Basketball

Toronto faces Cleveland, looks for 4th straight road win

Toronto Raptors (30-31, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (38-25, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -6.

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Knicks face the Celtics on 5-game win streak

Boston Celtics (44-17, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (35-27, sixth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York is looking to continue its five-game win streak with a victory against Boston.

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Detroit faces Charlotte, seeks to stop 4-game skid

Detroit Pistons (15-46, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-43, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m.

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Philadelphia plays Miami following Embiid's 41-point game

Miami Heat (32-29, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (39-20, third in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m.

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Jazz rally late, send reeling Spurs to 16th straight loss

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 27 points and recent signee Kris Dunn added 15 as the Utah Jazz rallied from a 14-point deficit and beat the struggling San Antonio Spurs 118-102 on Saturday night.

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Morant, Grizzlies beat Nuggets in matchup of West leaders

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 23 points and seven rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies raced to an early lead and coasted to a 112-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s top teams.

Feb 25, 2023 10:38 PM Read more >

Tatum's late 3 lifts Celtics past Embiid, 76ers 110-107

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayson Tatum buried the 3-pointer that put Boston ahead with 1.3 seconds left and casually backpedaled on defense before he turned to greet his teammates and — woosh! — a 70-foot shot sailed over his head and into the basket.

Feb 25, 2023 10:09 PM Read more >

Morant scores 23, Grizzlies rout Nuggets in West showdown

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 23 points and seven rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies raced to an early lead and coasted to a 112-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s top teams.

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Knicks rout Pelicans while honoring 1973 championship squad

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle scored 28 points to lead New York to a 128-106 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night as the Knicks celebrated the golden anniversary of their 1972-73 NBA championship team.

Feb 25, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Turner, Haliburton help Pacers rally past Magic 121-108

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Myles Turner scored 24 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 15 points and 14 assists and the Indiana Pacers ran away from the Orlando Magic in the second half for a 121-108 victory on Saturday night.

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