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NBA Notebook: Brooks enjoying strong start to season with new team Rockets

NBA Notebook: Brooks enjoying strong start to season with new team Rockets

Dillon Brooks has been a "luxury" for the Houston Rockets, according to new head coach Ime Udoka. Brooks has enjoyed an impressive start to the 2023-24 season with his new team. The native of Mississauga, Ont., is averaging 16.
Victor Wembanyama's NBA education is underway. The French teen is passing the early tests

Victor Wembanyama's NBA education is underway. The French teen is passing the early tests

Here’s some of what San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama has experienced so far in the NBA: Scoring 38 points in a game, playing in a back-to-back for the first time, being part of two 40-point losses, wasting a huge lead and losing, overcoming a huge def
Mavericks coming through in the clutch behind the combination of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving

Mavericks coming through in the clutch behind the combination of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving

DENVER (AP) — Luka Doncic has been at his best — one of the NBA's best, too, for that matter — in crunch time this season.

Los Angeles visits Brooklyn after Thomas' 45-point showing

Los Angeles Clippers (3-3, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (3-4, eighth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit takes on Milwaukee on 5-game skid

Detroit Pistons (2-6, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (4-2, third in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup against Milwaukee as losers of five in a row.

Denver takes home win streak into matchup with Golden State

Golden State Warriors (6-2, third in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (7-1, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts Golden State looking to continue its five-game home winning streak.

New York hosts San Antonio in out-of-conference game

San Antonio Spurs (3-4, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (3-4, ninth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio faces New York for a non-conference matchup.

Houston plays Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight victory

Los Angeles Lakers (3-4, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (3-3, eighth in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston seeks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles.

Oklahoma City plays Cleveland in non-conference play

Cleveland Cavaliers (3-4, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (4-3, sixth in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City and Cleveland play in non-conference action.

Utah faces Indiana on 3-game skid

Utah Jazz (2-6, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (4-3, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah aims to end its three-game skid with a victory over Indiana.