Basketball

Ingram scores 26, Williamson adds 24 as Pelicans top Knicks 96-87

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram poured in an array of mid-range pullups, turnarounds and fades. Zion Williamson kept finding ways to power toward the rim and finish with touch.

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Embiid and Maxey each score 34, 76ers beat Raptors 114-107 to give Nurse first win

TORONTO (AP) — Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 34 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 114-107 on Saturday night to give new coach Nick Nurse his first win against his former team. Kelly Oubre Jr.

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LaVine's 51 points not enough for Bulls in 118-102 loss to Pistons

DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons overcame a career-high 51 points from Zach LaVine to beat the Chicago Bulls 118-102 on Saturday night.

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Wizards bounce back defensively, top winless Grizzlies 113-106 for victory in home opener

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards were already facing a bit of a gut check after allowing 143 points in their season opener. Coach Wes Unseld Jr. liked his team's response. “There was a little bit more care factor,” Unseld said.

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Heat rest Jimmy Butler against Timberwolves; Kevin Love also sits with shoulder injury

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was held out of the game on Saturday at Minnesota to rest. Butler had 14 points on 3-for-11 shooting in Miami's loss at Boston on Friday.

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Celtics honor Maine mass shooting victims with moment of silence, special jersey patch

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics acknowledged the victims of this week’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, before their home opener. Boston players wore the warmups of their NBA G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics.

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San Antonio faces Los Angeles following overtime win

San Antonio Spurs (1-1, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (1-1, 10th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 9 p.m.

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Pelicans play the Knicks in out-of-conference matchup

New York Knicks (1-1, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (1-0, third in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Pelicans -3.5; over/under is 225.

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Philadelphia plays Toronto for conference showdown

Philadelphia 76ers (0-1, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (1-1, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : 76ers -3.

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Cleveland plays Indiana after Mitchell's 43-point performance

Indiana Pacers (1-0, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (1-1, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -3.5; over/under is 222.

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