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Heat begin a new chapter: Life without Jimmy Butler, who is suspended and seeking a trade

Heat begin a new chapter: Life without Jimmy Butler, who is suspended and seeking a trade

MIAMI (AP) — For the 119th time since Jimmy Butler joined Miami, the Heat played a game without him. This was different from the others. And it went very — very — badly for Miami.
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Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama's 21st birthday

Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama's 21st birthday

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama’s 21st birthday on Saturday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 in overtime.
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Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija power the Trail Blazers past the Bucks 105-102

Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija power the Trail Blazers past the Bucks 105-102

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 28 points and Deni Avdija 19 as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-102 on Saturday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo hit two free throws to give the Bucks a 102-100 lead.
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Chicago Bulls plan to retire Derrick Rose's jersey next season

Chicago Bulls plan to retire Derrick Rose's jersey next season

CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose wasn't sure how he will feel when sees his No. 1 hanging from the rafters. He was still trying to process the news. The Chicago Bulls announced Saturday they plan to retire Rose's jersey sometime next season.
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Cunningham scores a season-high 40 and Pistons win 3rd straight, 119-105 over Timberwolves

Cunningham scores a season-high 40 and Pistons win 3rd straight, 119-105 over Timberwolves

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 40 points and the Detroit Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105 on Saturday night.
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Tyrese Haliburton scores 27 to help Pacers reach .500 with a 126-108 victory over the Suns

Tyrese Haliburton scores 27 to help Pacers reach .500 with a 126-108 victory over the Suns

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points and Myles Turner added 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks, leading the Indiana Pacers past the Phoenix Suns 126-108 on Saturday.
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Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets

Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night.
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LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rd

LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rd

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James broke Michael Jordan's NBA record for 30-point games during the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over Atlanta on Friday night.
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San Antonio hosts Denver following Jokic's 41-point game

Denver Nuggets (19-14, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (18-16, eighth in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -2; over/under is 238.
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Golden State plays conference foe Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies (23-11, second in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (17-16, ninth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -2.5; over/under is 233.
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