Basketball

Embiid scores 28 points, 76ers beat Raptors 114-99 in first game since Harden trade

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid clips popped up on social media for a handful of blocked shots he seemed to have against Toronto. Just don't check the box score. The reigning NBA MVP had only one.

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Walter Davis, five-time NBA All-Star and North Carolina standout, dies at 69

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Walter Davis, a five-time NBA All-Star who had his number retired by the Phoenix Suns, has died. He was 69. Davis was star in college for North Carolina where he played for the late Dean Smith.

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Claims of tampering abound in college basketball. Getting it under control won't be easy

The celebration was still fresh. Florida Atlantic's players had gleefully cut down nets to mark their first-ever trip to the Final Four .

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Pelicans scratch Zion Williamson from Pistons matchup, Brandon Ingram is questionable

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been scratched from the lineup for Thursday night's home game against the Detroit Pistons. An injury report released by the Pelicans on Thursday said Williamson is being held out for rest.

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The NBA's In-Season Tournament is finally set to begin, giving teams another trophy shot

Someone asked San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich this week about the chances the Spurs and rookie Victor Wembanyama have of winning the NBA Finals this year. Popovich politely laughed. “Talking about the Spurs and the finals is premature,” he said.

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Lakers hold off Clippers 130-125 in OT to snap an 11-game losing streak in the Los Angeles rivalry

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 35 points and 11 rebounds, Austin Reaves scored seven of his 15 points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 130-125 victory Wednesday night