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Celtics end Lakers' win streak with 111-101 victory

Celtics end Lakers' win streak with 111-101 victory

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.
Green hits go-ahead 3, Curry surpasses 25,000 points as Warriors hold off Pistons, 115-110

Green hits go-ahead 3, Curry surpasses 25,000 points as Warriors hold off Pistons, 115-110

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left, then secured a loose ball moments later and converted a free throw, Stephen Curry surpassed 25,000 points and the Golden State Warriors held off the Detroit Pistons 11
Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.

Winning shot by Raptors' Jamal Shead disallowed after review against Wizards

TORONTO (AP) — Jamal Shead flipped the ball high off the glass at the buzzer and ended up at the bottom of a celebratory scrum with his Toronto Raptors teammates. What a game-winner — until it wasn't.
Giddey scores 26 to lead Bulls' comeback from 17 down to beat the Heat 114-109

Giddey scores 26 to lead Bulls' comeback from 17 down to beat the Heat 114-109

MIAMI (AP) — Josh Giddey scored 26 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied from a 17-point, first-half deficit to beat the Miami Heat 114-109 on Saturday night. Coby White finished with 21 points and Zach Collins had 18 points and 15 rebounds.
Magic end 5-game skid with a 111-109 victory over the Bucks

Magic end 5-game skid with a 111-109 victory over the Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 29 points, Cole Anthony added 22 and the Orlando Magic beat Milwaukee 111-109 on Saturday to end a five-game skid and snap the Bucks’ four-game winning streak.
Poole leads Wizards past Raptors 118-117; Barrett, Barnes and Poeltl see limited play

Poole leads Wizards past Raptors 118-117; Barrett, Barnes and Poeltl see limited play

TORONTO — Jordan Poole led all scorers with 34 points to lead the Washington Wizards past the Toronto Raptors 118-117 on Saturday in a game between two teams hoping for a high pick in this summer's NBA Draft.
Brooks has 27 points to lead Houston Rockets to 146-117 win over New Orleans Pelicans

Brooks has 27 points to lead Houston Rockets to 146-117 win over New Orleans Pelicans

HOUSTON (AP) — Dillon Brooks had 27 points, Alperen Sengun and Aaron Holiday added 20 each and the Houston Rockets sailed to a 146-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.
Hornets close with a 12-0 run to beat the Nets 105-102 and snap a nine-game losing streak

Hornets close with a 12-0 run to beat the Nets 105-102 and snap a nine-game losing streak

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 26 points and the Charlotte Hornets used a finishing 12-0 run to beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-102 on Saturday night and snap a nine-game losing streak.
Houston rookie Sheppard out at least four weeks after fracturing right thumb

Houston rookie Sheppard out at least four weeks after fracturing right thumb

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston rookie Reed Sheppard will miss at least four weeks after fracturing his right thumb.