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Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 25 points on Saturday night.
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Lauri Markkanen scores 21 points to lead Jazz to 105-94 win over Nets

Lauri Markkanen scores 21 points to lead Jazz to 105-94 win over Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points, Collin Sexton and Svi Mykhailiuk each had 18 points, and the Utah Jazz beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-94 on Saturday night.
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Bane and Pippen combine for 45 points, Grizzlies cruise past Hawks 128-112

Bane and Pippen combine for 45 points, Grizzlies cruise past Hawks 128-112

ATLANTA (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies, without star player Ja Morant, beat the skidding Atlanta Hawks 128-112 on Saturday night. Scotty Pippen Jr. added 22 points and nine assists.
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James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win

James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James had 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99 to sweep a two-game set on Saturday.
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Irving returns to Mavericks' lineup against Clippers, Doncic misses 2nd consecutive game

Irving returns to Mavericks' lineup against Clippers, Doncic misses 2nd consecutive game

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving will return to the Dallas Mavericks’ lineup on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing one game with a sore shoulder, but Luka Doncic will miss his second consecutive game because of a left heel contus
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Jordan Clarkson, Ron Holland II and Paul Reed fined after altercation in Jazz-Pistons game

Jordan Clarkson, Ron Holland II and Paul Reed fined after altercation in Jazz-Pistons game

NEW YORK (AP) — Utah's Jordan Clarkson was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Saturday, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons .
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Jimmy Butler to miss Heat's game against Magic with illness

Jimmy Butler to miss Heat's game against Magic with illness

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was ruled out of Saturday night’s game at the Orlando Magic with an illness, the team announced late Saturday afternoon.
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Bronny James discusses the challenge of dealing with his mental health following cardiac scare

Bronny James discusses the challenge of dealing with his mental health following cardiac scare

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The final buzzer sounded Saturday, the South Bay Lakers had won a game and Bronny James seemed completely at ease. Big smile. Handshakes with everyone. Even did a little dance step as he got to the bench.
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Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker is out at least two games with left groin soreness

Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker is out at least two games with left groin soreness

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will miss at least the next two games with left groin soreness in the latest blow to the team's starting lineup.
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NBA fines Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla $35,000 for postgame comments toward officials

NBA fines Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla $35,000 for postgame comments toward officials

NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Mazzulla's Christmas greetings were costly.
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