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Toronto Tempo revealed as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling

Toronto Tempo revealed as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling

TORONTO — Canada's new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo, a handle officially unveiled with some haste Thursday morning after it was leaked the previous day.
Julius Randle scores 20 points as Timberwolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers

Julius Randle scores 20 points as Timberwolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Julius Randle scored 16 of his 20 points in the first quarter, Anthony Edwards added 16 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 108-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Toronto Tempo unveiled as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling

Toronto Tempo unveiled as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling

TORONTO — Canada's new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo, a handle officially unveiled with some haste this morning after it was leaked yesterday. The name appeared — briefly — on a team drop-down menu on the WNBA's official website.
Hamilton's Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder into Toronto for game vs. Raptors

Hamilton's Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder into Toronto for game vs. Raptors

TORONTO — Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads his top-ranked Oklahoma City Thunder into Toronto to face the Raptors tonight. Oklahoma City has won seven of its past 10 games to put it atop the NBA's Western Conference.

Hawks face the Lakers on 5-game win streak

Los Angeles Lakers (12-10, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (12-11, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta comes into a matchup against Los Angeles as winners of five straight games.

Utah takes on Portland, looks to halt 5-game skid

Utah Jazz (4-17, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-14, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah heads into the matchup against Portland after losing five games in a row.

Philadelphia plays Orlando on home slide

Orlando Magic (16-8, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (5-15, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia plays Orlando looking to end its three-game home losing streak.

Boston takes on Milwaukee, looks for 7th straight home win

Milwaukee Bucks (11-10, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (18-4, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Heat break franchise assist record in blowout win over Lakers

Heat break franchise assist record in blowout win over Lakers

MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the third quarter and the Miami Heat set a franchise record for assists in beating the Los Angeles Lakers 134-93 on Wednesday night.
'Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points

'Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points

MIAMI (AP) — A 29-point loss in Minnesota on Monday. A 41-point loss in Miami on Wednesday. Add it up, and it's the worst two-game stretch in Los Angeles Lakers history.