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Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers is No. 2 on the list, followed by Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks.
There are no excuses this time. Not injuries, coaching, the refs. This one was all about one team outworking the other. Washington was hungrier and ate the Nets for dinner.
John Wall scored 21 points and made two big defensive plays against Deron Williams down the stretch to lead the Washington Wizards to a 113-107 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
It's tough to keep up with all the action in the NBA. Here's your recap for the week through December 18th in the NBA.
OK, they were facing the Sixers. But there was definitely something different in Brooklyn last night in the Nets' easy-breezy 130-94 victory.
Joe Johnson made 10 3-pointers, most in the NBA this season, and scored a season-high 37 points to lead the Nets to a 130-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
"Mike's On: Francesa on the FAN" will no longer be simulcast on the YES Network beginning in February, WFAN host Mike Francesa announced on Monday afternoon.
Brooklyn Nets photos of the week.
Andre Drummond had 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons held off a determined Brooklyn rally, beating the Nets 103-99 on Friday night.
Much has been written about the precipitous decline in Kevin Garnett's game, but the talk about Pierce has been in more hushed tones. His instincts can still be useful -- as long as it's in a reserve role.
Brook Lopez had 16 points and Deron Williams 15 for the Nets, who won their season-high third straight. Pierce scored 10 points off the bench in his second game back from a broken hand.
The former Nets center made history in April as the first active male athlete in the four major American pro sports to come out.
All that was missing was the heroic cry, "Here I come to save the day!" Deron Williams was his old high-stepping self Tuesday in leading the Nets to a 104-96 victory over Boston.
Deron Williams scored a season-high 25 points in his return to the lineup, Brook Lopez added 24, and the Nets beat the Boston Celtics 104-96 Tuesday night.
Just how bad is the relationship between Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd and top assistant Lawrence Frank? Real bad. Like epically bad.
Artemi Panarin now has 33 points (eight goals, 25 assists) in 24 career games against the Canadiens.
Each team had 50% possession but New York City outshot the Sounders 16-8.
John McCarthy stopped three shots in his first start for the Red Bulls (12-15-7).
Lee added two assists, and Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots.
The New Jersey Devils won their fourth game in a row by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Saturday.
The Islanders picked up their first win of the season by rallying to defeat the Oilers 4-2 on Thursday night.
Juuso Parssinen scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 shots.
The New Jersey Devils won their home opener 3-1 over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
The back-to-back defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
After his disastrous performance in the primary, New York's former governor is hoping his second time on the ballot this year is the charm.
There are road closures in Manhattan for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's bike tour and fundraiser.
President Santos served less than three months of his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before President Trump signed a commutation.
Activists assembled in Manhattan to protest against the Trump administration amid the prolonged government shutdown.
A mediator was called to the table to attend the last session between the Actors' Equity Association and Broadway League.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
Bridgewater officials claim Somerset County overstepped its bounds and took out way too many trees near Washington Valley Park.
Obama's ad backing Sherrill mentions her background as a mom, Navy pilot and one-time federal prosecutor.
According to parents, some Manalapan High School students were discussing dressing up as Holocaust victims for Halloween.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli's campaign has taken a step toward filing a lawsuit against his opponent, Democrat Mikie Sherrill.
The future of the Gateway Project, a lifeline linking New York and New Jersey, appears to hinge on what happens in Washington.
President Santos served less than three months of his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before President Trump signed a commutation.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Dr. Christine Riordan looked away from cameras at her court appearance after prosecutors said she drunkenly crashed onto train tracks and caused an electrical explosion.
The town says it has concerns about traffic and public safety, but mosque leaders have concerns over Islamophobia.
After his disastrous performance in the primary, New York's former governor is hoping his second time on the ballot this year is the charm.
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
President Santos served less than three months of his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before President Trump signed a commutation.
Activists assembled in Manhattan to protest against the Trump administration amid the prolonged government shutdown.
Crowds hit the streets Saturday in cities and towns across the country to vent their anger over President Trump's policies in "No Kings" protests.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
Artemi Panarin now has 33 points (eight goals, 25 assists) in 24 career games against the Canadiens.
Each team had 50% possession but New York City outshot the Sounders 16-8.
John McCarthy stopped three shots in his first start for the Red Bulls (12-15-7).
Lee added two assists, and Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots.
The New Jersey Devils won their fourth game in a row by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Saturday.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The former governor and current mayoral candidate takes questions from viewers, including a certain Queens assemblyman.
We asked New Yorkers if the city can continue to be the financial capital of the world after the 2025 election.
The 2025 New York City mayor's race is one of the most closely watched political contests in the country. Watch Cuomo's full appearance on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Cuomo hopes the second time is the charm after his disastrous performance in the Democratic primary. Watch this full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thieves used a basket lift to reach a window and break into the museum in Paris, officials said.
