Wed Apr 11 2018 | 21:13 | The Latest: NBA single-season points record falls, again |
MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on Wednesday's final slate of NBA regular-season games (all times local):9 p.m.There's never been more points in an NBA regular season than this one.For the fourth time in five years, the league's single-season total points record has been broken. The record from last season was 259,753 points across the league, and that went down as most of the night's early games were approaching halftime.It's been a season of milestones for the NBA. The league's assist record was broken, with the NBA players combining for over 1,000 more than they had last season. And even as the points went up, apparently so did the missing — there were 82,311 defensive rebounds league-wide going into Wednesday night, and that was another NBA record.___8:15 p.m.No. 23 has played in all 82.When LeBron James took the floor for Cleveland against New York on Wednesday night, it represented a first for the four-time MVP — this is the first of his 15 seasons in which he's played in every regular-season... [ More] |
Wed Apr 11 2018 | 20:23 | The Latest: A first _ LeBron plays all regular season games |
MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on Wednesday's final slate of NBA regular-season games (all times local):8:15 p.m.No. 23 has played in all 82.When LeBron James took the floor for Cleveland against New York on Wednesday night, it represented a first for the four-time MVP — this is the first of his 15 seasons in which he's played in every regular-season game.James has ordinarily sat out games at the end of the season when the Cavs have a seed locked up. That didn't happen before the finale this year, so James played all the way to the finish. Cleveland can finish No. 3 or No. 4 in the East, depending on the outcome of its game against the Knicks and the Milwaukee at Philadelphia game.James' previous high for appearances was 81, back in the 2008-09 season. He says he's tried this season to "change the narrative" about what a player in his 15th season is capable of doing.James entered the finale averaging 27.7 points, 9.2 assists and 8.7 rebounds.___7:45 p.m.Toronto coach Dwane Casey is not giving... [ More] |
Tue Mar 27 2018 | 02:30 | Quietly, the Raptors closing in on East No. 1 seed |
They do things differently in Toronto.When it's time for NBA public-address announcers to introduce the starting lineup before games, the Raptors don't wait to hear their names called. The starters simply huddle up for a quick chat while their backups gather a few feet away and use a basketball to play volleyball — bumping and setting it to each other before someone spikes a dunk.They're laughing. They're loose. And they don't mind if few are noticing.These are happy times for the Toronto Raptors, who kept their stars and coach together even after a string of playoff flameouts and are seeing that continuity rewarded. If they win three of their final eight games, they'll break the franchise single-season record of 56 victories. And they're in position to go into the Eastern Conference playoffs as the No. 1 seed for the first time, entering Monday with a 3 ½ game lead over No. 2 Boston."I feel like we have something special that is a well-kept secret," Raptors coach Dwane Casey said.Canada's... [ More] |
Thu Dec 28 2017 | 04:42 | C Jonas Valanciunas added 16 points Wednesday |
C Jonas Valanciunas added 16 points Wednesday. |
Wed Dec 27 2017 | 02:50 | Jonas Valanciunas collected 17 points and 11 boards |
Jonas Valanciunas collected 17 points and 11 boards |
Mon Dec 18 2017 | 02:29 | C Jonas Valanciunas had 13 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in Sun... |
C Jonas Valanciunas had 13 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in Sunday's win over the Kings. |
Sat Dec 16 2017 | 01:57 | C Jonas Valanciunas earned 110th career double-double Wednesday ... |
C Jonas Valanciunas earned his 110th career double-double Wednesday at Phoenix when he scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. He is tied for second place with Antonio Davis on the franchise's all-time list in that category. Chris Bosh is the Raptors' leader with 239 double-doubles. |
Thu Dec 14 2017 | 04:34 | C Jonas Valanciunas finished with 20 points and 11 reboundss whi... |
C Jonas Valanciunas finished with 20 points and 11 reboundss while shooting 7 of 12 in Wednesday's win at Phoenix. It was his third double-double of the season. |
Tue Dec 12 2017 | 03:01 | C Jonas Valanciunas scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as ... |
C Jonas Valanciunas scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Raptors saw their six-game winning streak end with a loss to the Clippers on Monday. Valanciunas scored 17 points in the first half Monday, more than he had scored in any game since Nov. 15. |
Sat Dec 2 2017 | 03:44 | C Jonas Valanciunas had 13 points and seven rebounds |
C Jonas Valanciunas had 13 points and seven rebounds. |
Thu Nov 30 2017 | 11:08 | C Jonas Valanciunas scored 21 points in Wednesday's 125-116 vict... |
C Jonas Valanciunas scored 21 points in Wednesday's 125-116 victory at New Orleans. |
Thu Nov 30 2017 | 05:34 | C Jonas Valanciunas produced 12 points Wednesday after getting 1... |
C Jonas Valanciunas produced 12 points Wednesday after getting 16 Saturday in Atlanta. It was the second time this season he scored in double digits in consecutive games. |
Thu Nov 16 2017 | 12:39 | C Jonas Valanciunas had seven points and 13 rebounds in Thursday... |
C Jonas Valanciunas had seven points and 13 rebounds in Thursday's 122-118 victory over New Orleans. In two games against the Pelicans last season, Valanciunas averaged 22.5 points and 12.0 rebounds. |
Wed Nov 8 2017 | 04:27 | C Jonas Valanciunas scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in ... |
C Jonas Valanciunas scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Raptors' win over the Bulls on Tuesday. |
Thu Nov 2 2017 | 05:03 | C Jonas Valanciunas returned to lineup after missing four games ... |
C Jonas Valanciunas returned to the lineup after missing four games with a left ankle sprain. He had eight points and five rebounds. The Raptors were 2-2 in his absence |
Tue Oct 31 2017 | 04:53 | C Jonas Valanciunas (knee) missed fourth straight game, but he h... |
C Jonas Valanciunas (knee) missed his fourth straight game, but he has practiced the last couple of days and coach Dwane Casey said he is nearing a return. |
Sat Oct 28 2017 | 03:37 | C Jonas Valanciunas missed third straight game with sprained ank... |
C Jonas Valanciunas missed his third straight game with a sprained ankle. |
Thu Oct 26 2017 | 05:58 | C Jonas Valanciunas and C Lucas Nogueira were both with ankle sp... |
C Jonas Valanciunas and C Lucas Nogueira were both with ankle sprains Wednesday at Golden State, forcing coach Dwane Casey to get creative. Toronto got a big effort off the bench from Jakob Poeltl, who had 14 points and a staggering 11 offensive rebounds among his 14 boards. The Raptors started Serge Ibaka at center and paired him down low with Pascal Siakam, who scored 20 points. |
Tue Oct 24 2017 | 03:14 | C Jonas Valanciunas listed as day-to-day with sprained left ankl... |
C Jonas Valanciunas is listed as day-to-day with a sprained left ankle. He travelled with the Raptors to San Antonio but sat out. He expects to play sometime on Toronto's road trip that began Monday. |
Sun Oct 22 2017 | 05:02 | C Jonas Valanciunas (left ankle sprain) left game after playing ... |
C Jonas Valanciunas (left ankle sprain) left the game after playing 15 minutes with an ankle injury. He had five points and four rebounds. He will have an MRI. |