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Rudy Gobert's big night lifts Timberwolves past Hawks and into a first-place tie in the West

Rudy Gobert's big night lifts Timberwolves past Hawks and into a first-place tie in the West

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rudy Gobert had 25 points, 19 rebounds and five blocks to help the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Atlanta Hawks 109-106 on Friday night and move into a three-way tie for first place in the Western Conference.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 points as the Thunder beat the injury-depleted Bucks 125-107

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 points as the Thunder beat the injury-depleted Bucks 125-107

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the injury-depleted Milwaukee Bucks 125-107 on Friday night to boost their hopes of taking the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
Devonte' Graham and the Spurs stun the Nuggets, who fall into a three-way tie atop the West

Devonte' Graham and the Spurs stun the Nuggets, who fall into a three-way tie atop the West

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Devonte’ Graham converted a floater in the lane with 0.
Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points, Cavaliers clinch playoff spot with 129-120 win over Pacers

Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points, Cavaliers clinch playoff spot with 129-120 win over Pacers

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Jarrett Allen had 29 points and 13 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a playoff berth with a 129-120 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Knicks top Nets 111-107, earn home-court advantage in 1st round of playoffs and stay alive for No. 2

Knicks top Nets 111-107, earn home-court advantage in 1st round of playoffs and stay alive for No. 2

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks will be at Madison Square Garden to begin the first round of the playoffs. They could even be on their home court again to start the second round.
Joel Embiid returns from injury scare, scores 32 as 76ers beat Magic 125-113

Joel Embiid returns from injury scare, scores 32 as 76ers beat Magic 125-113

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 32 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists after an apparent injury scare in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 125-113 on Friday night in a critical game for Eastern Conference playoff
Payton Pritchard scores a career-high 31 points as Celtics rest starters and cruise past Hornets

Payton Pritchard scores a career-high 31 points as Celtics rest starters and cruise past Hornets

BOSTON (AP) — Payton Prichard scored a career-high 31 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 131-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
Rookie Adama Sanogo has 22 points and 20 rebounds to shatter career highs, Bulls top Wizards 129-127

Rookie Adama Sanogo has 22 points and 20 rebounds to shatter career highs, Bulls top Wizards 129-127

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rookie Adama Sanogo had 22 points and 20 rebounds to shatter his career highs and help the short-handed Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 129-127 on Friday night.
Joel Embiid returns to action after limping off in 76ers' game versus Magic

Joel Embiid returns to action after limping off in 76ers' game versus Magic

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was back on the court at the start of the second half of Friday's game against the Orlando Magic after appearing to hurt his left knee in the final minutes of the second quarter.
Anthony Davis returns to Lakers after missing game because of left eye injury

Anthony Davis returns to Lakers after missing game because of left eye injury

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Anthony Davis started for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night after missing a game because of a left eye contusion. Davis, the Lakers' second-leading scorer at 24.
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