Basketball

NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' format

The NBA is considering changing the format for the All-Star Game that will be played in San Francisco later this season, Commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday night.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 27 points in the Grizzlies' 124-107 victory over the 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points and the Memphis Grizzlies rolled to a 124-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Jay Huff added 20 points, and Ja Morant had 18.

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Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey retired by Toronto Raptors in mid-game ceremony

TORONTO — Vince Carter hoped Toronto Raptors fans could embrace his complicated legacy with the team during his jersey retirement ceremony. They did not let him down.

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Pacers lose backup Isaiah Jackson to season-ending Achilles tendon injury

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson will miss the rest of this season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in Friday night’s 125-118 loss at New Orleans, team officials announced Saturday night.

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Hornets' Lee: We need to find out if Ball can guard 1-on-1 after fouling out twice

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball has been tearing it up offense this season. Now new Hornets coach Charles Lee wants Ball to prove he can do it on defense, too.

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Tatum scores 29 points, Celtics beat Hornets 113-103 to sweep back-to-back in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Payton Pritchard had 22 points on six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-103 for the second straight night at the Spectrum Center on Saturday.

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich misses game against Timberwolves because of undisclosed illness

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich missed the Spurs' game Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of an undisclosed illness. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson took over the head coaching duties.

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Celtics guard Jaylen Brown out vs. Hornets, listed as day-to-day with left hip flexor strain

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Boston Celtics will be without guard Jaylen Brown for Saturday night’s rematch with the Charlotte Hornets.

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Detroit plays Brooklyn for conference showdown

Detroit Pistons (1-5, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (3-3, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Detroit takes on Brooklyn for an Eastern Conference matchup.

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New Orleans plays Atlanta in non-conference matchup

Atlanta Hawks (2-4, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (3-3, 10th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans and Atlanta square off in non-conference action.

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