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Tatum has triple-double, Celtics end Mavs' 7-game win streak

Tatum has triple-double, Celtics end Mavs' 7-game win streak

DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in his second career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat Dallas 124-95 on Thursday night, ending the Mavericks’ seven-game winning streak.
Markkanen has career-best 49 as Jazz down Rockets 131-114

Markkanen has career-best 49 as Jazz down Rockets 131-114

HOUSTON (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 49 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night that snapped a five-game skid.
Morant, Jackson lead Grizzlies over Magic for 5th straight

Morant, Jackson lead Grizzlies over Magic for 5th straight

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 32 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 31 points and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Orlando Magic 123-115 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win.
Tatum's rare triple-double leads Celtics past Mavs, 124-95

Tatum's rare triple-double leads Celtics past Mavs, 124-95

DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum and the Celtics answered a head-scratching loss with the Boston star's second career triple-double in a blowout of Luka Doncic and the Mavericks.

Almonor scores 20, Fairleigh Dickinson downs Saint Francis

NEW YORK (AP) — Ansley Almonor had 20 points in Fairleigh Dickinson's 76-57 win against Saint Francis (BKN) on Thursday. Almonor added five rebounds for the Knights (9-8). Demetre Roberts scored 17 points and added six assists. Joe Munden Jr.
James, Durant lead early in NBA All-Star starter voting

James, Durant lead early in NBA All-Star starter voting

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets might be headed toward yet another NBA All-Star Game rematch.

NBA hires Lesley Slaton Brown as chief diversity officer

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has hired Lesley Slaton Brown as its new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, a role that she'll begin on Feb. 1. She comes to the NBA from HP, where she was a vice president and oversaw diversity.

Saint Francis (BKN) plays conference rival Fairleigh Dickinson

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (8-8, 1-0 NEC) at Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (6-7, 0-1 NEC) New York; Thursday, 1 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Saint Francis (BKN) -1.5; over/under is 143.

Knicks play the Raptors, aim for 4th straight win

New York Knicks (21-18, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (16-22, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York seeks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Toronto.

James and the Lakers face the Hawks

Atlanta Hawks (18-20, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (17-21, 12th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers host the Atlanta Hawks.
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