Basketball

Maxey scores 37, Embiid has 29 and Philadelphia rallies past Miami 109-105 to tighten East race

MIAMI (AP) — Philadelphia opened a big lead, wasted it all, opened another big lead, wasted that one as well, then found itself in trouble midway through the fourth quarter. No problem.

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Kawhi Leonard misses 2nd straight game for Clippers because of sore right knee

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard didn’t play against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, missing his second straight game because of a sore right knee.

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New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley brings passion, energy and desire to win to the job

TORONTO — Keith Pelley brought a photo of his late father Walter with him when he checked out Scotiabank Arena in his new role as president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.

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LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars

WASHINGTON (AP) — LeBron James figures there's at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women's basketball tournament. Recognizable stars.

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Zion Williamson is dealing with a finger injury during the Pelicans' playoff push

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson's long-awaited first playoff push with the New Orleans Pelicans won't be pain free.

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Kenny Smith to own a team, help develop young NBL players aiming to reach the NBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Smith will own an expansion team in Australia's National Basketball League and will help recruit and develop players for the league that has sent LaMelo Ball and others to the NBA in recent years.

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Indiana plays Oklahoma City in non-conference play

Oklahoma City Thunder (52-24, third in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (43-34, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana and Oklahoma City meet in non-conference action.

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Dallas faces Atlanta, looks for 5th straight home win

Atlanta Hawks (36-40, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (45-30, fifth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

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Kuzma and the Wizards take on Ayton and the Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers (20-56, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (15-62, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m.

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Hornets take on the Magic on 4-game skid

Orlando Magic (45-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (18-58, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m.

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