Basketball News

Two days after he lit up the Spurs for 46 points, Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 49 to beat them Friday night, tying Michael Jordan's record for most 40-point games after turning 30 in the process.

The East-leading Detroit Pistons extended their win streak to nine games, their longest since 2007-08, with a 114-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.

Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith avoided a major injury but will still be sidelined for at least a month with a left knee injury.

Rockets wing Tari Eason has a strained oblique and will be out four to six weeks, Ime Udoka announced on Saturday.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 39 points and Landry Shamet added 36 to help the Knicks beat the Heat 140-132 on Friday despite forward OG Anunoby being ruled out in the first quarter because of a left hamstring strain.