Basketball

Sharp-shooting Wizards score 80 in half, rout Pacers 127-113

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 32 points, Kristaps Porzingis and Monte Morris added 17 apiece and the Washington Wizards shot 70% from the field through the first three quarters of their 127-113 rout of the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

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Jokic carries short-handed Nuggets past Hornets 119-105

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his league-leading 20th triple-double and the short-handed Denver Nuggets handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight defeat, 119-105 on Saturday night.

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Harden not surprised Durant, Irving fled Nets' 'dysfunction'

NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden isn't surprised Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving wanted out of Brooklyn, having tired quickly of the “dysfunction” he saw in his brief time with the Nets and asking out.

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Embiid leads 76ers over Nets in Harden's return to Brooklyn

NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Embiid had 37 points and 13 rebounds, James Harden scored 29 points in his first game in Brooklyn since being traded a year ago to begin a Big Three breakup, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Nets 101-98 on Saturday night.

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Scan on LeBron James' sore left foot shows no serious damage

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A scan done on LeBron James' troublesome left ankle and foot showed no serious issue, but the newly crowned NBA career scoring leader sat out a second straight game Saturday night since breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's mark earlier

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GM Pelinka: Don't blame Westbrook for all of Lakers' woes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — General manager Rob Pelinka says Russell Westbrook doesn't deserve all the blame for the Lakers' struggles throughout his time in Los Angeles.

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Toronto Raptors sign guard-forward Joe Wieskamp to multi-year deal

The Toronto Raptors have signed guard-forward Joe Wieskamp to a multi-year contract, the club announced Saturday. The financial terms of the deal were not released.

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Paging Russell Westbrook: Paul George says come to Clippers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If Paul George has his way, Russell Westbrook would end up as the point guard the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t get at the trade deadline. The Los Angeles Lakers sent Westbrook to Utah as part of a three-way deal earlier this week.

Feb 11, 2023 7:11 AM Read more >

Harris leads Saint Francis (BKN) against Stonehill after 20-point showing

Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (13-12, 6-6 NEC) at Stonehill Skyhawks (12-15, 8-4 NEC) South Easton, Massachusetts; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stonehill -6.5; over/under is 125.

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San Antonio visits Atlanta, aims to end road losing streak

San Antonio Spurs (14-42, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (28-28, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Hawks -11.

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