Basketball

Bucks coach Doc Rivers debuts with loss to Nuggets, who get triple-double from Nikola Jokic

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic spoiled the Milwaukee coaching debut of Doc Rivers by recording his 14th triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets surged by the Bucks 113-107 on Monday night.

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Luka Doncic and Tim Hardaway Jr. lead the Mavericks past the Magic 131-129

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 45 points and 15 assists and Tim Hardaway Jr. added 36 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Orlando Magic 131-129 on Monday night.

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Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun power the Rockets past the Lakers 135-119

HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 34 points and Alperen Sengun added 31 to help the Houston Rockets to a 135-119 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

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Wizards rally in final six minutes for 118-113 victory, ending Spurs' two-game winning streak

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Daniel Gafford had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards rallied in the final six minutes to beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-113 on Monday night.

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Edwards scores 27 as Timberwolves top Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of Western Conference leaders

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-101 on Monday in a matchup of teams that entered the night tied atop the Western Conference standings.

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Domantas Sabonis has career-high 26 rebounds as Kings shut out Grizzlies late for 103-94 win

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had a career-high 26 rebounds along with 20 points, De'Aaron Fox scored 23 points and the Sacramento Kings rallied past the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies 103-94 on Monday night.

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Tatum leads rally in 4th, Celtics snap 2-game home skid with 118-112 win over Pelicans

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics began the season unbeatable in TD Garden. After back-to-back setbacks at home, they reminded New Orleans why they've been so tough to beat in their own building.

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Donovan Mitchell scores 28, Jarrett Allen gets 20 points, 17 rebounds as Cavs down Clippers 118-108

CLEVELAND (AP) — Still not at full strength, the Cavaliers flexed on one of the NBA's hottest teams.

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Ben Simmons just misses triple-double in return, Nets romp to 147-114 victory over Jazz

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons was just a few seconds into his return from a 38-game absence when he got the ball and led the Brooklyn Nets on a fast break. “It’s always a fast break when I have the ball,” Simmons said.

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Gordon scores 23, Booker scores 22 and Suns add to Miami's woes with 118-105 win

MIAMI (AP) — The Phoenix Suns are figuring things out. The Miami Heat had better do the same soon.

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