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Raptors defence gets tougher as Toronto wins for eighth time in 10 games

Raptors defence gets tougher as Toronto wins for eighth time in 10 games

TORONTO — James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are two of the most prolific scorers in the NBA, but against the suddenly hot Toronto Raptors they looked average.
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Luka Doncic heads to the Lakers and Anthony Davis goes to the Mavs in blockbuster trade

Luka Doncic heads to the Lakers and Anthony Davis goes to the Mavs in blockbuster trade

The trade was put together in secret , with only a precious few people knowing what was happening. Luka Doncic didn't know. Anthony Davis didn't know. Their coaches didn't know. Their teammates didn't know.
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RJ Barrett scores 20 points as Raptors beat Clippers 115-108 for 8th win in 10 games

TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 20 points, Jakob Poeltl had 10 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-108 on Sunday for their eighth win in the past 10 games.
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Barrett leads red-hot Raptors past Clippers 115-108 as Toronto fans boo U.S. anthem

Barrett leads red-hot Raptors past Clippers 115-108 as Toronto fans boo U.S. anthem

TORONTO — Canadian RJ Barrett's 20-point performance led the Toronto Raptors past the Los Angeles Clippers 115-108 on Sunday afternoon. Barrett, from neighbouring Mississauga, Ont.
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Evan Mobley scores 22, Cavaliers make 26 3s in 144-101 romp over Mavericks following Doncic trade

Evan Mobley scores 22, Cavaliers make 26 3s in 144-101 romp over Mavericks following Doncic trade

CLEVELAND (AP) — Evan Mobley scored 22 points and Cleveland set a franchise record with 91 in the first half as the Cavaliers romped to a 144-101 win on Sunday over Dallas just hours after the Mavericks traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers for
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Cade Cunningham's 22 points and 15 assists lead Pistons over Bulls 127-119

Cade Cunningham's 22 points and 15 assists lead Pistons over Bulls 127-119

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 22 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-119 on Sunday. The Pistons overcame a triple-double from Nikola Vucevic, who finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
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The art of the big deal: Some blockbuster trades that shaped the NBA

The art of the big deal: Some blockbuster trades that shaped the NBA

Babe Ruth got traded. Wayne Gretzky got traded. Diego Maradona got transferred, which is just a fancy way of saying traded for money instead of for another player. Blockbusters happen.
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Indiana takes on Utah, looks for 7th straight road win

Indiana Pacers (27-20, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (11-36, 15th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to keep its six-game road win streak intact when the Pacers take on Utah.
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Charlotte faces Washington, aims to break 4-game skid

Washington Wizards (7-41, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (12-34, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m.
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New York and Houston to meet for cross-conference game

Houston Rockets (32-16, second in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (32-17, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Rockets take on the New York Knicks in non-conference play.
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