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Russell scores 15 points in 4th, Wolves beat Pacers 121-115

Russell scores 15 points in 4th, Wolves beat Pacers 121-115

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Indiana Pacers 121-115 on Wednesday night.
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Williamson scores 29, Pelicans hold off Pistons 104-98

Williamson scores 29, Pelicans hold off Pistons 104-98

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Detroit guard Corey Joseph tried to bear-hug Zion Williamson to prevent an easy transition layup, the New Orleans Pelicans’ imposing star forward found a way to toss the ball in anyway as he was falling to the court.
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DeRozan, Bulls beat Wizards; Beal out with hamstring strain

DeRozan, Bulls beat Wizards; Beal out with hamstring strain

CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 15 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 115-111 on Wednesday night.
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Morant's triple-double leads Grizzlies past Thunder 123-102

Morant's triple-double leads Grizzlies past Thunder 123-102

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies used a second-half flurry to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-102 on Wednesday night.
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Irving, Durant help Nets outlast Hornets, 122-116

Irving, Durant help Nets outlast Hornets, 122-116

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 33 points, Kevin Durant had 29 and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 122-116 on Wednesday night. Seth Curry added 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting to help the Nets won for the fifth time in six games.
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Irving touts freedom on game sneakers after split with Nike

Irving touts freedom on game sneakers after split with Nike

Kyrie Irving is a sneaker free agent and he used the Brooklyn Nets' game Wednesday night to advertise it. Irving played with tape covering the logo on his black sneakers, two days after Nike ended its relationship with him .
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Siakam, VanVleet have 25 points apiece in ugly 126-113 win over short-handed Lakers

Siakam, VanVleet have 25 points apiece in ugly 126-113 win over short-handed Lakers

TORONTO — It was anything but pretty. But Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet was pleased with the professionalism of his team in dispatching a Lakers squad missing LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
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Magic beat Clippers 116-111 in OT, snap 9-game losing streak

Magic beat Clippers 116-111 in OT, snap 9-game losing streak

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Pablo Banchero scored 10 of his 23 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 116-111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
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Randle, Knicks win 113-89 after Hawks lose another starter

Randle, Knicks win 113-89 after Hawks lose another starter

NEW YORK (AP) — Though Trae Young's sneakers proclaimed him the “King of Broadway," Julius Randle was the one who ruled things inside Madison Square Garden.
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Siakam scores 25 points, Raptors rout short-handed Lakers

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors routed Los Angeles 126-113 on Wednesday night, beating a short-handed Lakers team playing without LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
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