Basketball

Simons has 36 and Ayton has 33 in Portland's 106-102 win over the Hawks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 36 points and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the Atlanta Hawks for a 106-102 victory on Wednesday night.

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Jalen Duren has 24 points as Pistons beat Raptors 113-104

DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had a career-high 23 rebounds along with 24 points and five assists as the Detroit Pistons won three of four games for the first time in nearly two years, beating the Toronto Raptors 113-104 on Wednesday.

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Luka Doncic scores 21, triple-double streak ends at 7 as Mavs slog past Warriors 109-99

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic's triple-double streak is over as the focus turns to his tender left hamstring. Daniel Gafford is staring down Wilt Chamberlain for the best run of consecutive made baskets in NBA history.

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Donovan Mitchell returns and the Cavaliers hit 20 3s in a 116-95 win over the Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell returned from a seven-game absence and the Cleveland Cavaliers stemmed a two-game slide with style and on the road against an opponent that has been hard to beat lately.

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Miles Bridges scores 27, rookie Vasa Micic has career-best 25 as Hornets beat Grizzlies 110-98

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 27 points, rookie Vasa Micic added a career-best 25 and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 on Wednesday night.

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DeMar DeRozan's 46 leads Bulls past Pacers in OT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 46 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, to help the Chicago Bulls outlast the Indiana Pacers 132-129 on Wednesday night.

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Paolo Banchero scores 21, leads Magic over Nets 114-106

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero handled the finesse part and let his Orlando teammates handle the physicality.

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Denver beats Miami 100-88 in an NBA Finals rematch and moves atop the Western Conference

MIAMI (AP) — After four months of looking up at others in the Western Conference, Denver finally is alone atop the standings. Michael Porter Jr.

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Jalen Duren has career-high 23 rebounds as Pistons beat Raptors 113-104 for 3rd win in 4

DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had a career-high 23 rebounds along with 24 points and five assists as the Detroit Pistons won three of four games for the first time in nearly two years, beating the Toronto Raptors 113-104 on Wednesday.

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Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell starting at New Orleans after missing seven games

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has been activated and placed in the starting lineup for Wednesday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

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