Basketball

Embiid scores 31 in his return, Maxey has his first triple-double, Sixers beat Bulls 108-100

CHICAGO (AP) — Joel Embiid had 31 points and 12 rebounds in his return, Tyrese Maxey got his first career triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 108-100 on Sunday.

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Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 on Sunday night without LeBron James.

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Jalen Green scores 31 to lead Rockets past Clippers 117-106

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Green scored 31 points, Amen Thompson added 22 and the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106 on Sunday night.

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Kevin Huerter's 26 points leads Kings in 141-97 blowout over Jazz

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Huerter had 26 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 141-97 on Sunday night.

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Stephen Curry scores 30 and dishes out eight assists as Warriors beat Timberwolves 114-106

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry sunk a 39-foot jumper from nearly halfcourt to beat the third-quarter buzzer and finished with 30 points and eight assists, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106 on Sunday night i

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Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Pelicans, 121-116, as Paul moves into second in career assists

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Chris Paul moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list, Victor Wembanyama came back from an injury scare to score 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Sunday night.

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Short-handed Grizzlies cruise to 140-112 win over Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. had 14 points and 12 assists and the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies romped to a 140-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.

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Dru Smith's full-circle moment: A year after getting hurt, he helps Heat knock off the Cavaliers

MIAMI (AP) — The last time Miami guard Dru Smith faced the Cleveland Cavaliers, he badly hurt his right knee in an awkward fall and couldn't play again for nearly a year. Things came full circle on Sunday.

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Suggs scores 26 and Magic turn back Suns for 10th straight win at home

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Suggs scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter on Sunday night and the Orlando Magic beat the Phoenix Suns 115-110 to remain the NBA's only team unbeaten at home this season.

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Cavaliers lose Evan Mobley to ankle sprain in Miami, rule him out for 2nd half

MIAMI (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers lost forward Evan Mobley in the first half of Sunday's game at Miami with a left ankle sprain, though the team doesn't expect it'll become a long-term or lingering issue.

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