Basketball

Cam Johnson spoils Scottie Barnes's return as Nets top Raptors 101-94

TORONTO — Cam Johnson took over in the fourth quarter as the Brooklyn Nets rallied past the Toronto Raptors 101-94 on Thursday. Johnson went on a 13-4 run in the final 2:24 of the game to lead Brooklyn (11-16) to victory.

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Thunder hold off Orlando's comeback bid, beat the Magic 105-99 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams

ORLANDO, Fla.

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Collin Sexton and Keyonte George lead Jazz past Pistons, 126-119

DETROIT (AP) — Collin Sexton scored 30 points, Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons 126-119 on Thursday night for for their second victory in 10 games. Keyonte George added 28 points for Utah.

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Jordan Poole, Malcolm Brogdon help Wizards snap 3-game skid with a 123-114 win over the Hornets

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan Poole scored 27 points and Malcolm Brogdon added 25 in his return from injury as the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-114 on Thursday night.

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Luka Doncic starting foundation, already studying ways to improve access to youth basketball

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is starting his own foundation, saying his primary goal is to ensure that children learning how to play basketball are doing so the right way and within a positive environment.

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Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, rest of Canada's NBAers left wanting more in 2024

TORONTO — Canada's best men's basketball players were left wanting more in 2024. Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished second in NBA MVP voting for the 2023-24 season, the best performance among a record-high 27 Canadians in the league.

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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving ruled out of Mavericks game against Clippers

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks will be without top scorers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving after they were ruled out of Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers because of injuries.

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NBA East-leading Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro to miss at least 2 weeks with right shoulder sprain

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without forward Isaac Okoro for several weeks after he suffered a sprained right shoulder.

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Bucks play the Cavaliers, seek 5th straight win

Milwaukee Bucks (14-11, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (23-4, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

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Hawks G Kobe Bufkin to have shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks backup guard Kobe Bufkin will undergo surgery to deal with lingering shoulder issues, knocking him out for the rest of the season.

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