Basketball

Davis, James lead Lakers to 118-108 victory over Warriors as Curry goes scoreless in second half

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthony Davis had 36 points and 13 rebounds, LeBron James added 25 points and 12 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-108 on Saturday night. Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors with 20 points.

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Thompson has triple-double as Rockets beat East-leading Cavaliers for second time in week, 135-131

CLEVELAND (AP) — Amen Thompson had his second career triple-double, Alperin Sengun and Jalen Green scored 26 points apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 135-131 on Saturday night.

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Tyrese Maxey has 31 points and 9 assists in the 76ers' 109-97 victory over the Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.

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Wagner, Banchero score 32 points each in Magic's 121-113 win over Pistons

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 25 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, Paolo Banchero had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 121-113 on Saturday night.

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Knicks get four 20-point scorers, another triple-double from Hart in 143-120 victory over Kings

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 33 points, Josh Hart added 20 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists in his sixth triple-double of the season and the New York Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings 143-120 on Saturday night.

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Raptors sweep two-game set in Atlanta, beating Hawks 117-94

ATLANTA (AP) — Scottie Barnes had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors swept a two-game set in Atlanta for their season-high third straight victory, beating the Hawks 117-94 on Saturday night.

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Maxi Kleber has broken right foot, leaving Dallas Mavericks with one available center

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas backup center Maxi Kleber broke his right foot during a 122-107 home loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, adding to the Mavericks’ lengthy list of unavailable players and leaving the team with one available center.

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LaMelo Ball scores 25 points to help the Hornets beat the Pelicans, 123-92

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 22 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92 on Saturday night. Seth Curry had 16 points on 4-of-6 3-point shooting.

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Tatum, White help Celtics pull away to beat Mavericks 122-107 in first meeting since NBA Finals

DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.

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Herro, Adebayo lead Heat past Nets 106-97 on Vince Carter's jersey retirement night

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo had 17 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 106-97 on Saturday night.

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