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Bucks to put defensive mindset up against Nuggets
The Milwaukee Bucks are just 2-5 since Doc Rivers took over as head coach for Adrian Griffin, but there have been a few encouraging signs for the team....

Red-hot Cavaliers put win streak on line vs. 76ers
The NBA's hottest team will vie for its 10th consecutive win on Monday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Philadelphia 76ers in a matchup of top-five clubs in the Eastern Conference....

Saddiq Bey aims to keep rolling as Hawks face 'gassed' Bulls
When Atlanta's Saddiq Bey was going through some offensive struggles three weeks ago, coach Quin Snyder told him to keep shooting....

'A new page' for Hornets as they host Pacers
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a rare victory entering Monday night's home game against the Indiana Pacers....

Heat's Jimmy Butler (death in family) out vs. Celtics
Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Sunday afternoon's game against the visiting Boston Celtics due to personal reasons....

Thunder sign veteran C/F Bismack Biyombo
The Oklahoma City Thunder got their big man after all....

Kings seek to hand Thunder first 3-game skid of season
Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown said he will be watching the Super Bowl....

NBA roundup: Warriors edge Suns on Stephen Curry's late trey
Stephen Curry buried a 33-foot 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left and the Golden State Warriors survived a chaotic finish to defeat the Phoenix Suns 113-112 on Saturday night in San Francisco....

Report: G Kyle Lowry to join 76ers after Hornets buyout
Six-time All-Star guard Kyle Lowry is heading home, agreeing to a contract buyout from the Charlotte Hornets that will allow him to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN reported Saturday night....

Pelicans turn away Blazers to stay hot
Trey Murphy III scored 24 points to help the New Orleans Pelicans post a 93-84 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night....

Stephen Curry, Warriors dump Suns in final seconds
Stephen Curry buried a 33-foot 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left and the Golden State Warriors survived a chaotic finish to defeat the Phoenix Suns 113-112 on Saturday night in San Francisco....

Dejounte Murray, Hawks too much for Rockets to handle
Dejounte Murray scored a game-high 34 points, helping lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 122-113 win over the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday....

Pacers pull away vs. undermanned Knicks
Tyrese Haliburton posted another double-double with 22 points and 12 assists Saturday night for the visiting Indiana Pacers, who pulled away in the second half to beat the undermanned New York Knicks 125-111....

Red-hot Cavs roll past Raptors
Jarrett Allen had 18 points and 15 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 119-95 on Saturday night....

Magic get clutch play from Franz Wagner to outlast Bulls
Franz Wagner gave his team the lead for good on the first possession of overtime as part of a 36-point performance and the Orlando Magic used superior depth to outlast the Chicago Bulls 114-108 Saturday night in a duel of Eastern Conference playoff contenders....

Undermanned 76ers fend off Wizards, snap skid
Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and Buddy Hield added 23 as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers snapped a four-game losing streak, beating the host Washington Wizards 119-113 on Saturday....

New-look Hornets end skid at Grizzlies' expense
Miles Bridges scored 25 points and the largely new-look Charlotte Hornets snapped a 10-game losing streak by defeating the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 115-106 on Saturday night....

Dennis Schroder's strong debut leads Nets past Spurs
Dennis Schroder collected 15 points and 12 assists in an effective debut for his new team as the Brooklyn Nets pulled away late in the second half for a 123-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night in New York....

Fourth-quarter rally vaults Clippers over Pistons
Paul George scored 33 points and Kawhi Leonard added 24 as the host Los Angeles Clippers rebounded from a rare defeat by rallying for a 112-106 victory Saturday afternoon over the new-look Detroit Pistons....

Doncic, fortified Mavericks overwhelm Thunder
Luke Doncic had 32 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as the new-look Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 146-111 on Saturday....