Durant scores 27 as Rockets race to early lead, rout Knicks 111-94
The Houston Rockets took a huge lead early and rolled to a 111-94 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
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The Houston Rockets took a huge lead early and rolled to a 111-94 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points, Jalen Brunson had 20 and the Knicks erased an 18-point, fourth-quarter deficit and beat the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday.
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Thursday night.
Tari Eason scored 22 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 137-109 on Monday night for their first victory of the season.
The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.
Porter Jr. is accused of hitting his girlfriend and putting his hands around her neck at a hotel on the East Side.
James Harden had 25 points for the Eastern Conference-leading Nets on a night when NBA leading scorer Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge both sat out for rest.
New York improved to 9-7 despite struggling against against one of the league's worst teams for the second straight outing.
On Wednesday night in the first meeting with his former team, No. 13 had a triple-double for the Brooklyn Nets to send the reeling Rockets to their 13th straight loss.
Their defense remained sturdy and they put six players in double figures while shooting 52% from the field.
Without their star point guard, Chris Paul, the Rockets couldn't push through a cold streak that left them trailing the Warriors in game 7.
The Rockets, playing a dominant Warriors team in maybe the NBA's most hostile environment, evened the series at two games each.
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Chris Paul's jaw-dropping display of basketball genius Tuesday night helped put the Rockets in the Conference Finals. But he's not done.
The race for this year's MVP Award will be close, but with the level that the Houston Rockets have been playing at all season, it would be shocking if James Harden was not the recipient of the 2017-18 Maurice Podoloff Trophy.
The Rockets have a 15-game win streak and a slim lead over the Warriors in the Western Conference. But what will happen come playoff time?
LeBron James and his retooled Cavs still can't compete with the Warriors or Rockets. And an offseason move to the Lakers won't change that.
James Harden scored 36 points, surpassing 15,000 for his career, and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.
For months, it appeared the Houston Rockets were the team most likely to acquire Carmelo Anthony's service.
Restaurant and casino owner Tilman Fertitta has agreed to buy the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander.
The Carmelo Anthony trade talks between the Knicks and Rockets are back on, according to a report.
Without Anthony in the deal, the Knicks would likely have to include Kristaps Porzingis, something they're not prepared to do.
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Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Some New York City early childhood education programs say they can't afford supplies and snacks for the kids or salaries for their teachers.
Parents and coaches who use a Little League field in the Bronx are becoming increasingly worried as they say conditions continue to deteriorate and become dangerous for kids.
Thousands of people in Yonkers are under a boil water advisory after a one-two punch of infrastructure problems.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Some New York City early childhood education programs say they can't afford supplies and snacks for the kids or salaries for their teachers.
Parents and coaches who use a Little League field in the Bronx are becoming increasingly worried as they say conditions continue to deteriorate and become dangerous for kids.
Thousands of people in Yonkers are under a boil water advisory after a one-two punch of infrastructure problems.
Police are still looking for an armed and dangerous man who they say is responsible for deadly shootings in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
After years in the making, a team of surgeons successfully performed the first pancreas-kidney transplant on Long Island. Despite complicated risks, the first patient selected was all in. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the patient says the double transplant saved his life.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
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From graffiti to homeless encampments, there's a growing list of problems plaguing a Little League field in the Bronx. Parents and coaches say it's not just an eyesore, they're worried about what's making its way through the fence. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
New York City's public schools are two weeks away from welcoming students back for the new school year, but some early childhood education programs say they can't afford supplies and snacks for the kids or salaries for their teachers. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
A dean at Rutgers University is facing charges, accused of taking upskirt videos while working at the school. Rutgers officials say the dean is now on leave from the school. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spoke with students on campus.
The child star who played "Ron Weasley" in all eight Harry Potter films will appear for 17 weeks in the Broadway show starting in February.
Enjoy the sunshine because Thursday afternoon brings stormy weather with potentially heavy rain. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
