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Doncic scores 28 in 26 minutes, Mavs rout Pelicans 130-84
DALLAS (AP) — With Kristaps Porzingis joining Luka Doncic in the Dallas lineup this season, the Mavericks expected to be better. But Boban Marjanovic? Doncic scored 28 points in 26 minutes, Porzingis had 13 points…
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Cavaliers defend rookie coach John Beilein amid skid
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson battled Orlando’s big men and then defended his rookie coach. At least some of the Cavaliers have John Beilein’s back. Following a 93-87 loss to the Magic —…
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Anthony Davis has 39 and Lakers rout the Blazers 136-113.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — While Anthony Davis may have been feeling a bit under the weather recently, it certainly didn’t show against Portland. Davis scored 39 points and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Blazers…
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Giannis scores 27 on 25th birthday, Bucks rout Clips 119-91
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had plenty of time to relax and enjoy his 25th birthday Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 11 rebounds before exiting the game with…
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Butler’s triple-double helps Heat past Wizards, 112-103
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 28 points and had his second triple-double of the week, Bam Adebayo had a career-high 24 points and the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 112-103 on Friday night.…
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Thunder hit buzzer-beater to force OT, then top Timberwolves
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Thunder had found multiple ways to lose close games this season. Not this time. Chris Paul scored a season-high 30 points and Oklahoma City pulled off an improbable 139-127 overtime…
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Aldridge, Spurs rally late to beat Kings 105-104 in OT
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Enduring a dismal start to the season allowed the Spurs to see the beauty in an ugly victory. LaMarcus Aldridge had 19 points and 13 rebounds in his return from an…
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Tatum (26 pts), Brown (21) help Celtics beat Denver 108-95
BOSTON (AP) — It’s been a long time since Boston fans went home unhappy. The Celtics remained perfect at home for the season, getting 26 points from Jayson Tatum and 21 from Jaylen Brown to…
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Harris, Jordan lead Nets past Hornets, 111-104
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Seven months ago, Brooklyn Nets sharpshooter Joe Harris won the NBA All-Star Weekend 3-point contest at the Spectrum Center. On Friday night, Harris was at it again by scoring 22 points…
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Harris, Jordan lead Nets past Hornets, 111-104
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