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Hamilton, Thornton lead Eagles, spoil Anthony’s return

February 1, 2020

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jared Hamilton scored 18 points and made 2 of 3 free throws with 17.2 seconds remaining to lift Boston College to a 71-70 victory over North Carolina on Saturday night.Derryck Thornton added 15 points...

Kansas outlasts Texas Tech 78-75

By MADDY TANNAHILL | February 1, 2020

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — David McCormack returned from a suspension and made his presence felt when Udoka Azubuike got in foul trouble.Devon Dotson scored 21 points, Marcus Garrett added 15 points and No. 3 Kansas topped Texas Tech 78-75 on Saturday.In...

Eichel scores in OT to give Sabres 2-1 win over Blue Jackets

By JOHN WAWROW | February 1, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Two days after smashing his stick in frustration, Sabres captain Jack Eichel held his arms up in celebration.Eichel scored 36 seconds into overtime to secure Buffalo's 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. At the other...

Hughes, Schaller lead Canucks past Islanders 4-3

By SCOTT CHARLES | February 1, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Quinn Hughes scored twice, including his eighth of the season 42 seconds into overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory.J.T. Miller and Tim Schaller also scored...

Jones leads Xavier over No. 10 Seton Hall, win streak ends.

By TOM CANAVAN | February 1, 2020

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Xavier got a much-needed and highly unexpected big win that might jump start its season.Tyrique Jones had 19 points and 18 rebounds and the Musketeers posted their biggest win of the season by beating No. 10 Seton Hall 74-62 Saturday,...

Barton, Nuggets hand Bucks rare defeat at home, 127-115

By JOE TOTORAITIS | February 1, 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone couldn't have been any happier with a win than he was Friday night.Will Barton had 24 points and eight assists to lead the tired and short-handed Nuggets to a 127-115 victory that snapped Milwaukee's...

Irving scores season-high 54, Nets beat Bulls 133-118

By DENIS P. GORMAN | January 31, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving is attempting to process the death of Kobe Bryant by reflecting on the lessons his friend taught him.He put them to good use Friday and scored a season-high 54 points, making all 10 shots in the first half and 19 of 23 for...

Harden has 35 as Rockets beat Mavericks 128-121

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | January 31, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's small lineup played big on Friday night to give the Rockets a win over the Dallas Mavericks.James Harden scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 32 and the Rockets built a big lead and held on for a 128-121 victory.Harden...

Bruins ride power-play goals to 2-1 win over Jets

January 31, 2020

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Patrice Bergeron and Jake DeBrusk scored power-play goals and the Boston Bruins beat Winnipeg 2-1 on Friday night, extending the Jets' losing streak to five games.David Pastrnak had two assists for Boston. Tuukka Rask, returning...

Raptors’ streak at 10 after 105-92 win over Pistons

By NOAH TRISTER | January 31, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — The honors and accolades keep rolling in for coach Nick Nurse and the Toronto Raptors.Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and Serge Ibaka added 21 to lift the Raptors to their 10th straight victory, 105-92 over the Detroit Pistons on Friday...

Nikola Jokic carries short-handed Nuggets past Jazz 106-100

By PAT GRAHAM | January 31, 2020

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic is raising another aspect of his game — his voice.Always a leader by example, he's now speaking up more.And his teammates are listening, too.Jokic scored 28 points, including six in the final two minutes, and dished out...

Kings win 1st hoops game at Staples since Kobe’s death

By JOE REEDY | January 31, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings knew it was going to be an emotional night in Los Angeles. They responded with one of their best games this season.Fox scored a career-high 34 points and the Kings made a franchise-record 21 3-pointers...