Basketball

DeRozan scores 37, Bulls top Heat 116-108 in season opener

MIAMI (AP) — DeMar DeRozan picked up where he left off last season.

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Bogdanovic shines in Detroit debut, helps Pistons beat Magic

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons are excited about their future thanks to some young, dynamic players. Bojan Bogdanovic provides a reason to hope the present is promising, too.

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Beal, Wizards open season with 114-107 win over Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bradley Beal played smooth and efficient — just the way coach Wes Unseld Jr. wanted.

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Raptors exercise team options for Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors exercised team options for budding sophomore Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn on Wednesday.

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CEBL unveils newest franchise Calgary Surge, ownership duo

CALGARY — The Canadian Elite Basketball League introduced its newest franchise on Wednesday — the Calgary Surge. The team, which was formerly based out of Guelph, Ont.

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Playoff loss drives Antetokounmpo as he aims to regain title

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is motivated by winning. In his mind, he didn’t do enough of that last season.

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Toronto Raptors set to tip new season off against Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers to Scotiabank Arena for their regular-season opener tonight.

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Stephen Curry, Warriors celebrate championship, beat Lakers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After all those thrilling NBA Finals battles of last decade, Stephen Curry and LeBron James can still put on a spectacular show well into their 30s.

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Lakers host the Clippers to start season

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -4.5; over/under is 220.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers host the Los Angeles Clippers for the season opener.

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Philadelphia plays conference rival Milwaukee

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -3.5; over/under is 225 BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia takes on Milwaukee in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams.

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