The Latest Breaking News on Lakers player grades: L.A. ends the Knicks’ winning streak

The Bulls had two days of practice under their belt entering their game Sunday against the Nuggets, but there was no indication of it in their play in a 126-103 loss at the United Center.

CHICAGO – Michael Porter Jr. raised his arm and a smile stole across his face.

NEW YORK — The effort was pitiful. The defense was egregious. The score was embarrassing.

The St. Louis native looked every bit the part of an MVP candidate

With no Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, or Malcolm Brogdon (or Robert Williams III or Danilo Gallinari, while we are at it), the Celtics called on the next man up with a 43-point explosion from superstar forward Jayson Tatum to secure the win.

Here's all you need to know ahead of Sunday's Lakers versus Nets game.

PHILADELPHIA — Remember when, in seasons past, the 76ers had a tough time remaining healthy?

Jayson Tatum received the pass in the right corner behind the 3-point line, directly in front of the Pistons' bench, and Detroit’s coaching staff, including former Celtics assistant Jerome Allen, practically begged its players to come help. Bojan Bogdanović eventually made a few steps over, but it was too late…

Some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics' 13th game of their 2022-23 campaign.

If it was a question of whether or not the transformed Nets’ defense could hold up against a quality opponent, the answer is a resounding yes.

LOS ANGELES — At least with rock bottom, there's a finality when things could not possibly get worse.