LeBron James and Anthony Edwards are 0-19 and 0-12 in final five-second clutch shots, highlighting a surprising statistical anomaly.

Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 124-117

Darius Garland finished with 29 points ... chipped in 14 points while making six of nine shots from the field. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points on 9-for-22 shooting for Minnesota.

The Cavaliers went on an 18-0 between the 3rd and 4th quarter and never looked back, defeating the Wolves 124-117. Top Performers – Cleveland Donovan Mitchell – 36 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 3PM Darius Garland – 29 points,

MINNEAPOLIS — Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the ... the fourth with a 10-0 run to seize control. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points and Julius Randle finished ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and ... the fourth with a 10-0 run to seize control. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points and Julius Randle finished ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the ... the fourth with a 10-0 run to seize control. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points and Julius Randle finished ...

Fame and experience ruled the day in the NBA all-star starters vote announced last week. The ballot’s three toughest calls went to the old guard: LeBron James outdrew Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant squeaked past Victor Wembanyama,

Stephen Curry was named a starter for the NBA All-Star Game last week, a pick met with contention. Ben Pfeifer explains why he's deserving.

The Rockets announced their presence as a title contender this week, but everyone is still chasing Oklahoma City in the West. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-8, Last Week No. 1). The Thunder went 3-2 in this stretch of games without either Chet Holmgren or Isaiah Hartenstien,

“I’m pretty anxious, I ain’t gonna lie,” Herro said ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup between the Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers at Kaseya Center. “I feel like this is almost like my first time looking forward to something since draft night. It’s kind of like draft night, honestly. I’m waiting for it.”

Strong options off the bench an essential piece for any contending team during the taxing 82-game season and the intense postseason that follows. A good bench can help pick up the slack if a star player is having an off night, or if the team is dealing with injury woes.