Basketball

Thompson scores 27 points, Warriors beat Pelicans 108-99

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 27 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer, helping the Golden State Warriors wrap up a perfect homestand with a 108-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.

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Sabonis hits winning free throw, Kings beat Clippers 128-127

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis made two free throws with seven seconds left to cap a near-triple double in the Sacramento Kings' 128-127 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

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Bridges scores 38 points, Nets rally to stun Celtics 115-105

BOSTON (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored 38 points and the Brooklyn Nets overcame a 28-point deficit to stun the Boston Celtics 115-105 on Friday night.

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Booker, Durant, Okogie lead Suns to 125-104 romp over Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Durant sees a loaded roster and all the possibilities that come with it for the Phoenix Suns. It's up to them to make it happen. And they're off to a good start with their shiny new star.

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Wiggins scores 27 as Thunder top Jazz to end 5-game skid

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Aaron Wiggins scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 130-103 on Friday night to snap a five-game losing streak. The Thunder hadn't won since Feb. 15 — their final game before the All-Star break.

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Mikal Bridges helps Nets rally to stun Celtics, 115-105

BOSTON (AP) — Mikal Bridges was considered a defensive star and complementary offensive player in Phoenix before abruptly having his five-year run there ended when he was shipped to Brooklyn as part of the trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns.

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Randle scores 43, Knicks win 8th straight, top Heat 122-120

MIAMI (AP) — Here's just some of the things Julius Randle did in the final seconds Friday night: He lost the ball, fell to the floor, sent New York coach Tom Thibodeau sprawling and collided with a security guard.

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Murray's 39 help Hawks beat Blazers for Snyder's first win

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray's career high in scoring helped give Quin Snyder his first win with the Atlanta Hawks. Murray predicted more wins are coming for the Hawks with their new coach.

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Paolo Banchero scores 31 points, Magic beat Hornets 117-106

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and finally got a couple of shots to drop from long range to help the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-106 on Friday night. The No.

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Former NBA player Morrow facing assault, kidnapping charges

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Former NBA player Anthony Morrow is facing charges of assault on a female, assault by strangulation, communicating threats and second degree kidnapping in Charlotte.

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