Basketball

Timberwolves add another injury to the list when Jaylen Clark hurts neck against Thunder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves had their rotation thinned further when guard Jaylen Clark left their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of neck pain from an awkward fall on the court in the third quarter Sunday

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Warriors stay hot since Butler trade, beat Mavericks 126-102

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-102 on Sunday.

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West-leading Thunder outlast Timberwolves 130-123 behind 37 points from Gilgeous-Alexander

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three steals to help the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-123 on Sunday night to open a home-and-home set.

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Bucks finish strong to beat Heat 120-113 for 4th straight win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 28 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks used a strong fourth quarter to rally past the Miami Heat 120-113 on Sunday for their fourth consecutive victory.

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Nursing injuries, Antetokounmpo and Lillard look like themselves for the Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard were supposedly on minutes restrictions, but that wasn't evident from the box score.

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Boucher leads bench in Raptors 127-109 win over Suns

TORONTO — Every now and then, Canadian Chris Boucher — the last remaining player from Toronto's championship team — steps up to remind the Raptors faithful that he is still here.

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Mitchell scores 33 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 129-123 for 7th straight win

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, fellow All-Star Evan Mobley had 25 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 129-123 on Sunday night.

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Zion Williamson powers the Pelicans to a 114-96 comeback victory over the Spurs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Sunday night to open a two-game set.

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Franz Wagner and Anthony Black each score 23 points in the Magic's 110-90 win over the Wizards

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner and Anthony Black each scored 23 points, Paolo Banchero added 19 and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the second half to beat the Washington Wizards 110-90 on Sunday night.

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Cade Cunningham scores 38 as Pistons win 148-143 shootout over Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 38 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 148-143 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.

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