Basketball

LeBron James' big 4th quarter propels Lakers past Suns 106-103 and into tourney semifinals

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured the last semifinal spot in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament with a 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

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Antetokounmpo, Bucks breeze past Knicks 146-122, into semifinals of In-Season Tournament

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 10 assists, Damian Lillard added 28 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 146-122 on Tuesday night to reach the semifinals of the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament.

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The Pacers turn heads with offense. They leaned on defense to reach the tournament semifinals

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers entertain fans with their sprinter-like tempo and historic scoring pace. They're heading to Las Vegas because of defense.

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Travellin' Man: Raptors rookie Gradey Dick learning on two teams at the same time

TORONTO — Gradey Dick might be the busiest player on the Toronto Raptors. The 20-year-old rookie forward is seeing regular playing minutes in his first season in the NBA, but also logging even more time on the court with the G-League's Raptors 905.

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Unselfish play has Raptors hitting new franchise highs in team assists

TORONTO — Before the Toronto Raptors season began, team president Masai Ujiri insisted that this version of the club would be unselfish.

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NBA Notebook: Murray's short return serves as reminder of Nuggets' power

Jamal Murray's return to the Denver Nuggets was brief, but it sure helped while it lasted. The guard from Kitchener, Ont.

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Analysis: As the NBA's eyes are on Las Vegas, the Spurs and Pistons have a long road ahead

There was so much promise six weeks ago. San Antonio was reveling in the debut of Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick who arrived with amazing fanfare.

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Brooklyn visits Atlanta after Bridges' 42-point game

Brooklyn Nets (10-9, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (9-10, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Hawks -4.5; over/under is 237.

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Houston plays Oklahoma City, aims for 9th straight home win

Oklahoma City Thunder (13-6, second in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (8-9, 10th in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Thunder -1.5; over/under is 225.

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Cleveland hosts conference rival Orlando

Orlando Magic (14-6, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (11-9, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -4.5; over/under is 222.

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