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Clarkson, perfect Gobert help Jazz beat Mavericks 123-119

By SCHUYLER DIXON | February 10, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — Another perfect night for Rudy Gobert against Dallas didn't feel much like one with a lead slipping away in the third quarter.The Utah Jazz and their 7-foot-1 center found a way to hang on for the win.Jordan Clarkson scored 25 points before...

Middleton, Bledsoe help Bucks beat Kings minus Antetokounmpo

By JIM HOEHN | February 10, 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks presented Giannis Antetokounmpo a victory as a baby gift.Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe scored 28 points apiece to pace Milwaukee past Sacramento 123-111 on Monday night as the Bucks won without new father Antetokounmpo.Antetokounmpo,...

Anunoby has 25, Raptors beat Wolves for 15th straight win

By IAN HARRISON | February 10, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam keeps telling teammate OG Anunoby to improve his offense output by thinking less on the court.Anunoby must not have thought much during Monday’s game against Minnesota.Anunoby scored a career-high...

Nuggets come from 23 down to beat Spurs 127-120

February 10, 2020

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to help the Denver Nuggets rally from 23 down to beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-120 on Monday night.Denver scored 74 points in the second half, a season high, and outscored...

Gordon, Vucevic lift Magic over Hawks 135-126

By BILL FAY | February 10, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic aren’t built to shoot their way out of slumps, so know they won't have many nights like they did Monday.Aaron Gordon scored 26 points, Nikola Vucevic had 24 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Magic...

Hornets beat Pistons 87-76, end 5-game losing streak

By DAVE HOGG | February 10, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — No matter how bad things get for the Charlotte Hornets, they always seem to be able to fix them by playing the Detroit Pistons.Miles Bridges scored 18 points Monday night and the Hornets ended a five-game losing streak with an 87-76 victory,...

Blazers beat Heat 115-109 in Iguodala’s debut for Miami

By BY ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN | February 9, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 33 points and eight assists, Gary Trent Jr. scored 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Miami 115-109 on Sunday night in Andre Iguodala's debut with the Heat.Iguodala had two points in his first game...

Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Knicks 140-135 in 2 OTs

By GEORGE HENRY | February 9, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young was disappointed that the Atlanta Hawks let New York rally in regulation and take a big lead in the first overtime, so he repeatedly took the ball and dared the Knicks to foul him.“When you had that lead late in the game...

Clippers hand Cavs worst home loss in franchise history

By STEVE HERRICK | February 9, 2020

CLEVELAND (AP) — Lou Williams scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed Cleveland 133-92 on Sunday night, the Cavaliers' worst home loss in franchise history.Cleveland's previous worst was a 39-point loss to Chicago in 2012.Paul George had...

Morant posts 1st triple-double as Grizzlies drop Wizards

By IAN QUILLEN | February 9, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies believe their resilience helps them overcome rough shooting nights like Sunday.Having Ja Morant helps, too.Morant had 27 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double, and the Grizzlies...

Bogdanovic’s 3 at buzzer gives Jazz 114-113 win over Rockets

February 9, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Bojan Bogdanovic made a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Utah Jazz a 114-113 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.Jordan Clarkson scored 30 points and Donovan Mitchell finished with 24 points, six assists and five rebounds...

Korkmaz, Embiid lead 76ers past Bulls

By AARON BRACY | February 9, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Furkan Korkmaz scored 31 points, Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 118-111 on Sunday night to improve their NBA-best home record to 24-2.Ben Simmons added 19 points, 10 assists...