Nets Stun Celtics For 5th Straight Win
Brook Lopez scored 20 points and the New Jersey Nets extended their longest winning streak in three years to five games with an 88-79 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
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Brook Lopez scored 20 points and the New Jersey Nets extended their longest winning streak in three years to five games with an 88-79 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Brook Lopez and Jordan Farmar each scored 24 points, combining for all eight of New Jersey's in overtime, and the Nets rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-98 Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
Deron Williams will miss his second straight game Friday night while tending to the birth of his child when New Jersey hosts the Clippers.
Brook Lopez had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and made two made free throws with 3.3 seconds left as the New Jersey Nets beat the Golden State Warriors 94-90 on Wednesday night for their first three-game winning streak in two years.
The Warriors seek their seventh win in a row over the Nets and third straight in New Jersey on Wednesday night.
Outlaw scored the final eight points for New Jersey in a 137-136 triple overtime win Saturday night that gave the Nets a sweep of their two games in London.
Fans are noticing signs of a crosstown rivalry with the Knicks and Nets that they hope could echo the halcyon days when the Dodgers perennially battled the Giants for baseball's National League pennant.
On Friday afternoon, Deron Williams and the Nets will take the court against the Toronto Raptors at London's O2 Arena. The teams will play again Saturday night.
Nets point guard Deron Williams says he will play despite a hand injury against the Raptors on Friday in the NBA's first regular-season game in Europe.
The NBA believes it can get to Europe someday, but in the meantime there's building to do. The next phase comes this week, when the Nets and Raptors the play league's first regular-season games in Europe.
Deron Williams, who has been slowed by a bruised left hand and sore right wrist, didn't practice Wednesday and doesn't know whether he'll be able to hit the court for the Nets against the Raptors in London.
The Nets, who spent years playing in the shadow of the Big Apple and the Knicks, are on a mission to become the face of the league outside the United States, the team cheered for by millions of fans all over Europe, Asia and Africa.
Channing Frye hit a 3-pointer with 6.6 seconds to play in overtime and the Phoenix Suns spoiled Deron Williams' home debut for the Nets with a 104-103 victory over New Jersey on Monday night.
Making his home debut with his new club, Deron Williams looks to help the Nets avoid a sixth consecutive loss while hoping for some rare success against the Suns.
New York hoops hasn't been this entertaining in a while. But owners point to Carmelo Anthony's move from Denver to New York, and Deron Williams from Utah to New Jersey as proof the league needs a hard salary cap to stem the exodus of stars from small-market teams to big ones.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls beat Orlando 3-2 on Saturday night.
Javier Sanoja and Griffin Conine homered to power the Marlins to a 6-2 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Kyle Stowers homered for the second straight night Friday, powering the Marlins to a 5-2 win over the Mets.
Toronto FC earned a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, but saw its winless streak reach 11 matches.
Karina Vetrano's convicted killer Chanel Lewis' attorney said he would soon be filing an appeal in the 2016 murder that shocked New York City.
A former Mount Vernon police deputy commissioner faces attempted murder charges following a shooting in the Bronx.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the city's 2-K program received nearly three times as many applications as there were available seats.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face who allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face who allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Tuesday is the pick of the week for New York City weather as the rain clears and humidity drops, but not for long. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
More than 5,700 families applied for the preschool program for 2-year-olds starting this fall.
The power is back on at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, after an outage stopped some amusement rides in their tracks.
Authorities said the hackers targeted systems using tactics similar to those seen in the cyberattack on Minnesota's water system.
Firefighters said flames broke out on a cleaning train at Astory Place Station early Tuesday morning as a passenger train was pulling in.
