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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...

Emotional Johns scores 1st goal, Stars beat Rangers 5-3

By DENIS P. GORMAN | February 4, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Johns wasn't sure he'd ever score another goal — let alone with his parents in the stands.“I waited a long time,” he said.Johns scored his first goal since his return from a lengthy absence, Joe Pavelski scored power-play...

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...

Azubuike, Dotson lead No. 3 Kansas to 69-58 win over Texas

By MADDY TANNAHILL | February 3, 2020

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Udoka Azubike came off the bench for Kansas for the first time this season. Coach Bill Self didn’t explain exactly why.Nonetheless, Azubike finished with 17 points to lead the third-ranked Jayhawks to their seventh straight victory,...

Valanciunas scores 26, leads Grizzlies over Pistons 96-82

By CLAY BAILEY | February 3, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas relishes the chance to battle a worthy big man under the basket.“It’s always a pleasure to fight down low, and not chase the guys on the 3-point line,” the Memphis center said with a laugh.In a battle with...

Elliott gets 40th shutout in Flyers’ 3-0 win over Red Wings

By PAUL HARRIS | February 3, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — Brian Elliott made 16 saves for his 40th career shutout in the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-0 win over the sinking Detroit Red Wings on Monday night.It was the Red Wings' ninth consecutive loss (0-8-1), and the second straight time they've...

Alabama State defense stymies Texas Southern, wins 79-55

February 3, 2020

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Leon Daniels recorded 13 points and seven rebounds as Alabama State easily beat Texas Southern 79-55 on Monday night.Tobi Ewuosho added 13 points and eight rebounds for the Hornets, who held the Tigers to 29.8 percent shooting,...

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...

Andrus scores 20, sparks Prairie View past Alabama A&M 69-54

February 3, 2020

NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Gerard Andrus had 20 points as Prairie View topped Alabama A&M 69-54 on Monday night.Darius Williams had 12 points for Prairie View (11-11, 7-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Devonte Patterson added 12 points.The Bulldogs'...

Grambling State tops Mississippi Valley State 90-65

February 3, 2020

ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Travon Bunch scored a career-high 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Grambling State led wire-to-wire in beating Mississippi Valley State 90-65 on Monday night.Ivy Smith Jr. added 19 points with 10 rebounds, seven assists...

Morris leads Knicks past Cavaliers 139-134 in overtime

By STEVE HERRICK | February 3, 2020

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Love doesn't know what the future holds. All he can do is make the most of the present.Right now, that's not easy in Cleveland.Love scored a season-high 33 points in possibly his final home game with the Cavaliers, but Marcus...

Jackson’s 16 pts lead NC A&T past South Carolina St, 78-63

February 3, 2020

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ronald Jackson had 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead five North Carolina A&T players in double figures as the Aggies beat South Carolina State 78-63 on Monday night.NC A&T took over sole possession of first place in the...