Basketball

Siakam, Anunoby score 26 as Raptors beat Cavs 118-107

CLEVELAND (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 26 points and nine assists, O.G. Anunoby scored 26 points and the Toronto Raptors rolled to a 118-107 victory over the Cavaliers on Friday night, becoming the first East team to win in Cleveland this season.

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Nets beat Bucks, tie longest win streak in Brooklyn at 8

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 24 points, and the Nets held Giannis Antetokounmpo scoreless in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-100 on Friday night, winning their eighth straight to match their longest winning streak since movi

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Young, Murray power Hawks past Pistons, 130-105

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young had 26 points and 13 assists, Dejounte Murray added 26 points, and the Atlanta Hawks used a dominant third quarter to beat the struggling Detroit Pistons 130-105 on Friday night.

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Magic beat Spurs 133-113 for 8th victory in 9 games

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony had 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the San Antonio Spurs 133-113 on Friday night for their eighth victory in nine games.

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Lakers' Davis out indefinitely with right foot injury

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis is out indefinitely with a stress injury in his right foot, the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed. Davis will miss his fourth straight game Friday night when the Lakers host the Charlotte Hornets.

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Sacramento hosts Washington in non-conference matchup

Washington Wizards (12-21, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (17-13, sixth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.m.

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Oklahoma City hosts New Orleans following McCollum's 40-point game

New Orleans Pelicans (19-12, third in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (14-18, 12th in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m.

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Orlando plays San Antonio, aims for 5th straight home win

San Antonio Spurs (10-21, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (12-21, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Magic -6.5; over/under is 226.

Dec 22, 2022 11:04 PM Read more >

Beasley, Clarkson lead Jazz to 120-112 victory over Wizards

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Malik Beasley scored 25 points and Jordan Clarkson added 23 to power the Utah Jazz past the reeling Washington Wizards 120-112 on Thursday night. “I was attacking the hole and not settling for 3s,” Beasley said.

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McCollum scores 40, Pelicans top Spurs 126-117 to end skid

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — CJ McCollum scored a season-high 40 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 126-117 on Thursday night to end their four-game losing streak.

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