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Trail Blazers end 9-game skid by beating Grizzlies 122-92

Trail Blazers end 9-game skid by beating Grizzlies 122-92

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dalano Banton scored a season-high 19 points, Jabari Walker also had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a nine-game skid by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 122-92 on Friday night.
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Raptors star Scottie Barnes out indefinitely with broken middle finger on left hand

Raptors star Scottie Barnes out indefinitely with broken middle finger on left hand

TORONTO (AP) — Raptors star Scottie Barnes will be sidelined indefinitely after he broke the middle finger on his left hand during the first half of Friday night’s loss to Golden State. Barnes won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2022.
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Curry powers Warriors past Raptors 120-105; Toronto loses all-star Barnes to injury

Curry powers Warriors past Raptors 120-105; Toronto loses all-star Barnes to injury

TORONTO — Hundreds of fans waited by the tunnel, waving Golden State Warriors jerseys to be signed by Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson. More held up cellphones, trying to get a photo of their basketball heroes.
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Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight win

Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight win

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics overcame Luka Doncic's second straight triple-double to beat the Dallas Mavericks 138-110 on Friday night and extend their season-best winning streak to 10 ga
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Tobias Harris breaks out of slump with 31 points, 12 rebounds, leads 76ers past Hornets 121-114

Tobias Harris breaks out of slump with 31 points, 12 rebounds, leads 76ers past Hornets 121-114

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid might still be the 76ers' MVP this season for his role as team counselor.
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Mobley, Garland lead short-handed Cavaliers past Pistons, 110-100

Mobley, Garland lead short-handed Cavaliers past Pistons, 110-100

DETROIT (AP) — Darius Garland hit eight 3-pointers and scored 29 points, Evan Mobley had 22 points and 17 rebounds and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Detroit Pistons 110-100 on Friday night.
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Toronto Raptors convert Javon Freeman-Liberty's deal to NBA contract

Toronto Raptors convert Javon Freeman-Liberty's deal to NBA contract

TORONTO — Guard Javon Freeman-Liberty had his deal with the Toronto Raptors converted to a standard NBA contract on Friday. Per team policy, financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
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Analysis: LeBron James scoring 40,000 points will be a moment for NBA to savor

Analysis: LeBron James scoring 40,000 points will be a moment for NBA to savor

Father Time is likely to take another loss on Saturday. LeBron James is nine points away from becoming the first NBA player to reach 40,000.
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Porter scores 30 points, Nuggets hold off Heat's 4th-quarter rally in 103-97 victory

Porter scores 30 points, Nuggets hold off Heat's 4th-quarter rally in 103-97 victory

DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. had 30 points to help pick up the scoring load after Jamal Murray left because of a sprained ankle, and the Denver Nuggets staved off Miami's fourth-quarter rally to beat the Heat 103-97 on Thursday night .
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Lakers send the Wizards to their 13th straight loss with a 134-131 overtime victory

Lakers send the Wizards to their 13th straight loss with a 134-131 overtime victory

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 40 points and 15 rebounds, LeBron James added 31 points and Los Angeles extended the Washington Wizards' losing streak to 13 games with a 134-131 victory Thursday night.
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