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Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double

Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double

CLEVELAND (AP) — There are moments when Nikola Jokic does things on the court that seem to defy reason — almost magical. On Thursday, he passed a player who had the same remarkable skill.
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Anunoby and Towns help the Knicks blow it open on the way to a 125-101 rout of the Hornets

Anunoby and Towns help the Knicks blow it open on the way to a 125-101 rout of the Hornets

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 15 of his 25 points during a third quarter in which he also blocked consecutive 3-point shots on opposite sides of the floor, helping the New York Knicks pull away to beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-101 on Thursday ni
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 as Thunder rout Raptors 129-92 for sixth win seven games

TORONTO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, Jalen Williams had 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Toronto Raptors 129-92 on Thursday night for their sixth win in seven games.
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Hamilon's Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past Raptors in dominant 129-92 win

Hamilon's Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past Raptors in dominant 129-92 win

TORONTO — Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in 30 minutes of play to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Toronto Raptors 129-92 on Thursday.
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Doncic's triple-double helps Mavericks send Wizards to 16th straight loss in 137-101 rout

Doncic's triple-double helps Mavericks send Wizards to 16th straight loss in 137-101 rout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Luka Doncic had 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and Kyrie Irving added 25 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 137-101 victory over Washington on Thursday night, the Wizards' 16th straight loss.
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Donovan Mitchell scores 28 as Cavaliers improve to 13-1 at home by beating Jokic and Nuggets 126-114

Donovan Mitchell scores 28 as Cavaliers improve to 13-1 at home by beating Jokic and Nuggets 126-114

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Darius Garland added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 13-1 at home with a 126-114 victory Thursday night over the Denver Nuggets, who wasted a triple-double by Nikola Jokic.
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Warriors host Houston without injured Stephen Curry, Draymond Green

Warriors host Houston without injured Stephen Curry, Draymond Green

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry and Draymond Green sat out against the Houston Rockets on Thursday with the hope they will return for the second game of the back-to-back when the Golden State Warriors host Minnesota on Friday night.
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NBA returning to China for pair of Suns-Nets preseason games in 2025, AP source says

NBA returning to China for pair of Suns-Nets preseason games in 2025, AP source says

The NBA is returning to China next season, striking a deal to play preseason games there more than five years after the league was effectively banned over Commissioner Adam Silver not punishing Daryl Morey for tweeting support of anti-government prot
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Edey return to action delayed as he recovers from ankle injury

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis rookie center Zach Edey's return to action was delayed a couple of weeks after he tested his injured left ankle Wednesday.
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Spurs star Wembanyama out of lineup against Bulls with sore lower back

Spurs star Wembanyama out of lineup against Bulls with sore lower back

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls with a sore lower back.
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