Basketball

Denver hosts Los Angeles after James' 40-point performance

Los Angeles Lakers (33-21, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (37-19, second in the Western Conference) Denver; Saturday, 8:30 p.m.

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Pritchard's 28 points, Tatum's triple-double power Celtics past 76ers 124-104

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Payton Pritchard made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Jayson Tatum finished with his fourth career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 124-104 on Thursday night.

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LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night.

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Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulder

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — De'Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109 Thursday night, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was done for the season due to

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Antetokounmpo returns and Bucks use 4th-quarter rally to beat Clippers 116-110

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points in his return after missing six games with a strained calf and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied for a 116-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.

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Milwaukee's Bobby Portis suspended after he mistakenly took painkiller Tramadol rather than Toradol

The NBA suspended Milwaukee forward Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games without pay on Thursday because he tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, a violation of the league's anti-drug program.

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Jamal Murray scores 34, Nuggets hold off Hornets 129-115 for their 9th straight win

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 34 points, Nikola Jokic finished an assist shy of his 26th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to nine games by holding off the depleted Charlotte Hornets 129-115 on Thurs

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Trae Young criticizes 'one-sided' calls, says some referees 'take things personal'

ATLANTA (AP) — Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young had some pointed comments about the officials following Atlanta's 114-108 loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.

Feb 20, 2025 9:21 PM Read more >

Towns and Brunson help Knicks edge Bulls 113-111 in overtime

NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged the Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime Thursday night.

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Paolo Banchero scores 36 points as Magic rally past Hawks 114-108

ATLANTA (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 36 points, 10 rebounds and five assists as the Orlando Magic rallied from an early 19-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-108 on Thursday night.

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