Basketball

76ers end losing streak with 132-129 win over Cavs

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 29 points in the Grizzlies' 139-126 victory over the Pelicans

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night.

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Short-handed 76ers beat Cavaliers 132-129 to end 7-game losing streak

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak.

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Simons scores 27 points as Trail Blazers beat Hornets 102-97 for 4th straight victory

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.

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The ties between soccer and the NBA are real, and they're still growing

PARIS (AP) — San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama stood outside in the rain on a cold Paris night. He wore a parka, a hooded sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers. And then he spent a few seconds showing off his skills. A basketball was not involved.

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And now, they hope: Herro among those waiting to see if 1st All-Star nod is coming

Tyler Herro spent All-Star weekend last year vacationing. He would very much like to have other plans this season. And the Miami Heat guard isn't afraid to say that out loud, either.

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Atlanta faces Toronto, seeks to stop 3-game skid

Toronto Raptors (12-32, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (22-22, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta looks to end its three-game skid when the Hawks take on Toronto.

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Washington visits Phoenix, looks to break road losing streak

Washington Wizards (6-36, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (22-21, 10th in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington visits Phoenix looking to end its 18-game road skid.

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Portland plays Charlotte on 3-game win streak

Portland Trail Blazers (16-28, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (11-29, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -5; over/under is 220.

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Miami plays Brooklyn on 3-game road slide

Miami Heat (21-22, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (14-31, 12th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami travels to Brooklyn looking to end its three-game road skid.

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