Basketball

Cavaliers push through adversity, pile up wins to jump in standings and into NBA title contention

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell surveyed the crowd surrounding him like he was dissecting a trapping defense.

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76ers center Joel Embiid has no timetable to return following knee surgery

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is out at least four weeks — presumably much, much longer — following surgery Tuesday to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. Embiid’s bid at a second straight NBA MVP is over.

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Canada's FIBA World Cup success helps Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort on NBA's Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are reaping the benefits of Canada's success at last fall's FIBA World Cup.

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Ricky Rubio rejoins Barcelona on a contract through the end of this season

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ricky Rubio signed a short-term contract with Barcelona on Tuesday, a month after he announced that his 12-year NBA career was over .

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Raptors star Scottie Barnes named to NBA all-star game as injury replacement

NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has been named one of two injury replacements on the Eastern Conference team for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game.

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Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander ascend to NBA MVP favorites with Embiid sidelined by knee injury

DENVER (AP) — The NBA MVP race just became a little more wide open now that Joel Embiid’s chances at a repeat have ended .

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76ers host the Warriors for cross-conference matchup

Golden State Warriors (22-25, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (30-19, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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Bridges leads Charlotte against Toronto after 41-point performance

Toronto Raptors (17-33, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (10-39, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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Detroit takes on Sacramento, looks to halt 3-game slide

Detroit Pistons (6-43, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (29-20, fifth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

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Wizards face the Cavaliers on 3-game losing streak

Cleveland Cavaliers (32-16, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (9-40, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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