Basketball

Booker leads Suns past Warriors 134-105; Thompson ejected

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton added 16 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 134-105 on Tuesday night in a game that featured Klay Thompson’s first career ejection and seven technical

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Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 help OKC top short-handed Clippers

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — There was no celebration for the Oklahoma City Thunder after earning their first win of the season in four tries.

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Murphy leads under-manned Pelicans past Mavericks, 113-111

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trey Murphy III couldn't miss, Jose Alvarado set a fiery tone from the opening tip and eight Pelicans players scored more than 10 points apiece.

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Beal limited by back, but Wizards roll past Pistons 120-99

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 25 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame Bradley Beal's back issues to beat the Detroit Pistons 120-99 on Tuesday night.

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Zion Williamson, Ingram, Jones out for Pelicans vs. Mavs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Pelicans have ruled out power forward Zion Williamson and wing player Herb Jones for Tuesday night's home game against the Dallas Mavericks, leaving New Orleans without three starters.

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Joel Embiid tries to put early foot, hand woes behind him

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Good news for Philadelphia 76ers fans: They can keep their No. 21 Joel Embiid jerseys. And don’t worry about a trip to Delaware just to watch Embiid and James Harden play for the developmental Blue Coats.

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NBA, NBPA seeking more respectful tone at all levels of game

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA and National Basketball Players Association announced a plan Tuesday to encourage more respectful behavior within basketball, even at youth levels.

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Analysis: Joe Dumars was made for his new role at the NBA

Joe Dumars might have been destined for this job. He played with the Bad Boys, those Detroit Pistons teams that were physical, aggressive and intimidating.

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Spurs play the Timberwolves, seek 4th straight victory

San Antonio Spurs (3-1, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2, 10th in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

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New York and Charlotte square off in conference matchup

Charlotte Hornets (2-1, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (2-1, sixth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes New York and Charlotte square off.

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