Basketball

Lillard sparkles, Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks hold off Nets, 115-108

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard had his third straight game with at least 30 points. He made his two biggest plays on the other end of the floor.

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Paolo Banchero has 2nd career triple-double, Magic beat Pelicans 121-106

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, overcoming early shooting woes to help the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-106 on Thursday night.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo returning to action after missing 2 games with hamstring issue

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is back in the Milwaukee Bucks’ starting lineup Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets after missing two games with a left hamstring issue.

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The G League Ignite program will not continue past this season

NEW YORK (AP) — The G League Ignite will not play after this season.

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Kings guard Kevin Huerter is sidelined with injured left shoulder

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter will be sidelined with a dislocated left shoulder and labral tear. Huerter has been out since getting injured Monday night in the first quarter of a win against Memphis.

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Quiet Superstar: Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the face of new Thunder era

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ever since the Seattle SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City and were renamed the Thunder, the team has had a close connection with the local Boys and Girls Clubs.

Mar 21, 2024 8:23 AM Read more >

Philadelphia faces Los Angeles, looks to end road losing streak

Philadelphia 76ers (38-31, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (37-32, ninth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m.

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Edwards and Minnesota take on Cleveland in non-conference action

Cleveland Cavaliers (43-26, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (47-22, third in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m.

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Utah plays Dallas on 8-game road slide

Utah Jazz (29-40, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (40-29, seventh in the Western Conference) Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Mavericks -13.5; over/under is 238.

Mar 21, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

Phoenix hosts Atlanta for cross-conference contest

Atlanta Hawks (30-38, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (40-29, eighth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Suns -9.5; over/under is 227.

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