Basketball

Wembanyama has 40 points, 20 rebounds, Spurs overcome Brunson's 61 points to edge Knicks in OT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 40 points and added 20 rebounds and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Jalen Brunson’s career-best 61 points to beat the New York Knicks 130-126 in overtime on Friday night.

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Donovan Mitchell returns from injury, Mobley hits late 3-pointers as Cavaliers edge 76ers 117-114

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell looked different wearing a protective mask. With the All-Star guard finally back, so did the Cavaliers. Mitchell returned after missing six games with a broken nose and made two free throws with 12.

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Heat rout Trail Blazers 142-82 for largest margin of victory in team history

MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo had 21 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists and the Miami Heat had the largest margin of victory in team history, routing the Portland Trail Blazers 142-82 on Friday night.

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Josh Giddey scores 23 points, Thunder rout Suns 128-103 without Gilgeous-Alexander

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City's No. 4 scorer has been playing more like a first option lately.

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Nets tie NBA record with 18 3-pointers in a half, beat Bulls 125-108

NEW YORK (AP) — Dennis Schroder and Mikal Bridges each made seven 3-pointers, and the Brooklyn Nets tied an NBA record by making 18 3s in the second half of their 125-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

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Kawhi Leonard scores 29 to lead Clippers past Magic 100-97

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George hit decisive jump shots in the final seconds for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Orlando Magic did not, and LA won for the fifth time in six road games, 100-97 on Friday night.

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Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton combine for 43 points to lead Pacers past Lakers 109-90

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coach Rick Carlisle believes his Indiana Pacers are already in playoff mode.

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Pistons snap 8-game skid, beating the Wizards 96-87 in a matchup of the NBA's bottom 2 teams

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 33 points, Jalen Duren had 20 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 96-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

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Sacramento Kings' Kevin Huerter to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury, coach Mike Brown confirmed on Friday.

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Donovan Mitchell back playing for Cavs. All-Star guard has missed 15 games since break with injuries

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell is back and not a moment too soon for the Cavaliers.

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