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Harden’s 40 leads Rockets over Pelicans 117-109

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | February 2, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) —Houston coach Mike D'Antoni has been around James Harden long enough to know that he'd eventually snap out of his shooting slump.But he admitted on Sunday that he was quite relieved to see it happen sooner rather than later.“I can go...

Brandon’s two late 3s lift Canisius over Marist 66-65

February 2, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Majesty Brandon scored the last 10 points for Canisius, including two 3-pointers in the final 17 seconds, for a 66-65 win over Marist on Sunday.Marist's Tyler Saint-Furcy missed a 3-pointer after both teams used a timeout following...

Raptors tie team record with 11th straight win, beat Bulls

By IAN HARRISON | February 2, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — Terence Davis scored a career-high 31 points and the Toronto Raptors tied a team record with their 11th straight win, beating the Chicago Bulls 129-102 on Sunday.Toronto also won 11 straight in January 2016, and again from Feb. 26 to...

Williams’ shootout goal lifts Hurricanes past Canucks, 4-3

By KEN TYSIAC | February 2, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Justin Williams scored the winning goal in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes over the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Sunday afternoon.Williams wristed a shot inside the post to the right of Thatcher Demko, giving the Hurricanes...

Weathers helps Duquesne hold off La Salle 71-69

February 2, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Weathers had 18 points and blocked three shots and Duquesne withstood a late run by La Salle to post a 71-69 victory on Sunday.Weathers sank 8 of 10 shots from the floor for the Dukes (16-5, 6-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Reserve...

Pistons rally to beat Nuggets 128-123 in OT, snap skid

By NOAH TRISTER | February 2, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — It took Detroit just over half a quarter to fall behind by 21. Then the Pistons rallied almost as quickly.“We came out as flat as a pancake," coach Dwane Casey said. “But the second group came in and played.”Bruce Brown had 19 points,...

Sharpe guides Northern Kentucky past Milwaukee 65-56

February 2, 2020

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — Tyler Sharpe hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to propel Northern Kentucky to a 65-56 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday.Jalen Tate totaled 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Northern Kentucky (16-7, 8-3 Horizon...

Hagedorn, Simpson lift South Dakota over Omaha 81-80

February 2, 2020

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyler Hagedorn tossed in 27 points and Triston Simpson made two free throws with 6 seconds remaining to send South Dakota to an 81-80 victory over Omaha on Sunday.Hagedorn made two free throws with 3:25 left to play to put the Coyotes...

Salnave, Papas lead Monmouth past Rider 90-84

February 2, 2020

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Ray Salnave and reserve George Papas scored 21 points apiece and Monmouth beat Rider 90-84 on Sunday.Salnave did his damage at the free-throw line where he hit 11 of 12 for the Hawks (13-8, 7-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)....

Hammond scores 23 to lead Niagara past Quinnipiac 75-59

February 2, 2020

LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Marcus Hammond scored 23 points as Niagara cruised past Quinnipiac 75-59 on Sunday.Hammond sank 10 of 16 shots from the floor, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range, for the Purple Eagles (7-14, 5-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)....

Penguins beat Capitals in 50th game between Crosby, Ovechkin

By STEPHEN WHYNO | February 2, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby got the better of Alex Ovechkin in their 50th regular-season meeting and set the stage for more drama down the stretch.Crosby had an assist, Matt Murray made 29 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals...

Hinckson carries Manhattan over Iona 72-49

February 2, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Hinckson had 12 points, six rebounds and six assists as Manhattan defeated Iona 72-49 on Sunday.Nehemiah Mack had 15 points for Manhattan (9-10, 5-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which ended its four-game losing streak....