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Suggs nails 3, Magic beat Bulls 108-107 after blowing lead

Suggs nails 3, Magic beat Bulls 108-107 after blowing lead

CHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Suggs dribbled up court in the closing seconds, pulled up inside the arc, spun, stepped back and unleashed a 3-pointer from the right wing with a defender on him. The ball swished through the net.
Celtics hit 20 3s, beat Pelicans 117-109 in 9th straight win

Celtics hit 20 3s, beat Pelicans 117-109 in 9th straight win

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are trying to remain mindful of the things they could be doing better as they continue to vanquish one opponent after another.
Grizzlies beat Thunder, but Morant leaves with ankle injury

Grizzlies beat Thunder, but Morant leaves with ankle injury

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 25 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks and Memphis beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-110 on Friday night in a game where Grizzlies star Ja Morant left late with an ankle injury.
Joel Embiid, short-handed 76ers rally to beat Bucks 110-102

Joel Embiid, short-handed 76ers rally to beat Bucks 110-102

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-102 on Friday night.
Cavaliers hold off Hornets 132-122 in 2 overtimes, snap skid

Cavaliers hold off Hornets 132-122 in 2 overtimes, snap skid

CLEVELAND (AP) — The losing streak is over. The growing pains aren't subsiding for the Cavaliers.
Haliburton has 19 points, Pacers rally to beat Rockets 99-91

Haliburton has 19 points, Pacers rally to beat Rockets 99-91

HOUSTON (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton had 19 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame a huge early deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 99-91 on Friday night.
Beal scores 27 points, Wizards outlast Heat 107-106 in OT

Beal scores 27 points, Wizards outlast Heat 107-106 in OT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 27 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 20 points and a season-high 17 rebounds and the Washington Wizards beat the undermanned Miami Heat 107-106 in overtime Friday night. Washington outscored Miami 3-2 in overtime.
Nuggets' Murray joins Jokic in protocols, out against Mavs

Nuggets' Murray joins Jokic in protocols, out against Mavs

DALLAS (AP) — Jamal Murray has joined Denver star Nikola Jokic in the health and safety protocols and is out for Friday night's game at the Dallas Mavericks. Jokic will miss his second consecutive game since entering the protocols.
Anunoby "wrung out" after games due to his high energy on both ends of the floor

Anunoby "wrung out" after games due to his high energy on both ends of the floor

TORONTO — O.G. Anunoby admits he's "wrung out" after Toronto Raptors games this season. It's easy to see why. The 25-year-old has developed into one of the Raptors' most consistent two-way players, and one of the league's finest defenders.

Spain overtakes USA for No. 1 spot in FIBA men's rankings

For the first time in 12 years, USA Basketball is not atop the world men's rankings. FIBA, the sport's governing body, updated its rankings on Friday — and Spain moved into the top spot, a sliver ahead of the U.S.
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