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Wade expresses his gratitude at jersey retirement cremony

By STEVEN WINE | February 22, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade went through a long list of thank-yous as he delivered a 20-minute speech at his jersey retirement ceremony Saturday night, mentioning everyone from his business manager and the Miami Heat ball boys to Pat Riley.“I could have...

DeAndre Ayton, Devin Booker dominate, Suns top Bulls 112-104

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | February 22, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — DeAndre Ayton dominated with 28 points and 19 rebounds, Devin Booker had 29 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Chicago Bulls 112-104 on Saturday night.Phoenix outscored Chicago by 13 in the third quarter to wipe out a 10-point halftime...

Sacramento Kings beat Clippers at Staples again, 112-103

By GREG BEACHAM | February 22, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Sacramento Kings realize they might have started playing their best basketball of the season too late to contend for a playoff spot.Beating the powerhouse Los Angeles Clippers on the road twice in less than a month still feels...

Anthony Davis’ big 2nd half leads Lakers past Grizz, 117-105

By GREG BEACHAM | February 22, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers hadn't even been back on the court for three minutes after the All-Star break when Anthony Davis limped off with an injured leg.With their superstar big man in the locker room, the Lakers played an ominous quarter...

Williamson has 25 in Pelicans’ 128-115 win over Blazers

By ANNE M. PETERSON | February 22, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Zion Williamson hears the accolades but insists he's still getting comfortable in his new job.He had 25 points for his seventh straight game with at least 20, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers...

Murray leads balanced attack as Spurs top Jazz 113-104

By JOHN COON | February 22, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Encouraging Dejounte Murray to play with more offensive freedom is turning out to be a winning formula for the San Antonio Spurs.Murray had his second straight 20-point game, tallying 23 points and seven rebounds, to lead a balanced...

Chris Paul scores 29 points, leads Thunder past Nuggets

By CLIFF BRUNT | February 22, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chris Paul lectured his teammates on the importance of handling their business after the All-Star break, then he showed them how to do it.Paul scored 29 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 113-101 on...

Gordon Hayward, Celtics hold off Timberwolves 127-117

By DAVE CAMPBELL | February 22, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Boston's defense looked, well, like it was still on vacation for much of the game.The Celtics still had plenty of firepower on the other end, staying strong out of the All-Star break.Gordon Hayward scored 29 points, Daniel Theis had...

Doncic, Mavericks notch another road win, 122-106 at Magic

By BILL FAY | February 21, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — All-Star Luka Doncic did his usual thing in Orlando and got some unexpected help from teammate Maxi Kleber.Doncic nearly had a triple-double, finishing with 33 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and the Dallas Mavericks cruised...

Raptors beat Suns 118-101 for 16th win in 17 games

By IAN HARRISON | February 21, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 37 points and 12 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Phoenix Suns 118-101 on Friday night for their 16th victory in 17 games.Serge Ibaka scored 16 points, Fred VanVleet and Terence Davis each had 14, Kyle Lowry...

Pacers beat Knicks 106-98 in return from All-Star break

By BRIAN MAHONEY | February 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — T.J. Warren had 27 points and eight rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 106-98 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night in their return from the All-Star break.Domantas Sabonis added 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Pacers,...

James Harden, Rockets roll to 135-105 rout of young Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY | February 21, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Russell Westbrook vowed to better control his emotions down the stretch of the regular season. They sometimes get the better of him and he realizes he's under the watchful eye of referees because of his reputation, but he won't...