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Youth Movement: Raptors rookies playing critical minutes in close games

Youth Movement: Raptors rookies playing critical minutes in close games

TORONTO — In the final minutes of a close game the Toronto Raptors had rookies Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter and Jonathan Mogbo playing with sophomore Gradey Dick and four-year veteran Scottie Barnes.

US national anthem booed before NBA, NHL games in Canada despite tariff pause

TORONTO (AP) — Fans booed the American national anthem before NHL and NBA games in Canada on Tuesday night, a sign that some Canadians were still upset despite President Donald Trump’s 30-day pause on tariff threats against Mexico and Canada.
Late 3s by Johnson and Russell give the Nets a 99-97 win over the Rockets

Late 3s by Johnson and Russell give the Nets a 99-97 win over the Rockets

NEW YORK (AP) — Keon Johnson and D'Angelo Russell made 3-pointers in the final 10 seconds , and the Brooklyn Nets stunned the Houston Rockets 99-97 on Tuesday night for their first home victory in two months.
Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis score 24 to lead the Bulls over the Heat 133-124

Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis score 24 to lead the Bulls over the Heat 133-124

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Matas Buzelis scored a career-best 24 points and Josh Giddey matched it to help the Chicago Bulls top the Miami Heat 133-124 on Tuesday night.
Jayson Tatum scores 22, Celtics hold off Cavaliers 112-105 in matchup of Eastern Conference's best

Jayson Tatum scores 22, Celtics hold off Cavaliers 112-105 in matchup of Eastern Conference's best

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Derrick White added 20 and the Boston Celtics showed their championship makeup down the stretch with a 112-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference's
Karl-Anthony Towns's double-double helps Knicks fend off Raptors 121-115

Karl-Anthony Towns's double-double helps Knicks fend off Raptors 121-115

TORONTO — Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double and the New York Knicks held off a late Toronto Raptors rally for a 121-115 win on Tuesday. Towns had 27 points and 20 rebounds as New York (34-17) won back-to-back games.
Joel Embiid has triple-double in 1st game in a month as Sixers slip past Mavs 118-116

Joel Embiid has triple-double in 1st game in a month as Sixers slip past Mavs 118-116

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in his first action in a month to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-116 victory Tuesday night over the Dallas Mavericks, who fell to 0-2 since trading star Luka Doncic to th

U.S. national anthem booed before NBA game in Toronto despite tariff pause

TORONTO (AP) — A few fans booed the American national anthem before the Toronto Raptors hosted the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, a sign that some Canadians were still upset despite President Donald Trump’s 30-day pause on tariff threats against M
Mavs get Caleb Martin in trade that sends Quentin Grimes and a draft pick to Sixers

Mavs get Caleb Martin in trade that sends Quentin Grimes and a draft pick to Sixers

DALLAS (AP) — Caleb Martin and Quentin Grimes are switching locker rooms in Philadelphia. The Dallas Mavericks acquired Martin on Tuesday in a trade with the 76ers that sends Grimes back to the Eastern Conference.
When will Luka Doncic debut with the Lakers? Soon, but not before his calf strain is totally healed

When will Luka Doncic debut with the Lakers? Soon, but not before his calf strain is totally healed

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Luka Doncic has altered the future of a franchise that had been trying to squeeze one more championship run out of 40-year-old LeBron James’ partnership with Anthony Davis.
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