PF Anthony Davis scored 29 points in Sunday's win over the 76ers.

PF Anthony Davis returned after missing three games with a strained left adductor (groin). The Pelicans were 2-1 without Davis, with C DeMarcus Cousins taking over the scoring spotlight. "Both of those guys have done that; they're great players and they're used to carrying their teams," New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry said. "DeMarcus has been really good. The rebounding part has been great. The ways he's facilitated and gotten other guys involved in the game is also very important."

F Anthony Davis' left adductor strain has improved, but he missed his third consecutive game. Coach Alvin Gentry said he wants to see Davis do a little more in practice before he returns.

F Anthony Davis says he is still experiencing sharp pain from a left adductor strain and missed his second consecutive game. But New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry said the good news the injury he suffered in a road game against Utah is not more serious. "The fact that's he's day-to-day is great," Gentry said. "We'll just work him out and rehab him and see where he is. Hopefully, it will be sooner more than later, but we're still not going to take any chances."

F Anthony Davis (pelvis) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the defending-champion Warriors. It will be the second game Davis has missed since suffering the injury in Friday's contest against the Jazz. Davis fell to the floor in the fourth quarter of the loss to Utah and was unable to get off the floor. He was taken from the court on a wheelchair and underwent an MRI exam the following day in Portland before missing that night's game against the Trail Blazers. Davis was re-examined Sunday in New Orleans before the club said he would sit out Monday's game.

F Anthony Davis (pelvis) did not play Saturday against the Trail Blazers. The Pelicans weren't sure of the extent of Davis' injury sustained Friday. "He's going to see doctors when we get back (to New Orleans)," coach Alvin Gentry said. "We'll know more after that."

F Anthony Davis exited Friday night's game against the Jazz with a groin injury in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. Davis had to be helped off the court and did not return. He finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds. New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry said Davis will undergo an MRI in Portland and will likely not play against the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Still, Gentry didn't use losing Davis as an excuse for the Pelicans' inability to defend the red-hot Jazz down the stretch. In the end, New Orleans (11-11) suffered a third straight loss.

F Anthony Davis was held to 19 points, getting to the free throw line only once in Wednesday's 125-116 loss to Toronto.

C Anthony Davis was ejected for the first time in his career Wednesday when he was tossed in the second quarter of a loss vs. Minnesota.Davis scored nine consecutive New Orleans points and was the game's high scorer when he was called for an offensive foul midway through the second quarter. He was called for a technical after arguing the call, and Cousins stepped in to pull Davis away from the officials.On the ensuing possession, Davis was called for a defensive foul as Minnesota C Karl-Anthony Towns attempted a shot. Davis immediately started arguing again and was called for another technical. NBA crew chief Ken Mauer said Davis was disciplined for running at an official and "cursing, swearing, using foul language."

F Anthony Davis scored 30 points in Saturday's 110-95 loss at Golden State.

F Anthony Davis added another chapter to his precocious march through the NBA on Wednesday night, scoring 29 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in New Orleans' 107-90 victory over the Spurs. Davis' offensive output pushed him past point guard Chris Paul into second place on the franchise's all-time scoring list. With 7,938 points in a little over five seasons, Davis is about 30 games away, at a 25-point-per-game clip, from overtaking forward David West (8,690) as the Pelicans' all-time leading scorer. "It's not even a full six years, and (I'm) 24, it's great," Davis said. "It's definitely humbling, and the fact that we did it off a win is a great thing."

F Anthony Davis played 44 1/2 minutes overall -- including all 24 minutes in the second half after DeMarcus Cousins was ejected in the third quarter for a flagrant foul -- and scored a game-high 36 points and carry the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-107 victory Monday."I'm good," Davis said after spending 45 minutes in the trainer's office after the game. "Guys stepped up and made big plays. It was tough losing (Cousins), being one of our star players, but anything is liable to happen in a game, so we were ready to play."Davis also grabbed 15 rebounds.

F Anthony Davis totaled 25 points and 10 rebounds in Saturday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

F Anthony Davis had 18 points and seven rebounds in Thursday's 122-118 loss at Toronto. Davis was 6 for 14 from the floor.

F Anthony Davis scored 37 points, C DeMarcus Cousins added 32, and New Orleans beat Indiana 117-112 on Tuesday. Davis and Cousins each had a key basket in the final 1:10. Davis grabbed 14 rebounds, and Cousins pulled down 13.

DETROIT -- For the first time since the 2008-09 season, the Detroit Pistons are off to a 7-3 start following a 108-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday.The Pistons, who are 4-1 at home, have played in front of paltry crowds so far in their new home, Little Caesars Arena, but hope that their recent hot streak will bring more fans to the turnstiles.Detroit has now won five of its last six games and improved to 2-0 on the start of a five-game homestand.Avery Bradley led the way with 24 points, Harris scored 20 points, and Andre Drummond had 16 points and 19 rebounds.The Kings lost their seventh straight game and have started 1-8 for the first time since the 1990-91 season.Pelicans 96, Bulls 90 (OT)CHICAGO -- Anthony Davis collected 27 points and 16 rebounds and DeMarcus Cousins scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds as New Orleans won for the second straight night to get to .500 on the season.Jameer Nelson scored 13 points for New Orleans, and his long shot with 48 seconds left in... [More]

F Anthony Davis collected 27 points and 16 rebounds as New Orleans beat Chicago in overtime Saturday. It was his eighth double-double of the season.

F Anthony Davis finished with a game-high 30 points, 13 rebounds and four assists as New Orleans beat Dallas Friday. He's scored at least 30 points five times in his first eight games this season, while registering seven double-doubles in seven of his first eight games this year.

F Anthony Davis finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds for his third straight double-double Wednesday.

BOSTON -- Kyrie Irving played his best game with his new team, finishing with 24 points and six assists to lead the Boston Celtics to their fifth straight win, a 108-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.The win ended an 11-game Spurs winning streak against the Celtics, including the last six at TD Garden since Boston's last victory in 2011. It was also the Spurs' third straight loss on a 1-3 road trip.Jaylen Brown scored 18 points, and Terry Rozier had eight of his 12 points in 52 seconds to put the game away in the fourth quarter.The Spurs, still without injured Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker and with Manu Ginobili resting, got a career-high 18 points and five rebounds from Brandon Paul.Knicks 116, Nuggets 110NEW YORK -- Kristaps Porzingis scored a career-high 38 points as New York blew a 23-point lead but made enough plays in the fourth quarter to hold off Denver.Porzingis produced his fifth 30-point game of the season and eighth of his career. He made 14 of 26 shots,... [More]