Basketball

Barrett scores 37, Barnes adds 23 points and 10 rebounds as Raptors beat Heat 119-116

TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 37 points, Scottie Barnes had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 119-116 on Sunday night.

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Magic beat Nets 100-92 for 2nd win over Brooklyn in 3 days

NEW YORK (AP) — Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, and the Orlando Magic claimed their sixth straight win, and second in three days over the Nets, with a 100-92 victory against Brooklyn on Sunday.

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Jackson's 25 points rally Grizzlies from 19-point deficit to 136-121 win over Pacers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 25 points, eight rebounds and three blocks as the Memphis Grizzlies erased a 19-point first-half deficit and defeated the Indiana Pacers 136-121 on Sunday.

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Streaking Celtics without starters Jaylen Brown, Derrick White in second matchup against Cavaliers

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Boston Celtics will try to extend the NBA's current longest winning streak without two of their starters.

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Mavericks face the Trail Blazers, seek 4th straight win

Dallas Mavericks (12-8, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-12, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -7.5; over/under is 228.

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Jazz face the Lakers on 3-game slide

Los Angeles Lakers (11-8, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (4-15, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -7.

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Antetokounmpo raises his game to help Bucks make quick turnaround from poor start

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks owe much of their turnaround from a dreadful start to the way Giannis Antetokounmpo has raised his extraordinary game to an even higher level. He has three triple-doubles in the last six games he has played.

Nov 30, 2024 11:29 PM Read more >

Hawks hang on to beat Hornets for 3rd straight win

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 20 points and nine assists, De’Andre Hunter added 18 points and the Atlanta Hawks handed the Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss 107-104 on Saturday night.

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Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on Saturday night. Tyus Jones added 19 points and nine assists, making 7 of 9 shots, including 4 of 5 3-pointers.

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Antetokounmpo has 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, Bucks win 6th straight 124-114 over Wizards

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in his return to Milwaukee’s lineup and the Bucks won their sixth in a row by beating the struggling Washington Wizards 124-114 on Saturday night.

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