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Jimmy Butler returns from suspension, plays Friday for Miami against Denver

Jimmy Butler returns from suspension, plays Friday for Miami against Denver

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler walked out of the Miami Heat locker room on Friday night wearing a Michael Jordan jersey. It wasn't a No. 23 jersey. It was a No.
Antetokounmpo scores 35 to lead Bucks past Raptors 130-112

Antetokounmpo scores 35 to lead Bucks past Raptors 130-112

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-112 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Zion Williamson has 24 points and 14 rebounds to power the Pelicans past the Jazz, 136-123

Zion Williamson has 24 points and 14 rebounds to power the Pelicans past the Jazz, 136-123

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set
Murray scores 30 points, Jokic has another triple-double to help Nuggets roll past Butler and Heat

Murray scores 30 points, Jokic has another triple-double to help Nuggets roll past Butler and Heat

MIAMI (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler's return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on Friday night.
Morant sits for rematch against Spurs and becomes ineligible for NBA awards by missing 18th game

Morant sits for rematch against Spurs and becomes ineligible for NBA awards by missing 18th game

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ja Morant was sidelined for the Memphis-San Antonio rematch on Friday night because of a sore right foot, and the Grizzlies guard became ineligible for the NBA's postseason awards after missing his 18th game of the season.
Edwards has 36 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves past the Knicks 116-99

Edwards has 36 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves past the Knicks 116-99

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 36 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum scores 30 as Celtics break out of shooting slump in 121-94 win over Magic

Jayson Tatum scores 30 as Celtics break out of shooting slump in 121-94 win over Magic

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics ran past the Orlando Magic 121-94 on Friday night.
Thunder's Gilgeous-Alexander misses first game this season with sore right wrist

Thunder's Gilgeous-Alexander misses first game this season with sore right wrist

DALLAS (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA's leading scorer at 31.6 points per game, missed his first game of the season Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks with a sore right wrist.
Thunder's Chet Holmgren sidelined for at least 3 more weeks as he recovers from hip fracture

Thunder's Chet Holmgren sidelined for at least 3 more weeks as he recovers from hip fracture

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is expected to be sidelined until early February, at the earliest, as he recovers from a hip fracture.
Karl-Anthony Towns out again with thumb injury, sitting against old team as Knicks host Wolves

Karl-Anthony Towns out again with thumb injury, sitting against old team as Knicks host Wolves

NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns missed his second straight game because of a sprained right thumb, sitting out against his former team when the New York Knicks hosted Minnesota on Friday night. Jericho Sims started at center for the Knicks.
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