Basketball

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and hit five 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics run past the Utah Jazz 126-97 on Friday night. Boston never trailed, led by as many as 36 points in the first half and made 17 3s for the night.

Ricky Rubio's retirement from the NBA may have seemed abrupt, even puzzling, to some. Donovan Mitchell sensed it coming. And now that it's happened, Mitchell feels relieved for a teammate who became a cherished friend.

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic are set to return to the Chicago Bulls' rotation after being sidelined because of injuries.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With three seconds left in a tie game, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone set up Nikola Jokic to be the safety valve on an inbounds pass at the far end. Jamal Murray, the first option, wasn't available up the sideline.

Detroit Pistons (3-31, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (16-18, 11th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Warriors -9.

Orlando Magic (19-15, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (25-11, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nuggets -10.5; over/under is 224.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nikola Jokic hit a 40-footer as time expired and the Denver Nuggets stunned the Golden State Warriors 130-127 on Thursday night after trailing by 18 points in the fourth quarter. Jokic had 34 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The first battle between Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama exceeded the hype.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State coach Steve Kerr didn't confirm a report Thursday that suspended forward Draymond Green is expected to return to the team’s facility soon, while noting that giving Green space away from the team is important for both

Shaquille O'Neal's number will be retired Feb. 13 by the Orlando Magic, who will become the third NBA franchise to give that tribute to the four-time champion and Basketball Hall of Famer.