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De'Aaron Fox struggles in his 1st game in Sacramento since he was traded to the Spurs

De'Aaron Fox struggles in his 1st game in Sacramento since he was traded to the Spurs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De'Aaron Fox spent much of his time in Sacramento as the fan favorite and face of the Kings franchise who helped end a record-long playoff drought and brought much-needed joy to what had been a downtrodden team.
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Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets' 149-141 OT win over Suns

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets' 149-141 OT win over Suns

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime Friday night after losing a 21-point lead.
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Clippers beat Knicks 105-95 to avoid slipping out of West playoff race

Clippers beat Knicks 105-95 to avoid slipping out of West playoff race

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the New York Knicks 105-95 on Friday night.
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Zach LaVine outshines De'Aaron Fox to lead the Kings past the Spurs 127-109

Zach LaVine outshines De'Aaron Fox to lead the Kings past the Spurs 127-109

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 36 points and the Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-109 on Friday night in De'Aaron Fox's first game as a visitor in Sacramento.
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Canada's Lawson makes first-ever NBA start in hometown as Raptors beat Jazz 118-109

Canada's Lawson makes first-ever NBA start in hometown as Raptors beat Jazz 118-109

TORONTO — There was no hiding A.J. Lawson's smile when Scotiabank Arena in-game host Mark Strong announced his name as part of the Toronto Raptors' starting lineup. The hometown boy had finally arrived.
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Conley, Reid and DiVincenzo lead the Timberwolves to 106-104 victory over the Heat

Conley, Reid and DiVincenzo lead the Timberwolves to 106-104 victory over the Heat

MIAMI (AP) — Mike Conley, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 15 points each and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat 106-104 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
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Wiggins, Williams lead Thunder past Blazers 107-89 with Gilgeous-Alexander held out for rest

Wiggins, Williams lead Thunder past Blazers 107-89 with Gilgeous-Alexander held out for rest

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Aaron Wiggins scored 30 points, Jaylin Williams had his first career triple-double, and the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-89 on Friday night with MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-
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Quickley scores season-high 34 points as Raptors overcome Kessler's 25 boards and beat Jazz 118-109

TORONTO (AP) — Immanuel Quickley scored a season-high 34 points and the Toronto Raptors overcame a dominant rebounding effort by Walker Kessler to beat the Utah Jazz 118-109 on Friday night.
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Morant's 31 points, Bane's 27 points, 16 rebounds, lead Grizzlies past Mavericks 122-111

Morant's 31 points, Bane's 27 points, 16 rebounds, lead Grizzlies past Mavericks 122-111

DALLAS (AP) — Ja Morant scored 31 points, including the game’s final seven, and Desmond Bane had 27 points and a career-high 16 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-111 on Friday night.
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Quickley's season-high 34 points help Raptors top Jazz 118-109 for third-straight win

Quickley's season-high 34 points help Raptors top Jazz 118-109 for third-straight win

TORONTO — Immanuel Quickley scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Toronto Raptors in a wire-to-wire win over the Utah Jazz 118-109 on Friday. Quickley added five rebounds and five assists to help Toronto (21-42) win its third straight.
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