Basketball

Maxey, Harris, Melton help 76ers beat Magic 112-92 without Embiid

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The 76ers didn't have their All-Star center Wednesday night, but they brought their defense.

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OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam help Raptors snap road slide with 132-102 rout of Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 26 points, Pascal Siakam had 22 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors eased past the Washington Wizards 132-102 on Wednesday night.

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Lakers guard Gabe Vincent has arthroscopic knee surgery, will be out for at least 2 months

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent will be out for at least two more months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The Lakers announced that Vincent had the surgery Wednesday.

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Mark Cuban says the changing NBA landscape led to his sale of the Mavs to casino families

DALLAS (AP) — Mark Cuban sees a future of NBA ownership where the advantages will be in real estate.

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Morant has quickly gotten the Memphis Grizzlies rolling, and oozing optimism

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ja Morant's return to NBA play has the Memphis Grizzlies facing a new set of questions.

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Captain Canada: Kelly Olynyk embracing leadership role for Canada and Utah Jazz

TORONTO — Whether it's with Canada's national men's basketball team or the Utah Jazz, Kelly Olynyk is embracing a leadership role. Olynyk, born in Toronto but raised in Kamloops, B.C.

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Nuggets' Gordon needs 21 stitches after cuts to face and hand from dog bite, AP source says

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon needed 21 stitches after suffering lacerations to his face and right hand while being bitten by a family dog on Christmas, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesd

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Maxey, 76ers take on the Magic

Philadelphia 76ers (20-9, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (18-11, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Magic -2.5; over/under is 224.

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Chicago takes on Indiana in conference showdown

Indiana Pacers (15-14, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (14-18, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m.

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Memphis puts road win streak on the line against Denver

Memphis Grizzlies (10-19, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (22-10, second in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis visits Denver looking to extend its three-game road winning streak.

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