Basketball

Irving leads Dallas against Sacramento after 41-point outing

Sacramento Kings (48-31, third in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (37-42, 11th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Mavericks -5.5; over/under is 245.

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Clippers face the Lakers after Leonard's 40-point game

Los Angeles Lakers (41-38, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (41-38, sixth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Clippers -2.

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Curry, Poole combine for 64 as Warriors beat Thunder 136-125

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — These second-half comebacks are becoming a thing for the Golden State Warriors, much like those old third-quarter surges that used to define this bunch.

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Suns clinch playoff spot, rout injury-riddled Spurs 115-94

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns never trailed, beating the depleted San Antonio Spurs 115-94 on Tuesday night to clinch a playoff spot.

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James' game-winner lifts Lakers past Jazz in OT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — LeBron James missed a potential game-winning layup on the final play of regulation. Given a second chance, he delivered.

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Embiid has 52 points, 13 boards, 76ers edge Celtics 103-101

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid strengthened his MVP bid with 52 points and 13 rebounds, and the NBA scoring leader carried the Philadelphia 76ers to a 103-101 win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. P.J.

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Kings beat Pelicans 121-103 to clinch Pacific Division title

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sacramento rookie Keegan Murray could be the face of the Kings' remarkable reversal of fortune. Murray has heard all about the club's recently ended, 16-season playoff drought.

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Embiid scores 52, leads 76ers past Celtics 103-101

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid earned the highest stamp of approval from coach Doc Rivers after the All-Star center blistered Boston for his third 50-point game of the season and carried the 76ers on his beat-up, 7-foot frame to victory.

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Edwards, Towns help Wolves edge Nets 107-102, end skid at 3

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 23 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Brooklyn Nets 107-102 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

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Rockets prevent Nuggets from clinching West with 124-103 win

HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 32 points, six others scored in double figures and the last-place Houston Rockets prevented the Denver Nuggets from clinching the No.

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