Short-Handed Mavericks Brace for Test Against East-Leading Pistons
With injuries mounting and Detroit arriving as the NBA’s top team in the Eastern Conference, Dallas will lean heavily on its young star as it looks to steady an uneven season.
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Short-Handed Nuggets Show Fight in Late Collapse Against Cavaliers
Even without Nikola Jokić and Jonas Valančiūnas, Denver pushed Cleveland for three quarters before fading late in a loss that left interim coach David Adelman praising his team’s effort.
Short-Handed Pistons Fall Late as Clippers Snap Detroit’s Streak
Detroit squandered a 19-point lead and saw its three-game winning run end in a 98–92 home loss to Los Angeles, but coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised his injury-riddled team’s effort.
Short-Handed Thunder Stay Perfect, Rally Past Kings for Fifth Straight Win
Despite missing key starters, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten start to the season with a 107–101 comeback victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Short-Handed Warriors Lean on Rookie Will Richard to Beat Grizzlies
Golden State overcame a long injury list with balanced scoring and a breakout night from rookie Will Richard in a convincing road win over Memphis.
Short-Handed Warriors Struggle as Podziemski Bears the Load in Minnesota
With several stars sidelined, the Golden State Warriors leaned on Brandin Podziemski for offense against the Timberwolves, but turnovers and inefficiency underscored a difficult night in a double-digit loss.