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Edwards has 41 and the Timberwolves win the first of 2 against the Blazers 121-109

Edwards has 41 and the Timberwolves win the first of 2 against the Blazers 121-109

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anthony Edwards didn't think he could play against the Trail Blazers. Then he scored 41 points.
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NBA-leading Celtics extend winning streak to 5 games with a 118-110 win over the Nets

NBA-leading Celtics extend winning streak to 5 games with a 118-110 win over the Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 41 points and 14 rebounds, and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics won their fifth straight game by beating the Brooklyn Nets 118-110 on Tuesday night in the opener of a home-and-home series.
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Jovic scores career-high 24, Adebayo gets triple-double as Heat beat Bucks 123-97 without Butler

Jovic scores career-high 24, Adebayo gets triple-double as Heat beat Bucks 123-97 without Butler

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nikola Jovic kept on working and waiting for his chance even as he struggled to earn playing time over the last few weeks.
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Shaquille O'Neal's No. 32 jersey is the first to be retired by the Orlando Magic

Shaquille O'Neal's No. 32 jersey is the first to be retired by the Orlando Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Shaquille O'Neal was Orlando's first in lots of ways. First No. 1 overall draft pick. First player to make an All-Star team in a Magic uniform. First rookie of the year. First All-NBA selection.
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Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead Thunder past Magic 127-113

Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead Thunder past Magic 127-113

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Tatum scores 41 points, Celtics beat Nets 118-110 for 5th straight win

Tatum scores 41 points, Celtics beat Nets 118-110 for 5th straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — Even though he tied a career high by scoring 31 points before halftime, Jayson Tatum wasn't tempted to chase a huge number. He's had big scoring nights before.
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Warriors' Draymond Green calls Suns' Jusuf Nurkic 'softy' as players continue feud on social media

Warriors' Draymond Green calls Suns' Jusuf Nurkic 'softy' as players continue feud on social media

PHOENIX (AP) — Golden State forward Draymond Green and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic continued their feud on social media Tuesday, with Green calling Nurkic a “300-pound softy” three nights after the Warriors beat the Suns on Stephen Curry's last-
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Cavaliers converting rookie G Craig Porter Jr.'s two-way contract into 4-year deal, AP source says

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to convert rookie guard Craig Porter Jr.'s two-way contract into a standard four-year deal, a person familiar with the team's plans told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.
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Kyle Lowry back in Philadelphia, back together with coach Nick Nurse after signing with 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Lowry is back in Philadelphia and back together with coach Nick Nurse. Lowry signed with the 76ers on Tuesday, having cleared waivers after agreeing to a buyout of his contract after he was traded from Miami to Charlotte.
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Knicks protesting loss in Houston that ended on foul call refs said was incorrect, AP source says

Knicks protesting loss in Houston that ended on foul call refs said was incorrect, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are filing a protest of their loss in Houston that ended on a foul call officials said was incorrect, a person with knowledge of the details said Tuesday.
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