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NBA roundup: Magic tie team mark with 9th straight win
Franz Wagner scored 31 points and Paolo Banchero added 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as the Orlando Magic tied a franchise record with its ninth consecutive victory, beating the visiting Washington Wizards 130-125 on Friday....
Trey Murphy III returns, helps Pelicans pound Spurs
Jonas Valanciunas had a double-double and Trey Murphy III scored 18 points in his season debut as the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs 121-106 on Friday night....
Sloppy Celtics top Sixers, stay perfect at home
The Boston Celtics overcame a season-high 20 turnovers and improved their home record to 9-0 by beating the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 on Friday....
Jamal Murray (hamstring) out vs. Suns
Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray will miss Friday night's game against the host Phoenix Suns due to an ankle injury....
Jalen Brunson's 22 points help Knicks defeat Raptors
Jalen Brunson scored 22 points and the visiting New York Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors 119-106 Friday night....
Magic edge Wizards for record-tying ninth straight win
Franz Wagner scored 31 points and Paolo Banchero added 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as the Orlando Magic tied a franchise record with their ninth consecutive victory, beating the visiting Washington Wizards 130-125 on Friday....
Grizzlies take care of Luka Doncic-less Mavericks
Desmond Bane scored 18 of his 30 points in the first half to fuel the visiting Memphis Grizzlies to a 108-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday....
Rockets, seeking first road victory, face inconsistent Lakers
During those games when the Los Angeles Lakers flash their full potential, the notion that they rank among the top contenders in the Western Conference doesn't seem at all far-fetched....
Blazers seeking a repeat in visit to Jazz
The Portland Trail Blazers will look to keep momentum they gained in a win over the Utah Jazz a week and a half ago when the two teams face each other again in Salt Lake City on Saturday night....
Trae Young, Hawks aim to sustain momentum at Bucks
Following tough battles on the road, the Milwaukee Bucks and the visiting Atlanta Hawks meet for the second time this season on Saturday night....
Heat seeking repeat effort in 2nd of back-to-back vs. Pacers
As well as the Indiana Pacers have played in the NBA in-season tournament, the last thing they want to do is stumble into the East quarterfinals....
After 'bad loss,' Cavaliers aim to hang 17th straight defeat on Pistons
When a team sets a franchise record for most consecutive losses in a single season, any signs of hope are welcome....
Shorthanded Hornets aim to tame hot Timberwolves
The key contributors tend to be evolving and rotating for the Charlotte Hornets....
Clippers search for better defense in rematch with Warriors
When the Clippers and Golden State Warriors met on Thursday, Los Angeles had no answer for Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson down the stretch....
Spurs C Victor Wembanyama (hip) out vs. Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs rookie center Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out against Zion Williamson and the host New Orleans Pelicans on Friday due to tightness in his right hip....
Mavericks' Luka Doncic (personal) ruled out vs. Grizzlies
Dallas Mavericks star guard Luke Doncic has been ruled out of Friday's game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies due to personal reasons....
LeBron James is benefitting from a desensitized media
At the end of a journalist’s shift, we just want transparency. That’s it. We want to ask questions, and get real answers. For example, when associates of LeBron James pop up in federal investigations involving steroids or sports betting, we have questions. And to be fair, LeBron answered the questio...
LeBron James says he will pick Bronny's USC debut over Lakers
LeBron James said he will be in the stands when his son makes his college debut for Southern California, even if it means he needs to miss a game with his Los Angeles Lakers teammates....
Victor Wembanyama, Zion Williamson meet as Spurs face Pelicans
The arrival of Victor Wembanyama to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft was reminiscent of Zion Williamson's arrival with the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 draft....
Raptors look for energy boost at home vs. Knicks
The Toronto Raptors aim to build on an impressive win over the surging Phoenix Suns when they continue their three-game homestand Friday night against the New York Knicks....