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MacKinnon scores 32nd goal; Avalanche beat Wild 3-2

By BRIAN HALL | February 9, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored his 32nd goal of the season, Pavel Francouz made 34 saves and the Colorado Avalanche ended their road trip with four wins in five games, beating the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Sunday night.Pierre-Edouard Bellemare...

Rutgers overcomes 18-point deficit, beats Northwestern in OT

By MATT SUGAM | February 9, 2020

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The typically media-friendly and regular interview request Geo Baker skipped out on Rutgers’ post-game press conference. He had no reason to be salty following his best game of the season that has seen him struggle in Big Ten...

Clippers hand Cavs worst home loss in franchise history

By STEVE HERRICK | February 9, 2020

CLEVELAND (AP) — Lou Williams scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed Cleveland 133-92 on Sunday night, the Cavaliers' worst home loss in franchise history.Cleveland's previous worst was a 39-point loss to Chicago in 2012.Paul George had...

Morant posts 1st triple-double as Grizzlies drop Wizards

By IAN QUILLEN | February 9, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies believe their resilience helps them overcome rough shooting nights like Sunday.Having Ja Morant helps, too.Morant had 27 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double, and the Grizzlies...

Bogdanovic’s 3 at buzzer gives Jazz 114-113 win over Rockets

February 9, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Bojan Bogdanovic made a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Utah Jazz a 114-113 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.Jordan Clarkson scored 30 points and Donovan Mitchell finished with 24 points, six assists and five rebounds...

Elleby scores 34, Washington St. beats Washington 79-67

By WILL FERGUSON | February 9, 2020

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Every time he put the ball up it seemed like it was going in.CJ Elleby scored a career-high 34 points and had his fourth double-double of the season to lead Washington State to a 79-67 victory over in-state rival Washington on...

Pflueger’s 18 lead Notre Dame to 61-57 win at Clemson

By PETE IACOBELLI | February 9, 2020

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Mike Brey thought coming into the season his team had the experience and savvy to contend in the Atlantic Coast Conference.That's finally starting to happen.Rex Pflueger had 18 points, and John Mooney had 16 points...

Korkmaz, Embiid lead 76ers past Bulls

By AARON BRACY | February 9, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Furkan Korkmaz scored 31 points, Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 118-111 on Sunday night to improve their NBA-best home record to 24-2.Ben Simmons added 19 points, 10 assists...

Taylor handles the wind, Mickelson to win at Pebble Beach

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 9, 2020

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Nick Taylor knew the odds were not in his favor Sunday at Pebble Beach.Already nervous about facing Phil Mickelson for the first time with only a one-shot lead, Taylor found himself watching Lefty's short-game highlight show...

Celtics edge Thunder 112-111 for 7th straight win

February 9, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — With most of their lead gone, the Boston Celtics needed someone to make a stop in the final seconds.As usual, Marcus Smart took it upon himself.Smart o stole the ball from Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 5.8 seconds...

Bradley ends two-game skid; Evansville loses 12th-straight

February 9, 2020

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Darrell Brown had 22 points as Bradley defeated Evansville 69-58 on Sunday.Elijah Childs had 19 points and 11 rebounds for Bradley (16-9, 7-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Koch Bar added 11 rebounds.Evan Kuhlman had 13 points and...

Krutwig helps Loyola Chicago hold off Valparaiso 70-68

February 9, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Cameron Krutwig finished with 20 points and six rebounds and Loyola Chicago held off Valparaiso 70-68 on Sunday.Krutwig knocked down 8 of 13 shots from the floor for the Ramblers (16-9, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Freshman Marquise...