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NBA roundup: Spurs halt team-record skid, top Lakers
Devin Vassell scored a career-high 36 points to help lift San Antonio to a 129-115 win over the visiting, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Friday that snapped the Spurs' franchise-record 18-game losing streak....
Jalen Brunson goes for career-high 50 as Knicks take down Suns
Jalen Brunson established career highs of 50 points and nine 3-pointers while leading the New York Knicks to a 139-122 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Friday night....
Luka Doncic, Mavs try to hand Blazers 6th straight loss
The Dallas Mavericks aren't looking to surprise opponents. Their game plan relies heavily on the 3-point shot, and that figures to be the case again when they face the host Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday....
Nuggets able to rest starters ahead of matchup vs. Thunder
Denver coach Michael Malone has stuck with his plan to develop his bench despite its early struggles, and now it is paying off for the Nuggets....
De'Aaron Fox, Kings on roll heading into game against Jazz
Racking up 40 points is becoming a trend for Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox....
Warriors go for 5th straight home win vs. Nets
The Golden State Warriors begin a home-friendly portion of their schedule Saturday night when they host the Brooklyn Nets in San Francisco....
Suns' Bradley Beal exits game with ankle injury
Phoenix guard Bradley Beal injured his right ankle during the first quarter of the Suns' Friday game against the New York Knicks and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest....
Rockets stay hot, keep Grizzlies' skid intact
Fred VanVleet broke a late tie with a jumper, Dillon Brooks disappointed his old fans with a last-minute 3-pointer and the visiting Houston Rockets overcame an early deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-96 on Friday night....
Young Bulls set to step up again vs. ailing Heat
The Chicago Bulls are counting on improvement from their young players, and that's what they're getting....
Jayton Tatum, Celtics get rolling, down Magic
The short-handed Boston Celtics overcame a slow start en route to dominating the visiting Orlando Magic 128-111 on Friday....
Spurs top Lakers to end historic losing streak
Devin Vassell scored a career-high 36 points to help lift San Antonio to a 129-115 win over the visiting, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Friday that snapped the Spurs' franchise-record 18-game losing streak....
Hawks get back on track, keep Raptors reeling
Trae Young scored 38 points and added 11 assists as the visiting Atlanta Hawks defeated the Toronto Raptors 125-104 Friday night....
Wizards halt skid with impressive win over Pacers
Kyle Kuzma scored 31 points, Jordan Poole added a season-high 30 and Tyus Jones recorded a triple-double as the Washington Wizards snapped a six-game skid Friday with a 137-123 defeat of the visiting Indiana Pacers....
Joel Embiid, 76ers roll as Pistons drop 22nd straight
Joel Embiid had 35 points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots in less than three quarters and the host Philadelphia 76ers crushed the reeling Detroit Pistons 124-92 on Friday....
Jonas Valanciunas posts double-double, Pelicans beat Hornets for 3rd straight win
Jonas Valanciunas cranked out 29 points and 13 rebounds and teammate CJ McCollum had a big fourth quarter as the visiting New Orleans Pelicans held on to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Friday night in Charlotte, N.C....
Ja Morant set to rejoin Grizzlies, vows to make better decisions
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is eligible to return from a 25-game suspension next week and said Friday that he takes responsibility for his actions — and also for his team's struggles to start the season without him....
Cleveland Cavaliers lose 2 of their top 3 scorers
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without their second and third leading scorers for the foreseeable future....
Report: Cavs G Darius Garland out with broken jaw
Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland is out "several weeks" after sustaining a fractured jaw in Thursday night's loss in Boston, The Athletic reported Friday....
Report: 76ers extend Daryl Morey through 2027-28
The Philadelphia 76ers are extending president of basketball operations Daryl Morey's contract through 2027-28, ESPN reported Friday....
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Judge won't dismiss Dwight Howard sexual assault suit [Update]
Updated Feb. 23: A Georgia judge denied former NBA center Dwight Howard’s attempt to dismiss a sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed against him, according to a filing obtained by ESPN. ...