Basketball

Jokic has 100th triple-double; Nuggets down Rockets 133-112

HOUSTON (AP) — When Nikola Jokic was presented with the game ball by Denver coach Michael Malone after recording his 100th career triple-double, Malone said the superstar seemed almost embarrassed by the gesture.

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Giannis returns, Bucks beat Nets 118-104 for 15th straight

NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 15 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to 15 games by beating the Brooklyn Nets 118-104 on Tuesday night.

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Barnes scores 29 points, Kings beat Thunder for 4th straight

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Harrison Barnes scored 29 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.

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Morant's third-quarter burst leads Grizzlies past Lakers

MEMPHIS, Tenn.

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Siakam leads as Raptors fend off Bulls 104-98; VanVleet has nine assists in return

TORONTO — Although Fred VanVleet is thrilled with the birth of his third child, he was also excited to return to the Toronto Raptors' lineup. Just don't tell his fiancée that.

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Beal, Wizards spoil Snyder's Hawks debut with 119-116 win

ATLANTA (AP) — Returning to the bench for the first time in 10 months, Quin Snyder quickly got an idea of the challenge he faces with the Atlanta Hawks.

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Raptors beat Bulls 104-98 for 8th victory in 10 games

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 20 points, Gary Trent Jr. had 19 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls 104-98 on Tuesday night for their eighth victory in 10 games. O.G.

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Pelicans' Alvarado out 3 weeks, Nance out 2 weeks

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado will be out at least three weeks and forward Larry Nance Jr. will miss two weeks because of recent injuries, the club announced Tuesday.

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With James injury, Lakers face challenge to reach postseason

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — LeBron James' injury hasn't changed the Los Angeles Lakers' goal of reaching the postseason.

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Raptors sign guard Will Barton, waive centre Hernangomez

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have added some depth at guard. Veteran Will Barton was signed by Toronto on Tuesday, with the Raptors waiving forward Juancho Hernangomez to make space on their roster.

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