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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...

Cavaliers end 12-game home skid, beat Hawks 127-105

By STEVE HERRICK | February 12, 2020

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers finally had some fun on their home court Wednesday night.Tristan Thompson scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Larry Nance Jr. had a career-high 23 points, and the Cavaliers broke a 12-game home losing streak,...

Gordon, Fultz lead Magic to 116-112 OT win over Pistons

By DICK SCANLON | February 12, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Gordon and Markelle Fultz saved the Orlando Magic from going into the All-Star break with an embarrassing loss.Gordon scored 25 points and Markelle Fultz added 21 as the Magic rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons 116-112 in...

Raptors’ 15-game win streak snapped with 101-91 loss to Nets

By BRIAN MAHONEY | February 12, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto Raptors were hoping to keep rolling right into the All-Star break.Instead, they had their franchise-record winning streak stopped at 15 games with a 101-91 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Still, the reigning NBA champions are...

Pacers pull away late to beat Bucks, snap 6-game skid

By MICHAEL MAROT | February 12, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Malcolm Brogdon flipped the script Wednesday night.Rather than watch another late lead slip away, the Indiana Pacers guard found his finishing touch.Brogdon thwarted Milwaukee's charge with a nearly perfect fourth-quarter performance,...

At All-Star Game, Africa’s potential will be showcased

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 12, 2020

The moment was not lost on Giannis Antetokounmpo. The NBA's reigning MVP, a Greek of Nigerian descent who is now starring in Milwaukee, was about to make his first two selections of this year's All-Star Game draft and understood how significant his words...

Harden, Westbrook help Rockets beat Celtics 116-105

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | February 12, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — After James Harden and Russell Westbrook combined for 78 points Tuesday night, Harden was asked just how dangerous this combination can be when it gets rolling.“It's pretty scary," Harden said.Harden scored 42 points, Westbrook had...

Williamson’s 31 points pushes Pelicans past Blazers, 138-117

By BRETT MARTEL | February 11, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson has recorded his first 30-point performance just nine games into his NBA career.Williamson scored 31 points in barely 28 minutes on the court, and the New Orleans Pelicans used a dominant second half to defeat the...

Beal scores 30, Wizards beat Bulls 126-114

By HARVEY VALENTINE | February 11, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just when it looked as if Washington's defense was going the cost the team a victory, the Wizards found a way to hold on.Bradley Beal scored 30 points, and Washington held off Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls for a 126-114 win on...

Richardson, Simmons lead 76ers past Clippers 110-103

By ROB MAADDI | February 11, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid kept the Philadelphia 76ers close until Josh Richardson took over.Richardson scored 17 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Sixers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-103 on Tuesday night.Simmons...

All-Star Weekend nears, and Kobe will be at the forefront

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 11, 2020

Kobe Bryant will be announced Friday at All-Star Weekend in Chicago as one of the finalists for this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction class, which isn’t a secret and never was.Bryant always was a lock to be a first-ballot pick. Fellow first-time...

Rondo, Davis lead Lakers to 125-100 rout of Suns

By JOE REEDY | February 11, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rajon Rondo scored a season-high 23 points, Anthony Davis added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 125-100 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.The Lakers had dropped three of their last four...