Basketball

Nikola Jokic turns 30 and he's having one of his best seasons, averaging a triple-double

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets gathered around Nikola Jokic near the 3-point line Wednesday and belted out a rather off-key version of “ happy birthday ” in honor of him turning 30.

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Antetokounmpo eager to play with his new teammates but remaining cautious with his calf issue

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is excited about playing with his new Milwaukee Bucks teammates but isn't quite sure how soon that time will come.

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Toronto Raptors sign shooting guard Jared Rhoden to 10-day contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Jared Rhoden to a 10-day contract, the NBA team announced Wednesday. The six-foot-five, 210-pound shooting guard appeared in four NBA games with Charlotte this season.

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A home game for San Antonio, a homecoming for Kevin Durant when Suns and Spurs meet in Austin

Kevin Durant went back to the Bay Area last weekend. He's now going back to school.

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Powell leads Los Angeles against Milwaukee after 41-point game

Los Angeles Clippers (31-23, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (29-24, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -1.5; over/under is 225.

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Indiana hosts Memphis following overtime win against Washington

Memphis Grizzlies (36-18, second in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (30-23, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Thursday, 7 p.m.

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Phoenix faces San Antonio on 4-game road slide

Phoenix Suns (26-28, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (23-29, 12th in the Western Conference) Austin, Texas; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -2.5; over/under is 229.

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Boston plays Philadelphia on 3-game win streak

Boston Celtics (39-16, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-34, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -8; over/under is 224.

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Nets face the Cavaliers on 3-game win streak

Cleveland Cavaliers (44-10, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (20-34, 12th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -13; over/under is 223.

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Wagner, Magic to visit Young, Hawks

Orlando Magic (27-29, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (26-29, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -1.5; over/under is 221.

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