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Harden scores 40 to lead Rockets over Hornets 125-110

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | February 4, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden had 40 points and 11 assists, and the short-handed Houston Rockets overcame an early deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-110 on Tuesday night.It’s the third straight win for Houston, and Charlotte’s fourth consecutive...

Kelley’s 27 points sends S. Dakota past NAIA Peru St.

February 4, 2020

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Cody Kelley scored a career-high 27 points on 10-of-12 shooting and South Dakota beat NAIA-member Peru State College 106-45 on Tuesday night.Kelley finished 6 of 8 from beyond the 3-point line. The 5-foot-11 guard also grabbed...

No. 11 Auburn edges Arkansas 79-76 in OT

By BY DEREK OXFORD | February 4, 2020

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Auburn's depth wore down Arkansas and the 11th-ranked Tigers edged the Razorbacks in overtime.Samir Doughty scored 23 points, including hitting two free throws in the final seconds of OT, and No. 11 Auburn edged Arkansas 79-76...

Groce scores 14 to lift E. Michigan over Buffalo 66-62

February 4, 2020

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Ty Groce posted 14 points and three blocks as Eastern Michigan narrowly defeated Buffalo 66-62 on Tuesday night for its 200th win at the Convocation Center.Derek Ballard scored all of his five points, grabbed five rebounds and...

Fairfield upsets Monmouth 55-53 with buzzer-beater

February 4, 2020

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Freshman Allan Jeanne-Rose hit the game-winning layup at the buzzer and sixth-place Fairfield upset conference leader Monmouth 55-53 on Tuesday night for its fourth straight home victory.Jeanne-Rose, who entered the game having...

Johnson lead W. Michigan past Miami (OH) 64-60

February 4, 2020

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Johnson scored 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field and foul line and Western Michigan beat Miami (Ohio) 64-60 Tuesday night.Following Johnson's basket that broke a 58-all tie, Dae Dae Grant went to the foul line...

Alvarado has big first half, Georgia Tech tops Hokies 76-57

By CHARLES ODUM | February 4, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Jose Alvarado scored 20 points, including 19 in the first half, and Michael Devoe added 12 in his return from an injury to lead Georgia Tech to a 76-57 win over Virginia Tech on Tuesday night.Alvarado has scored 20 or more points in three...

NBA changing 3-point contest format at All-Star Saturday

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 4, 2020

The NBA is changing the format to this season’s 3-point contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Chicago by adding a pair of deep shots that will be worth three points apiece.That change means each round will now be a total of 27 shots instead of 25, and...

No. 3 Oregon hands No. 4 UConn worst home loss since 2005

By DOUG FEINBERG | February 4, 2020

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Coach Kelly Graves and Oregon made history, handing UConn one of its worst home losses under Geno Auriemma.Ruthy Hebard had 22 points and 12 rebounds as No. 3 Oregon rolled past the fourth-ranked Huskies 74-56 on Monday night, UConn's...

Clippers rally in 4th quarter to edge Spurs 108-105

By BETH HARRIS | February 4, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George got beat up again, came back and hit some big shots to help the Los Angeles Clippers rally late.Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points and George added 19 in a 108-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.Leonard's...

Fox scores 31, Kings send Timberwolves to 12th straight loss

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN | February 4, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovic feels a lot more comfortable in Sacramento's starting lineup than he did coming off the bench.Kings coach Luke Walton is certainly happy with the results, although he would prefer Bogdanovic get a little more...

No. 1 Baylor beats Kansas State 73-67 for 19th straight win

By AVERY OSEN | February 4, 2020

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Baylor wasn't dominant, just good enough to lead Kansas State throughout and maintain its roll.Jared Butler scored 20 points and the No. 1 Bears extended their school-record winning streak to 19 games, beating Kansas State 73-67...