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Lillard scores 51 as Trail Blazers beat Jazz 124-107

By ANNE M. PETERSON | February 2, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard says the secret to his hot streak is sticking to what works.Lillard had 51 points, including nine 3-pointers, and 12 assists as the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Utah Jazz their season-high fourth straight loss...

Miller makes 46 saves as Ducks defeat Kings 3-1

By JOE REEDY | February 2, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Miller still can come up with big games when called upon.The 39-year old backup goalie for Anaheim made 46 saves to lead the Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.“It felt good to get in there...

Martin scores 19, leads Arizona State past Washington 87-83

By TIM BOOTH | February 2, 2020

SEATTLE (AP) — Remy Martin and his Arizona State teammates spent two days going over all the little mistakes that led to its last second loss at Washington State.Over those two days, there was a lot of learning. And a lot of something else.“A lot...

Kucherov, Stamkos lead Lightning in 3-0 win over Sharks

By GIDEON RUBIN | February 2, 2020

SAN JOSE,Calif. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat each scored a goal, Curtis McElhinney recorded his first shutout of the season and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 on Saturday night.McElhinney had 30 saves...

James has a triple-double, Lakers throttle Kings 129-113

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN | February 2, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Lakers say they are fully prepared for the steady stream of tributes for Kobe Bryant that they will surely see the rest of the season.LeBron James welcomes it, calling it a therapeutic and needed part of the Lakers' healing...

No. 20 Colorado routs USC 78-57, salvages road split in L.A.

By BETH HARRIS | February 2, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colorado came across town still irked by its four-point loss at UCLA. The 20th-ranked Buffaloes took out their ire on Southern California.Tyler Bey scored 16 points in a 78-57 rout on Saturday night that salvaged a road split for...

UC Irvine routs Cal State Fullerton 91-61

February 2, 2020

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Tommy Rutherford and Brad Greene each scored 18 points as UC Irivne routed Cal State Fullerton 91-61 on Saturday night.Rutherford didn't miss a free throw (8 of 8) and Greene was 8-of-10 shooting with a game-high 12 rebounds and...

Stefanovic’s 3 gives Purdue a 61-58 win over Northwestern

By PATRICK ROSE | February 2, 2020

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Sasha Stefanovic brought a sense of relief to his coach Matt Painter and his Purdue teammates in a game they desperately needed to win.Stefanovic made a 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left and Trevion Williams scored 13 points as the...

Haws’ makes late 3; BYU rallies to beat Saint Mary’s 81-79

February 1, 2020

PROVO, Utah (AP) — TJ Haws hit a deep 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 8.5 seconds left to cap a 6-0 surge as BYU beat Saint Mary's 81-79 on Saturday night.Following a Saint Mary's timeout, Jordan Ford drove the lane but his potential game-tying...

Pridgett scores 24 to lift Montana over Montana St. 78-64

February 1, 2020

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Sayeed Pridgett had 24 points as Montana won its eighth straight home game, getting past Montana State 78-64 on Saturday night.Kyle Owens had 14 points for Montana (12-10, 8-3 Big Sky Conference). Kendal Manuel added 12 points....

Beal has 34, Irving injures knee as Wizards top Nets 113-107

By RICH DUBROFF | February 1, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyrie Irving limped off the court after hurting his right knee, his latest injury coming just 24 hours after his best performance of the season.A night after scoring a season-high 54 points, Irving was forced to leave in the fourth...

Brunson scores 27 points, Mavericks beat Hawks 123-100

February 1, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas coach Rick Carlisle described the first game without top scores Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis as a great challenge.The rest of the Mavericks accepted that challenge.Jalen Brunson scored 27 points in his ninth start of the season,...