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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...

Dosunmu hurt after Spartans’ late dunk; No. 22 Illini fall

By TERRY TOWERY | February 12, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois suffered two brutal losses by the final horn Tuesday night.Star guard Ayo Dosunmu crumbled to the floor clutching his left knee moments after Michigan State's Xavier Tillman threw down a huge dunk that lifted the Spartans...

Days rallies No. 25 LSU past Missouri to end 2-game slide

By BRYAN LAZARE | February 11, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU ended a two-game losing streak in typically close fashion.Darius Days scored seven of his 20 points in the final five minutes as No. 25 LSU rallied to beat Missouri 82-78 on Tuesday night to win its sixth Southeastern Conference...

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...

Rantanen, Grubauer lead Avalanche to 3-0 win over Senators

By PAT GRAHAM | February 11, 2020

DENVER (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored in the first period following a terrific twirl move, Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 shots for his second shutout of the season and the high-flying Colorado Avalanche beat the Ottawa Senators 3-0 on Tuesday night.Valeri...

Anei helps lead Oklahoma State over Kansas State 64-59

By AVERY OSEN | February 11, 2020

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Last season, Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton had one of his worst basketball experiences of his life during a 39-point loss at Kansas State.Fast forward one year, Boynton and the Cowboys got their redemption in a 64-59 win on...

Key’s FT lifts Virginia past Notre Dame, 50-49, in OT

By HANK KURZ Jr. | February 11, 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — In reigning national champion Virginia's battle to get back to the NCAA Tournament, Mamadi Diakite and his teammates are using the memories and experiences of last year and three nail-biter victories as a steadying force.“The...

No. 9 Maryland edges Nebraska 72-70 for 7th straight victory

By DAVID GINSBURG | February 11, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Mark Turgeon probably won't spend a whole lot of time watching the replay of his 200th win at Maryland.In a lackluster performance hardly befitting the first-place team in the Big Ten, the ninth-ranked Terrapins blew most of...

Kapanen scores in OT, Maple Leafs beat Coyotes 3-2

February 11, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — Kasperi Kapanen scored 3:43 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Tuesday night.Zach Hyman had two goals in regulation for Toronto, and Alexander Kerfoot added two assists. Jack Campbell stopped 35...

Wake Forest beats UNC 74-57 for 1st win in series since 2014

By AARON BEARD | February 11, 2020

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Both Wake Forest and North Carolina entered Tuesday night's game trying to fix problems that had led to a growing list of losses, including one each on last-second baskets over the weekend.Only the Demon Deacons played with...

Pulock’s late goal helps Islanders beat rival Flyers 5-3

By VIN A. CHERWOO | February 11, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders kept their composure after letting an early three-goal lead slip away late in the third period. They just went out and regained the advantage to pull out a big win against a charging division rival.Ryan Pulock...

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...