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LeBron, Giannis choose their teams for the All-Star Game

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 6, 2020

Anthony Davis is LeBron James’ teammate in Los Angeles, and they’ll be teammates at the All-Star Game in Chicago as well.James took his fellow Lakers All-Star with the No. 1 overall pick of the Feb. 16 game’s draft on Thursday, as he matched wits...

Clippers ride big 4th quarter to beat Heat 128-111

By BETH HARRIS | February 6, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Once the Los Angeles Clippers figured out Miami's zone defense, their 3-point barrage was on.Paul George and Landry Shamet each scored 23 points to lead eight Clippers in double figures, and Los Angeles beat the Heat 128-111 on Wednesday...

Morant leads short-handed Grizzlies past Mavericks, 121-107

February 6, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies are making big strides on the court and significant moves off it.Ja Morant scored 21 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Tyus Jones added 19 apiece, and the short-handed Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 121-107 on Wednesday...

Hawks beat Wolves 127-120 as teams brace for roster shifts

By ANDRES YBARRA | February 6, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After a dizzying 24 hours, the Atlanta Hawks gave Clint Capela and the rest of their new teammates a glimpse of their young core’s potential.The Minnesota Timberwolves, meanwhile, struggled to find energy in their 13th straight...

Kamga, Rowe lead Cal State Fullerton past UC Riverside 61-48

February 5, 2020

FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Kamga scored 19 points and Jackson Rowe had 14 points and five assists as Cal State Fullerton defeated UC Riverside 61-48 on Wednesday night.Davon Clare had 10 points and eight rebounds and Wayne Arnold added 10 points...

Jokic leads short-handed Nuggets past Jazz 98-95

By MATTHEW COLES | February 5, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Denver Nuggets had seven healthy players to face the Utah Jazz and believed they had nothing to lose.Thanks to a noteworthy performance by Nikola Jokic, the tired Nuggets overcame significant obstacles and recorded an improbable...

No. 5 Louisville edges Wake Forest for 9th straight win

By GARY B. GRAVES | February 5, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville trailed Wake Forest in tempo and points at halftime. The Cardinals cranked up the energy after the break, and that kept them on their roll.Jordan Nwora had 21 points and scored the go-ahead basket during an 18-5 second-half...

Queta leads Utah State past UNLV 69-54

February 5, 2020

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Neemias Queta scored 21 points with six rebounds and five assists to lead Utah State past UNLV 69-54 on Wednesday night.Sam Merrill added 20 points for the Aggies (18-7, 7-5 Mountain West Conference). Justin Bean had 11 rebounds and...

Willis, sharpshooting Minnesota romp past Wisconsin 70-52

By DAVE CAMPBELL | February 5, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's outside shooting was overdue for a resurgence, and Wisconsin was just as aware.Payton Willis provided the initial spark for the Gophers, and the Badgers never caught up.Willis scored a career-high 21 points on 5-for-7...

Powell scores 34, No. 12 Seton Hall beats Georgetown 78-71

By BOBBY BANCROFT | February 5, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Preseason All-America player Myles Powell was determined to get off to a hot start after struggling to find his shot recently for No. 12 Seton Hall.Georgetown proved to be the perfect opponent for him again.Powell scored 34 points,...

Likekele double-double leads Oklahoma State past TCU 72-57

By JOHN TRANCHINA | February 5, 2020

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State had endured a difficult stretch lately, having gone winless in Big 12 play so far, and struggling to a 3-11 record overall during the past two-plus months. So missing one starter and another important contributor...

Bryce’s double-double helps NC State beat Miami 83-72

February 5, 2020

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — One unwanted string ended, now North Carolina State looks to resume the winning streak it enjoyed earlier in its Atlantic Coast Conference schedule.C.J. Bryce scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead N.C. State to an...