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Ja Morant goes sky-high for a big dunk only to clank the ball off the back rim

Ja Morant goes sky-high for a big dunk only to clank the ball off the back rim

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two-time All-Star Ja Morant took to the air and pulled the ball back in his right hand ready to throw down a massive dunk during the third quarter. The ball clanked off the back of the rim Sunday night. Morant fell to the floor.
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Rudy Gobert returns to Timberwolves' lineup after 10-game absence with lower back trouble

Rudy Gobert returns to Timberwolves' lineup after 10-game absence with lower back trouble

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert returned to action Sunday against San Antonio after a 10-game absence due to a lower back injury — and joined in the team's highest-scoring game of the season.
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Walker scores 25 as the 76ers open 22-point 4th-quarter lead, hold on to beat the Jazz 126-122

Walker scores 25 as the 76ers open 22-point 4th-quarter lead, hold on to beat the Jazz 126-122

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lonnie Walker IV and Quentin Grimes scored 25 points apiece and the Philadelphia 76ers earned a 126-122 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night.
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Timberwolves top Spurs 141-124 for 5th straight win on 25-point night for Anthony Edwards

Timberwolves top Spurs 141-124 for 5th straight win on 25-point night for Anthony Edwards

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs 141-124 on Sunday night for their fifth consecutive victory and highest score this season.
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Morant and Bane help Grizzlies hang on to beat Pelicans 107-104

Morant and Bane help Grizzlies hang on to beat Pelicans 107-104

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ja Morant scored 32 points and Desmond Bane added 30 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the New Orleans Pelicans 107-104 on Sunday night.
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Clippers coach Tyronn Lue misses game against Kings because of back pain

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue misses game against Kings because of back pain

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue missed his team’s game against the Sacramento Kings because of back pain. Lue attended his pre-game session with media on Sunday night and gave no indication he was having any issue.
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NBA fines Pacers forward Pascal Siakam $25,000 for confronting game officials

NBA fines Pacers forward Pascal Siakam $25,000 for confronting game officials

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam $25,000 on Sunday for how he confronted and used profane language to game officials.
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Mavs' injuries have reached the absurd with stars Irving and Davis already sidelined

Mavs' injuries have reached the absurd with stars Irving and Davis already sidelined

DALLAS (AP) — Dwight Powell walked to the bench with blood streaming down his forehead while teammate Kessler Edwards lay flat on his back holding his head.
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Booker and Durant help Suns hold off injury-depleted Mavs 125-116

Booker and Durant help Suns hold off injury-depleted Mavs 125-116

DALLAS (AP) — Devin Booker scored 24 points, Kevin Durant had 21 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 125-116 on Sunday.
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder top Nuggets 127-103 in matchup of West leaders

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder top Nuggets 127-103 in matchup of West leaders

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Canadian star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-103 on Sunday in a matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference.
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