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Clippers rally in 4th quarter to edge Spurs 108-105

By BETH HARRIS | February 4, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George got beat up again, came back and hit some big shots to help the Los Angeles Clippers rally late.Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points and George added 19 in a 108-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.Leonard's...

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...

Valanciunas scores 26, leads Grizzlies over Pistons 96-82

By CLAY BAILEY | February 4, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...