/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by William Purnell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

San Antonio Spurs take down Oklahoma City Thunder again in Christmas spotlight

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (left) driving to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center on Dec 25.
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (left) driving to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center on Dec 25.

Keldon Johnson, Stephon Castle shine as San Antonio Spurs rout Oklahoma City Thunder

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren during the second half at Frost Bank Center.
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren during the second half at Frost Bank Center.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.