Basketball

Los Angeles takes road win streak into matchup with Cleveland

Los Angeles Clippers (42-31, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (59-15, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Sunday, 3:30 p.m.

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Antetokounmpo, responding to LeBron praise, says it's unfair to compare players from different eras

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he appreciated the compliment LeBron James gave him by saying the Milwaukee Bucks star could have scored 250 points in a game if he’d played in the 1970s.

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Tim Hardaway Jr. scores 32 as Pistons end 12-game losing streak against Cavaliers

DETROIT (AP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 133-122 on Friday night to guarantee their first winning season since 2016.

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Raptors core gaining key experience together down stretch of season

TORONTO — As the Toronto Raptors veer toward the end of the season with a playoff berth out of sight, the team’s focus has turned toward development.

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Jokic has 27 points and 14 rebounds in Nuggets' 129-93 romp over Jazz

Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 14 rebounds before sitting the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 129-93 on Friday night to pad their lead in the fight for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.

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Curry scores 23 in his return from injury and the Warriors top the Pelicans 111-95

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 23 points in his return from a two-game absence and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-95 on Friday night.

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Anunoby leads the way as Knicks win 116-107 to complete regular-season sweep of Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 20 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks defeated Milwaukee 116-107 on Friday night to hand the Bucks their third consecutive loss.

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Randle and Edwards help Timberwolves complete a 4-game season sweep of Suns 124-109

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle scored 25 points, Anthony Edwards finished with 20 after missing the second quarter due to injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 124-109 on Friday night.

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Jakob Poeltl's 24 points and 12 rebounds help Raptors beat Hornets 108-97 for 3rd straight win

TORONTO (AP) — Jakob Poeltl had 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to their third straight win, a 108-97 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

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Clippers beat Nets 132-100 for their 2nd straight victory and 10th in 12 games

NEW YORK (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overwhelmed the Brooklyn Nets 132-100 on Friday night for their second straight victory and 10th in 12 games as they fight to hold on to sixth place in the Western Conference

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