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Tavares scores OT winner to lift Maple Leafs past Ducks 5-4

February 8, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — For the second time this week, the Toronto Maple Leafs gave up a two-goal lead at home in the third period. This time, they recovered to get a win.John Tavares scored his second goal of the game at 4:53 of overtime, lifting the Maple...

Beal’s last-second layup helps Wizards beat Mavericks

By STEPHEN WHYNO | February 7, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal's last-second layup handed the Dallas Mavericks another loss without Luka Doncic.They felt as though things slipped away well before that.Beal made a layup with 0.2 seconds left to finish with 29 points and give the Washington...

Coach Pecora becomes college wrestling’s career wins leader

February 7, 2020

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Coach Pat Pecora earned his 617th career victory on Friday night, breaking a 46-year-old record for most wins in college wrestling at any level.The University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown coach passed former Oregon State coach Dale...

Covington has clutch debut, Rockets outlast Lakers 121-111

By GREG BEACHAM | February 7, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nobody taller than 6-foot-6 was in Houston's starting lineup, and a heavily bearded guard lost the opening tip. Nobody bigger than 6-foot-7 Robert Covington played for the Rockets in a game between division leaders at Staples Center.Because...

Lillard scores 26 points, Portland beats San Antonio 125-117

By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN | February 7, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — With the trade deadline past and a playoff race ahead, the Portland Trail Blazers understood the importance of their game against the San Antonio Spurs.Damian Lillard had 26 points and 10 assists, Hassan Whiteside scored 17 points...

Knicks edge Magic 105-103 for third straight win

By BRIAN MAHONEY | February 6, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle scored 22 points, Taj Gibson had 19 and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 105-103 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.Despite trading leading scorer Marcus Morris to the Clippers earlier in the day,...

Morant leads short-handed Grizzlies past Mavericks, 121-107

February 6, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies are making big strides on the court and significant moves off it.Ja Morant scored 21 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Tyus Jones added 19 apiece, and the short-handed Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 121-107 on Wednesday...

Hawks beat Wolves 127-120 as teams brace for roster shifts

By ANDRES YBARRA | February 6, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After a dizzying 24 hours, the Atlanta Hawks gave Clint Capela and the rest of their new teammates a glimpse of their young core’s potential.The Minnesota Timberwolves, meanwhile, struggled to find energy in their 13th straight...

Jokic leads short-handed Nuggets past Jazz 98-95

By MATTHEW COLES | February 6, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Denver Nuggets had seven healthy players to face the Utah Jazz and believed they had nothing to lose.Thanks to a noteworthy performance by Nikola Jokic, the tired Nuggets overcame significant obstacles and recorded an improbable...

Kreider returns, sparks Rangers to 5-3 win over Maple Leafs

By SIMMI BUTTAR | February 5, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider provided a big boost to the Rangers in his return from a one-game absence.Kreider and Mika Zibanejad scored in a 6-second span late in the first period and the New York Rangers earned a 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs...

Nets crush Warriors 129-88 in Russell’s return to Brooklyn

By BRIAN MAHONEY | February 5, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks are respected veterans on a gutted Golden State team, guys who helped them look like the Warriors of old recently.And when word came that they were likely getting traded, the rest of the roster couldn't...

Drummond’s big game lifts Pistons over Suns 116-108

By NOAH TRISTER | February 5, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — Andre Drummond had 31 points and 19 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons handed the Phoenix Suns their fourth straight loss, 116-108 on Wednesday night.Reggie Jackson added 25 points for Detroit and Christian Wood had 21. Kelly Oubre Jr....