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Jarrett, Griffin lead Jackson State over UAPB 49-45

February 3, 2020

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Tristan Jarrett scored 15 points, Roland Griffin added 13 and Jackson State beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 49-45 on Monday night for its third straight win.Jonas James' go-ahead jumper put Jackson State up 45-43 with 36 seconds to...

Mavericks beat Pacers 112-103 behind big game from Porzingis

By MARK AMBROGI | February 3, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With All-Star starter Luka Doncic sidelined by a sprained right ankle for the third consecutive game, Kristaps Porzingis provided the offensive firepower for Dallas.The 7-foot-3 Porzingis scored a season-high 38 points and grabbed...

Davison leads Eastern Washington past Northern Arizona 77-66

February 3, 2020

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Jacob Davison scored 17 points and added five assists to lead Big Sky Conference leader Eastern Washington to a 77-66 win over Northern Arizona Monday night.Eastern Washington has now won six straight games, including the first...

Maryland-Eastern Shore tops Delaware State 68-66

February 3, 2020

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Ahmad Frost scored 15 points, Gabriel Gyamfi grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 11 points, including a go-ahead free throw with 13 seconds left, and Maryland-Eastern Shore ended a five-game skid with a 68-66 win over Delaware State on...

Tatum leads Celtics past Hawks 123-115 for 4th straight win

By PAUL NEWBERRY | February 3, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 28 points and Grant Williams drove for a key basket in the final minute, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.Trailing 117-113, the Hawks had a chance when a video...

Vucevic helps Magic snap 5-game skid, beat Hornets 112-100

By STEVE REED | February 3, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — All the Orlando Magic needed to get back on track was a return trip to Charlotte.Nikola Vucevic scored 22 points, Aaron Gordon had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Magic snapped a five-game skid with a 112-100 win over the Hornets...

Butler scores 38, Heat roll past 76ers 137-106

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 3, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 38 points against his former team before getting the fourth quarter off, and the Miami Heat ran away in the second half to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 137-106 on Monday night.Goran Dragic scored 24 points...

Staples Center removes public’s massive Kobe Bryant memorial

February 3, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A massive memorial created by the public outside Staples Center after the death of former Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant was being dismantled Monday, with an official saying some of the items would go to Bryant's widow and other family...

Bernie Ebbers, ex-CEO convicted in WorldCom scandal, dies

By MALLIKA SEN | February 3, 2020

The former chief of WorldCom, convicted in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history, died just over a month after his early release from prison. Bernard Ebbers was 78.The Canadian-born former telecommunications executive died Sunday...

Simpson rallies to beat Finau in Phoenix Open playoff

By JOHN NICHOLSON | February 2, 2020

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Webb Simpson was in big trouble when he drove into the right-side water on the par-5 15th.“I didn't think it was over," Simpson said. “But I thought, 'I'm going to really have to do something special to get back in it.'”He...

Antetokounmpo lifts Bucks over Booker-led Suns 129-108

By ANDREW WAGNER | February 2, 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have lost 28 games since the start of last season. Only once did they follow one defeat with another.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 19 rebounds, and the Bucks rebounded yet again by beating the Phoenix Suns...

Estrada scores 17 to lead St. Peter’s over Siena 85-80

February 2, 2020

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Estrada scored nine of his 17 points in the final five minutes as posted 17 points as St. Peter's defeated Siena 85-80 on Sunday.KC Ndefo had 15 points and three blocks for St. Peter's (10-10, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic...