Basketball

Murray scores 25 points, Porter adds 22 as Nuggets beat Hornets 111-93

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 25 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 22 as the Denver Nuggets beat short-handed Charlotte 111-93 on Monday night, sending the Hornets to their 11th straight loss.

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Haliburton gets help from Indiana's reserves as Pacers win 122-113, end Bucks' home win streak

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton says the best thing about the Indiana Pacers is their depth.

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New-look Raptors clip Cavaliers 124-121 in New Year's Day roller-coaster ride

TORONTO — The Scotiabank Arena crowd was almost as loud as it was in 2019 when the Toronto Raptors won the NBA championship. This time though, it was to welcome RJ Barrett back to his hometown.

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Pistons fall to Rockets 136-113 in first game since end of 28-game skid

HOUSTON (AP) — Two nights after their NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit Pistons were blown out 136-113 on Monday night by the Houston Rockets, who got 26 points and nine assists from Alperen Sengun and 22 points from Jalen Gre

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Kawhi Leonard returns to Clippers lineup after missing 4 games because of hip injury

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard was back in the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup Monday night for the first time since before Christmas. The Clippers were hosting the Miami Heat to open the new year. Leonard missed four games with a left hip contusion.

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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will play against Jazz following 12-game absence

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kyrie Irving returned to action for the Dallas Mavericks against the Utah Jazz on Monday night after missing 12 games with a bruised right heel. Irving had been sidelined since injuring his heel against Portland on Dec.

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Canadian RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley thrilled to join Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — RJ Barrett woke up in an Indianapolis hotel room, ready to play the Pacers with the New York Knicks. But when he checked his phone he thought he was still dreaming because he'd been traded to his hometown Toronto Raptors.

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Randle scores 39, Anunoby has 17 in strong debuts as Knicks beat Timberwolves 112-106

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle scored 39 points, OG Anunoby had 17 in a strong debut with his new team and the New York Knicks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-106 on Monday.

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Former NBA G League player held in woman's killing due in Vegas court after transfer from Sacramento

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former NBA developmental league player accused with his ex-girlfriend of killing a woman whose body was found last month in southern Nevada is due to face a Las Vegas judge on Tuesday following his transfer in custody from a jail i

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Phoenix plays Portland, seeks 4th straight victory

Portland Trail Blazers (9-22, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (17-15, eighth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Monday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Suns -10.5; over/under is 229.

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