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Los Angeles faces Cleveland, aims for 50th win this season

Cleveland Cavaliers (46-32, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (49-28, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m.
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Los Angeles faces Minnesota, aims for 5th straight home win

Minnesota Timberwolves (53-24, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (45-33, eighth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Lakers -3; over/under is 224.
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Murray's return sparks Nuggets to 142-110 win over Hawks as Denver moves into first place in West

Murray's return sparks Nuggets to 142-110 win over Hawks as Denver moves into first place in West

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray 's return rippled through Denver's roster in a rout of the Atlanta Hawks that left coach Michael Malone in a great mood and the Nuggets in sole possession of first place in the tight Western Conference playoff race.
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Embiid has 30 points and 12 rebounds in 23 minutes to lead the 76ers past the Grizzlies, 116-96

Embiid has 30 points and 12 rebounds in 23 minutes to lead the 76ers past the Grizzlies, 116-96

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Joel Embiid had 30 points and 12 rebounds in just 23 minutes, Kelly Oubre Jr.
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Lakers move into 8th place in the west beat Cavaliers 116-97

Lakers move into 8th place in the west beat Cavaliers 116-97

LOS ANGELES (AP) — D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points, LeBron James added 24 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four with a 116-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, moving into eighth place in the Western Confe
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Nets rally to beat Pistons 113-103 behind Cam Thomas' 32 points

Nets rally to beat Pistons 113-103 behind Cam Thomas' 32 points

NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Thomas scored 32 points and the Brooklyn Nets rallied with a big fourth quarter for a 113-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.
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Point guard Jamal Murray returns to Denver Nuggets lineup after missing seven games with knee injury

Point guard Jamal Murray returns to Denver Nuggets lineup after missing seven games with knee injury

DENVER (AP) — Point guard Jamal Murray returned to the Denver Nuggets' lineup Saturday night after missing seven games with a strained right knee.
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Dorian Finney-Smith's father, after release from prison, watches son play in person for first time

Dorian Finney-Smith's father, after release from prison, watches son play in person for first time

NEW YORK (AP) — On the schedule, it was Game 78. It was something far more meaningful for Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith.
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Russell, James help Lakers win 4th straight, move into 8th place with 116-97 victory over Cavaliers

Russell, James help Lakers win 4th straight, move into 8th place with 116-97 victory over Cavaliers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points, LeBron James added 24 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four with a 116-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, moving into eighth place in the Western Confe
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Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Vince Carter wowed the basketball world with his high-flying dunks for more than two decades. Chauncey Billups was a clutch guard and Finals MVP for the Detroit Pistons.
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