Green scores 22 of his 29 in 3rd quarter as Rockets down Wizards 135-112
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Green scores 22 of his 29 in 3rd quarter as Rockets down Wizards 135-112

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WASHINGTON — Jalen Green scored 22 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets routed the short-handed Washington Wizards 135-112 on Tuesday night. Washington leading scorer Jordan Poole missed his second straight game with a bruised left hip, and fellow starter Kyle Kuzma exited at halftime with a bruised right calf. Takeaways Rockets: Thompson continues to blossom in his second season, posting another impressive double-double after scoring a season-high 23 points and grabbing a career-high 16 rebounds in Sunday’s 119-115 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Green scored 11 points and sank three 3-pointers during that stretch, Key stat Washington’s 18 turnovers led to 35 Houston points, the most a Wizards opponent has scored directly from giveaways this season.

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NBA roundup: Trae Young, Hawks stun Jazz on half-court shot
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NBA roundup: Trae Young, Hawks stun Jazz on half-court shot

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Trae Young hit a half-court 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Atlanta Hawks a 124-121 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in Salt Lake City. Russell Westbrook scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Denver, which played without reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and forward Aaron Gordon. For the game, Fred VanVleet added 19 points, 12 assists and …

Washington takes on Philadelphia on 3-game losing streak
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Washington takes on Philadelphia on 3-game losing streak

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Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -10.5; over/under is 218.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington aims to break its three-game slide with a victory against Philadelphia. The 76ers are shooting 44.7% from the field this season, 2.6 percentage points lower than the 47.3% the Wizards allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 6-4, averaging …

Houston takes on Memphis, looks for 5th straight road win
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Houston takes on Memphis, looks for 5th straight road win

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Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston visits Memphis trying to prolong its four-game road winning streak. The Rockets average 112.9 points per game, 1.8 fewer than the 114.7 the Grizzlies allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 125.7 points, 51.2 rebounds, 30.6 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.6 blocks per game …

NBA roundup: Thunder take down Celtics, win 15th straight
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NBA roundup: Thunder take down Celtics, win 15th straight

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-92 home win over Boston Celtics on Sunday. Rockets 119, Lakers 115 Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points, Amen Thompson posted a double-double in his return from suspension, and Houston held on to defeat visiting Los Angeles. Cavaliers 115, Hornets 105 Darius Garland scored 25 points and …

Houston faces Washington, aims for 4th straight road win
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Houston faces Washington, aims for 4th straight road win

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Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Rockets take on Washington. The Rockets average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.7 fewer made shots on average than the 14.5 per game the Wizards allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Wizards: 3-7, averaging 112.1 …

Green has 33 points, VanVleet’s late steal helps Rockets hold on for 119-115 win over Lakers
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Green has 33 points, VanVleet’s late steal helps Rockets hold on for 119-115 win over Lakers

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HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 33 points and Fred VanVleet grabbed a key steal late to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Amen Thompson added 23 points and a career-high 16 rebounds in his return after a two-game suspension to help Houston eke out the victory after …

Utah Jazz beat Orlando Magic 105-92 for 2nd win in 2 nights
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Utah Jazz beat Orlando Magic 105-92 for 2nd win in 2 nights

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Brice Sensabaugh scored 27 points, Collin Sexton added 20 and Walker Kessler grabbed 17 rebounds for the Utah Jazz in a 105-92 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Wendell Carter Jr. had 15 points and Cole Anthony added 12 points in his first start since the final game of the 2022-23 season. Magic: With Jalen …

Darius Garland scores 25 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Hornets 115-105 for 10th straight win
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Darius Garland scores 25 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Hornets 115-105 for 10th straight win

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CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Jarrett Allen had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-105 on Sunday night to extend their winning streak to 10. Donovan Mitchell had 17 of his 19 points in the second half and Evan Mobley added 17 for Cleveland, which won for the 18th time …

McCollum and Murray lead the Pelicans to a 2nd win in 3 days over the Wizards, 110-98
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McCollum and Murray lead the Pelicans to a 2nd win in 3 days over the Wizards, 110-98

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WASHINGTON — CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Dejounte Murray had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans to a second straight victory over the Washington Wizards, 110-98 on Sunday night. New Orleans swept a home-and-home set with the Wizards and moved past them in the standings in this matchup of the NBA’s bottom two teams. McCollum, who scored …

Andrew Wiggins scores 24 points as undermanned Warriors missing Stephen Curry beat Memphis 121-113
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Andrew Wiggins scores 24 points as undermanned Warriors missing Stephen Curry beat Memphis 121-113

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SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Wiggins scored 24 points, Dennis Schroder added 17 and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Memphis Grizzlies 121-113 on Saturday night in the latest testy matchup between the rivals. Lindy Waters III scored 16 with four 3-pointers off the bench on a night the Warriors missed Stephen Curry along with fellow guards Brandin Podziemski …

New Orleans visits Washington after McCollum’s 50-point game
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New Orleans visits Washington after McCollum’s 50-point game

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans visits the Washington Wizards after CJ McCollum scored 50 points in the Pelicans’ 132-120 win over the Washington Wizards. The Wizards average 109.3 points per game, 8.7 fewer points than the 118.0 the Pelicans give up. The Wizards average 107.4 points per game, 14.8 fewer …

McCollum’s 50 points helps the Pelicans snap an 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over the Wizards
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McCollum’s 50 points helps the Pelicans snap an 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over the Wizards

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NEW ORLEANS — CJ McCollum highlighted a career high-tying 50 points with 10 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Trey Murphy scored 17 and rookie center Yves Missi had 12 point and 11 rebounds for New Orleans, which won for just the second time …

NBA roundup: Josh Hart powers Knicks to ninth straight win
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NBA roundup: Josh Hart powers Knicks to ninth straight win

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Josh Hart posted his second straight triple-double and Karl-Anthony Towns finished with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds for the third consecutive game Wednesday night as the undermanned New York Knicks pulled away from the visiting Utah Jazz in a 119-103 victory. Hart didn’t score until the final seconds of the first half yet still finished with 15 points, …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder tops Minnesota Timberwolves, takes winning streak to 12
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NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder tops Minnesota Timberwolves, takes winning streak to 12

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to its 12th consecutive victory, a 113-105 decision over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Cavaliers 122, Lakers 110 Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Cleveland led nearly wire to wire and beat host Los Angeles for its eighth win in a row. …

Jackson Jr. scores 38, Bane has 31 as Grizzlies top Suns 117-112
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Jackson Jr. scores 38, Bane has 31 as Grizzlies top Suns 117-112

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PHOENIX — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 38 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 117-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night. The Suns, who lost for the sixth time in seven games, played without Jusuf Nurkic, serving the second of his three-game suspension for his involvement in a fight with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The Suns lost …

NBA roundup: Nuggets get two triple-doubles, down Jazz
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NBA roundup: Nuggets get two triple-doubles, down Jazz

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Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook recorded triple-doubles, Jamal Murray had 20 points and 10 assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 132-121 in Salt Lake City on Monday. Kings 110, Mavericks 100 De’Aaron Fox recorded 33 points, six rebounds and six assists and Sacramento snapped a season-worst six-game losing streak with a victory over visiting Dallas. CJ McCollum …

Hart’s triple-double, Towns’ 32 points lead Knicks to 8th straight win, 126-106 over Wizards
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Hart’s triple-double, Towns’ 32 points lead Knicks to 8th straight win, 126-106 over Wizards

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WASHINGTON — Josh Hart had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his third triple-double of the season, Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 13 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 126-106 on Monday night for their eighth straight victory. The Wizards played their second straight game without leading scorer Jordan Poole, who’s out with …

NBA roundup: Cole Anthony caps Magic’s 21-point rally past Nets
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NBA roundup: Cole Anthony caps Magic’s 21-point rally past Nets

The Hindu  

Cole Anthony hit the game-winning basket with 1.3 seconds left to cap a furious rally as the host Orlando Magic erased a 21-point deficit and completed a season sweep of the Brooklyn Nets with a 102-101 victory on Sunday. Harrison Barnes added 24 for San Antonio, Devin Vassell hit for 22 points, Keldon Johnson tallied 13 and Chris Paul had …

NBA roundup: Jalen Brunson bags 55 points as Knicks extend winning run to seven games
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NBA roundup: Jalen Brunson bags 55 points as Knicks extend winning run to seven games

The Hindu  

Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime, and the visiting New York Knicks extended its season-best winning streak to seven games, beating the Washington Wizards 136-132 on Saturday. Lakers 132, Kings 122 Anthony Davis scored 36 points with 15 rebounds, and Austin Reaves added 26 points with a career-high 16 assists as short-handed Los Angeles earned …

Brunson scores season-high 55 points to lead Knicks to 136-132 victory over Wizards in overtime
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Brunson scores season-high 55 points to lead Knicks to 136-132 victory over Wizards in overtime

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WASHINGTON — Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime and Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 14 rebounds as the New York Knicks extended their season-long winning streak to seven games in a 136-132 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Justin Champagnie scored a career-high 31 points with 10 rebounds and Malcolm Brogdon added …

NBA Roundup: Anthony Edwards’ late 3-pointer helps Wolves edge Rockets
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NBA Roundup: Anthony Edwards’ late 3-pointer helps Wolves edge Rockets

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards drilled a 3-pointer with 23.2 seconds left to cap a stunning fourth-quarter rally and lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-112 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday. Cavaliers 149, Nuggets 135 Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Jarrett Allen had 22 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, and Cleveland ran its winning streak to six games by beating …

Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota
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Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -1.5; over/under is 213.5 BOTTOM LINE: Houston hosts Minnesota aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak. TOP PERFORMERS: Sengun is scoring 18.3 points per game with 10.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Rockets. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 7-3, averaging 111.6 points, 49.3 rebounds, 21.1 …

Jordan Poole shoots the Wizards out of the NBA cellar with a late 3-pointer
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Jordan Poole shoots the Wizards out of the NBA cellar with a late 3-pointer

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WASHINGTON — In dramatic fashion, Jordan Poole lifted the Washington Wizards out of the NBA cellar. Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds remaining put Washington ahead, and the Wizards went on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-110 on Thursday night. “I’ve always felt like I’ve been the man for the moment, and I make big shots all the time,” said Poole, …

Green scores 30 to lead the Rockets to a 128-111 victory over the hapless Pelicans
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Green scores 30 to lead the Rockets to a 128-111 victory over the hapless Pelicans

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NEW ORLEANS — Jalen Green scored 30 points in less than 30 minutes on the court, and the Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-111 victory over the hapless, injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Fred VanVleet hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 25 points for Houston, which has won four straight and six of seven while climbing to second …

Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left lifts Wizards to a 113-110 win over Hornets
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Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left lifts Wizards to a 113-110 win over Hornets

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WASHINGTON — Jordan Poole’s 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds remaining lifted the Washington Wizards to a 113-110 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Green missed both free throws, and a tip-in by Wizards rookie Alex Sarr put Washington up 109-108 with 14.8 seconds remaining. Charlotte took the lead back when Mark Williams dunked home an alley-oop pass from LaMelo …

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves
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NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves

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Austin Reaves drove for a go-ahead layup with one second left to cap a triple-double, LeBron James added to his Christmas Day lore with 31 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an injury to Anthony Davis to outlast the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night in San Francisco. The Warriors star scored eight points in a 13-4 run, …

Charlotte visits Washington, looks to end road losing streak
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Charlotte visits Washington, looks to end road losing streak

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -2.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will try to stop its three-game road skid when the Hornets play Washington. The Wizards average 107.4 points per game, 5.6 fewer points than the 113.0 the Hornets give up. The Wizards average 106.4 points per game, 15.8 fewer …

Myles Turner hits late 3-pointer, scores 23 as Pacers beat Warriors 111-105
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Myles Turner hits late 3-pointer, scores 23 as Pacers beat Warriors 111-105

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SAN FRANCISCO — Myles Turner made a 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds left and had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Pascal Siakam added 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. The Warriors honored baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson with a moment …

Powell leads the Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Grizzlies
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Powell leads the Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Grizzlies

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Norman Powell scored 29 points, including four in the final 25 seconds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. With the game tied at 110, Powell hit a 14-foot jumper with 25 seconds left and then converted two free throws to give the Clippers their third win …

Darius Garland scores 23 and NBA-best Cavaliers beat Jazz 124-113 for 17th home win in 18 games
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Darius Garland scores 23 and NBA-best Cavaliers beat Jazz 124-113 for 17th home win in 18 games

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CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 23 points and the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 124-113 on Monday night for their 17th victory in 18 home games. Evan Mobley had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Donovan Mitchell also scored 22 points, Sam Merrill scored a season-high 20 and Garland had eight assists for Cleveland. The Utah State product scored …

Towns and Anunoby each score 31 points to lead the Knicks past the Raptors, 139-125
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Towns and Anunoby each score 31 points to lead the Knicks past the Raptors, 139-125

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NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, OG Anunoby also scored 31 points and shot 13 for 15 from the field, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-125 on Monday night. Takeaways Toronto: The Raptors gave up at least 110 points — New York had 111 through three quarters — for …

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT
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NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT

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Nikola Jokic overcame a slow start to finish with a triple-double and the visiting Denver Nuggets rebounded from a 17-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 132-129 in overtime Sunday night. Rockets 114, Raptors 110 Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green added 22 and Houston rallied past host Toronto, sending the Raptors to their seventh straight loss. Pacers …

Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019
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Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019

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TORONTO — Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green had 22 and the Houston Rockets won in Toronto for the first time in more than five years by beating the struggling Raptors 114-110 on Sunday night. Alperen Sengun had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who hadn’t won in Toronto since Dec. 5, 2019. Ja’Kobe Walter fouled out …

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves
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NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves

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Holding visiting Miami to just eight fourth-quarter points, the Orlando Magic set a franchise record in rallying from 22 points down at the start of the final period to beat the Heat, 121-114, on Saturday. Bam Adebayo scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds, Terry Rozier notched another 23 points off the bench and Tyler Herro recorded 22 points, six …

Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid
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Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid

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Washington Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington hits the road against Oklahoma City looking to end its 11-game road losing streak. Oklahoma City ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 48.8 points per game in the paint led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 13.2. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 9-1, averaging 114.1 points, 45.0 …

Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves
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Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves

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MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night. Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski had 12 and Curry — who made seven 3-pointers — added 10 assists for the Warriors. Curry hit three …

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games
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Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games

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CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, sending the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Takeaways 76ers: Coach Nick Nurse felt comfortable with his rotation until rookie shooting guard Jared McCain underwent knee surgery Tuesday. Cavaliers: After a scoreless first quarter, …

Toronto hosts Houston on 5-game home slide
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Toronto hosts Houston on 5-game home slide

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Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors Toronto; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto hosts Houston looking to stop its five-game home losing streak. The Rockets average 112.9 points per game, 3.8 fewer than the 116.7 the Raptors allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Raptors: 3-7, averaging 110.8 points, 44.8 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while …

Washington faces Milwaukee on 10-game road skid
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Washington faces Milwaukee on 10-game road skid

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Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -12.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington travels to Milwaukee looking to end its 10-game road skid. Washington is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 33.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Jonas Valanciunas averaging 5.4. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 7-3, averaging 113.5 points, 41.7 rebounds, …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings

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Santi Aldama scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies, who drained a franchise-best 27 3-pointers to overwhelm the visiting Golden State Warriors 144-93 on Thursday. Lakers 113, Kings 100 LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100. De’Aaron …

Jalen Green and Rockets beat New Orleans 133-113 and send Pelicans to their 5th straight loss
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Jalen Green and Rockets beat New Orleans 133-113 and send Pelicans to their 5th straight loss

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HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 34 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 133-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Takeaways Pelicans: New Orleans entered Thursday allowing the second-most fast-break points in the NBA at 19.6 points per game, and the Rockets exploited that weakness, outscoring New Orleans 26-11 in transition points. Key moment After both …

Thunder hold off Orlando’s comeback bid, beat the Magic 105-99 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams
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Thunder hold off Orlando’s comeback bid, beat the Magic 105-99 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and Jalen Williams scored six straight points in a run in the fourth quarter that helped turned back an Orlando comeback bid as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Magic 105-99 on Thursday night. Goga Bitadze added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Wendell Carter had 10 points and 13 rebounds for …

Jordan Poole, Malcolm Brogdon help Wizards snap 3-game skid with a 123-114 win over the Hornets
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jordan Poole, Malcolm Brogdon help Wizards snap 3-game skid with a 123-114 win over the Hornets

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WASHINGTON — Jordan Poole scored 27 points and Malcolm Brogdon added 25 in his return from injury as the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-114 on Thursday night. Wizards: Brogdon’s effort came after missing four games and two weeks with a hamstring strain. He has been arguably Washington’s most efficient player, scoring 15 or more points while playing 30 …

Steph Curry and Draymond Green fail to score single field goal in Golden State Warriors’ 51-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies
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Steph Curry and Draymond Green fail to score single field goal in Golden State Warriors’ 51-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies

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CNN — Steph Curry and Draymond Green both failed to score a field goal in the same game for the first time in their careers as the Golden State Warriors were blown out 144-93 by the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. 1 overall in 2015, finished with 32 points on an absurdly efficient 10-of-12 shooting night – including making all five …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors
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NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 45 points as part of a triple-double, Klay Thompson turned back the clock with seven 3-pointers, and the Dallas Mavericks avenged an NBA Cup loss to the Golden State Warriors with a 143-133 victory on Sunday night in San Francisco. Pacers 119, Pelicans 104 Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 22 points, helping lead Indiana to …

Anthony Davis scores 40 points, LeBron James has 18 in return to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 116-110
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Anthony Davis scores 40 points, LeBron James has 18 in return to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 116-110

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LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 40 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 18 points in his return and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-110 on Sunday night. Lakers: James’ return energized Los Angeles, but Davis continues to carry the team. Key moment James scored his first points on a running one-handed dunk just over two …

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks over Magic 100-91
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks over Magic 100-91

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 22 rebounds and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 100-91 on Sunday night. Moritz Wagner led the Magic with a career-high 32 points in Orlando’s first homecourt loss of the season. Magic: Playing their third game without high-scoring forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, …

Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics’ 112-98 victory over the Wizards
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics’ 112-98 victory over the Wizards

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WASHINGTON — Jayson Tatum had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Takeaways Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis scored 11 points in 11 minutes before he was forced out with right heel pain. Wizards: Justin Champagnie had 13 points and 14 rebounds, and Bub Carrington added 11 points …

Darius Garland scores 24 points for NBA-leading Cavaliers in 115-105 victory over Wizards
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Darius Garland scores 24 points for NBA-leading Cavaliers in 115-105 victory over Wizards

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CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 24 points and Jarrett Allen had 21 points and 11 rebounds as the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Washington 115-105 on Friday night, sending the Wizards to their 18th loss in 19 games. Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points and Garland added eight assists for Cleveland, which is 22-4 and holds a 1 1/2-game lead over …

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