Basketball

Warriors secure NBA Cup knockout round spot with 112-108 win over Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors secured a knockout round spot in the NBA Cup with a 112-108 victory over the reeling New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.

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Clippers extend home winning streak to seven, knock off Kings 104-88 in NBA Cup

LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden had 22 points and nine assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 104-88 victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game on Friday night.

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Wiggins scores 30, Warriors win their NBA Cup group with a 112-108 triumph over the Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors secured a knockout round spot in the NBA Cup with a 112-108 victory over the reeling New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.

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Pacers, Haliburton struggling early in their follow-up to breakthrough season

MILWAUKEE (AP) — If the first half of last season served as a coming-out party for Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, the early part of this one is underscoring the challenges of sustaining that level of success.

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Brown scores 31 points to help the Celtics outlast the Wizards 108-96 for a key NBA Cup victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 31 points, and the Boston Celtics overcame an off night for Jayson Tatum to beat the Washington Wizards 108-96 in the NBA Cup on Friday night.

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Dillon Brooks scores a season-high 28 to lead the Rockets past the Trail Blazers 116-88

HOUSTON (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 28 points and led the Houston Rockets to a 116-88 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup game on Friday night.

Nov 22, 2024 8:54 PM Read more >

LaVine, Dosunmu and White power the Bulls to a 136-122 win over the Hawks

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 26 points, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-122 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.

Nov 22, 2024 8:51 PM Read more >

U.S. basketball team rolls past Puerto Rico 108-66 in AmeriCup qualifying matchup

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. men's basketball team is a step closer to next year’s AmeriCup tournament. Javonte Smart scored 20 points, Jahmi’us Ramsey added 18 and the U.S.

Nov 22, 2024 8:12 PM Read more >

76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday, the team said.

Nov 22, 2024 8:12 PM Read more >

McCain and Maxey help the 76ers rally to beat the Nets 113-98 and snap 5-game losing streak

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jared McCain scored 30 points and Tyrese Maxey added 26 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.

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