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Gallinari, Paul push Thunder past Zion, Pelicans 123-118

By BRETT MARTEL | February 13, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Danilo Gallinari scored 29 points, Chris Paul had 14 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 on Thursday night.Zion Williamson scored 32 points for New Orleans, his second straight...

Merrimack owns second half, beats St. Francis (BKN) 60-50

February 13, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Jensen hit four 3-pointers and scored 14 points to lead five players in double figures and Merrimack dominated the second half to beat St. Francis (Brooklyn) 60-50 on Thursday night.Jensen sank 4 of 5 shots from 3-point range and...

Kuchar shoots 64 to lead Riviera; Tiger wastes strong start

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 13, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods began with an unknowing tribute to Kobe Bryant by making an eagle putt that optical cameras measured at 24 feet, 8 inches. He ended his opening round with a reminder that getting around Riviera unscathed is no small task.That's...

Place your bet: New NBA All-Star format could attract action

By BRIAN MAHONEY | February 13, 2020

While some basketball purists are skeptical about this year's new format for the NBA All-Star Game, the changes have curiosity brewing within the betting industry.This year the league's annual showcase is essentially multiple games within the game, which...

Chicagoans: City not just NBA host, it’s the Mecca of hoops

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 13, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA is headquartered in New York. Anthony Davis, one of the game’s biggest names, plays in Los Angeles.Both, unquestionably, are world-class cities.But in Davis’ eyes, they both pale to his hometown. And this weekend, the Chicago...

Booker to replace Lillard at All-Star, 3-point contest

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 13, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Devin Booker is finally headed to his first NBA All-Star Game.The Phoenix guard — who felt he was snubbed by voters and coaches when he didn't make the original list for Sunday's game in Chicago — was tabbed Thursday as the player...

James’ triple double, Davis lead Lakers past Nuggets 120-116

By ARNIE STAPLETON | February 13, 2020

DENVER (AP) — LeBron James wasn't about to coast into the All-Star break, and neither was Anthony Davis."I could tell they were locked in pregame. LeBron had his jersey with like 80 minutes to go before the game," guard Alex Caruso said after the Los...

Graham, Hornets rally to beat Timberwolves 115-108

By JOE ZIEMER | February 13, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The young Charlotte Hornets are riding some positive vibes into the All-Star break.Devonte' Graham scored 28 points and Malik Monk added 25 to lead the Hornets to a 115-108 comeback win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday...

Doncic shines in return from injury, Mavs beat Kings 130-111

By SCHUYLER DIXON | February 13, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — Before heading to the All-Star game to play with his basketball idol, Luka Doncic returned from injury to test a pairing that's a lot more important to the Dallas Mavericks sensation.The 20-year-old Slovenian and fellow Euro star Kristaps...

Clarke leads Grizzlies to a 111-104 win over Trail Blazers

By CLAY BAILEY | February 13, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies cushioned their lead for the final playoff spot in the West on a night when Portland’s Damian Lillard injured his groin.Brandon Clarke matched his career high with 27 points, Ja Morant had 20 points and...

Booker scores 27, Suns top Warriors 112-106

By DAVID BRANDT | February 12, 2020

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 15 and the Phoenix Suns held on for a 112-106 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.Phoenix won for just the second time in eight games and goes into the All-Star...

Mitchell scores 26, Jazz beats the Heat 116-101

By JOHN COON | February 12, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and Bojan Bogdanovic added 22 points to lift the Utah Jazz to a 116-101 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.Jordan Clarkson added 21 points off the bench for the Jazz. Rudy Gobert had...