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A.J. Lawson excited to join hometown Toronto Raptors on two-way contract

A.J. Lawson excited to join hometown Toronto Raptors on two-way contract

TORONTO — Most Torontonians loathe the city's downtown traffic but its slow pace gave A.J. Lawson the chance to soak in the fact that he's now a member of his hometown Raptors.
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Vucevic scores 24 points as Bulls hold off Raptors 122-121 for 4th win in 6 games

TORONTO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic scored 24 points, Coby White added 19 and the Chicago Bulls held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 122-121 on Monday night for their fourth win in six games.
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Bulls hold off late Raptors charge as Toronto centre Jakob Poeltl leaves game early

Bulls hold off late Raptors charge as Toronto centre Jakob Poeltl leaves game early

TORONTO — Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and five rebounds as the Chicago Bulls held off the Toronto Raptors 122-121 on Monday. Cody White scored 19 points and added five assists for Chicago (12-15).
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Charlotte finally gets starting five on the floor, only to lose Brandon Miller to sprained ankle

Charlotte finally gets starting five on the floor, only to lose Brandon Miller to sprained ankle

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For at least three quarters, the Charlotte Hornets had their projected starting five on the floor together for the first time this season. And then, another brutal injury.
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Evan Mobley scores 21 to lead the Cavaliers over the Nets 130-101

Evan Mobley scores 21 to lead the Cavaliers over the Nets 130-101

NEW YORK (AP) — Evan Mobley scored 21 points, Caris LeVert added 19 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 130-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
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Hardaway's hot shooting in OT helps Pistons nip Heat 125-124

Hardaway's hot shooting in OT helps Pistons nip Heat 125-124

DETROIT (AP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. hit three 3-pointers in overtime to help the Detroit Pistons end the Miami Heat’s four-game winning streak with a 125-124 victory on Monday night.
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Maxey scores 40, George adds 33 as 76ers top Hornets 121-108 to spoil Ball's return to the floor

Maxey scores 40, George adds 33 as 76ers top Hornets 121-108 to spoil Ball's return to the floor

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the Philadelphia 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.
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Dick Van Arsdale, 3-time All-Star and a member of the original Phoenix Suns in 1968, dies at 81

Dick Van Arsdale, 3-time All-Star and a member of the original Phoenix Suns in 1968, dies at 81

PHOENIX (AP) — Dick Van Arsdale, a three-time All-Star who became the first Phoenix Suns player after being selected by the franchise in the 1968 expansion draft, has died. He was 81.
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With LaMelo Ball's return, Hornets have all 5 starters on floor for first time this season

With LaMelo Ball's return, Hornets have all 5 starters on floor for first time this season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball returned to action Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, meaning the Charlotte Hornets had all five starters on the floor at the same time for the first time this season.
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Joel Embiid's sinus fracture 'not nearly as severe' as previous 2 facial fractures, per Nick Nurse

Joel Embiid's sinus fracture 'not nearly as severe' as previous 2 facial fractures, per Nick Nurse

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
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