Basketball

Doncic, Irving out again as Mavs lose rematch with Memphis

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving missed another loss to Memphis with the Dallas Mavericks getting tight on time to secure a playoff berth a year after a trip to the Western Conference finals.

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Edwards scores 32, Timberwolves beat Hawks 136-115

ATLANTA (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 32 points in his hometown, Kyle Anderson had his third career triple-double and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 136-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

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Jimmy Butler scores 24, Heat hold off Jazz 119-115

MIAMI (AP) — Another night, another close game for Miami. Jimmy Butler scored 24 points to lead seven Miami players in double figures, Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent each scored 18 and the Heat held off the Utah Jazz 119-115 on Monday night.

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Wiseman's double-double helps Pistons end 11-game skid

DETROIT (AP) — James Wiseman had 18 points and 14 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons ended an 11-game losing streak with a 117-97 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

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NBA fines Celtics' Smart $25K for skirmish with Hawks' Young

NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for pulling Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young to the floor and initiating an on-court altercation, the league announced Monday.

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Paolo's Diary: March Madness might apply for the Magic, too

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — (EDITOR’S NOTE — Orlando Magic rookie and No. 1 overall draft pick Paolo Banchero is doing a periodic diary with The Associated Press this season to chronicle his first year in the NBA.

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"One last ride:' Canada's Carr eyes NCAA title with Longhorns in final season

Marcus Carr's goal this season has never shifted, and that's cutting down the nets on April 3 after a win in the NCAA men's basketball final. The Texas Longhorns star guard has been the leading scorer and facilitator (15.9 points, 4.

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Several Canadians to play key roles in NCAA March Madness tournaments

March Madness, the highly anticipated conclusion to the NCAA basketball season, has arrived with several Canadians looking to make an impact. The Canadian Press takes a look at eight players to watch across the men’s and women’s tournaments.

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For Hill, a World Cup return to Manila was long time coming

The path for USA Basketball this summer on its way to the FIBA World Cup is set: from Las Vegas to Spain to Abu Dhabi to the Philippines. That’s a long journey.

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Charlotte faces Cleveland on 4-game home slide

Cleveland Cavaliers (43-27, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (22-48, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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