Basketball

White nails career-high nine 3s, scores 33 as Bulls beat Knicks 139-126 after honoring Rose

CHICAGO (AP) — Coby White made a career-high nine 3-pointers and scored 33 points, Zach LaVine also had 33 and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 139-126 after honoring former MVP Derrick Rose on Saturday night.

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Sensabaugh scores career-high 34, Jazz rout Heat 136-100

MIAMI (AP) — Brice Sensabaugh scored a career-high 34 points, John Collins finished with 24, and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 136-100 rout over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.

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Heat begin a new chapter: Life without Jimmy Butler, who is suspended and seeking a trade

MIAMI (AP) — For the 119th time since Jimmy Butler joined Miami, the Heat played a game without him. This was different from the others. And it went very — very — badly for Miami.

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Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama's 21st birthday

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama’s 21st birthday on Saturday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 in overtime.

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Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija power the Trail Blazers past the Bucks 105-102

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 28 points and Deni Avdija 19 as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-102 on Saturday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo hit two free throws to give the Bucks a 102-100 lead.

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Chicago Bulls plan to retire Derrick Rose's jersey next season

CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose wasn't sure how he will feel when sees his No. 1 hanging from the rafters. He was still trying to process the news. The Chicago Bulls announced Saturday they plan to retire Rose's jersey sometime next season.

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Cunningham scores a season-high 40 and Pistons win 3rd straight, 119-105 over Timberwolves

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 40 points and the Detroit Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105 on Saturday night.

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Tyrese Haliburton scores 27 to help Pacers reach .500 with a 126-108 victory over the Suns

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points and Myles Turner added 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks, leading the Indiana Pacers past the Phoenix Suns 126-108 on Saturday.

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Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night.

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LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rd

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James broke Michael Jordan's NBA record for 30-point games during the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over Atlanta on Friday night.

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