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Blackwood, Simmonds lead Devils in 4-1 win over Red Wings

By TOM CANAVAN | February 13, 2020

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — One good period and a few well-chosen words from interim coach Alain Nasreddine were all the New Jersey Devils needed to get past the struggling Detroit Red Wings.Wayne Simmonds scored twice in a four-goal third period outburst and...

Van Riemsdyk has 3-point game, Flyers beat Panthers 6-2

By PAUL GEREFFI | February 13, 2020

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — James van Riemsdyk had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night.Robert Hagg, Sean Couturier, Scott Laughton, Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Tyler Pitlick scored for the Flyers. Carter...

Booker to replace Lillard at All-Star, 3-point contest

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 13, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Devin Booker is finally headed to his first NBA All-Star Game.The Phoenix guard — who felt he was snubbed by voters and coaches when he didn't make the original list for Sunday's game in Chicago — was tabbed Thursday as the player...

Graham, Hornets rally to beat Timberwolves 115-108

By JOE ZIEMER | February 13, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The young Charlotte Hornets are riding some positive vibes into the All-Star break.Devonte' Graham scored 28 points and Malik Monk added 25 to lead the Hornets to a 115-108 comeback win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday...

Doncic shines in return from injury, Mavs beat Kings 130-111

By SCHUYLER DIXON | February 13, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — Before heading to the All-Star game to play with his basketball idol, Luka Doncic returned from injury to test a pairing that's a lot more important to the Dallas Mavericks sensation.The 20-year-old Slovenian and fellow Euro star Kristaps...

Clarke leads Grizzlies to a 111-104 win over Trail Blazers

By CLAY BAILEY | February 13, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies cushioned their lead for the final playoff spot in the West on a night when Portland’s Damian Lillard injured his groin.Brandon Clarke matched his career high with 27 points, Ja Morant had 20 points and...

Cavaliers end 12-game home skid, beat Hawks 127-105

By STEVE HERRICK | February 12, 2020

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers finally had some fun on their home court Wednesday night.Tristan Thompson scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Larry Nance Jr. had a career-high 23 points, and the Cavaliers broke a 12-game home losing streak,...

Gordon, Fultz lead Magic to 116-112 OT win over Pistons

By DICK SCANLON | February 12, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Gordon and Markelle Fultz saved the Orlando Magic from going into the All-Star break with an embarrassing loss.Gordon scored 25 points and Markelle Fultz added 21 as the Magic rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons 116-112 in...

Raptors’ 15-game win streak snapped with 101-91 loss to Nets

By BRIAN MAHONEY | February 12, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto Raptors were hoping to keep rolling right into the All-Star break.Instead, they had their franchise-record winning streak stopped at 15 games with a 101-91 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Still, the reigning NBA champions are...

No. 19 Butler holds off Xavier, loses Thompson to injury

By MARK AMBROGI | February 12, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach LaVall Jordan was looking at how his team could improve.“We had good team conversation after the Marquette loss (Sunday) about where we can get better and a big part of that was the bench,” Jordan said. “Henry...

Rantanen, Grubauer lead Avalanche to 3-0 win over Senators

By PAT GRAHAM | February 12, 2020

DENVER (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored in the first period following a terrific twirl move, Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 shots for his second shutout of the season and the high-flying Colorado Avalanche beat the Ottawa Senators 3-0 on Tuesday night.Valeri...

Reinhart scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Detroit

By JOHN WAWROW | February 11, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sam Reinhart jammed in a loose puck for the go-ahead goal 57 seconds into the third period in the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.The Red Wings avoided a major scare in the first period, when forward...