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Pysyk scores 3 times as Panthers beat Maple Leafs 5-3

February 3, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — Mark Pysyk scored three times in his first career hat trick, and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Monday night.Mike Hoffman had a goal and an assist for Florida, which trailed 3-1 early in the third period. Mike...

Mavericks beat Pacers 112-103 behind big game from Porzingis

By MARK AMBROGI | February 3, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With All-Star starter Luka Doncic sidelined by a sprained right ankle for the third consecutive game, Kristaps Porzingis provided the offensive firepower for Dallas.The 7-foot-3 Porzingis scored a season-high 38 points and grabbed...

Tatum leads Celtics past Hawks 123-115 for 4th straight win

By PAUL NEWBERRY | February 3, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 28 points and Grant Williams drove for a key basket in the final minute, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.Trailing 117-113, the Hawks had a chance when a video...

Butler scores 38, Heat roll past 76ers 137-106

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 3, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 38 points against his former team before getting the fourth quarter off, and the Miami Heat ran away in the second half to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 137-106 on Monday night.Goran Dragic scored 24 points...

Antetokounmpo lifts Bucks over Booker-led Suns 129-108

By ANDREW WAGNER | February 2, 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have lost 28 games since the start of last season. Only once did they follow one defeat with another.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 19 rebounds, and the Bucks rebounded yet again by beating the Phoenix Suns...

Harden’s 40 leads Rockets over Pelicans 117-109

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | February 2, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) —Houston coach Mike D'Antoni has been around James Harden long enough to know that he'd eventually snap out of his shooting slump.But he admitted on Sunday that he was quite relieved to see it happen sooner rather than later.“I can go...

Cunane, Hunter lead No. 7 NC State women past Duke

February 2, 2020

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Grace Hunter tore up her knee last season against Duke. This time, she tore up Duke's defense.Hunter made three 3-pointers in the final four minutes to help No. 7 North Carolina State rally past the Blue Devils 63-60 on Sunday for...

Raptors tie team record with 11th straight win, beat Bulls

By IAN HARRISON | February 2, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — Terence Davis scored a career-high 31 points and the Toronto Raptors tied a team record with their 11th straight win, beating the Chicago Bulls 129-102 on Sunday.Toronto also won 11 straight in January 2016, and again from Feb. 26 to...

Pointer, Cherry help LSU beat No. 15 A&M women again, 59-58

February 2, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Khayla Pointer scored nine of her 18 points in the fourth quarter and Jailin Cherry hit two free throws with 4.3 seconds left and LSU beat No. 15 Texas A&M for the second time, pulling out a 59-58 victory on Sunday.After...

Johnson’s clutch play late lifts Pitt by Miami 62-57

By WILL GRAVES | February 2, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Xavier Johnson scored seven of his 13 points in the final 3 minutes as Pittsburgh held off Miami 62-57 on Sunday.Trey McGowens led Pitt (14-8, 5-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) with 17 points. Au'Diese Toney scored 15 points and grabbed...

Lillard scores 51 as Trail Blazers beat Jazz 124-107

By ANNE M. PETERSON | February 2, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard says the secret to his hot streak is sticking to what works.Lillard had 51 points, including nine 3-pointers, and 12 assists as the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Utah Jazz their season-high fourth straight loss...

Beal has 34, Irving injures knee as Wizards top Nets 113-107

By RICH DUBROFF | February 2, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyrie Irving limped off the court after hurting his right knee, his latest injury coming just 24 hours after his best performance of the season.A night after scoring a season-high 54 points, Irving was forced to leave in the fourth...