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Antetokounmpo’s 31 points lead Bucks past 76ers, 119-98

By RICH ROVITO | February 23, 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks turned a tight game with the Philadelphia 76ers into a mismatch immediately in the second half, led by the reigning league MVP.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 17 rebounds, Khris Middleton scored 25 points...

Martin, Verge score 17, Arizona State wins its 7th straight

By JACK MAGRUDER | February 23, 2020

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State completed a worst-to-first journey in 37 days, and it does not plan to stop now.“I think we are getting better as a team and we have not peaked yet,” Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley said after the Sun Devils survived...

Manuel scores 19 as Montana defeats Montana State 59-54

February 23, 2020

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Kendal Manuel had 19 points as Montana held off Montana State 59-54 on Saturday night.The Grizzlies led 51-37 with 4:43 remaining in the second half before the Bobcats made four of their last six shots and added eight free throws...

Radebaugh scores 22, Northern Colorado tops Idaho State

February 22, 2020

POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Jonah Radebaugh scored 22 points as Northern Colorado defeated Idaho State 85-72 on Saturday night.Kai Edwards had 18 points for Northern Colorado (19-8, 12-4 Big Sky Conference), which has won four in a row. Kur Jockuch added...

Heat rout Cavs 124-105 as Wade is honored at halftime

By STEVEN WINE | February 22, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat played so well early they didn't need a halftime meeting, which was exactly the plan.In a worthy warmup for Dwyane Wade's jersey retirement ceremony, the Heat broke a 23-year-old franchise record for points in the first half...

Balanced, explosive Alabama defeats Mississippi 103-78

By R.J. MORGAN | February 22, 2020

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — After a late 12-0 run by Texas A&M cost Alabama a crucial home win earlier this week, the Crimson Tide surely wasn't going to let its foot off the gas on the road.John Petty Jr. scored 21 points, Jaden Shackelford had 18, and...

Collins, Hawks get hot late, rally past Mavericks 111-107

By GEORGE HENRY | February 22, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — John Collins was in no mood to feel sorry for the Dallas Mavericks and their short-handed roster.“I feel like I definitely took advantage of the mismatches I had tonight," Collins said. “As you guys know, I can crash the basket pretty...

Moore scores 20 to lift DePaul past Georgetown 74-68

February 22, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Charlie Moore had 20 points as DePaul broke its eight-game losing streak, topping Georgetown 74-68 on Saturday night.Moore hit 8 of 10 foul shots. He added seven assists.Romeo Weems had 19 points for DePaul (14-13, 2-12 Big East Conference)....

Stanley shoots Duke past Hokies

February 22, 2020

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke’s energy was back. Not surprisingly, so was its dominance.Cassius Stanley scored 21 points and made a season-high five 3-pointers to help No. 6 Duke beat Virginia Tech 88-64 on Saturday night.Matthew Hurt added 16 points and...

John scores 28, leads Weber State over Southern Utah 82-71

February 22, 2020

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Cody John scored 28 points, Jerrick Harding added 22 and Weber State beat Southern Utah 82-71 on Saturday night.John shot 4 for 6 on 3-pointers and went 12 for 12 from the foul line. He added eight rebounds. Harding also had six rebounds.Michal...

Wade expresses his gratitude at jersey retirement cremony

By STEVEN WINE | February 22, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade went through a long list of thank-yous as he delivered a 20-minute speech at his jersey retirement ceremony Saturday night, mentioning everyone from his business manager and the Miami Heat ball boys to Pat Riley.“I could have...

UNLV hands No. 4 San Diego State its first loss, 66-63

By BERNIE WILSON | February 22, 2020

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Malachi Flynn sat slumped in his chair and glared straight ahead, the sting of San Diego State's first loss of the season still painfully fresh.“We lost. It was the first time it happened, so it doesn't feel good,” Flynn said moments...