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Leonard goes for 31, Clippers beat Timberwolves 118-106

By BETH HARRIS | February 1, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have their entire roster healthy for the first time this season and it showed against the Minnesota Timberwolves.Led by Kawhi Leonard's 31 points, the Clippers had five other players in double figures in a...

Leonard returns to Clippers’ lineup against Timberwolves

February 1, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Clippers in their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.Leonard sat out a loss to Sacramento on Thursday because of lower back tightness. He also didn't play on...

Shaquille O’Neal on Kobe Bryant: ‘We love you, brother’

By MESFIN FEKADU | February 1, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal paid tribute to his friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant, with one of their shared favorite hobbies: music.O’Neal, who moonlights as DJ Diesel, brought his carnival-themed event “Shaq’s Fun House” to Miami...

Lakers return after Bryant’s death, lose 127-119 to Blazers

By GREG BEACHAM | February 1, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant's resonant voice echoed through the darkened Staples Center while images from his life and career flickered on the scoreboard above.LeBron James' heartfelt pregame speech honoring his friend then left Lakers fans and players...

Barton, Nuggets hand Bucks rare defeat at home, 127-115

By JOE TOTORAITIS | February 1, 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone couldn't have been any happier with a win than he was Friday night.Will Barton had 24 points and eight assists to lead the tired and short-handed Nuggets to a 127-115 victory that snapped Milwaukee's...

Zion scores 24, Pelicans pound Memphis 139-111

By BRETT MARTEL | January 31, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson even surprised himself when he vaulted upward to snare an overthrown alley-oop lob with his left hand, switched the ball to his right hand and laid it in before tumbling across the baseline.“It was one of those things...

Thunder rally in final minutes, push past Suns 111-107

By DAVID BRANDT | January 31, 2020

PHOENIX (AP) — Danilo Gallinari scored 27 points, Dennis Schroder added 24 and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the final minutes to push past the Phoenix Suns 111-107 on Friday night.Oklahoma City used a 13-0 run late in the fourth quarter to flip...

Irving scores season-high 54, Nets beat Bulls 133-118

By DENIS P. GORMAN | January 31, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving is attempting to process the death of Kobe Bryant by reflecting on the lessons his friend taught him.He put them to good use Friday and scored a season-high 54 points, making all 10 shots in the first half and 19 of 23 for...

Harden has 35 as Rockets beat Mavericks 128-121

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | January 31, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's small lineup played big on Friday night to give the Rockets a win over the Dallas Mavericks.James Harden scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 32 and the Rockets built a big lead and held on for a 128-121 victory.Harden...

Raptors’ streak at 10 after 105-92 win over Pistons

By NOAH TRISTER | January 31, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — The honors and accolades keep rolling in for coach Nick Nurse and the Toronto Raptors.Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and Serge Ibaka added 21 to lift the Raptors to their 10th straight victory, 105-92 over the Detroit Pistons on Friday...

Doncic, Young lead list for Rising Stars game at All-Star

January 31, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star starters Luka Doncic of Dallas and Trae Young of Atlanta headlined the list of players released Friday to participate in the Rising Stars game at All-Star weekend in Chicago.Also on the list: likely rookie of the year frontrunner...

Nikola Jokic carries short-handed Nuggets past Jazz 106-100

By PAT GRAHAM | January 31, 2020

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic is raising another aspect of his game — his voice.Always a leader by example, he's now speaking up more.And his teammates are listening, too.Jokic scored 28 points, including six in the final two minutes, and dished out...