Basketball

Morant's 21-point, 12-assist performance carries Grizzlies past Wembanyama and the Spurs 129-115

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ja Morant had 21 points and 12 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Desmond Bane scored 21 points, Santi Aldama added 20 and Jaren Jackson Jr.

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Barrett, Toronto Raptors upset Boston Celtics 110-97 for second straight win

TORONTO — RJ Barrett fired in 22 points and Scottie Barnes added 18 to lead the Toronto Raptors to an upset 110-97 win against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

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Keaton Wallace scores career-high 27 points to help the Hawks beat the Bulls, 110-94

CHICAGO (AP) — Keaton Wallace had a career-high 27 points and the short-handed Atlanta Hawks beat the Chicago Bulls 110-94 on Wednesday night. Wallace nearly doubled his previous high of 14. He made four 3-pointers and had six assists.

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Lillard scores 30 as Bucks roll to a 122-93 victory over Magic

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 30 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks capitalized on a fast start for the second straight night and trounced the Orlando Magic 122-93 on Wednesday.

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Barrett stars as Raptors beat Celtics 110-97 to snap 10-game losing streak against Boston

TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors snapped a 10-game losing streak against Boston with a 110-97 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night.

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Brunson scores 16 of his 38 points in 4th quarter and OT as Knicks beat 76ers 125-119

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Josh Hart had the 11th triple-double of his career as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 on Wednesday night.

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Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin suspended for a game without pay by the NBA

NEW YORK (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Wednesday night for inappropriate contact and verbal abuse of a game official.

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Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second-round pick in 2025 from the Charlotte Hornets for guard Josh Okogie and three future second-round draft picks Wednesday night.

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Trae Young misses Hawks' game against Bulls because of bruised right rib

CHICAGO (AP) — Atlanta All-Star Trae Young is sidelined for the short-handed Hawks' game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night due to a bruised right rib.

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Mavericks rule out Kyrie Irving against a Pelicans squad resting Zion Williamson

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dallas guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out of the Mavericks' game Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, who are similarly resting power forward Zion Williamson.

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