Basketball

Davis scores 55, grabs 17 boards; Lakers top Wizards 130-119

WASHINGTON (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 55 points on sizzling 22 of 30 shooting and added 17 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Lakers over the Washington Wizards 130-119 on Sunday night.

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Celtics snap Nets' 4-game winning streak with 103-92 win

NEW YORK (AP) — Even when Jaylen Brown was pouring in the points early, the Boston Celtics knew they'd need to turn to their defense late. Then they locked down the Brooklyn Nets, just like they did last spring.

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Davis scores 55 points, leads Lakers over Wizards 130-119

WASHINGTON (AP) — Anthony Davis dazzled so much, he heard fans chanting “MVP!” And that came while playing on the road.

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Knicks snap 5-game home losing streak in win over Cavaliers

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the New York Knicks snapped a five-game home losing streak with a 92-81 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.

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Ja Morant has 21-point 3rd quarter, Grizzlies beat Pistons

DETROIT (AP) — Ja Morant scored 21 of his 33 points in the third quarter and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 122-112 on Sunday night.

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Monk, Sabonis, Kings overcome LaVine's 41 points, beat Bulls

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Malik Monk scored 20 points off the bench and the Sacramento Kings overcame Zach LaVine's 41 points to beat the Chicago Bulls 110-101 on Sunday. Domantas Sabonis had 11 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists for the Kings.

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Alvarado's 38 points pace Pelicans past Nuggets, 121-106

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jose Alvarado brought fans to their feet repeatedly, and they gleefully sang his name.

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Western Conference-leading Suns hand Spurs 11th loss in row

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Deandre Ayton had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns overwhelmed San Antonio 133-95 on Sunday, handing the Spurs their 11th straight loss.

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Cavaliers forward Wade out for month with shoulder sprain

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Dean Wade could miss one month with a sprained left shoulder, the latest injury for a Cleveland team that has been dealing with them all season.

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Orlando faces Milwaukee, aims to end 8-game slide

Milwaukee Bucks (16-6, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (5-19, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando aims to end its eight-game slide when the Magic play Milwaukee.

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